<div dir="ltr">Saratoga Children's Theatre Workshops<br><div>Please see below for our new workshops. If you want to register please email me at <a href="mailto:sctmkelly@gmail.com">sctmkelly@gmail.com</a> </div><div>Thank you</div><div>Meg<br clear="all"><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:20pt;color:blue">Foundations in Acting </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For actors, ages 7 – 12, learning how to behave logically
and naturally onstage. These weekend classes encourage spontaneity, simplicity
and fun. Students are exposed to various techniques and start off with ensemble
building exercises that are incorporated into improvisational work,
transitioning into basic acting, monologues, and all lead to scene study.
Relaxation and concentration are stressed. <span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:white">The class will require memorization. </span></p>
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<p class="" style><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(51,51,51)">·<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Uncover a whole new world of
dramatic arts</span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:white"></span></p>
<p class="" style><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(51,51,51)">·<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Enhance concentration and sensory
awareness</span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:white"></span></p>
<p class="" style><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(51,51,51)">·<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Develop your improvisational
skills</span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:white"></span></p>
<p class="" style><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(51,51,51)">·<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Learn vocal & movement
techniques</span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:white"></span></p>
<p class="" style><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(51,51,51)">·<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Discover the amazing potential
only you hold</span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:white"></span></p>
<p class="" style="margin:0.1pt 0in">All levels are welcome</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="color:black">Meets 4 Sessions- 8 Hours of classes<br>
</span><span style="color:black">Tuition:</span><span style="color:black"> $125</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="color:black">Instructor: Tony Rivera<br>
Class duration: 2 hours- Please bring water and clean snack to class.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Place: Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St. Saratoga
Springs</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="color:black">Sundays 12:30pm – 2:30pm</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:20pt;color:blue">Advanced Acting Workshop</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;vertical-align:baseline"><b>13-18years</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color:white">These weekend classes focus on scene work and script analysis
for student’s ages 13 - 18. During the workshop actors will also be playing
with multiple scenes and monologues. The instructor will provide all the
material used in the workshop. It is designed for students seeking to pursue
theatre in high school, college or professionally. </span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:white">Through
workshop exercises, students begin to develop acting skills needed to create
truthful characters. Students deepen their skills and delve more thoroughly
into character development and script analysis, with emphasis on creating
acting objectives and discovering scenes through character relationships. </span><b><span style="background-color:white">There is a high level of commitment required
for this workshop.</span></b><span style="background-color:white"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color:white">Workshop goals:</span><span style="font-size:10pt"></span></p>
<p class="" style><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Work on scenes with partners</span></p>
<p class="" style><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Discover how to fight toward your
goal</span></p>
<p class="" style><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Master how to change your partner
on stage</span></p>
<p class="" style><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Develop strong characters through
scene work</span></p>
<p class="" style><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Get to the heart of great acting</span></p>
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</span><span style="color:black">Tuition:</span><span style="color:black"> $125<br>
Instructor: Tony Rivera<br>
Class duration: 2 hours- Please bring water and clean snack to class.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Place: Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St. Saratoga
Springs</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="color:black">Sundays 3:00pm – 5:00pm</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:20pt;color:blue">MONOLOGUE WORKSHOP </span></b></p>
<p style="line-height:18pt;background-color:white"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria">Ages
10-18yrs</span></p>
<p style="line-height:18pt;background-color:white"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria">Get
your audition monologue in shape with this fun 3-hour workshop. Work one 2-minute
monologue alongside a small group of other actors to get ready for your
auditions!</span></p>
<p style="text-indent:0.5in;line-height:18pt;background-color:white"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria">Ease your nerves by performing in front of a
supportive group. Get feedback and direction to whip that monologue into shape
and give you the confidence you need to stand out on your own. Never had to
perform a monologue? After this workshop you’ll know how to approach learning a
monologue and specifically what is needed to perform on stage by yourself and
speaking either to an imaginary partner or another actor on stage.</span></p>
<p style="text-indent:0.5in;line-height:18pt;background-color:white"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria">This workshop is for all levels of actors-new
and seasoned-anyone who is going to need an audition piece and wants to feel
ready and confident.</span></p>
<p style="line-height:18pt;background-color:white"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria">If
you are new to acting and need some help choosing a monologue, I'll do it for
you before the class meets! You'll have time with your monologue before the
