Mile Square Theatre Drama School Fall 2010 Schedule of Classes

Mile Square Theatre Drama School
720 Monroe Street
2nd Floor, Room E-209, Hoboken
FREE PARKING
Pre-School through 10th Grade

First week of class: 9/27
Last week of class: 11/15

MST Drama School The Mile Square Theatre Drama School is delighted to announce its Fall 2010 schedule of classes. From pre-School creative dramatics, to fun and accessible classes in acting, Shakespeare, and comedy, MST offers a variety of drama classes for a full range of young people, taught by an experienced faculty of teaching artists.

For Information and Registration, email info@nullmilesquaretheatre.org

or download an application at www.milesquaretheatre.org/education.htm

MST Drama School Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCrvYfGgZH0

Questions? Call 201.208.7809

Parent Quotes

"The teachers were amazing and the program was so well run. Maren was excited to go to class every day..." --Elena, mother of Maren, Age 3

"I just wanted to let you know how great the performances were today. To see Reese speak in front of not only the class, but the parents, too, was huge..." --Danielle, mother of Vera and Reese, Age 6

"My daughter's curiosity about Shakespeare's works turned into avid enthusiasm. She gained terrific understanding of the play, and had a lot of fun. She still recites lines from Midsummer...I'm impressed!" --Martha, mother of Alice, Age 8

Mime and Clowning Ages 10-14
Discover your inner clown in this hilariously fun class. We'll learn mime techniques like pulling ropes and creating walls, plus learn to create a comic character. Students will create their own comic performance pieces.
Instructor: Chris O'Connor Cost: $220
Monday, 4pm 5:30pm; 9/27 to 11/15

Page to Stage Ages 8-10
Have you ever wanted to bring your favorite story to life? Students will each share a story and the class will choose one to stage as a play. The play will be entirely student-generated as they use their voices and bodies to create the characters, environment and world of the story.
Instructor: Dano Madden Cost: $160
Tuesday, 3:30pm to 4:30pm; 9/28 to 11/16

Playwriting Ages 12-15
Students will learn the basics of playwriting and the power of their own voices to tell stories. The course
will culminate in staged readings of short plays.
Instructor: Dano Madden Cost: $200
Tuesday, 4:45pm to 6:15pm; 9/28 to 11/16

Adventures in Storytelling Ages 4-5
An exciting introduction to drama! We will dive into some of the best children's stories, bringing imagination to life through movement, sound, costumes, and props.
Instructor: Lauren Singerman Cost: 150
Wednesday, 3:30pm to 4:15pm; 9/29 to 11/17

Improvisation and
Theatre Games Ages 6-7
This class explores physical, vocal, and ensemble work in bringing imagined scenes and stories to life. Students build confidence, learn problem solving, and collectively activate their imaginations in a fun and safe environ*ment.
Instructor: Lauren Singerman Cost: $150
Wednesday, 4:30pm to 5:30pm; 9/29 to 11/17

Adventures in Shakespeare
Ages 8-11
In this class we will bring Shakespeare to life through performance! Working on brief monologues and scenes, students will have the opportunity to understand Shake*speare's words through character work and actions.
Instructor: Lauren Singerman Cost: $200
Wednesday 5:30pm to 6:45; 9/29 to 11/17

Pre-School Creative Drama Ages 3.5-4
Creative Drama is a place where students explore their imaginations, bodies, voices, and senses through creative play. They'll read stories and act them out, incorporating music and props. Students will have a great time and be*come more confident expressing themselves individually and within a group.
Instructor: TBD Cost: $150
Thursday, 9:30am to 10:15am; 9/30 to 11/18
Thursday, 10:45am to 11:30am; 9/30 to 11/18
Note: Creative Drama students must have a
birthdate prior to March 2007.

The Magical "Me" Ages 6-7
Join us for afternoons of imagination, creativity, and teamwork during which we'll share stories, poems, songs, dances and games. We'll all be both actors and audience, learning to respect, support and listen to each other in order to make theatrical magic. Our class will culminate in a final performance of a few of our very favorite sto*ries: The Magical "Me" and the Wonderful "We."
Instructor: Jennifer Ring Cost: $160
Thursday, 3:30pm to 4:30pm; 9/30 to 11/18

BEING on Stage Ages 7-9
Students will learn the fundamental tools needed for
'BEING' on stage. Theatre exercises, improvisations and scenes will teach the students about physical awareness, spacial relationship, group dynamics and 'being present'. This class improves overall awareness, creativity and expres*sion and will create presence on stage. And it's lots of fun!
Instructor: Erwin Maas Cost: $160
Thursday, 4:45pm to 5:45pm; 9/30 to 11/18

Technique of Acting Ages 10-14
Students learn the fundamental techniques for playing a character--actions, obstacles, and objectives. Using 'open scenes' and improvs, students progress to working on scenes from plays.
Instructors: Chris O'Connor/Annie McAdams
Cost: $220
Friday, 4:00pm to 5:30pm; 10/1 to 11/19

SCHEDULE
Monday
4pm Mime and Clowning 10-14 yrs
Tuesday
3:30pm Page to Stage 8-10 yrs
4:45pm Playwriting 12-15 yrs
Wednesday
3:30pm Adv. in Storytelling 4-5 yrs
4:30pm Improv/Theatre Games 6-7 yrs
5:30pm Shakespeare 8-11 yrs
Thursday
9:30am Creative Drama 3.5-4 yrs
10:45am Creative Drama 3.5-4 yrs
3:30pm Magical Me 6-7 yrs
4:45pm Being on Stage 7-9 yrs
Friday
4pm Technique of Acting 10-14 yrs
NOTE: Age classifications are approximate.