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Fall 2008 Classes...
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[Classes for 6-8 years] [Classes for 8-10 years] [Classes for 11 and up]
[Summer Classes]
Selecting Your Troupe

Our classes offer a range of acting adventures for ages 6 to 17, beginner to advanced. Debut thrives on the ideas and imagination of new members as much as the experience and dedication of current members. Classes are considered experience appropriate as follows:

Beginner:Actors new to theatre or having minimal performing experience
Beginner/Intermediate:Actors with some on-stage performing experience & Debut students who are "moving up"
Intermediate: Previous shows with Debut and/or some on-stage performing experience
Intermediate/Advanced: Debut students who have gotten older & actors new to Debut with a similar company.
Advanced: For the actor who is dedicated to the serious commitment of theatre.
By Reference or Audition Only.

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SOMETHING NEW!
Story Playtime
Level: New Beginners Ages: 4-6 Cost: $40.00 per 4 week class Director: Sydney
Times: Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:00 pm OR Fridays 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Dates: Tuesdays September 9, 16, 23 & 30 OR October 7, 14, 21 & 28
Fridays September 5, 12, 19 & 26 OR October 3, 10, 17,& 24

Sydney proudly introduces her popular pre-school expression arts program to Debut. Be a part of this exciting inaugural semester. Students will play lots of fun theatre games and begin to learn how to use their faces and bodies to bring a story to life.
Students will learn

confidence on stage
create a character
to work together as a cast to build teamwork skill

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Ages 6 to 8

Little Theatre
Level: All Ages: 6-8 Cost: $205.00/225.00 Director: Sydney
Rehearsal Time: Mondays 4:00 - 5:30
Rehearsal Dates: September 8 through December 8 + December 11
Performance: Thursday, December 11, 6:30 p.m., Debut Theatre's Black Box Theatre 825 Riverside Ave.

Do you love to pretend? Are you crazy for costumes? Through theatre games, dance, and acting exercises, you'll learn to let your creative side go! If you're ready to be a part of theatre, this is your class! Our final performance will be a short play.
Students must be able to read to be in this class.
Students will learn

to use imagination constructively
to have confidence in their abilities
to work as part of a team
to memorize lines and perform on stage

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Ages 8 to 10

First Stage
Level: Beginners    Ages: 8-10    Cost: $220.00/240.00    Director: Sydney
Rehearsal Time: Tuesdays 4:00 - 6:00
Rehearsal Dates: September 9 through December 9 + December 12
Performance: Friday, December 12, 6:30 p.m., Debut Theatre's Black Box Theatre 825 Riverside Ave.

In this class you'll discover which direction is "stage right" and what to do when the director says cheat out." You'll learn how to use your voice, your face and your body to bring characters to life! We will perform a one-act play for family and friends as our final performance.
     Students will learn

the basics of acting
the fundamentals of body movement, vocal control and theatre terminology
to create a character and work in ensemble

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First Stage²
Level: Beginners    Ages: 8-10    Cost: $220.00/240.00    Director: Sydney
Rehearsal Time: Wednesdays 4:00 - 6:00
Rehearsal Dates: September 3 through December 17 (NO CLASS November 26)
Performance: Wednesday, December 17, 6:30 p.m., Debut Theatre's Black Box Theatre 825 Riverside Ave.

All the fun and learning of First Stage. Use your voice, your face and your body to make your character believable. Learn stage directions to help you become a better actor and in the end delight and entertain your family and friends with a one-act play.
     Students will learn

the basics of acting
the fundamentals of body movement, vocal control and theatre terminology
to create a character and work in ensemble

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Pre-Ten-Ders
Level: Intermediate    Ages: 8-10    Cost: $220.00/240.00    Director: Lisa
Rehearsal Time: Thursday 6:00 - 8:00
Rehearsal Dates: August 21 through December 4 (NO CLASS November 27)
Performance: Friday, December 5, 7:00 p.m., Foothills Unitarian Church, 1815 Yorktown Ave.