class meets!</span></p>
<p style="line-height:18pt;background-color:white"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria">You will walk away with some
great feedback, confidence and new material.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-indent:0.5in;line-height:18pt;background-color:white"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria">All you need is a pencil and paper and a
monologue. If you need a monologue prior to the class I’ll happily provide one
for you so you have time to work on it beforehand. Please email me at </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria"><a href="mailto:scttonyrivera@gmail.com">scttonyrivera@gmail.com</a> </span><span style="background-color:white;line-height:18pt;text-indent:0.5in">All levels are welcome</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Tuesday
November 11, 2014</strong> <b>(no
School)</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>1pm – 4pm</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Instructor Tony Rivera</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Please bring water and clean snack to class.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fee $40</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Place: Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St. Saratoga
Springs</p>
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<p style="background-color:white"><b><span style="font-size:20pt;font-family:Verdana;color:blue">Acting
Techniques</span></b><b><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span></b></p>
<p style="line-height:18pt;background-color:white"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Ages 10-18yrs</span></p>
<p class="" style="margin:0.1pt 0in"><b><span style="font-size:14pt">Techniques of acting</span></b></p>
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<p class="" style="margin:0.1pt 0in">This workshop will inform actors on the basic acting
techniques. You will learn stage directions, vocal warm-up techniques, script
and character study, and much more.</p>
<p class="" style="margin:0.1pt 0in">Join the fun and learn acting techniques so next time
you’ll be more comfortable in rehearsal, at camp, or most importantly at your
next audition.</p>
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<p class="" style="margin:0.1pt 0in">All levels are welcome</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Tuesday
November 11, 2014</strong> <b>(no
School)</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>9-12noon </b>Instructor
Tony Rivera</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Please bring water and clean snack to class.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fee $40</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Place: Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St. Saratoga
Springs</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7pt"><b><span style="font-size:22pt;color:blue">Disney-Musical Theatre Dance Workshop</span></b><span style="font-size:22pt;color:blue"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ages 8-12 years</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7pt">This
workshop will be high-energy and fun-filled for children
interested in musical
theatre. The workshop will explore
creative dance numbers from 2 Disney
Broadway productions. In addition to the above dance numbers children will
learn dance audition techniques including facial expression, clothing, shoes,
hair and more.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Rosie
Spring</b> has been seen dancing and singing
across the country on the</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">national tours of 42nd Street and A
Christmas Carol. Recently, she danced</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">the title role in the New York State
Theatre Institute production of Sleeping</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Beauty and performed a cabaret at the
Fort Salem Theatre with her husband, Rob.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">She has led theater camps for young
actors in New York State at </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Saratoga Children's Theatre, The Fort
Salem Theater, and Hubbard Hall in Cambridge. An NYU graduate, Rosie teaches
dance and private voice in Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls, she has
choreographed musicals all over the capital region. </p>
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levels are welcome</p>
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<p class="">Instructor Rosie Spring</p>
<p class="">Tuesday November 11 (no School)</p>
<p class="">9am -12noon</p>
<p class="">Fee-$40</p>
<p class="">Place Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams Street</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:20pt;color:blue">Fundamentals in Theater: </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:20pt;color:blue">How to look like a pro in
a flash</span></b><b><span style="font-size:20pt;color:blue"></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ages 7-13</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All the answers to the questions you
were afraid to ask! This class is the one-stop-shop for the information
needed by stage bound young thespians. There’s more to theater than just
acting. Join us as we learn about audition prep, finding help and maximizing
resources. This workshop helps the <b>beginner
acting</b> student to understand the casting process, accepting a role and
being a good cast mate. Participants leave with an informational binder
containing an overview of the wide array of theater topics covered in
class. Knowledge is power!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Goals:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">-Increase students’ comfort level in
a theatrical setting</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">-Establishing a working knowledge of
theatrical process and jargon</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">-Develop confidence to pursue theater</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> *Please bring ½ binder or
folder for the materials this class provides</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> Instructor: Natasha Cucinella</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tuesday November 11</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1pm-4pm </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fee-$40</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Place: Saratoga Senior Center</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Natasha Cucinella</b> has been costuming shows since her college
days. Some of her favorite shows have included the slinky costumes
of <i>Cabaret</i> and the period garb of <i>Titanic: The Musical</i>.
