Fall 2014
Annapolis Shakespeare Company 2014 Fall Classes
Contact: Kristin Clippard, Education Director
Kristin@annapolisshakespeare.org
http://www.annapolisshakespeare.org/index.html
All classes are held at the ASC Studios:
111 Chinquapin Round
Road, Ste. #114
Class Title: Young Company Fellows
Time: Saturdays 9am-12pm
Start Date: 9/6
End Date: 10/25
Instructor: Annapolis Shakespeare Company
Ages: Designed for dedicated teen actors age 14-18
Description: Young Company offers yearlong classes, divided into 3 sessions, in
classical performance techniques, focusing on the understanding of Shakespeare’s
plays and language. In particular, we will be studying how an actor can use the text
to fully access Shakespeare's genius. Teens will be immersed in Shakespeare’s
characters, plots, and poetry. Through text work and acting exercises, students will
expand their performance skills, verbal dexterity, audience connection and physical
presence. Students must interview to be accepted and are expected to memorize
text and perform in a public showcase.
Cost: $390
Materials Fee: $5
Class Title: Parent and Child: Creative Play Fellows
Time: Monday and Wednesday 9am-10am
Start Date: 9/8
End Date: 10/27
Instructor: Annapolis Shakespeare Company
Ages: Designed for Parents and Children ages 5-8
Description: Young students bring a story to life by creating characters, animals, and
magical creatures. Parents can learn ways to engage their children in active and
imaginative new games. Children and parents will love learning how to stage their
favorite books, poems and plays together!
Cost: $320
Materials Fee: $10
Class Title: Theatre Course in Classical Performance
Time: Monday and Wednesday, 10:30am-12pm
Start Date: 9/3
End Date: 10/27
Instructor: Annapolis Shakespeare Company
Ages: 12-18
Description: Students are given basic acting techniques that apply to classical (and
contemporary!) works. Through examining various texts and discussing differences
in style, actors will have the chance to experiment in period acting. The class will
focus on 3 different plays and students will learn differences in genres. This class
will help grow a student’s existing performance knowledge and expand their personal repertoire of plays.
Cost: $380
Materials Fee: $10
Class Title: Speak the Speech
Time: Thursdays 9am-11am
Start Date: 9/4
End Date: 10/23
Instructor: Annapolis Shakespeare Company
Ages: 12-18
Description: Both a writing and presentation course, students learn how to write a
cohesive speech that expresses their viewpoint in a logical and interesting manner.
Using body language, students will learn about reinforcing elements of the speech.
Students also learn basic techniques for vocal production – projection, diction, and
timing. Students will build self-confidence by learning to communicate more
effectively.
Cost: $320
Materials Fee: $10
Class Title: Page to Stage
Time: Thursdays 5pm – 6pm
Start Date: 9/4
End Date: 10/23
Instructor: Annapolis Shakespeare Company
Ages: 9-15
Description: Allows students the chance to bring a story to life by creating a short
play based on a fairytale or classical text. Fun games and writing exercises help
students think creatively about how to structure a story and the characters within it.
Cost: $320
Materials Fee: $5
Class Title: Scenes and Monologues I
Time: Tuesdays 9am-11am
Start Date: 9/2
End Date: 10/21
Instructor: Annapolis Shakespeare Company
Ages: 9-15
Description: Student artists are offered a safe and creative space to rehearse their
materials (audition monologues, scenes) and gain feedback from peers. This is a
great opportunity to receive instruction and advice from professional artists.
Cost: $320
Materials Fee: $5
Class Title: Scenes and Monologues II
Time: Tuesdays 5pm-6pm
Start Date: 9/2
End Date: 10/21
Instructor: Annapolis Shakespeare Company
Ages: 9-15
Description: Student artists are offered a safe and creative space to rehearse their
materials (audition monologues, scenes) and gain feedback from peers. This is a
great opportunity to receive instruction and advice from professional artists.
Cost: $320
Materials Fee: $5
Class Title: Foundations of Dance for the Actor
Start Date: 9/8
End Date: 10/27
Time: Monday 4pm-5pm
Ages: 11-16
Instructor: Annapolis Shakespeare Company
Description: The class is based on finding free and easy movement that incorporates
ballet and jazz as well as other performance techniques. A great beginner class for actors who want to learn dance styles for the theatre, as well as how to move on stage.
Students need form-fitting dancewear and jazz orcharactershoes (1-2inch heel
max).
Cost: $320
Materials Fee: $5
Class Title: Family Improv Workshop
Time: Sundays 4pm-5:30pm
Start Date: 9/14
End Date: 9/28
Ages: Designed for Families of all ages
Instructor: Annapolis Shakespeare Company
Description: A series of workshops that focuses on sound, motion and connection
through improvisational exercises. Group improv is taught through various
exercises in this fun group workshop. Youth and adults learn to think on their feet
and creatively solve problems while working with an ensemble. It gives families
common ground to bond through very active, fun improv games.
Cost: $135 per person
Materials Fee: $10
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