Classes & Workshops

All classes, unless otherwise noted, will be taught by Brandon Thomsen

2010 Fall Classes Character Development: Grades 3-5 Mondays & Wednesdays, September 13-29 (6 sessions) 5:00PM-6:00PM Tuition: $50 Learn improvisation techniques, movement exercises, script breakdown, observations and other tools designed to help the actor more fully develop a rich character life on stage.   Drama Adventures: Grades K-2 Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 14-30 (6 sessions) 4:00PM-4:45PM Tuition: $50 Students are guided through dramatic activities that encourage self-expression, concentration, cooperation and discussion.  This class emphasizes telling the story, creating dialogue, action and characters.   Character Development: Grades 6-8 Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 14-30 (6 sessions) 5:00PM-6:00PM Tuition: $50 Learn improvisation techniques, movement exercises, script breakdown, observations and other tools designed to help the actor more fully develop a rich character life on stage.   Character Development: Grades 9-12 Monday-Thursday, September 27-30 (4 sessions) 6:15PM-7:30PM Tuition: $50 Learn improvisation techniques, movement exercises, script breakdown, observations and other tools designed to help the actor more fully develop a rich character life on stage.   Audition Tips Grades 4-8: Saturday, October 2, 1:00PM-4:00PM Grades 9-12: Sunday, October 3, 1:00PM-4:00PM Tuition: $20 This three-hour workshop will look at ways to prepare for an audition. In addition to looking at the whole process of trying out for a show, the participants will look at ways to show their abilities to the best advantage.  Tips in presenting oneself confidently and doing a reading effectively will be demonstrated and practiced.  Students will participate in a mock audition.  While the workshop will help those interested in trying out for QCT’s upcoming production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the skills presented will help an actor prepare for any audition.   Movement Mania: Grades 4-8 Saturday October 23 11:00AM-12:15 PM Tuition: $15 Students will discover a whole new world of theatre as they explore different types of movement. From animals to inanimate objects, students will sharpen their skills and learn how to create worlds of fun out of thin air! Dress comfortably and come ready to move!  Guest instructor: Megan Miller   Embodied Acting: Grades 9-12 Saturday October 23 2:00PM - 4:30PM Tuition: $25 This workshop is geared toward high school students who are interested in breaking down barriers and creating dynamic performances.  Through the exploration of movement, students will gain valuable tools to use in creating truthful characters and circumstances on stage.  Please come dressed in comfortable clothes and be ready to play!  Guest instructor: Megan Miller All classes will be held in the rehearsal hall/Lab Theatre unless otherwise noted.  Enter through the Stage Door on Kentucky Street.  (A ramp leads up to the door.) All information is subject to change.  Call the theatre for more information at (217) 222-3209. Scholarships are Available. If a student wishes to receive a scholarship, he or she must hand-write an essay detailing the following: What is prompting you to take this particular class? What do you hope to learn from this class? How will you use this information in the future?   Submission of an essay does not guarantee a scholarship.  Deadline for scholarships for the summer semester is Wednesday, June 2, 2010.