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Hartnell College & The Western Stage
Core Theater Arts Classes
UC/CSU degree transferable

 Intro to Theater            THA 1          3units

MWF  10-10:50am      D. Flood           # 7085
         Tues        6-9pm       D. Flood           # 7086         

Theater Games   THA 10         3units

 T/Th    9:30-11:45am   J. McGrath      # 7089

Theater Technique
Specific Skills for the Actor 

 The Healthy Voice  THA 100B, 1unit

 Th  6-9pm    R. McKee-Williams    #7091

Meets February 28 – April 28**

Robin is one of only three certified McClosky voice specialists on the West Coast, whose methods & incredible understanding of the physiology of the human voice modify weak vocal habits to rebuild & enhance healthy, robust and lasting speaking/singing voices.

**Spring Break is March 17 – 23,
no classes or projects will meet during this time.

 

 Dialect Intensive   THA 100A   1unit

 MWF  6-10pm     J. McGrath         #7090

2 Weeks:  February 25 – March 7

Dialect was a large part of Season2007, and it will be again in 2008!  Strengthen or gain proficiency in Standard British and Cockney and apply your newly honed skill by reading a few scripts from Season2008.

 

Dance Intensive   THA 100A    1unit

Sunshine MWF  6-10pm
J. Kaiser   #7090

2 Weeks:
February 25 – March 7

“Getting to dance” is the wish of most actors in a musical… what’s standing in your way?  Is it experience?  Is it skill?  Is it learning the steps quickly enough?

By learning choreography from some of our past musicals, you will not only sharpen your skill with the basics of dance and musical choreography, you will also get an introduction to the kind of work our choreographers do… from the high energy and athleticism of Susan Cable to the rockin’ rhythms of Anne Marie Hunter to the improvisation & fluidity of Lorenzo Aragon.


Performance Projects

Great opportunities to “step out of the box”!

 **Spring Break is March 17 – 23,  
no classes or projects will meet during this time.

Can I Get A Witness

An original work by the actors
Directed by Jeff McGrath

We are looking for individuals to share stories of isolation and prejudice to create a series of monologues, and through the development process, gain not only an advance of studio acting skills, but a better understanding of each other and our communities.   

Rehearsals & Tech:

Wed / Fri 6-8pm
& Sat 3-5pm  Mar 12-29
Tues-Fri 6-10pm Apr 1 – 4
Performs Saturday, April 5 @ 7:30pm
and
Sunday, April 6 @ 2:00pm


Are You Now or Have You Ever Been

Written by Eric Bentley
Directed by Jefferey T. Heyer

The McCarthy era's anti-communist trials destroyed lives and friendships. It was a phenomenon that paralyzed a whole generation and in a short time dried up the habits of trust and toleration.  Dialogue in this play is taken from hearings before the House Committee on Un-American Activities.

Rehearsals & Tech:

T/Th 6-8pm & Sat 1-3pm               Feb 26–Mar 15
T/Th 6-10pm & Sat/Sun 12-4pm     Mar 25-30
Tues-Fri 6-10pm                            Apr 1 – 4
Performs Saturday, April 5 @ 7:30pm
and Sunday, April 6 @ 2:00pm


YCPresents

Heaven Help the Po'Taters (or...I'd-a-hoe The Potatoes But They Just Won't Grow)
By Billy St. John
Directed by Susanne Burns

There's trouble in Tatertown! The Idaho community is desperate for rain lest their potato crops dry up in the fields. Especially hard hit are Irish Tater, his wife Etta Tater and the Tater tots: Sweetpea, Lyonnaise and Chip. Unless a solution is found, they will be forced to move, along with most of the other farmers in Taterfield County.

Seventeen Young Company actors, ages 9 to 15, present this spud-filled melodrama on May 10th (2pm and 4pm) and 11th (2pm), 2008 on the Main Stage Theater. $5 general admission tickets available May 1st from TWS Ticket Office.

Rehearsals, Tech:

T/Th 4-6pm & Sat 10-12         Feb 26 – Apr 26
Tues-Fri 4-6pm & Sat 10-12       Apr 29 – May 9
Performs Sat/Sun May 10-11 @ 2:00pm


GamanDon’t forget…

OnStge (HS Theatre Conference)
February 16

V-Day Hartnell College with:
A Memory, A Monologue,
A Rant and a Prayer
(NEW!)
February 22 & 23,
and Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues February 23 & 24

GAMAN, Dates TBA

LegacyPlayers, Dates TBA
and a “stealth” project are in the works.

For more information about classes,call (831) 755-6987

 


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