With three children active in various different theater companies and school
productions, she shifted gears to the fun and whimsy that are children’s
shows. Most recently these shows have included <i>Once on this
Island</i>, produced in the Saratoga City School District, <i>Jesus Christ
SuperStar</i>, produced by St. Clement’s church and <i>The Wizard of Oz</i>,
produced by Saratoga Children’s Theater. In addition to costuming, Natasha’s
theater experience includes administration, acting and directing. Before
moving to Saratoga Springs in 2012, Natasha served as a board member of
Sacandaga Musical Theater within the Sacandaga Valley Arts Network. In
her position with Sacandga Musical Theater she coordinated theater camps,
improv workshops, and partnerships with other community theater companies
providing live theater in local schools. Natasha enjoys working with
children and beyond theater she is a New State certified secondary ed Social
Studies teacher and a catechist for St. Clements parish. Additionally
Natasha has ten years of experience in the Odyssey of the Mind program.
She feels very strongly about fostering creativity and nurturing
problem-solving skills in young minds. Natasha always looks forward to
making new friends and creating some fun and fantastic costumes for Saratoga
Children’s Theater!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white"><b><span style="font-size:20pt;color:blue">The Final Cut Workshop</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white">Ages:
9-18</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white">Sunday,
November 23rd 2:00pm-6:00pm</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white">Instructors:
Alex DiCicco, Dashira Cortez, Matt Streifert & Tony Rivera</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13pt"><span style="color:rgb(26,26,26)">Fee-$75</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13pt"><span style="color:rgb(26,26,26)">Place
Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams Street</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white"><b><span style="background-color:white">There is a high level of
commitment required for this workshop.</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white">"How
do you know when your audition piece, solo or scene is ready to make
the Final Cut?”</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white">When
words, music, blocking and emotion all come together to express a unified idea,
the audience is transfixed - come find out how to make your 32 bars cut into
the best performance you can offer! Final Cut is a four-hour workshop
which prepares actors to combine music learning instruction, engaging acting
techniques, individualized vocal coaching and movement in the service of an
expressive performance. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white">Students
will rotate through four sessions: 1) study the musical elements and analyze 32
bars of music 2) personalized vocal coaching 3) explore and master the acting
within the 32 bars 4) connecting physical impulse to physical expression and
movement</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white">Each
session will spend one hour with each individual professional. The 1 to 7 ratio
will guarantee that every student leave the workshop with a better
understanding of their material, tools on how to apply every aspect of musical
theatre into their next performance, and find more ease, spontaneity and
clarity in their performance. Scripts and scores will be provided prior to the
workshop. At the end of the day students will also have the opportunity to
choose another 32 bars of music, a monologue, and various scenes to study on
their own and apply their new skills for future performances.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white">“ So
don’t guess if you will get a callback or hope you did a good job with your
last performance but discover a powerful, integrated set of practical tools
which will prepare you to make the Final Cut and leave a lasting
impression."</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white"><b>Instructor’s Bio’s</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(26,26,26)">Dashira Cortez</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(26,26,26)"> is very
involved with the theater community in the Capital District. She has
performed with many companies such as Schenectady Light Opera Company, Our Own
Productions, Clifton Park Players, Debuts Theater Company and Spot Light
Players. She served as Director for two years with the Park Playhouse II Summer
Youth Program, which is designed to give young artist the tools they need to
succeed in collegiate and professional theater. In this position, she planned
and executed numerous workshops to educate the students on Auditioning, Stage
Combat, Acting, and Dancing. Dashira also helped with the planning and
implementation of the Park Playhouse Kidz Program. This initiative created
after-school theater programs in elementary and middle schools throughout
the Albany City School District. She worked closely with the program for about
six years as a Director, Choreographer and a mentor to the students. Dashira
enjoys sharing her passion for performance as well as giving back to the
community.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Tony
Rivera </span></b><span style="font-size:11pt">has
performed and directed in regional theaters throughout the country and abroad.
