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Our Conservatory

Education has always been one of the highest priorities of the Playhouse.  Utilizing professionally trained, experienced master teachers, the Conservatory brings the finest in theatrical arts to the community's youth.

We offer:

 
 
 
  
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Acting

Instructor(s): Noelle Chandler
Elementary Acting- Tuesdays 4:00-4:45pm.  This is a class for beginning actors.  Students play acting games and learn the basics of acting through monologues based on poems.  Great for young actors!

Intermediate Acting- Wednesdays 4:45-5:30pm.  This is a class for young actors with some experience.  Students examine monologues and short scenes.  Students also begin basic improvisational scenes exploring different aspects of acting.

Advanced Acting- Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm.  This is a class for experienced actors.  Students explore advanced acting techniques and prepare monologues,scene and mock auditions. 

Dance

Instructor: Corey Strauss

Musical Theater Dance I- Thursdays 4:00-4:45pm.  A class for begginning movers and dancers.  Covers basic technique in dance for the musical theater. Taught by the dance, performance and education  intern for the Playhouse Merced, Matt Davis.

Musical Theater Dance II- Thursdays 4:45-5:30pm.  A class for dancers with some experience.  Focuses on refining tecnique and learning basic combinations.

Musical Theater Dance III- Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm.  A class for experienced dancers.  Implements all types of muisical theater dance and focuses on perfecting technique and putting together full combinations.

Hip Hip- Fridays 4:45-5:30pm.  A class for dancers with some experience to the experienced dancer.  Explores the basics of hip hop movement  and focuses on short and lively combinations. The conservatory enjoys the chance to learn from its students as well as teach them.  We are excited to have a former student of the conservatory, Nikki Gosset teaching this class.

Adult Tap- Fridays 5:30-6:30pm.  Suitable for all levels of adult tappers.  Learn the basics or come tap for fun.  Based on combinations with varying levels of difficulty.

Voice

Instructor: Joel Scott Shade

Voice I- Tuesdays 4:45-5:30pm. This is a class for the first time voice students ages.  The class centers around one or two songs to develope the young singer.

Voice II- Wednesdays 4:00-4:45pm.  This is a class geared toward students with some singing experience. The class focuses on vocal technique and health by working on two or more songs.

Voice III - Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm.  A class geared toward our most advanced students.  Focuses on perfecting vocal technique and health while working on several songs for use in auditions.

Drama  

Performance workshop- Saturdays 10:00-11:30am.  This new class is perfect for Advanced students who are looking for the full theater experience.  Taught by our Interim Artistic Director Rob Hypes, students will be studying a specific theatrical piece of their choosing.  The classwill culminate in a full performance of their work!  This class has the prerequisite that the student must be enrolled in two Conservatory classes. 

                                                                                                                                 
 
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SUMMER PROGRAMS

The summer programs at Playhouse Merced have been a fixture in the community for over 20 years. The program has grown over time into something we are very proud to offer the county and beyond!  Through generous sponsorships and donations, we can continue to keep this vital program operating.

 Youth Performance Workshop:  SING, SING, SING! 
June 9-20th, 2008; ages 5-11
$125 due upon registration
  REGISTRATION CLOSED 

Students will develop and impove upon existing performance skills by working on a short musical, dance and acting revue. 
Class will run from 9am-1pm Monday through Friday with performances at 7:30 on Thursday the 19th and Friday the 20th.

Advanced Performance Workshop:  DISNEY'S BEAUTY & THE BEAST
June 16th-July 12th, 2008; ages 11-19
$300 due upon registration
  REGISTRATION CLOSED 

Students will work together on Playhouse Merced's Main Stage to put on a classic musical for friends and family.  Auditions will be held the first week of rehearsal, and all students are guaranteed at least one role.
Class will run from 9am-3pm, Monday through Friday with performances for the public July 10th, 11th and 12th at 7:30pm.

 Workshop Happenings 

Classes including:

  • In-Depth Acting and Performance Training
  • Stage Combat Workshops and Presentations
  • Mask-Making classes and demonstrations
  • Mime and Movement Workshops
  • Audition Training and Feedback
  • Performance Opportunities
  • Impovisationa Workshops
  • Basic Training in Multiple Dance Styles Including Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap and Musical Theater Dance!

 Pre-Camp and After-Camp Activities Including:

  • Assistance with Line Memorization
  • Puppet Making Class
  • Hands-on Costume and Properties help
  • Theater Crafts
  • Dance and Stretch Class
  • Play Reading
  • Playwrighting
  • Stage Makeup and Face Painting

 Daily Schedule

Youth Performance Workshop

8am:  Pre-Camp Activities Begin
9am:  Sign-in and Company Meeting
9:15:  Group Warm-Ups
9:30:  Class 1
10:15:  10 Minute Break
10:25:  Class 2
11:10:  10 Minute Break
11:20:  Rehearsal
12:45:  Cleanup and Close Down
1:00:  Sign out and Pickup; After-Camp Activities Begin
5:00:  Final Sign out

Advanced Performance Workshop

8am:  Pre-Camp Activities Begin
9am:  Sign-in and Company Meeting
9:15:  Group Warm-Ups
9:30:  Class 1
10:15:  5 Minute Break
10:20:  Class 2
11:05:  5 Minute Break
11:10:  Class 3
12:00:  Lunch
12:45:  Rehearsal
2:45:  Cleanup and Close Down
3:00:  Sign out and Pick up; After-Camp Activities Begin
5:00:  Final Sign out

Want any more info?  Call Noelle at 209.725.8587 or email questions to Noelle@playhousemerced.com!
                                                                                                   

 
  
 452 West Main Street,Merced, California 95340  209-725-8587                      boxoffice@playhousemerced.com
 

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