Grades K-12 - The Coterie

2012-2013School Year

Catalog

www.coterietheatre.org

GradesK-12

4 Class Sites!

Crown CenterLee’s Summit

ParkvilleOverland Park

DiscountsCoterie donors receive a 20% discount on Fall, Winter & Spring classes. See Registration Form for membership levels. Students who attended a 2012 Coterie Summer Camp receive a 10% discount. Discount offersmay not be combined.

PaymentThe Coterie accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover, check and cash. Payment is required in full at the time of registration.

Refund PolicyThe Coterie will provide a full refund if given notice two weeks before the first day of class. The Coterie reserves the right to cancel classes that do not have an enrollment of six or more students one week prior to the first class.

Class SizeWe strive to keep classes small enough that all students are able to participate and learn.

Special NeedsThe Coterie makes every effort to accommodate the special needs of individuals. We ask for notice a minimum of two weeks before class for special accommodations or materials. Call (816) 474-4241 with any special needs.

Severe WeatherIn case of inclement weather, the education director will call each student to cancel class.

ConfirmationAn information letter will be mailed two weeks prior to the start of class. This letter will provide all details of class time, location, teacher name, things to bring, directions and more.

Dear Parents and Young Actors!

REGISTER EARLY!

• Each class has a minimum and maximum.

• Many classes fill early, so don’t delay!

How to RegisterBY PHONE

(816) 474-4241

BY FAX(816) 474-2225

or BY MAILform at end of brochure

(address on form)

Contact InformationFor questions regarding class content and age appropriateness, or teaching artists contact Education Director Amanda Kibler at (816) 474-6785, ext. 231. To register, contact Class Registrar, Annette Filippi at (816) 474-4241.

Welcome to the new season of creative drama and acting classes. I am very excited to start off

this school year with The Coterie as Education Director! I have been spending time getting to know

the programs, teachers, and students. The quality and variety of the education programming is

astounding. I know that we have a wonderful opportunity for students across the city to come together

and learn about the wonder of theatre and drama. With so many locations across town, you are easily

able to find a class that works for you and your family’s busy schedule.Young imaginations are given the chance to grow in these classes through imaginative play and acting. The creativity cultivated in drama classrooms is carried through every aspect of life and into adulthood, building students into great thinkers. We are eager to share our love of theatre and imagination with our students!Thank you!

Amanda KiblerEducation Director, Coterie Theatre

K–1st Grades FALL SHREK-TALES!

WINTER IMAGINE THAT

SPRING

CIRCUS HILARIOUS

2nd–4th GradesFALL GET YOUR SHREK ON!

WINTER WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS AND OTHER POEMS TO PLAY

SPRING THEATRE SAMPLER

Explore the magical and sometimes strange Kingdom of Far Far Away! Students will have the opportunity to step into roles as ogres, princesses, donkeys, and dragons as they develop skills in problem solving, story sequencing, and character creation.

Jump into the greatest fairytale never told! Students will have the chance to explore the adventures of Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey while honing their comedic and musical theatre skills. Students will play theatre games, and learn music and choreography from the Coterie’s upcoming production of Shrek!

Students will explore different elements of theatre that will enhance their skills in collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. Students will be introduced to basic acting and improv games, make-up techniques, prop construction, stage combat, and movement skills.

“If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, a hoper…Come in! Come in!” Spin tales based on the everyday sillies and magical adventures inspired by the writing of the beloved Shel Silverstein. Students will use their creative energy to act out characters, weave their own tales, and build skills in collaboration.

The dramatic possibilities are endless in this creative drama class where students learn how to use the actor’s tools of body, voice, and imagination. Each week students will work together to put their own twists on fairytales, folktales, and favorite children’s books through improvisation, art, music, and movement.

Imagine circus animals who can talk then add kids with lively imaginations and you have a story waiting to be told. If those same kids can move and do funny voices then you have a scene! The setting: a down-and-out circus trying to make a come-back…Curtain going up!

“My son said he learned more in one of your courses than he did his entire freshman year.”

-Coterie parent

Class times, locations, and fees vary. See grid for details.K–4th Grades

3rd–5th GradesWINTER THE ACTOR’S TOOLBOXThrough warm-ups, creative drama activities, and basic acting exercises, students will learn to feel confident using their bodies, voices, and imaginations as instruments for creative expression.

4th–8th GradesWINTER ACTING FOR THE CAMERAThe Coterie Theatre is not a movie studio, but the actors who work on the Coterie stage also do com-mercials, industrial/corporate films, television series, and feature films. Learn to transfer your acting skills to the screen. This course covers analyzing commercial and film “copy,” acting, taking direction, audition skills and techniques on how to work with the camera. Students will also discuss the “business of the business”–resume preparation, photos, getting an agent, etc.

5th–7th GradesFALL, SPRING ACTING: FUNDAMENTALSStudents learn how to work as an ensemble as they build skills in concentration, movement, voice, and imagination. Acting exercises introduce young actors to basic terms, skills, and ideas that develop technique. This class provides students with a strong foundation for future Coterie classes.

