2012 Program Schedule
Youth Theatre Workshop: (7-9 years old)
Workshop Schedule: July 10 - 13, July 16 - 20
Performances: July 21 at 2 pm, and July 22 at 2 pm & 7 pm
Registration fee: $200
This two-week workshop is geared toward introducing and practicing the basics of theatre. Learn what it takes to put on a show using Broadway song, dance, lights and music taught by our professionals at RMRT. This workshop is sure to spark an interest in the arts for a lifetime. This workshop is designed to offer age-appropriate vocal, acting and dance coaching and will conclude with three performances of Broadway song and dance.
Director Laura Bess-Ewing
Youth Theatre Production: (10-12 years old)
Workshop Schedule: July 16 - July 20, July 23 - 27, July 31 - August 3
Performances: August 4 at 2 pm, August 5 at 2 pm & 7 pm
Registration fee: $225
Lights, music, show time! This three-week program is devoted to producing a full length theatrical show. Our RMRT professional staff will teach audition techniques, stage blocking, prop and set creation, and performance skills, resulting in three public performances of the production. It's a show not to be missed!
Director Laura Bess-Ewing
Show: (TBA)
Teen Theatre Academy: (13-18 years old)
Workshop Schedule: July 23 - 27, July 31 - August 3, August 6 - 10
Performances: August 11 at 2 pm, August 12 at 2 pm & 7 pm
Registration fee: $250
This intensive three-week program focuses on developing the craft of a creative artist. We are looking for teens with all talents: musicians, painters, poets, singers, etc. Training in the area of monologues, scene study, audition technique, stage combat, dance, vocal study, and creative writing will be conducted by RMRT professionals. This program will also focus on preparation for high school and college theatre study. The workshop will culminate in three Cabaret-style performances including original material generated by the participants.
* All potential participants must submit a one page essay at the time of registration describing why they want to be a part of Teen Theatre Academy. It should focus on their goals for self-improvement and growth, talents they'd like to contribute to the group, and interest in the arts. If they would like to submit a writing sample, drawing, video clip, etc., demonstrating their artistry, that would be most welcomed.
Director Joel Ewing
Buffalo BBQ Parade -- July 15th
Participants from the Youth Theatre Workshop and Youth Theatre Production will march in this exciting Grand Lake tradition! Participation in the parade is optional. More information to follow!
About the Directors
Joel Ewing received his B.F.A. from Missouri State University in Theatre & Performance. He received his Masters Degree in Secondary Education in English and Theatre from DePaul University in Chicago. Joel recently completed his student teaching at Walter Payton College Prep, recently named a Top 100 High School in the Nation, where he directed the Payton Players in productions of Alice in Wonderland and Spoon River Anthology. Joel is active in the Chicago theatre community and serves as Managing Director for LiveWire Chicago Theatre. Since 2002, he has appeared as an actor in multiple productions with various theatre companies in Chicago. He directed last year's Youth Theatre Workshop and Teen Theatre Academy and is currently the Lead Theatre Teacher at Senn High School Fine Arts Magnet Program in Chicago.
Laura Bess Ewing received her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre Performance from Missouri State University and her Masters in Elementary Education from DePaul University in Chicago. Upon moving to Chicago in 2002, she served as a co-founder and Director of Outreach for Open Cage Ensemble theatre company until 2005. She teaches elementary school in a Chicago public school and works as an actor in the city as well. She loves working with children, especially involving the theatrical arts, and is excited to spend another summer with RMRT after directing last year's Youth Theatre Production!
RMRT's Youth Theatre Program’s Mission
To provide Grand County youth, ages seven to eighteen, with a unique educational, cultural and positive life experience through participation in a theatre workshop. The program culminates in performances in which the children participate in all phases of theatrical production.
The goal is to provide a positive and accepting environment in which the participants feel comfortable expressing themselves creatively. Each participant has the opportunity to take risks, work as a team, learn from their mistakes, and be successful. Professional actors will teach the participants and serve as role models while sharing their practical knowledge and experience of the theatre.
Contact me with any questions: clarearenahaden@gmail.com