Robyn Flatt, Executive Artistic Director 214-978-0110 dct.org 5938 Skillman Dallas, TX 75231 DALLAS CHILDREN S THEATER Enroll today at dct.org or call 214-978-0110 SPRING 2017 SPRING 2017 PAID Permit No. 1233 Dallas, TX Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage
SPRING 2017 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All classes are taught by DCT Theater Professionals. Classes are held at the Rosewood Center for Family Arts. Deposit required for registration. Deposits are non-refundable & non-transferable. Tuition due on the first day of class. No refunds. DCT reserves the right to cancel any class; refunds made for cancellation. In the case of inclement weather, DCT cannot guarantee missed classes can be made up. Please accompany student to first day of class to check in. Students allowed in the building only 10 minutes before class time. STUDENTS MUST BE PICKED UP ON TIME. Late fees charged. Most Acting Academy classes last for 11 weeks and include a Showcase. Spring Break March 13-18, 2017 Questions? Contact Nancy Schaeffer or Terry Feagin by phone at 214-978-0110 or e-mail nancy.schaeffer@dct.org or terry.feagin@dct.org 2016-2017 Education Sponsors REGISTRATION FORM SPRING 2017 Questions? Contact Nancy Schaeffer or Terry Feagin at (214) 978-0110 or e-mail nancy.schaeffer@dct.org or terry.feagin@dct.org DCT Fax Number - 214-978-0118 STUDENT S NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: SCHOOL: GRADE (FALL 2016): GIRL BOY AGE: BIRTH DATE: PARENTS NAMES: HM. PHONE: ( ) WK. MOM: ( ) WK. DAD: ( ) CELL MOM: ( ) CELL DAD: ( ) PARENT E-MAIL: Please list the class(es) you want to take and the dates CLASS TITLE DAY DEPOSIT* TUITION TOTAL Total Due To Enroll Total Due 1st Day of Class AMOUNT ENCLOSED OR TO BE CHARGED FOR CLASSES BUY SEASON TICKETS FOR OUR 2016-2017 SEASON Please consider a $50 donation to help DCT continue to make theater accessible to everyone. Your donations help DCT provide FREE and significantly reduced classes to children who might not otherwise have the chance to experience theater. AMOUNT ENCLOSED OR TO BE CHARGED FOR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION MC/VISA/AMEX # NAME ON CARD: EXP. DATE: SIGNATURE: *Deposit is Non-Refundable! 1 BUY TODAY! ONLINE AT DCT.ORG OR CALL 214-740-0051 BROCHURE PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAREN ALMOND AND DCT STAFF Have You... Listed your choice of class(es) and dates correctly? Enclosed a check or provided a credit card number for Deposits? Marked class and performance dates on your calendar? Read the IMPORTANT INFORMATION (pg. 1) carefully? Payment Policies: Class placement is held with deposit only. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. NO REFUNDS 14
CLASSES AT A GLANCE (please see pages 9-10 for Musical Theater options, page 8 for Fun House Opportunities, and page 12 for Blue Pegasus Players classes) level day/s deposit tuition total PRE-K Creation Station ages 3 ½-5 Tuesday or Saturday 50 225 275 Jan. 24 - Apr.11 or Jan. 21 - Apr. 8 Story Drama ages 4-5 Monday or Thursday 50 225 275 Jan. 23 - Apr. 10 or Jan. 26 - Apr. 13 OUR PHILOSOPHY At DCT we believe that Theater and Musical Theater are great art forms for everyone to explore and enjoy. Academy classes are Developmentally Age Appropriate and our Musical Theater classes are structured by Age and Experience Levels. Teen Scene classes and productions offer opportunities to focus on technique and performance. 13 DRAMA LEVEL 1 K & 1ST Wondergirls and Superheroes Monday 50 225 275 Jan. 23 - Apr. 10 Kings, Queens, and Dragons Too! Tuesday or Saturday 50 225 275 Jan. 24 - Apr. 11 or Jan. 21 - Apr. 8 Mermaids and Pirates Wednesday 50 225 275 Jan. 25 - Apr. 12 Once Upon a Time Thursday 50 225 275 Jan. 26 - Apr. 13 DRAMA LEVEL 2 2ND & 3RD Detective Dramas Tuesday 50 225 275 Jan. 24 - Apr. 11 Page to Stage Adventures Wednesday 50 225 275 Jan. 25 - Apr. 12 Be a Star Saturday 50 225 275 Jan. 21 - Apr. 8 INTERMEDIATE 4TH - 6TH Makin Movies Wednesday 50 225 275 Jan. 25 - Apr. 12 Acting for Stage Thursday 50 225 275 Jan. 26 - Apr. 13 Saturday Morning Improv Saturday 50 225 275 Jan. 21 - Apr. 8 TEEN CONSERVATORY 7TH + Scenes and Monologues Wednesday 50 225 275 Jan. 25 - Apr. 12 Comedy & Sketch Writing and Performance Thursday 50 225 275 Jan. 26 - Apr. 13 Actor s