Experience theatre through rehearsal, improvisation, theatre games and fun! Learn technical theatre "hands-on" by designing and creating a full production. A continuing education for young, excited actors!
     Students will learn

the procedure for producing a play
the aspects of technical theatre
what vital contributions each troupe member makes
script and character interpretation

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Ages 11 and Up

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Stage Two
Level: Beginner/Intermediate    Ages: 11-14    Cost: $220.00/240.00    Director: Lee
Rehearsal Time: Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00
Rehearsal Dates: August 19 through December 2 (NO CLASS October 14)
Performance: Tuesday, December 9, 7:00 p.m., Foothills Unitarian Church, 1815 Yorktown Ave.

Acting isn't just performing, it's the exercise of immersing so fully into a character that you discover yourself while playing someone else. Through exercises and games you will learn the secrets of bing a true performer.
     Students will learn

to have confidence on stage
to develop a believable character
to interpret and appreciate scripts
to work within a troupe
to enjoy performing for yourself as well as for others

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Stage Two ²
Level: Beginner/Intermediate    Ages: 11-14    Cost: $220.00/240.00    Director: Ailie and Lee
Rehearsal Time: Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00
Rehearsal Dates: August 21 through December 4(NO CLASS November 27)
Performance: Wednesday, December 10, 7:00 p.m., Foothills Unitarian Church, 1815 Yorktown Ave.

Same class - different day, different show. Stage Two² also gives students the tools they need to develop a character. Students learn through exercises and games how to be a true performer
     Students will learn

to have confidence on stage
to develop a believable character
to interpret and appreciate scripts
to work within a troupe
to enjoy performing for yourself as well as for others

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Center Stage
Level: Intermediate    Ages: 11-14    Cost: $220.00/240.00    Director: Ashley
Rehearsal Time: Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00
Rehearsal Dates: August 26 through December 2
Performance: Monday, December 8, 7:00 p.m., Foothills Unitarian Church, 1815 Yorktown Ave.

Center Stage is for intermediate students ages 11 - 14 who have completed Stage Two. Students will continue to hone their theatre skills with games, improvisation and more in-depth, hands-on technical training.
     Students will learn

to continue developing confidence on stage
to develop a believable character
to interpret and appreciate a script
to work within a troupe
to enjoy performing for yourself as well as for others

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World Stage
Level: Intermediate/Advanced    Ages: 11-15    Cost: $220.00/240.00    Director: Ailie
Rehearsal Time: Monday 6:00 - 8:00
Rehearsal Dates: August 25 through December 8 (NO CLASS September 1)
Performance: Monday, December 15, 7:00 p.m., Lincoln Center mini-theatre, 417 W. Magnolia.

Being in plays from a variety of historical periods teaches new styles of acting and interpretation. Learn how historical periods influence theatrical styles and develop characters through the study of culture and society. Take a trip around the world studying classical theatre.
     Students will learn

various acting styles and theatre genres throughout history
to develop leadership skils through the many aspects of play production
classical acting techniques
to challenge our sensibilities and our artistic awareness

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Act-Teen
Level: Intermediate/Advanced    Ages: 13-17    Cost: $220.00/240.00    Director: Sydney
Rehearsal Time: Thursday 4:00 - 6:00
Rehearsal Dates: August 28 through December 4 + December 13 (NO CLASS November 27 & December 11)
Performance: Tuesday, December 16, 7:00 p.m., Lincoln Center mini-theatre, 417 W. Magnolia.

With an emphasis on acting technique, explore depth of expression within surreal and symbolic material. For the experienced and focused theatre student who is invigorated by extensive explorations in modern drama. This semester Act-Teen will be working from a script. Note: This troupe deals wiht some sensative issues.
     Students will learn

to tap into "sensory recall"
to present a multi-dimensional character
to delve into our emotions and how they relate to the stage
to discover playing the truth in a character, scene and play

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Debut Players

Annual auditions will be held June 2009.
FAll 2008 cast members have already been selected.

Level: Advanced: By Audition Only [Updated '08-'09 Audition Info]
Ages: 11-17    Cost: $320.00/350.00    Director: Lee & Gregg
Rehearsal/Tech week: October 13-16
Performance: October 17-19, 24,25, Lincoln Center mini-theatre, 417 W. Magnolia.

Debut Players is the signature troupe of Debut Theatre Company, presenting public performances of classic literature. For the experienced, confident and committed theatre student, Players learn the design, construction and running of a semi-professional production.

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