Fall 2011 Dixie Youth Theatre

SKILLS in ACTING, STAGE VOICE and MOVEMENT

This class is for those age 8 and up, but could include younger students with prearranged auditions. Students will learn to exercise volume, pitch, tempo and rhythm as vocal tools for the stage. The class will include exercises to get the young performer moving with games and exercises in physical characterization, movement to rhythm and extending the students range of physicality. Students will be required to read aloud and memorize short monologues and scenes, and present them in a variety of ways. Those wanting to extend their performing skills may benefit more from this class. Group movement, vocalization, and improvisation are a fun part of this class. Class will be taught by Scott Conley and assisted by Jade Johnson.

PRESENTATION ACTING and REACTING

This class is for ages 12 and up. It will concentrate on presentational (method) acting skills. Younger students could be accepted if they exhibit skills and audition for the class. The class will quickly cover skills described in the skills class. Students will receive further instruction in characterization, acting styles, externalization, internalization, and substitution. Individual vocal quality will be addressed as well as body language and expression. This class can be valuable for students interested in taking acting skills to other professions or disciplines. Students will be required to read aloud and memorize monologues and scenes. Interactive games and exercises on quick action and reaction are also included. Class will be taught by Scott Conley and assisted by Jade Johnson.

CREATIVE DRAMA

This class is for ages 5 thru 8. It will concentrate on developing participants’ natural world of creative play by using basic theatre techniques including acting out stories, improvisation games, and pretend play. Class will be taught by Jade Johnson.

DATES FOR FALL SESSION CLASSES:

First Class/Audition:   August 15     All Students     6—9 p.m.

Parents are encouraged to attend and participate in the first hour.
Younger students may leave at 8:30, talk with Instructor.

Semester Schedule:

Creative Drama 4:30—5:30 p.m.                 
Skills Class 6—7:30 p.m.
Presentational Class 7:30—9 p.m.

Dates: Aug. 15 (all students) 6-9 p.m., Aug 26, Aug 29, Sep 12, Sep 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17

Group Classes:  Nov 7, Nov 14 (All Students) 6—9 p.m.

Rehearsal: TBA                Recital: TBA

You must pre-register by August 12, 2011

COST:  $175 (includes material fees)
Please make checks payable to THE DIXIE

SCHOLARSHIP/APPLICATION FORM

DYT/MUDSLINGERS FALL 2011 BROCHURE

PARTICIPANT RULES

1. Participants are expected to arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of class time and be prepared to work.

2. No food, gum or drink (except bottled water) is allowed.

3. The experience of theatre is a team activity. Please notify the instructor if you must miss a class. No more than two absences are allowed.

4. Be courteous, respectful and considerate to all.

5. Parents must be prompt in the pickup of their participants.

The DYT reserves the right to dismiss and not enroll participants for the following reasons:

• Repeated absences

• Disruptive behavior

• Disrespect to the instructor

• Disregard of instructions

• Possession of tobacco, alcohol, drugs or weapons

• Financial account not current

The Dixie Youth Theatre is sponsored in part by a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission. When the Tennessee Arts Commission was created in 1967, it was given a special mandate by the General Assembly to stimulate and encourage the presentation of performing, visual and literary arts throughout the state and to encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of Tennessee. Through a variety of programs, the Commission has encouraged excellence in artistic expression through the state’s artists and arts organizations. That commitment has continued to expand through the years to ensure that the citizens of Tennessee have access to, and the opportunity to participate in the arts.