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• Scene Study and Character Development for the Camera with Thomas Santiago Wright January

  • Start
    Mon, January 03, 2022
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    1:00 PM
  • End
    Mon, January 31, 2022
  • Location
    TBD
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  Scene Study and Character Development

  Students in the Actor's Workshop will undergo a series of scene study and character development analysis consisting of works taken from classic film and theater productions. Under the direction of Thomas Santiago Wright, students will be guided through the process of taking a scene and breaking it down to the core of what and why the action is taking place, followed by developing the characters into realistic people with human emotions. Students will meet once a week on campus for two hours for four weeks.  Thomas is an established writer, director producer with a twenty plus year career working in the entertainment industry in Hollywood, CA. Teens 16+ and Adults. Limit 8 students

  All classes subject to following CDC covid19 guidelines.

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• The Big Musical Extravaganza with Amanda Britt

  • Start
    Sat, January 08, 2022
  • End
    Sat, May 28, 2022

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  Come join us in learning group numbers and duets from Musicals throughout history. I have carefully selected multiple group numbers and duets to be performed during this show! We will dance, act, sing, and wear lots of costumes! I have selected music from Shrek the Musical, Phantom of the Opera, Into the Woods, Come From Away, Annie, Matilda, Six, and more! We will begin our meeting on the weekends in January and have the show in May. If you would like to be a part of this BIG EXTRAVAGANZA please email me at amandaellenbritt@gmail.com and I can send you more information or answer any questions!

  1-2 rehearsals per week; Saturday and Sunday’s until May. We would then probably add a weekday or two. Times TBD depending on students involved. 

  Age range of students: 10 and up. (I will accept younger but will need to meet/talk with parents first)
  

  Times: TBD Saturday’s 5 pm-8 pm. Sunday’s 2 pm-5 pm

  January 8th informational meeting 6 pm. Register prior to this date. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Stage Manager Apprenticeship Winter

  • Start
    Sat, January 15, 2022
  • End
    Sun, March 27, 2022
  • Location
    Mainstage (Wood Auditorium)

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  This class, under the direction of the Art Center's Technical Theatre Director Richard Kiraly, teaches preparation and skills needed to act as Stage Manager for a show. Stage Managers are the right-hand of Directors, and are responsible for administrative duties during the rehearsal process and are in charge of a show when it is open to the public! Ages 16 and up.

  The class will coincide with the November mainstage show and may require students to be available for rehearsal and show schedules of that show. There will be both in-class time as well as hands on learning.

  All dates and times will be determined once a show production schedule is determined.

  
  

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• Divas, Dames, and Dynamos! A celebration of Women! with Amanda Britt

  • Start
    Sat, January 15, 2022
  • End
    Sun, March 06, 2022
  • Location
    TBD

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  Join teacher Amanda Britt as we show some sisterly love  for National Women’s Day this year! Join us for scenes from plays, monologues, and even music!
  These scenes may include MEN so don’t think you can’t join us if you are not a DIVA, DAME, or DYNAMO! If you are interested or want more information please email Amanda at amandaellenbritt@gmail.com. She can help you pick out music, scenes, or monologues. 8 weeks 
  Ages: 13 and up; Minimum 5 students

  Fridays 6 pm to 8 pm and/or Saturdays 11 am to 1 pm; Show on March 6th

  Register by date: January 10th

  The Arts Center will follow CDC guidelines for classes/performances

  
  

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• StageCraft - Winter Show

  • Start
    Sat, January 15, 2022
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    12:00 PM
  • End
    Sun, March 27, 2022
  • Location
    Mainstage (Wood Auditorium)

  This class, under the direction of the Arts Center's Technical Theatre Director Richard Kiraly, teaches skills in stage carpentry, set design, set decoration, lighting design, and stagehand (crew). Students will help create/design a mainstage set! Ages 14 and up.

  The class will coincide with the March mainstage show and may require students to be available for rehearsal and show schedules of that show. There will be both in-class time as well as hands on learning. Students should have some daytime availability, especially weekends.

  All dates and times will be determined once a show production schedule is determined. Regular classtime will be Saturdays at 12:00pm.  It is highly recommended that students bring their own work gloves, safety glasses and safe, closed-toed shoes. Masks are required indoors and when 6' social distancing cannot be observed. 

