Where Theatre and Fun Grow Hand in Hand

The Actors Garden is a theatre school brought to you by Children’s Theatre veteran Gigi Hudson. She along with the area’s finest teaching artists join her to offer great theatrical adventures to your children. They are very serious about theatre education!  So serious that they believe that theatre should be taught with a word that is not so serious…Fun!

So take a look inside and see just how much fun your kids can have!

Our Actors Garden Classes begin the week of January 16

Classes will run for ten weeks.

All classes meet at Musikgarten of Oak Park /The Actors Garden Studio

344 Harrison Street Oak Park, IL 60304

Class Schedule Winter 2012

Our Seedling Program For students age 3-8

Tiny Tuneful TalesAges 3-5 Mondays 12:15PM-1:00PMClass runs from January 16-March 19 Price 120.00

This class is a miniature version of our tuneful tales class offered on Saturdays. This program will focus on telling and acting out stories through song, creative movement, rhythms and dance. This class will encourage students to engage their imaginations and sense of dramatic play as they learn about music and theatre. This class will also build skills in listening, story-telling, body awareness, and creative expression.

Story FunAges 3-5 Wednesdays 12:30PM-1:15PM Class runs from January 18-March21 Price: 120.00

This program will focus on telling and acting out stories through song, creative movement and theatrical improvisation. This class will encourage students to engage their imaginations and sense of dramatic play as they learn about theatre. This class will also build skills in listening, story-telling, body awareness, and creative expression.

Theatre FunAges 4-6 Fridays 12:45PM-1:30PMClass runs from January 20-March 23 Price: 120.00

Even the youngest of students can get in on the fun! Theater games and storytelling exercises will help students gain confidence on the stage. We will work with props and music and familiar stories to add to the enjoyment.

Introduction to TheatreAges 5-7 Thursdays 3:30PM-4:15PM Class run January 19-March22 Price: 120.00

With fun and exciting theatre games, students will learn the basics of creative dramatics as they are introduced to the wonderful world of theater. Through engaging in the art of story theatre students will get a chance to create a new character each week.

Tuneful TalesAges 5-7 Saturdays 11:45AM-12:45PMClasses run January 21-March 24 Price: 125.00

This program will focus on telling and acting out stories through song, creative movement and theatrical improvisation. This class will encourage students to engage their imaginations and sense of dramatic play as they learn about music and theatre. This class will also build skills in listening, story-telling, body awareness, and creative expression.

Our Garden Program For students ages 7-15

Adventures in TheatreAges 7-10 Saturdays 1:00PM-2:00PMClasses run January 21-March 24 Price:  125.00

This class is open to those who are trying theatre for the first time and those who are ripe old veterans of the stage!  With fun and exciting theatre games, students will learn the basics of creative dramatics and explore all theatre concepts through acting out stories and plays. Students will work with costumes, props and even makeup as we explore the wonderful world of theatre together. Students will also put on a small production at the end of their ten week class.

Scene StudyAges 10-15Monday 7:00PM-8:30PMClasses run January 16-March 19 Price: 160.00

In this session of Scene Study students will work on a condensed production. This class is the perfect opportunity for those looking to work on something small scale. It is a great class taught by Rose Hopkins. It is for students who want to get a taste for performing and it is a wonderful class for students to learn how to dig deeper into a character. We will have a showcase performance of their short play on the final class.

Improvisation for the StageAges 10-15Tuesdays 7:30PM-9:00PMClass runs from January 17-March 20 Price: 160.00

Meredith Melville brings years of Improvisation experience to The Actors Garden. This class is for those ready to take on a fun challenge. Improvisation is a great way for actors to learn how to always be in the moment, ready to react and ready to commit to a character. With loads of fun improvisation games, this class is a great way to polish your acting skills.

The Choreography Project Ages 10-15 Wednesdays 7:30PM-9:00PMClass runs January 18-March 21 Price 160.00

This class is open to new and returning students…Bob Fosse, Tommy Tune, Jerome Robbins-these names are synonymous with musical theatre choreography. Students will not only learn about these legends in the theatre, they will also learn how to dance in the style of these gifted artists. Join our own gifted musical theatre artist Angie Wendt for a great class that will get you moving.