FALL, SPRING ACTING: CHARACTER BUILDINGCharacters welcome! Young actors will learn how to develop realistic characters from age appropriate plays, as well as bold, stylized characters built from their imaginations. Young actors will be guided through visualization exercises, movement and voice work, backstory activities, and exploring character relationships.

WINTER IMPROV 101This fun and fast paced class introduces young actors to the wide open world of improvisational comedy games and mental work outs! Students will develop skills in spontaneity, listening, thinking outside the box, storytelling, and collaboration as they enjoy expressing their sillier side.

SPRING AUDITION LAB With the help of a professional Teaching Artist, students will choose audition monologues that match their age, personality, and individual audition needs. Students will develop successful strategies for cold readings and learn how to prepare a professional resume. The final class includes a special audition with Jeff Church, Coterie Producing Artistic Director, or a member of the Coterie staff, for youth roles in the upcoming Coterie season!

“You are the Cadillac for

children’s theatre in KC.”

-Coterie parent

3rd–8th Grades Class times, locations, and fees vary. See grid for details.

6th–8th GradesFALL, WINTER *ACTING: INTRO TO SCENE STUDY Come and learn the creative power of the actor! Students will explore short non-scripted scenes allowing them to create their own given circumstances, relationships, conflicts, and backstories. Young actors will work on honing their vocal projection and diction skills providing young actors with more confidence and presence on stage.

*prerequisite Acting: Fundamentals

8th–12th GradesFALL ACTING: FUNDAMENTALSStudents learn how to work as an ensemble as they build skills in character creation, improvisation, concentration, movement, voice, and imagination. Acting exercises introduce young actors to basic terms, skills, and ideas that develop technique. This class provides students with a strong foundation for future Coterie classes.

FALL, WINTER, SPRING *ACTING: TECHNIQUES Young actors learn to overcome obstacles, pursue objectives, and create tactics for characters through acting exercises. Students will be introduced to the Meisner, Stanislavski, and Hagan acting techniques that develop honesty in performance and commitment to character.

*prerequisite Acting: Fundamentals or previous experience

FALL, SPRING *ACTING: SCENE STUDYStudents apply acting skills obtained in Acting: Fundamentals and Acting: Techniques to scenes from plays. Participants will work with acting partners to explore a scene’s given circumstances, determine objectives, and use various tactics to overcome obstacles for their character. This class requires work at home, including reading a play and memorization of scenes.

*prerequisite Acting: Techniques

WINTER COMEDY ON YOUR FEET This popular Coterie class is perfect for students looking to explore the wide-open world of improvisational games, performance art, and mental workouts. New and returning students gain confidence trusting their impulses and flexing their imaginations as they learn about comedy, creating character, and dramatic action. This class offers an opportunity for consideration in the Coterie’s Comedy Master Class.

SPRING AUDITION LABWith the help of a professional Teaching Artist, students will choose audition monologues that match their age, personality, and individual audition needs. Students will develop successful strategies for cold readings and learn how to prepare a professional resume. The final class includes a special audition with Jeff Church, Coterie Producing Artistic Director, or a member of the Coterie staff, for youth roles in the upcoming Coterie season!

6th–12th Grades Class times, locations, and fees vary. See grid for details.

MIDTOWN

Crown Center • 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO

Class Grade Dates Time Fee

LEE’S SUMMIT MCC-Longview Campus • 500 SW Longview Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO

Class Grade Dates Time Fee K-1 $95

2-4 $95

5-7 $95

8-12 $95

OVERLAND PARK Miller-Marley School of Dance and Voice • 10448 Mastin St., Overland Park, KS

