Theatre Director & Teacher
The Life of a Show
8 Week/1-Hour per Week Course
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Instructors: Melissa Ordaz & Jessica Ordaz
Follow the life of a new show from blank page to dazzling on stage! Students will be walked through the process of bringing a show to life as they get a behind-the-scenes look at the many people that contribute to a production along the way. From playwriting, to designing, to acting, and even producing, students will get a chance to practice a variety of skills as they create their very own show. Bursting with valuable life skills such as team work, communication, creativity, and emotional intelligence, this course will be worthwhile for first-timers to the theatre as well as young Broadway stars in the making!
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Taught from a Christian Perspective:
See how each different member of the cast and crew of a show
is a beautiful picture of the body of Christ!
$199
Regular Price
$99
Limited Time Offer!
AGES/LEVELS
Grades 1-5
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Grades 6-8
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Grades 9-12
This class is created for beginner - advanced levels, broken down by the following ages:
WHEN
Grades 1-5
9:00am - 10:00am
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Grades 6-8
10:15am - 11:15am
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Grades 9-12
11:30am - 12:30pm
The 2021 Fall Session of this Course will take place Oct.-Nov. 2021, with dates/times below:
Saturday, October 2
Saturday, October 9
Saturday,October 16
Saturday, October 23
Saturday, October 30
Saturday, November 6
Saturday, November 13
Saturday, November 20
WHERE
Classes will be held at a private home studio in La Mirada, CA.
Address to be provided upon registration.
TOPICS
Week 1: Brainstorming a New Show
Week 2: Forming a Story
Week 3: Designing a Show, Pt. 1
Week 4: Designing a Show, Pt. 2
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Week 5: Auditioning
Week 6: Acting
Week 7: Directing
Week 8: Presenting a Show
FAQs
Will there be a performance at the end of the 8-week course?
No. While the students will be going through the process of creating a show and will be creating parts of a show in class, this class focuses on letting them explore the process rather than working to present a fully produced piece.
How can the course cater to both beginning and advanced students?
This course is able to challenge novice and advanced students alike because it focuses on the skill of practicing creativity. Some terminology and theatre history is incorporated that may be review for students who have had previous theatre experience/training. However, because the focus is not on previous knowledge, but on the act of creating, teachers are able to challenge each student individually.