Bootcamp Saturday 50 225 275 Jan. 21 - Apr. 8 DESIGN WORKSHOP Costume Design Workshop 3RD+ Mon. - Fri. 150 Feb. 13-17 HOW TO REGISTER WEB: Visit dct.org, click on ACADEMY CLASSES to enroll or for information. PHONE: Call 214-978-0110 to enroll by phone with a credit card. Be prepared to hold for assistance, especially during peak registration times. MAIL: Fill out the form at the back of this brochure. List the class and day that you want. A non-refundable deposit is required for each class for which you register. Include a credit card number or check for the deposit/s. Mail as soon as possible, classes fill quickly! The registration form may be copied. FAX: Complete the registration form and fax it to (214) 978-0118. Be sure to include a credit card number for deposit/s. Call 214-978-0110 to confirm receipt. Enrollments are processed first come, first served in order of deposits and forms received. You will receive immediate notification if a class you want is full and you have been placed on a waiting list. Otherwise, DCT will send you notification after your registration has been processed confirming your class placement. 2
PRE K $275 $50 Deposit, $225 Tuition Work with DCT professionals using theater techniques to enhance creativity in each student. Classes designed for youth with autism, Asperger syndrome, Down syndrome and other sensory processing disorders and special needs. Classes designed for Students Ages 3½-5 or 4-5 years; Pre-K Act! Draw! Move! Create! Discover! Explore! Work with DCT Professional Theater Artists who know how to bring the world of stories and drama to life for the youngest actors! See how the power and wonder of drama can make a difference in the creative growth of every child! All classes will have an Open House Show on the last day of the Spring Session! A creative dramatics program for young actors with unique minds, talents and imaginations. CREATION STATION $275 Ages 3½-5 years Tuesday 4:00-5:30 p.m. or January 24 - April 11 Saturday 10:00-11:30 a.m. January 21 - April 8 Saturday class OUT Join our popular creative dramatics adventure for the youngest thespian. Each week is a new adventure in dramatic play and creativity. Move to the beat of fun music and take on characters like animals and fairy tale friends. Students will act out such classic stories as: The Three Little Pigs, Caps for Sale, The Hungry Caterpillar and many, many more. Family and Friends are invited to an Open House of Fun on the last day of class! STORY DRAMA $275 Pre-K ages 4-5 years (must be 4 by Sept. 1, 2016) Monday 4:00-5:30 p.m. or Thursday 4:00-5:30 p.m. January 23 - April 10 January 26 - April 13 Be Creative, Be a Character, Be on stage! Let s get ready to create a brand new play! Your class will use ideas from stories and fairy tales to come up with a great show. Be your favorite character: A Hero, A Fairy Princess, or A Pirate-You Choose! Work on your show each week, then pick a Costume for Dress Rehearsal. Invite Family and Friends to your Spectacular Show! 3 SESSION I FOR STUDENTS $120 ages 13-17 SESSION II FOR STUDENTS ages 8-12 $60 JAN. 13 - MAR. 3 APR. 17 - MAY 8 Fridays: 4:15pm-5:30pm Mondays: 4:15pm-5:30pm (8 weeks) (4 weeks) ENROLL TODAY Contact Gina for more information 214-978-0110 ext 138 or gina.waits@dct.org Scholarships available. Call for details. Special thanks to the donors to The Crystal Charity Ball, Bank of America, The Aileen and Jack Pratt Foundation, W.P. & Bulah Luse Foundation and Anonymous for their support of DCT s Sensory-Friendly Initiative. 12
MINI-SESSIONS COMING SOON THREE WEEK WINTER MINI SESSION - JANUARY 2017 Enroll now at dct.org click on Academy Classes. TUESDAY 4:00-5:30 p.m. January 3, 10, and 17 PLAY DAYS $65 Pre-school ages 3½ - 5 (must be 3½ before first class) Explore the wonderful characters from your favorite books. Act out the stories you know so well and maybe a few new ones too! And give your imagination a place to be Center Stage! ACT IT UP! $65 Grades K & 1 Meet with DCT professionals to improve Theater Skills in this fun Acting Class. Explore the most important aspects of Acting and Learn from a DCT Pro: Character, Imagination, Direction. WEDNESDAY 4:30-6:00 p.m. January 4, 11, and 18 ACT IT UP! $65 Grades 2 & 3 Get your imagination going as you explore Characters through exciting