Class Grade Dates Time Fee K-1 $95

2-4 $95

5-7 $95

$95

8-12

8-12

2:00-3:30pm $95

PARKVILLE Park University • 8700 NW River Park Dr., Parkville, MO

Class Grade Dates Time Fee 10:00-11:30am $95

10:00-11:30am $95

Noon-1:30pm $95

Noon-1:30pm $95

Spring Classes

Circus Hilarious K-1 Mondays, April 1-May 6 5:00-6:30pm $80

Acting Techniques 8-12 Mondays, April 1-May 6 6:35-8:05pm $80

Theatre Sampler 2-4 Tuesdays, April 2-May 7 5:00-6:30pm $80

Scene Study 8-12 Tuesdays, April 2-May 7 6:35-8:05pm $80

Acting Fundamentals 5-7 Wednesdays, April 3-May 8 5:00-6:30pm $80

Character Building 5-7 Wednesdays, April 3-May 8 6:35-8:05pm $80

Audition Lab 5-7 Thursdays, April 4-May 9 5:00-6:30pm $80

Audition Lab 8-12 Thursdays, April 4-May 9 6:35-8:05pm $80

Circus Hilarious Saturdays, April 6-May 11 Noon-1:30pm

Theatre Sampler Saturdays, April 6-May 11 Noon-1:30pm

Audition Lab Saturdays, April 6-May 11 10:00-11:30am

Audition Lab Saturdays, April 6-May 11 10:00-11:30am

Circus Hilarious Saturdays, April 6-May 11 2:00-3:30pm

Theatre Sampler Saturdays, April 6-May 11 Noon-1:30pm

Audition Lab Saturdays, April 6-May 11 2:00-3:30pm

Acting Techniques Saturdays, April 6-May 11 Noon-1:30pm

Audition Lab Saturdays, April 6-May 11

Circus Hilarious K-1 Saturdays, April 6-May 11

Theatre Sampler 2-4 Saturdays, April 6-May 11

Audition Lab 5-7 Saturdays, April 6-May 11

Audition Lab 8-12 Saturdays, April 6-May 11

MIDTOWN


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Fall Classes

$80

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$80

Shrek-Tales K-1 Mondays, November 5-December 17 5:00-6:30pm

Acting Techniques 8-12 Mondays, November 5-December 17 6:35-8:05pm

Acting Fundamentals 5-7 Tuesdays, November 6-December 18 5:00-6:30pm

Acting Fundamentals 8-12 Tuesdays, November 6-December 18 6:35-8:05pm

Get Your Shrek On! 2-4 Wednesdays, November 7-December 19 5:00-6:30pm

Intro to Scene Study 6-8 Wednesdays, November 7-December 19 6:35-8:05pm

Character Building 5-7 Thursdays, November 8-December 20 5:00-6:30pm

Scene Study 8-12 Thursdays, November 8-December 20 6:35-8:05pm

Shrek-Tales K-1 Saturdays, October 13-November 17 10:00-11:30am

Get Your Shrek On! 2-4 Saturdays, October 13-November 17 10:00-11:30am

Acting Fundamentals 5-7 Saturdays, October 13-November 17 Noon-1:30pm


Shrek-Tales K-1 Saturdays, October 6-November 10 Noon-1:30pm

Get Your Shrek On! 2-4 Saturdays, October 6-November 10 2:00-3:30pm

Character Building 5-7 Saturdays, October 6-November 10 Noon-1:30pm

Acting Fundamentals 5-7 Saturdays, October 6-November 10 2:00-3:30pm

Acting Fundamentals 8-12 Saturdays, October 6-November 10 2:00-3:30pm

Shrek-Tales K-1 Saturdays, October 13-November 17 10:00-11:30am

Get Your Shrek On! 2-4 Saturdays, October 13-November 17 10:00-11:30am



MIDTOWN


Class Grade Dates Time Fee Imagine That K-1 Mondays, January 28-March 4 5:00-6:30pm $80

Acting Techniques 8-12 Mondays, January 28-March 4 6:35-8:05pm $80

Where the Sidewalk Ends 2-4 Tuesdays, January 29-March 5 5:00-6:30pm $80

Comedy on Your Feet 8-12 Tuesdays, January 29-March 5 6:35-8:05pm $80

Improv 101 5-7 Wednesdays, January 30-March 6 5:00-6:30pm $80

Intro to Scene Study 6-8 Wednesdays, January 30-March 6 6:35-8:05pm $80

Actor’s Toolbox 3-5 Thursdays, January 31-March 7 5:00-6:30pm $80

Acting for the Camera 4-8 Thursdays, January 31-March 7 6:35-8:05pm $80


Class Grade Dates Time Fee Imagine That K-1 Saturdays, January 26-March 2 10:00-11:30am $95

Where the Sidewalk Ends 2-4 Saturdays, January 26-March 2 10:00-11:30am $95

Improv 101 5-7 Saturdays, January 26-March 2 Noon-1:30pm $95

Comedy on Your Feet 8-12 Saturdays, January 26-March 2 Noon-1:30pm $95


Class Grade Dates Time Fee Imagine That K-1 Saturdays, January 19-February 23 Noon-1:30pm $95

Where the Sidewalk Ends 2-4 Saturdays, January 19-February 23 2:00-3:30pm $95

Improv 101 5-7 Saturdays, January 19-February 23 Noon-1:30pm $95

Intro to Scene Study 6-8 Saturdays, January 19-February 23 2:00-3:30pm $95

Comedy on Your Feet 8-12 Saturdays, January 19-February 23 2:00-3:30pm $95


Class Grade Dates Time Fee Imagine That K-1 Saturdays, February 2-March 9 10:00-11:30am $95

Where the Sidewalk Ends 2-4 Saturdays, February 2-March 9 10:00-11:30am $95

Improv 101 5-7 Saturdays, February 2-March 9 Noon-1:30pm $95

Comedy on Your Feet 8-12 Saturdays, February 2-March 9 Noon-1:30pm $95

Winter Classes

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How to Register:By Phone: (816) 474-4241By Fax: (816) 474-2225

Mail to:Coterie Theatre2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144Kansas City, MO 64108Attn: Annette Filippi, Class Registrar

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Yount at (816) 474-6785 ext. 236

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