Centerstage Spotlight See what s NEW in 2012! January 2012 ELEMENTARY ACTING CLASS Grades 1-5 Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm Beginning January 4 Tuition: $85 per month Materials Fee: $50 (includes binder, class materials, t-shirt, headshot and resume) We will be focusing exclusively on acting technique, specifically for the stage. Topics and activities will include Actions and Pantomime, Believability, Imagination, Intentions, Improvisation, the Actor s Voice, Monologues, Duos, Skits, Acting Terms/ Vocabulary, Auditions, Theatre Games, Relaxation and Concentration. This is a skills-based class no performance is scheduled for the end of the semester. However, everyone will create their own resume with headshot by the end of the semester. KIDZ CHORUS Grades 1-5 Mondays 5:30-6:30pm Beginning January 9 Tuition: $85 per month Materials Fee: $50 (includes binder, materials, CDs, t-shirt, final recital performance) This is designed to be a fun, relaxed class for kids who love to sing. Each child will learn valuable vocal tools and techniques while experiencing the reward and excitement of group performance. Lots of songs, lots of fun with a culminating performance in the Spring Recital June 16. We ve added a new YP Class See page 4! Points of Interest: New Classes Master Class Series Parent s Nights Out Upcoming Performances Summer Camps Summer Registration Fall Pre-Registration Parent-Teacher Conferences Book Sale & Swap Gift Certificates Performing Arts Preschool Revised 2012 Calendar COMING SOON PHOTOGRAPHY 101 CLASS We are excited to announce the initiation of a new art form at Centerstage Photography 101 will begin with a free introductory workshop on Friday, January 20th, at 5:30pm. The class will begin on February 3rd at 5:30pm in Studio 16. It will be a weekly 60-minute class, conducted by Janette Constantino, a professional photographer. The class is designed for grades 6 adults. Space is limited, so call the office to reserve your spot in the workshop or to register for the class today.
Master Class Series Continues INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO Hands on exploration of instruments from woodwinds to percussion! Children get to try out different instruments, discover the unique sounds made by each, learn which instruments are "related", observe live demonstrations by teachers and their students, watch a DVD about the orchestra and play fun games to reinforce what they've learned! Sunday, January 22, 3-5pm Preschool through 5th grade At Centerstage, Studio 7 Call (757) 890-0175 for reservations! This is a fun, casual way for children to get to know all of the instruments and to try them out first-hand. Through observation and personal exploration, children find the instruments that click for them, they improve listening skills, and acquire a solid foundation and visual reference for live and recorded instrumental performances. Free and open to the public! Complimentary CD for every participant! MUSIC APPRECIATION FORUM Tour musical eras from the Baroque period to the Twentieth Century, learning about the variety of music, styles and composers representing each period. Instructors will guide parents, teens and adult students through discussions and music excerpts in a casual, relaxed environment with coffee and refreshments! Sunday, January 22, 3-5pm Parents/Adults/Teens Centerstage, Studio 7 Call (757) 890-0175 for reservations! This is a great way to learn about classical music repertoire, how to appreciate each era s characteristic sounds, and perhaps learn which style most suits you! This overview is designed to help new listeners get their feet wet, to help parents understand what their children are learning, and to give veteran musicians the opportunity to expand their interests. Free and open to the public! Complimentary CD for every participant! Parents Nights Out The Jingle Bell Bash was so much fun, we ve decided to do it again. So we ve scheduled two more fun nights for kids ages 3 to grade 5. Kids will be grouped by age: Preschool through K; grades 1-3; and grades 4-5. Dress casual, bring a pillow and sleeping bag for movie time. There will be a complimentary CD for every participant! VALENTINE S DAY A CELEBRATION OF FRIENDSHIP Saturday, February 4th, 6-10pm Admission: $20 Pizza, Popcorn, Snacks Costumes & Pictures Theatre Improv & Games Wii Dance? CINCO DE MAYO A MEXICAN CELEBRATION Saturday, May 5th, 6-10pm Admission: $20 Mexican Cuisine, Popcorn, Snacks Theatre Improv & Games Spanish Dance? Guest Artist? Upcoming Performances Be sure to save these dates for Centerstage s Spring Performances! Both shows will be at the Community Life Center of Grafton Baptist Church, located at 5440 Geo Washington Hwy. SEUSSICAL, JR. Presented by the Elementary Theatre Classes Directed by Rebecca Lowe Performances will be Friday, March 16th & 23rd, at 7pm; and Saturday, March 17th & 24th, at 2pm & 7pm. Tickets ($12) will be available soon at the studio office. CHILDREN OF EDEN Presented by the Music Theatre Class Directed by Mark Bzdick Performances will be Saturday, May 19th, at 2pm & 7pm. Tickets ($12) will be available soon at the studio office.