Theater Games and Activities. DCT Professionals will give you the direction you need to create scenes with your class each week. DRAMA LEVEl 1 PAGE TO STAGE classes designed for Students Kindergarten and 1st Grade $275 $50 Deposit, $225 Tuition In Level 1 classes a Professional Theater Artist guides the students to choose a character inspired by the books that come to life on the DCT stage every year. Students can choose their own character in each class. Each week the class will create scenes and rehearse their parts. DCT Artists lead students in theater games to enhance creativity and team work. Young Actors go on stage and learn about backstage, too. Actors choose a costume for the show. Do a play on the last day of class! WONDERGIRLS AND SUPERHEROES $275 Monday 4:00-5:30 p.m. January 23 - April 10 Ready for Acting and Adventure! Who will you be - a Good Pirate Princess or a Bad Ninja? Will Spider-Man or Wonder Woman save the day? Create a one of a kind show and find out! KINGS, QUEENS, AND DRAGONS, TOO! $275 Tuesday 4:00-5:30 p.m. January 24 - April 11 or Saturday 10:00-11:30 a.m. January 21 - April 8 Saturday class OUT Be a Fire Breathing Dragon or a Brave Knight! A Fearsome Queen or a Beautiful Mermaid Friend! Become your Favorite Character and get in on the act in your one of a kind Fairy Tale show! 11 ACTING $65 Grades 4-6 Explore: Characterization - Movement and Voice. Imagination - Listening, Learning and Taking a chance. Take Direction from a DCT Pro as you and your class work on new and exciting characters. Call or go online to enroll in Winter Mini Session or complete form on Page 14 and submit with full payment WATCH FOR INFO. ON SPRING FLING MINI SESSION APRIL-MAY, 2017 PRE-K THROUGH 6TH GRADE MERMAIDS AND PIRATES $275 Wednesday 4:30-6:00 p.m. January 25 - April 12 Ahoy Matie! Be a Pirate, a Mermaid, or a crazy Shark if ya choose. Even a Superhero or Princess may join in the fun! Get On Board! ONCE UPON A TIME - PAGE TO STAGE $275 Thursday 4:00-5:30 p.m. January 26 - April 13 OUT Become your favorite character from the world of books and plays. Be anybody you want to be. Let s get these characters off the page and on the stage! And YOU are the STAR! 4
DRAMA LEVEL 2 $275 $50 Deposit, $225 Tuition PAGE TO STAGE classes designed for Students Grades 2 & 3 Level 2 classes continue to emphasize the importance of character as our Professional Theater Artists guide the students to create an original play. Acting Techniques are explored through warm-ups and theater games. Plays at this level have more plot points and dramatic elements than Level 1. Each week scenes are added and rehearsed. Students will present their original plays for family and friends on the last day! Musical theater 1 (60 minute acting & singing class) Grades 4-6 Tuesday 4:15-5:15 p.m. January 10- April 11 $325 for 13-week Spring Session $50 Deposit, $275 Tuition due on first day of Spring Session Grades 7 and up Wednesday 5:15-6:15 p.m. January 11- April 12 $325 for 13-week Spring Session $50 Deposit, $275 Tuition due on first day of Spring Session REQUIREMENTS: No previous experience required. Musical Theater Level 1 classes include: Intro to How to Act a Song Group singing and Vocal Projection Basic Musical Theater Movement Stage Terminology Group Improvisation, Scenes, and Monologues Character Development Introduction to Musical Theater History Leadership Skills and Confidence building Musical Theater Audition Techniques Musical Theater 1 is a perfect class for students who want to explore singing, dancing, and acting to become well-rounded young artists. Musical Theater Students have the opportunity to perform with their class in Next Stop Broadway March 31 and April 1. DETECTIVE DRAMAS $275 Tuesday 4:00-5:30 p.m. January 24 - April 11 Who dunnit? Be a spy, a villain, a detective, or maybe a brave magician from Hogwarts - you decide. Solve the Clues and get ready to shine in your Detective Dramas Show of Shows! PAGE TO STAGE ADVENTURES $275 Wednesday 4:30-6:00 p.m. January 25 - April 12 An Amazing Adventure awaits you and your class as you choose the best characters from the world of books for your one of a kind show. Become your favorite character as you and your class bring the Page to the Stage! Costume Design WORKSHOP Grades 3 and up Monday - Friday 4:30-6:00 