Theatre Performance: <i>West Side Story </i>(La Scala Opera House in
Milan, Italy & Slovenian National Theater in Ljublijana, Slovenia), <i>Big
River </i>(Lincoln Amphitheatre in Evansville, Indiana), <i>A Chorus
Line, Dames At Sea</i>, <i>The Shadow Box </i>(Arts Center
of The Ozarks, Arkansas), <i>Guys and Dolls</i>, <i>Pajama
Game </i>(Depot Theatre), <i>Under Milkwood </i>(Off Broadway:
Irish Arts Center, NYC), <i>Ellis Island Stories </i>(Hypothetical
Theatre Co., NYC), <i>Carousel, West Side Story, Kiss Me, Kate, Anything
Goes, A Chorus Line, Cats </i>(Cohoes Music Hall).
Directing/Choreography: <i>Joseph...Dreamcoat, The Wizard of Oz, Disney’s
High School Musical, Into The Woods, A Christmas Carol, Once On This
Island, In The Heights, Guys & Dolls , Aida, Little Mermaid Jr. and Little
Shop Of Horrors. </i>Mr. Rivera has also directed and
choreographed <i>Into The Woods, The Moustrap, and The 25th Annual Putnam
County Spelling Bee</i> at Siena College. At SCT Mr. Rivera
directed and choreographed <i>Little Mermaid Jr.</i>, <i>Cinderella
G2K, and Rent: Student Edition</i>. His background and experience in both
theatre and arts administration have been the preparation for the critical
roles of Summer Camp Program Director and his newest appointment as
Artistic Director of Saratoga Children's Theatre.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(26,26,26)">Matthew
Streifert</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(26,26,26)"> holds a B.A. in Music with a concentration in Vocal Performance
from SUNY Albany and an M.M in Music Education from Boston University. He has
been teaching general music, chorus, and theater at The Albany Academies since
2006 where he also directs the annual musical. Matthew also developed and
directs a two-week musical theater summer camp each year. He has worked as an
actor, director, and musical director on stages throughout the Capital
District.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(3,3,3)">Alex DiCicco</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(3,3,3)"> is currently
in his sixth year as an adjunct instructor at the College of St. Rose where he
teaches Keyboard Harmony and Introduction to Music Technology. Prior to moving
to Albany, Alex taught music for two years at the Darrow School, an independent
secondary school in New Lebanon, NY. He earned a B. A. in Piano Performance
from Franklin Pierce University in 2006 and will be completing a M. M. in Music
Education from Boston University this spring. Alex has enjoyed musically
directing in the Capital Region for several years and show credits
include: <i>RENT, Hello, Dolly!</i>, <i>Zombie Prom</i>, <i>The
Wiz</i> and <i>Fame</i>. Outside of teaching and musical directing,
Alex composed music for an award-winning documentary series entitled <i>Reflections</i> and
recently completed the score and libretto for an original musical
entitled <i>EXTRA</i>. When not making music this summer, you’ll find him
on the field playing Frisbee with the Albany Ultimate Disc Association or
visiting family in his native New England.</span></p>
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</div>-- <br>Meg Kelly, Executive Director<br>Saratoga Children's Theatre<br>8 Lakewood Drive<br>Saratoga Springs, NY 12866<br><a href="http://www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org">www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org</a>
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