Performing Arts Camps Summer 2012 The following camps are scheduled and ready for registration. Come by the office during regular office hours to reserve your spot! Camp fees are due upon registration unless otherwise noted. Joy of Acting Camp June 25-29, 6pm to 7pm, Mon-Fri, Studio 7 Ages 8-11 Charlene Wentland, Instructor Minimum: 6 students / Maximum: 12 students Rock Band Camp July 9-13, 6pm to 8pm, Mon-Fri, Studio 7 Grades 6-12, by audition Michael Harvey, Instructor Limited to 4 or 5 students Fee: $150 (If this camp fills, a second camp will be offered the same week at 4pm.) Music Theatre Production Camp Nifty Fifties July 16-20, 9am to 5pm, Mon-Fri Performances on July 21 at 2pm & 7pm (Grafton Baptist Church) Rebecca Lowe, Instructor Grades 1-12 Auditions for casting: June 4-6 Fee: $350 $100 Deposit due at registration $250 Balance due by June 1st. 10% discount for siblings. Drama Production Camp TBA July 23-27, 1pm to 5pm, Mon-Fri Performance on July 28 at 2pm (Grafton Baptist Church) Mark Bzdick, Instructor Grades 6-12 Auditions: June 8-10 Fee: $250 $100 Deposit due at registration $150 Balance due by June 1st. 10% discount for siblings. Young Performers Day Camp Production & Show Little Red Hen July 23-27, 9am to 11:30am, Mon-Fri Performance on July 28 at 10:30am (Grafton Baptist Church) Ages 3-6 Minimum: 8 students / Maximum: 24 students Fee: $150 Young Performers Evening Camp Music for Little Mozarts July 30-August 3, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Mon-Fri (Centerstage, Studio 7) Ages 3-6 Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 24 students Music Theatre Camp August 13-17, 6pm to 7pm, Mon-Fri, Studio 7 Ages 6-10 Celeste Agett, Instructor Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 24 students Theatre Dance Camp August 13-17, 7pm to 8pm, Mon-Fri, Studio 7 All Ages Celeste Agett, Instructor Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 24 students Sight-Reading for String Orchestra June 24 August 12 Weekly on Sundays, 3pm to 5pm, Studio 7 Intermediate to advanced musicians Guy Hayden, Conductor Minimum: 6 students / Maximum: 24 students Fee: $75 in advance for 8 classes Or $10 per class to drop-in
Centerstage Tidbits! Welcome New Teachers Nyomin Buhler, Voice Instructor Michael Harvey, Drum Instructor Darla Wilmot, Beginning Piano & Flute Instructor Anna Leverenz, French Horn Instructor Performing Arts Preschool Fall Registration Students may register for the Performing Arts Preschool Fall Session NOW! Space is limited, so call the office today. A New Young Performers Class An additional YP Class is now available on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. There is only space for 8 students, so call and register today. Special Events Plans are in the works to bring the Children s Theater of Hampton Roads back for an encore performance on Saturday, April 21st, at 7pm, at the Community Life Center of Grafton Baptist Church. Tickets will be $5. Watch for details as they develop. Registration for Summer Private Lessons Put this date on your calendar: Saturday, April 14th, 10am to 12pm. Bring your family summer calendar and reserve your private lessons for the summer session. Remember, this is a flexible schedule you can pick and choose dates and times throughout the summer that work with your summer plans. Fall Pre-Registration Current students will have first choice for the fall schedule on Saturday, May 12th, from 10am to 2pm. Registration will open to the community on Monday, May 14th. New Policy Effective immediately Books received by students will not be invoiced, instead they will be charged to the credit card on file following the lesson. If there is