[Capdist-announce] NYSTI free Open House for Theatre Arts School fee program

[Sarah Howes]

The New York State Theatre Institute is having an OPEN HOUSE this Saturday, January 23 from 10 AM to noon with sample activities from 10:30 to 11:30.  The Open House (and the Theatre Arts School) is a low pressure, fun-filled community for kids ages 3-18. More information is below.  The 12-week semester begins Saturday, January 30.  A calendar listing of classes is available at http://www.nysti.org/tas.htm

Schacht Fine Arts Center, 5 Division St., Troy. Call or email Cheryl Zeilman for more information: 518-274-3295, tasdirector at nysti.org. 

SATURDAY WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

CREATIVE DRAMATICS (students ages 3-7) - A one-hour class held Saturdays (at 9, 10, or 11:00 A.M.), designed to channel the very young student's imagination in constructive, interactive activities that emphasize self-expression. Tuition: $150. per semester. 

INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE FUNDAMENTALS
During this one and a half hour class, students explore character development, acting technique, vocal expression, and movement in an environment that fosters self-esteem and self-expression. For ages 7-8; tuition is $200 per semester. 

THEATRE SKILLS WORKSHOP is a three-hour workshop that meets Saturdays from 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. The workshop consists of three classes (an hour for each class) in acting, movement, and voice. The workshops focus on improving the performer’s body, mind, and voice through theatre games, improvisation, and character development. For ages 8-12; tuition is $300. per semester. 

PERFORMANCE SKILLS WORKSHOP groups students by age and experience, with the focus on preparation of scripted materials, vocal selections, and choreography. These three-hour workshops (1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.) culminate in an informal staged presentation. For ages 13-18; tuition is $300. per semester. 

PRODUCTION WORKSHOP (Experienced Theatre Arts School students only) This two-semester workshop is a four-hour weekly program of acting, movement and voice requiring a serious, full school-year commitment by the student. The focus of the Production Workshop is the creation and development of original works culminating in a stage production in the spring. Tuition: $700. per year. 



Sarah Howes
Public/Media Relations and Marketing Director
NYS Theatre Intitute
37 First Street
Troy, NY 12180
518-274-3491, direct line
518-274-3200, general line
518-274-3815, fax
http://www.nysti.org