  
  

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• QUEST FOR QUASI

  • Start
    Mon, January 24, 2022
  • End
    Tue, January 25, 2022

  
  

  QUEST FOR QUASI  

  Audition information – Arts Center of Kershaw County 
   

  When Red Riding Hood wins a date with Quasimodo, the famous Hunchback of Notre Dame, on “The Dating Game,” she has a hunch she may have found the man of her dreams.  But all this changes when the Wicked Witch of the West breaks up their date at McDonald’s and demands three items of power from Red — the sword in the stone, Captain Hook’s hook and the Blue Fairy’s wand.  Red has only 24 hours to acquire the said articles while Quasi is held hostage in the Wicked Witch’s castle.  Will Red get her hunch back? Will the Wicked Witch keep her end of the bargain? And if not, can Red and Quasi figure out a way to outwit her and end her wicked reign once and for all? Lots of humor, mad-cap action and recognizable characters inhabit this delightful, fractured fairy tale with a new twist, perfect for all ages! 
   
  Grades: 2-8  

  Audition Dates: Monday, January 24 & and Tuesday, 25 from 6-8 PM. You may not need to stay the entire time. You need only attend one night of auditions. There are potential callbacks later in the week TBD.  

  Performance dates: March 24-27; Tech Week – Mandatory - starts March 20/21 

  Rehearsals: Rehearsals are generally 3-5 days per week depending on the part. Not everyone will have to be at every rehearsal, but will be called according to what scene is being rehearsed. 

  What to prepare: Bring your energy and a loud clear voice. We will have fun. Bring any conflicts that you know of for the period of January 16 – March 27.  

  
  

  Seeking the Following Roles:

  PUSS IN BOOTS - host of “The Dating Game”  

  RED RIDING HOOD - sweet, brave, loving  

  BIG BAD WOLF - charmingly smarmy AustinPowers type  

  PRINCE CHARMING - the ultimate egotist  

  QUASIMODO (QUASI) - hunchback with a heart of gold  

  CINDERELLA - caustic, bitter; works atMcDonald’s  

  ALADDIN - still waiting for the genie to return; manager at McDonald’s  

  WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST - evil, greedy, slightly insane  

  FAIRY GODMOTHERS 1, 2 & 3 - well-meaning, but on the simple-minded side  

  KNIGHT - arrogant  

  DAMSEL - upbeat, a little vacant   

  CAPTAIN HOOK - sick of Tinker Bell   

  TINKER BELL - crazy about Hook now that n/a Peter likes Wendy  

  SMEE - Hook’s first mate5  

  BLUE FAIRY - not as sweet as we thought   

  PINOCCHIO - still a puppet, but trying to become a real boy  

  QUASI, JR. - spitting image of Dad   

  RED, JR. - spitting image of Mom, but with Dad’s hum 

   

   

  
  

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• Scene Study and Character Development for the Camera with Thomas Santiago Wright February

  • Start
    Sat, February 05, 2022
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    Sat, February 26, 2022
  • Location
    TBD
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  Scene Study and Character Development

  Students in the Actor's Workshop will undergo a series of scene study and character development analysis consisting of works taken from classic film and theater productions. Under the direction of Thomas Santiago Wright, students will be guided through the process of taking a scene and breaking it down to the core of what and why the action is taking place, followed by developing the characters into realistic people with human emotions. Students will meet once a week on campus for two hours for four weeks.  Thomas is an established writer, director producer with a twenty plus year career working in the entertainment industry in Hollywood, CA. Teens 16+ and Adults. Limit 8 students

  All classes subject to following CDC covid19 guidelines.

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• Acting for the stage with Kim Scott February

  • Start
    Sun, February 06, 2022
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  • End
    Sun, February 27, 2022
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    TBD

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  Join Acting Coach Kim Scott for a comprehensive class in acting for the stage. Whether you are new to the art or a practiced hand at treading the boards, this class will help you improve the skills needed to bring a character to life. You will learn ways to use your voice, body and mind to create as realistic or fantastical a persona as is needed. Learn cold reading and other preparation skills that will give you the confidence to go for it at the auditions and for a showcase! Ages 10-17

  The Arts Center will follow CDC recommendations for Covid19 protocol for classes/performances. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• One Acts in 72 hours! with Amanda Britt

  • Start
    Thu, April 07, 2022
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  • End
    Sat, April 09, 2022
  • Schedule
    3 sessions

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  Class Description: Did you know there are plays out there that have only 1 act? Have you wanted to try acting but are worried plays may be too long? Have you memorized 100 numbers of PI in 1 day and think you have a useless talent for memorizing things in a short amount of time? Well never fear ONE ACT WEEKEND is here. Audition on Thursday, rehearse all Friday and Saturday and have a show Saturday night. Come join us for a fun fast-paced 72 hours! The One Acts are pre-selected or pre-written. If anyone would like to direct one of the one-acts for this event please contact me at amandaellenbritt@gmail.com ASAP. 

  Day(s) of the week: Thursday, Friday, Saturday; Breaks for lunch and dinner on full days. Show at 7 pm Saturday. 

  Age range of students: 12 and up

  Minimum for class to make: 7

  Register by date: March 20th, 2022

  
  

  
  

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