no credit card on file, students must come to the office to purchase their books after their lesson. Parent Teacher Conferences Students will be bringing home information about Parent-Teacher Conferences during the first week of lessons and classes. Request/Confirmation forms will be sent home the following week. Parents are asked to complete and return the forms to the office to confirm their conference appointment. Conferences will be scheduled for the week of January 23-28. Make a of these OPEN/CLOSED dates: Jan 16, 27, 30 YCSD Closed Centerstage OPEN Feb 20 YCSD Closed Centerstage OPEN Apr 2-7 Centerstge CLOSED for Spring Break Apr 9 YCSD Closed Centerstage OPEN May 26-28 Centerstage CLOSED for Memorial Day Jun 15 YCSD Closed Centerstage OPEN Jun 18-23 Centerstge CLOSED for Early Summer Break Jul 4th Centerstage CLOSED for Independence Day Aug 20-Sept 3 Centerstage CLOSED for Summer Break Spring Recitals with Honors All day Saturday, June 16th, at Grafton Baptist Church s Community Life Center. Recital Entry Forms for the June 16th recital must be completed, signed by the instructor, and returned to the office before May 19th. Upcoming Master Class Series Events A Guitar Concert, featuring Centerstage instructors, Aaron Weibe and Eldon Sully is tentatively planned for March 3rd at 7pm at Grafton Baptist Church. Rock Band Workshop with Michael Harvey on Saturday, April 14th at Centerstage s Studio 7 is confirmed! Time to be determined. A Theatre Workshop with a representative from a local Talent Agency is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May 23rd, at 6pm in Studio 7. Watch for more details. Piano/Jazz Workshop with Zach Moats and his dad will be confirmed soon. Watch for details. New Office Hours You can now reach Centerstage by phone from 9am to 1pm, Mon-Fri. The office will be open Mon-Fri from 2pm to 7pm. Linda Bump, Morning Receptionist... 9am-1pm Peggy Kipfer, Afternoon Receptionist... 2pm-7pm The office will be closed from 1pm-2pm, but the answering machine will take your messages.
2012 STUDENT CALENDAR Jan 2 (Mon)...Lessons Resume Jan 9-13 (Mon-Fri)...Book Sale & Swap, CS Jan 16 (Mon), 27 (Fri), 30 (Mon)... YCSD Closed Centerstage OPEN Jan 22 (Sun)...Instrument Petting Zoo (Master Class Series), CS Jan 22 (Sun)... Music Appreciation Forum (Master Class Series), CS Jan 23-28 (Mon-Sat)... Parent-Teacher Conferences, CS Feb 9 (Thurs)...Young Performer & Preschool Dress Rehearsal, GBC Feb 11 (Sat)...Young Performer & Preschool Performance, GBC Feb 4 (Sat)... Valentine Parents Night Out, CS Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 (Sat)...Broadway Jr Rehearsals, GBC Feb 20 (Mon)... YCSD Closed Centerstage OPEN Mar 3, 10 (Sat)...Broadway Jr Rehearsals, GBC Mar 3 (Sat)...TENTATIVE Guitar Concert (Master Class Series), GBC Mar 12, 13, 15 (Mon, Tue, Thu)...Broadway Jr Dress Rehearsals, GBC Mar 16-17, 23-24 (Fri-Sat)...Broadway Jr Performances, GBC Mar 24 (Sat)... Final JOA Class / End of 2 nd semester Apr 2-7 (Mon-Sat, Spring Break)... Academy Closed Apr 9 (Mon)... YCSD Closed Centerstage OPEN Apr 14 (Sat)...Summer Registration, 10-12noon, CS Apr 14 (Sat)...Rock Band Workshop (Master Class Series), CS Apr 21 (Sat)... TENTATIVE Children s Theater of Hampton Roads Performance, GBC May 5 (Sat)...Cinco de Mayo Parents Night Out, CS May 12 (Sat)... Fall Pre-Registration, 10am-2pm, CS May 12 (Sat)...Children of Eden Rehearsal, GBC May 14, 15, 17 (Mon, Tue, Thu)...Children of Eden Dress Rehearsals, GBC May 18-19 (Fri-Sat)... Music Theatre Class Performances (Children of Eden), GBC May 22 (Tue)...Young Performer & Preschool Dress Rehearsal, GBC May 23 (Wed)... TENTATIVE Talent Agency Workshop (Master