p.m. February 13-17 Work with DCT s own Lyle Huchton as he leads a handson costume design workshop. This workshop will take inspiration from our Shows of the 2016-2017 Season of Plays. Students will be invited to design and create a costume for a character from a DCT show. Design students might make a costume for a creature from the world of Dr. Seuss (Seussical), a Peanuts character (A Charlie Brown Christmas), an otherworldly creature of the night (Dracula), or an amazing Insect (James and the Giant Peach). Or our design students may choose another character from the fantastic world of DCT to bring to life in this totally creative costume design workshop. Students will present their designs to their parents at the end of the week and then take their creations home. $150 (includes all supplies) 5 BE A STAR $275 Saturday 10:00-11:30 a.m. January 21 - April 8 Time to get on the DCT stage and be a Star. Be any character you choose. Work with your teacher and class to come up with a World Premiere show starring- YOU! Space is limited- sign up today! Call or go online to enroll in the Costume Design workshop or complete the form on Page 14 and submit with your nonrefundable payment. Questions? Contact Terry at terry.feagin @dct.org or 214-978-0110. 10
Musical theater Musical Theater classes under the Direction of K. Doug Miller continue from the Fall session. Musical Theater Students have the opportunity to perform in Next Stop Broadway March 31 and April 1, 2017. Enrollment is very limited. Information on open classes is available on the DCT website dct.org. Or contact Terry Feagin at 214-978-0110 or terry.feagin@dct.org for more information. INTERMEDIATE Grades 4-6 $275 $50 Deposit, $225 Tuition Classes at this level offer options: Create a Play with Advanced Characterizations; Learn Lines and Blocking with Pre-scripted materials; or Create and Star in an Original Movie! Students at this level work with DCT Theater Professionals on Acting Techniques. Or they may explore the world of video in more specialized classes. On the last class day Family and Friends see the show or watch the movie! LIMITED SPACES ARE AVAILABLE IN... BROADWAY SONG & DANCE (60 minute singing & movement class) $325 for 13-week Spring Session $50 Deposit, $275 Tuition due on first day of Spring Session Grades 4 and up Wednesday 4:15-5:15 p.m. January 11 - April 12 9 All experience levels may join this fun class! This fun class is a venture into the world of Broadway musical theater! Students will perform songs from Broadway shows and learn musical theater choreography. The class will also learn how to read music, proper vocal technique, basic music theory and ear training, and how to act a song and dance. Students will also receive valuable information about auditioning for musicals and plays. This class will offer the opportunity for students to improve their skills at Singing and Dancing. DCT GLEE (60 minute singing class) $300 for 12-week Spring Session $50 Deposit, $250 Tuition due on first day of Spring Session Grades 5 and up Friday 5:15-6:15 p.m. January 13 - April 7 All experience levels may join this fun class! DCT Glee is an exciting vocal performance class at the DCT Academy! Students will enjoy performing classic and contemporary pop, as well as musical theater songs. Skills practiced in this class include learning how to read music, singing harmony, and understanding basic vocal technique. Come and sing - with DCT Glee! MAKIN MOVIES $275 OUT Wednesday 4:30-6:00 p.m. January 25 - April 12 Work with DCT s own Karl Schaeffer to Create a Movie Masterpiece! Each student will choose their character, get scripted lines, act in the Movie and help run the Video Equipment! Students receive a copy of the final Screenplay and Movie! ACTING FOR THE STAGE $275 OUT Thursday 4:30-6:00 p.m. January 26 - April 13 Students choose a favorite character from the DCT stage. Make your character your own: How they walk, how they talk! A DCT Professional leads the class to create an original plot. Students memorize their lines and rehearse the show to present on the last day! SATURDAY MORNING IMPROV $275 OUT Saturday 10:00-11:30 a.m. January 21 - April 8 A great introduction to Improv! Learn techniques to create a character for any situation. Work with Theater Artists and explore fun and creative Improv Activities and get ready to present an Original Show! 6
