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Fulton Academy of Theatre Summer 2018 Classes
Adventure awaits for the student who is just starting their artistic journey, or the student who is well on their way. The Fulton Theatre is your home for professional theatre training in Lancaster. Academy Home Page ›
Early learner’s imaginations will soar as they engage in dramatic play diving into stories filled with adventure! Children will learn to use the tools of an actor to become many characters, transforming their voices and bodies and using cooperation to explore stories. Students will also practice their early literacy skills as they examine a story’s setting, sequence story events, and even problem solve to change the story outcomes!
Students use their bodies, voices and imaginations, and develop their cooperation skills, to explore stories and take imaginary journeys. All sessions include music, dance and visual art with an emphasis on dramatic play! Get ready to see these young learners singing songs and putting on their own plays for you at home!
Join Actor, Peter Reeves and Artist, Kathy Moss-Reeves in this one of a kind class that focuses on the stage and behind the scenes! This class is designed for students who love to work hands on and see themselves as an artist in many roles! For one half of the class, students rehearse a short play focusing on creating an ensemble while making the play come alive theatrically and technically. The second half of the class is dedicated to creating and constructing a scale model of the set.
Students will create scenes and musical numbers while developing strong physical characters and staging stories as an ensemble. Young actors will engage in various Broadway singing styles, scenes, and dance techniques throughout this fun-filled camp!
Do you love the magical wizarding world of Harry Potter and similar stories? If so, you will love this week-long camp in which students will build their arts skills through activities based on the well-known works of J.K. Rowling. Students will be sorted into houses, build their own wands, create charms and potions, and write and perform their very own wizard inspired scenes and stories. You won’t want to miss this magical camp!
Do you love the magical wizarding world of Harry Potter and similar stories? If so, you will love this week-long camp in which students will build their arts skills through activities based on the well-known works of J.K. Rowling. Students will be sorted into houses, build their own wands, create charms and potions, and write and perform their very own wizard inspired scenes and stories. You won’t want to miss this magical camp!
Join professional Fulton Theatre Actors, Katie Sina and Melissa Blatherwick for this fun and important class. When it comes to auditioning, the more prepared you are the better! Let’s face it, auditioning is not easy! This class is designed to assist the student in developing strong ability to deliver text as a song. Emphasis is on the combination of acting and singing skills to make a well-rounded performance. This class will strengthen vocal technique, expand song repertoire, reduce singing anxiety, and prepare musical theatre audition material.
Be a part of Fulton Theatre’s most popular camp as we create High School Musical Jr. from the very beginning. Conceptualize the show as a Director and a Designer and then become a member of an exciting musical cast! Students will participate in all aspects of the show, training in strong performance techniques and developing a depth of knowledge for a theatrical production. Ensemble skills will be practiced and strong friendships will be formed at this high-energy camp.
*Introducing a NEW Broadway Jr. Technical Track! In the theatre, it takes a talented village to create a production, and there are many types of theatre artists including Lighting, Sound, and Costume Designers as well as Stage Managers and the production team. If these theatre roles interest you, then we encourage you to register for our Technical Track where students will still participate in classroom activities, ensemble work and training, but also will be behind the scenes as part of our production team for the show. Tech track students will have the opportunity to shadow and work alongside the Fulton Theatre’s professional production team! There are only 10 student spots open for the Technical Track per session.
Be a part of Fulton Theatre’s most popular camp as we create High School Musical Jr. from the very beginning. Conceptualize the show as a Director and a Designer and then become a member of an exciting musical cast! Students will participate in all aspects of the show, training in strong performance techniques and developing a depth of knowledge for a theatrical production. Ensemble skills will be practiced and strong friendships will be formed at this high-energy camp.
*Introducing a NEW Broadway Jr. Technical Track! In the theatre, it takes a talented village to create a production, and there are many types of theatre artists including Lighting, Sound, and Costume Designers as well as Stage Managers and the production team. If these theatre roles interest you, then we encourage you to register for our Technical Track where students will still participate in classroom activities, ensemble work and training, but also will be behind the scenes as part of our production team for the show. Tech track students will have the opportunity to shadow and work alongside the Fulton Theatre’s professional production team! There are only 10 student spots open for the Technical Track per session.
Students will dive into the Actor’s process analyzing and creating characters through individual and ensemble scene study. Students will learn how to use their bodies and voices to build strong and believable characters and relationships with fellow actors. Students will also get an inside peek of the Fulton Theatre and the entire theatrical process and the many artists that it takes to make a production successful!
In this creative movement course, students will develop a basic understanding of various dance styles and terms that are seen on the stage! Students will engage in jazz, modern, and ballet techniques while building creative self-expression and confidence.
Join professional Fulton Theatre Actors, Katie Sina and Melissa Blatherwick for this fun and important class. When it comes to auditioning, the more prepared you are the better! Let’s face it, auditioning is not easy! This class is designed to assist the student in developing strong ability to deliver text as a song. Emphasis is on the combination of acting and singing skills to make a well-rounded performance. This class will strengthen vocal technique, expand song repertoire, reduce singing anxiety, and prepare musical theatre audition material.
Academy Programs
Early Childhood
Young children (ages 3-6) explore dramatic play through storytelling, music, dance/movement, and puppetry. The Early Childhood Program develops creativity, social and emotional skills, and problem-solving techniques.
Elementary School
Elementary aged youth explore the many components of the performing arts. Students hone their skills focusing on their Actor's Tools: Body, Voice, Imagination, and Ensemble Cooperation.
Teen Conservatory
Teens will sharpen their skills for strong performance techniques and learn a depth of knowledge for theatre production. Students will discover the artist within through intensive exercises in acting voice, physical movement/dance and ensemble development.
Adult Program
Classes or workshops offered at various times throughout the year.
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