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TOPs Program begins in February
By Jeff Eason
Kids who are interested in the theater arts can get rid of
those winter blahs by taking one of the Blowing Rock Stage Company’s
youth classes this winter. The BRSC’s Theater Education
and Outreach Program (TOPs) has classes in a variety of subjects
for kids ages 5-18 beginning February 2. Additionally, the educational
program will feature an ongoing class in adult acting for ages
20 and up.
“Imagination Station” is an ongoing educational
program for kids ages 5-7. From February 2 through March 23,
Imagination Station will meet on Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. to
study the stories and artwork of Eric Carle. With a focus on
improvisation, creative play and visual arts, the class is described
as “a journey to unlock the most active imaginations using
movement, art and favorite Eric Carle tales.”
On Mondays between 6 and 7 p.m. the TOPs Tap classes meet
at the Hayes Center in Blowing Rock. Designed at two levels
for kids 8-12 and 12-19, the class is a classic tap dancing
class using songs from the American musical theatre genre.
On Tuesdays from 3:45 through 5 p.m., February 3-March 24,
TOPs presents Fairy Tale Theatre class for ages 8-10. These
classes use the classic fairy tales of Hans Christian Anderson
as kids create props, sets and costumes to stage their own productions
of the stories.
Kids ages 11-18 are encouraged to nurture and develop their
budding acting skills with the Intermediate acting class. The
class meets on Tuesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and is ongoing.
Designed for young actors with prior stage experience, the classes
focus on writing original material, scene studies, monologues
and character development.
Adult acting classes meet on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
and utilize scene studies to explore character choices dictated
by the text. No experience is required.
The Teen Actors Guild (TAG) Conservatory meets on Wednesdays
from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and is designed for those young actors
(13-18) who have had substantial stage experience and are seriously
focused on the theatre arts. This is a performance-based group
and admission is by audition only.
Beginning Acting classes are available on Thursdays from 4
to 5:30 p.m. for kids ages 11-18. Little or no experience required
for these classes that focus on staging and teamwork skills.
TOPs classes are held at the Mariam and Robert Hayes Center
for the Performing Arts in Blowing Rock. The cost is $85 per
eight-week session. Prior TOPs students, adult couples and siblings
receive a 10% discount. Tuition waivers are also available for
those who qualify.
For more information, call (828) 295-9168, extension 3.
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