TEEN CONSERVATORY $275 $50 Deposit, $225 Tuition Students in Grades 7 and up work with professional actors, directors & teachers to enhance their performance skills. NEW OPPORTUNITIES The Dallas Children s Theater Academy and Fun House Theatre and Film are proud to present these exciting opportunities led by critically acclaimed Creative Director Jeff Swearingen. Coming in 2017: LONG FORM IMPROVISATION $125 Tuesdays, January 10 - February 7 Comic actor Jeff Swearingen has been performing long form improvisation for over 12 years across the United States and in other parts of the world, and now he s sharing these skills with you. 7 SCENES AND MONOLOGUES $275 Grades 7 and up Wednesday 4:30-6:00 p.m. January 25 - April 12 Work with professional Actors, Directors and Improv Artists to grow as an actor! Explore Scenes with your class- work on the voice and physicality of your character. Try your hand at a monologue - walk away ready for your next audition. Perform your scenes for Family and Friends on the last class day! COMEDY & SKETCH WRITING AND PERFORMANCE $275 Grades 7 and up Thursday 4:30-6:00 p.m. January 26 - April 13 Join Matt Lyle- Actor, Director, Playwright and all-around Funny Guy as he leads this new and exciting comedy adventure for DCT teens. Matt is a published playwright and award winning theater artist. He will use his comedy and writing experiences fresh from Chicago with Second City and City Life Supplement to guide your class as you explore the world of sketch writing and performance. Join us in January as Matt leads your class to create and perfect your work. Then to get ready to present your original comedy sketches for an audience. New and returning students are encouraged to join! ACTOR S BOOTCAMP - SPRING EDITION $275 Grades 7 and up Saturday 10:00-11:30 a.m. January 21 - April 8 Start your weekend off right with award winning Actor and Director- BJ Cleveland as he leads you and your class through a series of exciting, fun, and yes - challenging theater adventures to build your skills. Work on Improv, Voice and Diction, Accents, Physical Comedy and more. Get ready to do your best in your next audition and in your next role on the stage. Showcase your new skills for family and friends on the last class day. BEGINNERS - Grades 5 and up 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. For beginners, students will learn the basics of improvising scenes by focusing on character development and relationships (long form improvisation) and begin to work on developing and performing improvised stories. ADVANCED - By invitation only 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. For students already familiar with the Jeff s concepts of long form improvisation and with experience improvising for audiences, this class is designed to further strengthen performance techniques and teach new formats. UNDERSTANDING SUBTEXT WORKSHOP: IT S NOT WHAT YOU SAY BUT HOW YOU SAY IT $100 Grades 5 and up Saturday, January 28 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Jeff Swearingen has garnered widespread critical acclaim and accolades over his career as an actor, director, and playwright and brings this uniquely full pictured perspective with him as he leads a workshop for young actors of all experience levels on the often intimidating subject of subtext. Through lecture and interactive exercises students will learn how to discover, decipher and begin to apply subtext as part of their own process of script analysis and performance development. AN ORIGINAL JEFF SWEARINGEN PRODUCTION Grades 5 and up Mondays and Tuesdays 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m. REHEARSES: April 3 May 9 TECH WEEK: May 15-May 18 5 Performances May 19-2 An exciting opportunity awaits to be part of an all youth cast for the first run of an original comedy by award-winning playwright and director, Jeff Swearingen. Fun House Theatre and Film is known for their innovative content and process of creating critically acclaimed and unique material for young performers. We will be casting a range of ages (grades 5-12) and experience levels to blend into a one-of-a-kind theatrical offering for actors and audiences alike. Audition dates- Spring 2017. Call for info. $275 8