Childsplay, Arizona's Theatre for Young Audiences & Families

Fall 2008 Academy Information and Schedule

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Discover Childsplay Academy  - Theatre classes for young people ages 18 months through 18 years.

LOCATION:  All classes will be located at the Sybil B. Harrington Campus of Imagination and Wonder at Mitchell Park, 900 S. Mitchell Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 Our brand new campus includes four beautiful, state-of-the-art classrooms, rehearsal rooms and a black box theater!
 
  SATURDAY CLASSES EVENING CLASSES DAYTIME CLASSES FALL BREAK

 

Class Name (Click on class name for more info) Dates Day Time Grade/Age Cost
Zoo-mania - Session 2 Oct 4-Nov 8 Sat 9-10 a.m. Ages 3-5 $75
The Rest of the Story - Session 1 (Full) Aug 16-Sep 27 Sat 9-10 a.m. Grades K-3 $75
The Rest of the Story - Fairy Tale Edition - Session 2 Oct 4-Nov 8 Sat 9-10 a.m. Grades K-3 $75
Hannah Montana and Friends - Session 1 Aug 16-Sep 27 Sat 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 2-4 $150
Hannah Montana and Friends -Session 2 Oct 4-Nov 8 Sat 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 2-4 $150
Comedy Club - Session 1 Aug 16-Sep 27 Sat 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 4-6 $150
Comedy Club - Session 2 Oct 4-Nov 8 Sat 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 4-6 $150
Musical Theatre I - High School Musical 2 Aug 16-Sep 27 Sat 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 3-8 $225
Musical Theatre I - Camp Rock Oct 4-Nov 8 Sat 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 3-8 $225
Fall Break Workshop Oct 6-10 M-F 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Grades 3-12 $250
Conservatory Aug 16-Dec 6 Sat 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 3-12 $600
Musical  Theater I - The Little Mermaid Aug 18-Dec 1 Mon 5:30-7:30 p.m. Grades 3-8 $350
Toddler Time - Session 2 Oct 6 - Nov 10 Mon 9-10 a.m. Age 18 - 36 Months $50
Broadway Babies - - Session 2 Oct 6 - Nov 10 Mon 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 3-5 $50
Creative Drama - Session 2 Oct 6 - Nov 10 Mon 1-3 p.m. Grades 1-12 $100

SATURDAY CLASSES
Session 1: August 16-September 27 (no class Aug. 30)
Session 2: October 4-November 8

Preschool (Ages 3-5) Zoo-mania
Use games, movement and craft activities to enhance creativity, develop concentration skills and improve coordination while exploring animals and adventures through pantomime, improvisation and stories.
Time: 9-10 a.m.
Cost: $75 per session

Primary (Grades K-3) The Rest of the Story- Fairy Tale Edition
“….and they lived happily ever after.” Or did they? Ever wonder what the lives of your favorite princes and princesses were like, after the fairy tale ends? Let your imagination run wild as we create the next chapter for Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White and many others of you best loved stories.
Time: 9-10 a.m.
Cost: $75 per session

Primary/Intermediate (Grades 2-4) Hannah Montana and Friends
Use improvisation to explore themes and stories from some of your favorite TV shows such as Hannah Montana, SpongeBob Squarepants, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and others. Develop your acting skills as you create new characters, dialogue and plots to extend and enrich these familiar shows.
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $ 150 per session

Intermediate (Grades 4-6) Comedy Club
Practice “thinking on your feet” while using improvisational acting techniques to create fun and humorous characters and situations.
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $ 150 per session

Musical Theatre I (Grades 3-8)
Session 1: High School Musical 2
Session 2: Camp Rock
This course will focus on movement, dance, vocal training and characterization. We will create a musical cabaret of songs from popular musicals.
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $225 per session

Conservatory
The Conservatory is for students who are passionate about the performing arts and dedicated to continuing their training as performers. With professional artists as faculty, the Conservatory is designed to bring all students closer to the realization of their potential while steadily developing insights, attitudes, standards and disciplines that will nourish them for the rest of their creative lives.

Admission:
Admission to the Conservatory is by invitation and audition only. A student must have taken a Childsplay Academy class to be considered for the Conservatory. Former Conservatory students may enroll automatically. If you are interested in auditioning please call the Childsplay office to make an appointment: 480-921-5700.

Fall Conservatory (Grades 3-12)
Dates: Aug 16-Dec 6 (no class Labor Day/Thanksgiving weekends)
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $600


EVENING CLASSES
Mondays, August 18-December 1 (no class Sept. 1)

Intermediate/Junior High Musical Theatre I (Grades 3-8)
The Little Mermaid
This class will focus on singing, dancing and acting while rehearsing a condensed version of The Little Mermaid to present for family and friends on the last day of class.
Dates: Mondays, August 18-December 1 (no class Sept. 1)
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Cost: $350


DAYTIME CLASSES
Session 1: August 18-September 29 (no class Sept. 1)
Session 2: October 6-November 10

Toddler Time (18-36 months with adult)
Use music, movement, stories, puppets and more to create a special time for toddlers and their caregivers.
Time: 9-10 a.m.
Cost: $50 per session

Preschool (Ages 3-5 ) Broadway Babies
Get your bodies and brains moving as we create characters using the songs and stories from popular Broadway musicals such as The Lion King, Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid and more.
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Cost: $50 per session

All Ages Creative Drama (Grades 1-12)
Bring creativity to life as we explore drama games and stories through acting, imagination, and interactive, multi-sensory props. Enjoy the excitement of drama and working as an ensemble.
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $100 per session

Fall Break

Fall Break Workshop (Grades 3-12)
The Sound of Music
Using excerpts of scenes and songs, we will create a workshop version of this classic musical to perform for families and friends on the last day of class.
Dates: October 6-10
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $250

SHARING TIMES
Each class will have a sharing for families and friends the final day of class.

REGISTRATION
Register here or call 480-921-5700.

Cancellation Policy:
Payment for classes is due at the time of registration.  All registrations are final and there are no refunds.

Tempe residents are eligible for a 10% discount in recognition of the generous support received by Childsplay from the City of Tempe.