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The Hartnell College Theatre Arts Department
Announces SpringFest 2007
The Hartnell College Theatre Arts Department is now accepting
students for its annual SpringFest series of
workshops and classes. Whether you’re new to theatre or a seasoned performer,
there are opportunities for you to develop your skills under the guidance of a
team of professional actors and directors. In addition to its Open Studio
series, SpringFest is also offering classes in
improvisation and basic acting as well as a Young Company class for students
between the ages 0f 9 and 13. For more information, to register for classes, or
to audition for Open Studio call Melissa Chin Parker at 755-6987. (100 Word PSA)
The Hartnell
College Theatre Arts Department is currently enrolling students for SpringFest 2007, its annual series of theatre classes and
workshops. Now in its fourth year, SpringFest has
evolved into a safe and inviting environment for both students new to theatre
and seasoned performers eager to explore and develop their craft.
This year the
program is offering two new classes as part of the Black Box program targeting
specific performance skills.
The first,
entitled Words, Words, Words, focuses on developing the actor’s
proficiency speaking challenging dialogue. Using texts from playwrights like
Tom Stoppard and David Mamet, actor and director Jeff
McGrath will help students develop their speaking skills to deliver the
trickiest of dialogue with grace and aplomb.
In addition,
students are also welcome to enroll in actor Jeff Heyer’s
improvisation class, and learn a variety of essential acting techniques through
a series of theatre games and exercises. This class is perfect for any student
interesting in learning a little more about theatre in a fun and safe
environment that is guaranteed to be full of laughs.
Looking for
more than just a class? Try auditioning for The Open Studio Program. Under the
direction of resident actor and instructor Jeff Heyer,
students will rehearse and perform two one act plays to develop their acting
skills and develop a deeper understanding of the rehearsal process. Titles
include The Mystery at Twicknam Vicarage by
David Ives, and A Stye of the Eye by
Christopher Durang.
There are other Open Studio performance opportunities as well –
auditions for Open Studio will take place on Saturday, January 27. Please call 755-6987 for additional
information.
For younger
students between the ages of 9 and 13, The Hartnell College Performing Arts
Department is offering The Young Company Presents: An
Actor’s Showcase, directed by Susanne Burns and Melissa Chin Parker.
To register
for classes or to find out more information about the program, contact Melissa
Chin Parker at 755-6987.