Introducing Shakespeare! Ages 10-14 Thursday 7:30PM-9:00PM Classes run January 19-March 22 Price: 160.00

Interested in Shakespeare, but afraid of his language? This new class will help shake your fears! In this class students will learn all about the Bard, how to interpret his cryptic works and even learn about traditions of the Elizabethan theatre. And no Actors Garden class would be complete without the fun so there will be plenty of theatre games as well! The class will culminate in a performance of scenes on the final night of class from one of Shakespeare’s greatest works, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Musical Theatre I-The Audition Ages 10-14Sundays 1:00PM-3:00PM Class runs January 22-March 25 Price 175.00 this includes material fees

What a great way to prepare for any upcoming shows or camp you may be considering!! Students will gain confidence in their audition skills and will find that right piece to showcase their talents. This class will not only equip students with that perfect song but will also help them develop it into an impressive audition piece and help the actor get noticed! Students will have the opportunity to showcase their audition song in our final class.

The Conservatory Program for students ages 14-adult

Musical Theatre II-The Audition Ages 14-18 Sunday 3:30-5:30PM Classes run January 22-March26 *Price 175.00 this includes material fees

This class is specifically for students who plan to regularly audition for musical theatre, and will focus primarily on the singing portion of auditions. We will discuss how to create a well-rounded audition book, select and prepare audition song cuts, communicate with accompanists, and tailor auditions to specific shows/roles. During this ten week course student will also work on two pieces (a ballad and an up-tempo) and will have an opportunity to showcase these songs in our final class.

Auditioning for Theatre-The Monologue and Call Back Ages 14-18 Sunday 6:00PM-8:00PM Classes run January 22-March26 *Price 175.00 this includes material fees

Land that part! The best and most experienced actors still struggle with the all-important audition. This class will offer you advice and insider tips on how to deliver the best audition possible. We will focus on selecting and performing monologues, cold readings, callbacks and even a bit of advice on what to wear and how to conduct yourself at an audition from start to finish.

*Stay for both audition classes in our conservatory program and receive a 25% discount. (That’s both classes for 262.50)

Announcing…………………………………..

Main-Travelled Roads Music by Paul Libman Lyrics and Book by Dave Hudson

Directed by: Gigi Hudson

Come see Actors Garden Conservatory Members performing this beautiful piece.

This is a not missed theatre experience for the whole family!

January 13 7:30PM January 14 2:00PM and 7:30PM

January 15 2:00PM

All tickets are *$10.00 Call for tickets 708-488-5000 or order them online http://www.dom.edu/pac

*Special deal for Actors Garden families. If your order tickets through The Dominican Box Office before January 1st you will 10.00 off any spring class at the Actors Garden.

Dominican University Martin Theatre 7900 Division River Forest, IL

The Actors Garden Theatre School Registration Form

Student’s Name_________________________________________________

Age____________                  Date of Birth __________                             Grade_____

Parent/Guardian Name________________________________________________

Address ________City_____________ State_____            Zip_________

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Class Amount Number

attending Total $

Tiny Tuneful Tales Ages 3-5Mondays 12:15-1:00

$120.00 X

Story Fun Ages 3-5Wednesdays 12:30-1:30

$125.00 X

Theatre Fun Ages 4-6 Fridays 12:45-1:30

$120.00 X

Introduction to Theatre Ages 5-7Thursdays 3:30-4:15

$120.00 X

Tuneful Tales Ages 5-7Saturdays 11:45-12:45

$125.00 X

Adventures in Theatre Ages 7-10Saturdays 1:00-2:00

$125.00 X

Scene Study Ages 10-15 Mondays 7:00-8:30

$160.00 X

Improvisation for the Stage Ages 10-15 Tuesdays 7:30-9:00

$160.00 X

Choreography Project Ages 10-15Wednesdays 7:30-9:00PM

$160.00 X

Shakespeare Ages 10-15Thursdays 7:30-9:00

$160.00 X

Musical Theatre I AuditionAges 10-15 Sundays 1:00-3:00

$175.00 X

Musical Theatre II Audition Ages 14-18 Sundays 3:30-5:30

$175.00 X

Audition: The Monologue and CallbackAges 14-18 Sundays 6:00-8:00

$175.00 X

Double it up (Musical Theatre II and Audition-The Monologue and Callback)

262.50 X

*Remember if you order tickets to Main Travelled Roads before January 1 st you receive 10.00 off any class

Checks for all Actors Garden Classes should be made payable to The Actors Garden All registrations should be sent to: The Actors Garden P.O. Box 1062 Oak Park, IL 60303-3547

Questions: Call 708 369-1055 or email gigi@theactorsgarden.com or visit us at www.theactorsgarden.com