New Repertory Theatre, the Resident Professional Theatre Company at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown, Massachuetts

Upcoming Classes:

Beginning Acting

Fee: $300 with a $75 non-refundable deposit
When: Tuesdays, April 6th thru May 4th, 2010, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Where: Arsenal Center for the Arts
Who: Adults (18 and up)
What: The class will be taught by New Rep's Artistic Associate, Bridget O'Leary, and will meet over the course of 5 Tuesdays. We will begin by looking at the basic framework of acting using mainly the Stanislavski approach and will spend a lot of time learning how to apply action, objective, obstacles, and stakes to texts and character. We will also
explore following impulses and becoming not just aware of ourselves, but also aware of our surroundings. Students will have the opportunity to apply all of this work to a monologue towards the end of the class. No experience necessary. Students should wear clothing that allows them to move easily and comfortably.

To register for the class please contact Bridget O'Leary at 617-923-7060 x204 or e-mail her at education@newrep.org.

Advanced Scene Study

Fee: $100 with a $25 non refundable deposit
When: April 10th and 11th, 2010 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Arsenal Center for the Arts
Who: Adults (18 and up) who have a strong understanding of the craft of acting
What: This class will be taught by New Rep's Artistic Associate, Bridget O'Leary, and will meet over the course of one weekend in two 3-hour sessions. Students will be given a scene to prepare prior to the first day of class. The class will focus on using internal and external obstacles to create complex and dynamic choices. Students should wear clothing that allows them to move easily and comfortably.

To register for the class please contact Bridget O'Leary at 617-923-7060 x204 or e-mail her at education@newrep.org.

Overview:

Who:
- Students entering grades 9-12
- No previous experience necessary. Space is limited to 25 Students

When:
- July 5 - August 1, 2010, Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:30pm at New Repertory Theatre in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts (321 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA)
- Public performances: Friday, July 30th at 8pm and Saturday, July 31st at 3pm and 8pm

Tuition:
- $950
- Registration deadline - June 1, 2010
- Register before May 15, 2010 and get $50 off
- $250 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration.
- Balance due - June 15, 2010.
- New Repertory Theatre does offer payment plans if needed.
- Some scholarships are available, please call 617-923-7060 x204 for more information.

To register call Bridget O'Leary, Artistic and Education Associate, at 617-923-7060 x204, or download a registration form here and send it to: New Repertory Theatre, Summer Studio, 200 Dexter Ave., Watertown, MA 02472.

What to Expect:

New Rep Summer Studio is a month-long program geared towards high school students who are interested in acting and exploring various techniques and approaches to develop the craft of acting.

Ensemble Playmaking and Performance is the focus of New Rep’s 2010 Summer Studio. Students will be able to:

Participate in an array of workshops and classes taught by professionals to build a core foundation that will allow the student to grow as an artist.
Be given a theme or starting point and work together to construct and perform a play.
Learn how to market, design, and build their own production.
Perform 3 public performances at New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts.

The Program is split into two parts.

The AM: Classes will be held in the mornings from 9:00am until 12:15pm. Each day will begin with a warm-up. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, students will take an Acting class. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, they will take an assortment of technique classes: Voice and Speech, Movement, and Shakespeare classes. On Friday afternoons, students will be offered workshops to round out their theater knowledge, including Directing, Stage Combat, Improvisation, and Technical Theater.
The PM: The Ensemble Playmaking Portion of each day will begin at 1:00pm and run until 3:30pm, Monday thru Thursdays. It will focus on writing, field trips, and group exercises to help serve as a foundation for the creation of an ensemble-based performance.

Class Descriptions:

Acting: Three times a week students will work to build and strengthen their understanding of the fundamentals of acting. They will focus on following their impulses, creating grounded characters, and achieving their objectives through monologue and scene work.

Movement: Over the course of 2 sessions, students will have the opportunity to explore different physical approaches to creating characters. They will work on using physical movement to tell stronger, more dynamic stories. Utilizing group and individual interaction, students will learn to express different types of energy through movement.

Voice and Speech: Over the course of 2 sessions, students will work with a professional vocal coach to release inner thoughts, emotions, and intentions through an uninhibited voice. Through the use of scripted text and improvisational work, students will explore their voices using breathing, sound, pitch, resonance, and other vocal techniques.

Shakespeare: Over the course of 2 session, students will work on a Shakespearean monologue, learning how to speak the text and how to make complex choices with the material. In addition, students will finish the class with a strong Shakespearean audition piece and the tools to approach any Shakespeare piece and make it their own.

Class Schedule:

July 5 - 9, 2010:
Monday & Wednesday	Tuesday & Thursday	Friday
9-9:45am Warm-up 9:45-12:15pm Acting 12:15-1:00pm Lunch 1:00-3:30pm Ensemble Playmaking	9-9:45am Warm-up 9:45-12:15pm Movement 12:15-1:00pm Lunch 1:00-3:30pm Ensemble Playmaking	9-9:45am Warm-up 9:45-12:15pm Acting 12:15-1:00pm Lunch 1:00-3:30pm Workshop

July 12 - 16, 2010:
Monday & Wednesday	Tuesday & Thursday	Friday
9-9:45am Warm-up 9:45-12:15pm Acting 12:15-1:00pm Lunch 1:00-3:30pm Ensemble Playmaking	9-9:45am Warm-up 9:45-12:15pm Voice and Speech 12:15-1:00pm Lunch 1:00-3:30pm Ensemble Playmaking	9-9:45am Warm-up 9:45-12:15pm Acting 12:15-1:00pm Lunch 1:00-3:30pm Workshop

July 19 - 23, 2010
Monday & Wednesday	Tuesday & Thursday	Friday
9-9:45am Warm-up 9:45-12:15pm Acting 12:15-1:00pm Lunch 1:00-3:30pm Ensemble Playmaking	9-9:45am Warm-up 9:45-12:15pm Shakespeare 12:15-1:00pm Lunch 1:00-3:30pm Ensemble Playmaking	9-9:45am Warm-up 9:45-12:15pm Acting 12:15-1:00pm Lunch 1:00-3:30pm Workshop
July 26 - 30, 2010
Monday & Wednesday	Tuesday & Thursday	Friday (10:00-8:00pm)
9-9:45am Warm-up 9:45-12:15pm Acting 12:15-1:00pm Lunch 1:00-3:30pm Ensemble Playmaking	9-9:45am Warm-up 9:45-12:15pm Ensemble Playmaking 12:15-1:00pm Lunch 1:00-3:30pm Ensemble Playmaking	10-12:15pm Tech 12:15-1:00pm Lunch 1-5:30pm Tech 5:30-6:15pm Dinner 6:15-8:00pm Tech

Friday & Satuday, July 30 - August 1, 2010
Friday (10:00-8:00pm)	Saturday (2:00-10:00pm)	Sunday (12:00-3:00pm)
10-12:15pm Tech 12:15-1:00pm Lunch 1-6:00pm Tech/Final Dress 6-7:00pm Dinner 8:00pm Opening Performance	2-3:00pm prep for performance 3:00pm Second performance 4:30-6:00pm Check-in 6-7:00pm Dinner 8:00pm Final performance 9:00pm Closing party	12-3:00pmWrap-up

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