Youth Classes

Sounds of Shakespeare
Grades 3-5
In this class, students will perform short scenes from Shakespeare's comedies A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, and As You Like It that incorporate music, movement, and live sound effects.  Students will explore the concept of working together as an ensemble. The class will culminate in a performance on the final day!
When: Saturdays, October 16th – December 11th, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $175 (NO CLASS November 27th)
Instructor: Tara Chiusano (click here to read Tara's bio)
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Georgia Shakespeare PLAYMAKERS  II
Grades 6-9
Open to new and past participants!
A new class for middle schoolers! Create your own play through improvisation, games, and theatre exercises, and then perform it for an audience! Working as an ensemble, this group of 6th-9th graders will create an original piece, working both as playwrights - or playmakers - then as actors. The work will be guided by one of Shakespeare's own zany comedies, tied to a theme selected by the ensemble, and presented through the eyes of the group and their real life teen experiences. Improv, movement, poetry, music, and scripted scenes created by the PLAYMAKERS will be part of the final presentation, making THE PLAY THE THING!
Open to new and past participants!
When: Saturdays, October 16th – December 11th, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $175 (NO CLASS November 27th)
Instructor: Angie Harrell (click here to read Angie's bio)
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Teen Scene
Grades 10-12
In this class students will prepare scenes from a variety of playwrights and acting styles including: Shakespeare Chekhov, Tennessee Williams, Moliere, Ibsen as well as contemporary playwrights like Sarah Ruhl and Mary Zimmerman. Participants will be exposed to the acting techniques that work best for each of the playwrights represented. The final presentations will be presented to the Artistic Director Richard Garner.
When: Saturdays, October 16th-December 11th, 12:00-2:30.
Cost: $200.00 (NO CLASS November 27th)
Instructor: GS Associate Artist and Education Director, Allen O’Reilly
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Kidz in the Biz
This fun, informative workshop is open to students and parents ages 8-18. Professional actress Angela Harrell will talk about the business of acting for kids and their parents.  Topics will include; Talent agents, head-shots, resumes, and many aspects of the film and television world in the burgeoning market of Atlanta Georgia! In addition, participants will work on monologues and cold reading skills in the workshop and will be evaluated by a working professional. Space is limited!
When: Saturday August 28, 12:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Cost:   $80.00
Instructor: Angela Harrell (click here to read Angie's bio)
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Adult Classes

Acting in Shakespeare
This class is geared for both the beginners and the seasoned actor wanting to get more familiar with the plays and performance demands of Shakespeare. Participants will focus on text, scene analysis, verse-speaking, vocal production as well as the physical challenges Shakespeare’s plays present. Each participant will learn one scene and one monologue. Final presentations will be viewed by Georgia Shakespeare Producing Artistic Director, Richard Garner.
When: Mondays October 18th-December 6th, 6:30-9:30
Cost: $200.00
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How to Be your own Dialect Coach:
With today's technology, there are a world of accent and dialect sources available to you.  In this workshop, Elisa will show you how to find them and use them, and she'll take you through the process of acquiring an authentic dialect for a theater or film role step-by-step.  
Elisa's coaching credits include more than 125 professional theatrical productions, including multiple seasons with the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Georgia Shakespeare and the Alliance.  Film credits include the Independent Spirit Award-winning Sweet Land with Alan Cumming and Ned Beatty, Campbell Scott's Hamlet, and Ana's Playground. She has coached more than 40 dialects from around the world.
When: Saturday October 2nd, 1:00-5:00
Cost: $80.00
Instructor: Elisa Carlson
Where: Conant Performing Arts Center
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The “Business” of Acting
For the business professional: Think of the best presentations you have ever been a part of, what was it that made the presentation so alive for you? I bet they were dynamic, energetic and prepared. This workshop can give you the same confidence and make you a more effective communicator and salesman in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The “Business” of Acting” will give participants a variety of vocal techniques which include proper breathing techniques and vocal support, articulation exercises, as well as an analysis of presentation copy that can be “scored” much in the same way that an actor scores a script. There’s a reason why many top flight corporations are hiring actors as consultants. Come join us and find out for yourself!
When: Saturday October 9th, 10:00-5:00
Cost: $100.00
Instructors: Allen O’Reilly, Katie McCrary, Richard Garner
Where: Conant Performing Arts Center
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Stage Combat Workshop with Scot Mann   
Spend a day with acclaimed fight master Scot Mann! Three separate disciplines will be the focus of this action -packed workshop; hand to hand, rapier and broadsword. Scot Mann is one of the busiest fight masters in the country choreographing fights for both the stage and film mediums. Don’t mss this great opportunity to work with Scot and learn a variety of stage combat techniques!
When: Sunday November 14th     10:00-5:00
Cost: $100.00
Instructor: Scot Mann
Where: Conant Performing Arts Center                   
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No Fear Shakespeare –Weekend Intensive
for teachers of grades 4-12
2.0 Professional Learning Units offered
This workshop is accredited by the Georgia Department of Education
In this abbreviated version of the summer course, participants will learn the newest techniques behind making Shakespeare fun for students in a casual, relaxed environment. Teachers of grades 4-5 will become acquainted with Shakespeare’s stories and explore innovative ways of introducing them to young students. Teachers of grades 6-12 will have the opportunity to blow off the dust of the pages and look at Shakespeare’s material differently, making the work more relevant to today’s older students. Georgia Shakespeare’s professional staff will help make sure your student’s eyes don’t glaze over at the mere mention of "the Bard,” ensuring that they achieve the building blocks necessary for future education.
When: Saturday and Sunday, December 4th and 5th, 2010, 8:30-6:30 both days
Cost: $80.00
Where: Conant Performing Arts Center
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