Class Series), CS May 24 (Thu)... Young Performer & Preschool Closing Program, GBC May 26-28 (Sat-Mon, Memorial Weekend)... Academy Closed Jun 2 (Sat)... Spring Theatre Showcase (ET & SAW), GBC Jun 4-6 (Mon-Wed)...Summer Music Theatre Camp Auditions, CS Jun 8-10 (Thu-Sun)...Summer Drama Camp Auditions, CS Jun 15 (Fri)... YCSD Closed Centerstage OPEN Jun 16 (Sat)...Spring Recital with Honors, All Day, GBC Jun 18-23 (Mon-Sat)... Academy Closed Jun 24 Aug 12 (Sun)...String Orchestra Sight-Reading Class, CS Jun 25 (Mon)...Summer Session Begins (Weeks of Jun 25, Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug 6, 13) June 25-July 1...Joy Of Acting Camp, CS Jul 4 (Wed)... Academy Closed Jul 9-13 (Mon-Fri)...Rock Band Camp, CS Jul 16-21 (Mon-Sat)... Summer Music Theatre Camp, GBC Jul 23-28 (Mon-Sat)... YP Day Camp & Little Red Hen Show, GBC Jul 23-28 (Mon-Sat)... Summer Drama Production Camp, GBC Jul 30-Aug 3 (Mon-Fri)... YP Evening Camp: Music for Little Mozarts, CS Aug 13-17 (Mon-Fri)... Theatre Dance Camp, CS Aug 13-17 (Mon-Fri)... Music Theatre Camp, CS Aug 20-Sep 3 (Mon-Mon)... Academy Closed Sep 4 (Tue)...Fall 2012 Session Begins Dates are tentative and subject to change. Further details will be sent out via email, handouts and bulletin board notices. In the case of inclement weather, such as snow or hurricanes, Centerstage will close when York County Schools are closed. Go to our website (www.spotlightoncenterstage.com) for the latest information check the online calendar for up-to-date event details.
Calendar of Events: Spring 2012 Discover the JOY of the arts! Rebecca Lowe, Director Blanche Brooks, Office Administrator 4026 & 4030 Geo Wash Mem Hwy P.O. Box 741 Yorktown, VA 23692 Phone: 757-890-0175 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 2-7pm Check out our website for more information on our teaching faculty, current programs and events. www.spotlightoncenterstage.com January 2: Summer Camp Registration OPENS January 9-13: New Book Sale & Used Book Swap January 22: Instrument Petting Zoo & Music Appreciation Forum January 23-28: Parent-Teacher Conferences February 4: Valentine PNO February 11: Three of a Kind Young Performers Performance March 3: Tentative Master Class Series Guitar Concert March 16, 17, 23, 24: Seussical, Jr. Performances April 14: Master Class Series Rock Band Workshop April 14: Summer Private Lessons Registration OPENS April 21: Tentative CTHR Performance May 5: Cinco de Mayo PNO May 12: Fall Pre-Registration OPENS May 19: Recital Entry Forms Deadline May 19: Children of Eden Performances May 23: Tentative Master Class Series Talent Agency Workshop June 2: ET & SAW Showcase Performances June 4-6: Summer Music Theatre Camp Auditions June 8-10: Drama Camp Auditions June 16: Recitals June 18-30: Centerstage Closed BOOK SALE & SWAP JANUARY 9-13 In order to clear our inventory, the entire Centerstage library will be on sale at 30-50% off during the week of January 9-13. Books will be on display and may be purchased in Suite A, from 2-7pm. Students may bring their gently used books to place on a swap table, and trade their old books for another gently used book on the table. Regular curriculum books will be 20% off; supplemental books will be 30-40% off; and Christmas books will be 50% off. There are a few Center- stage tote bags left and they may be purchase for $5 each. GIFT CERTIFICATES Gift Certificates are available year-round and may be purchased in the office. They make great birthday gifts, rewards for making the honor roll, etc. For more information on Centerstage Academy, contact the studio office at 757.890.0175. You can also request to receive our email notifications and updates!