Fall Drama Classes Begin Soon!

Sign up now for the Decatur Park District’s fall drama classes for ages 3 – adult! All sessions are held at the Poage Arts & Recreation Center, 2020 N. Oakland Ave.  Register online at Decatur-parks.org. Call cultural arts supervisor Marie Jagger-Taylor at 421-6648 for details.

 

Fairy Tale Times (ages 3 -6)

Explore classic fairy tales, then recreate each story with basic props and costumes.

Code                Title                             Date                 Time

492102-06        Stone Soup                   Oct. 6               9 – 9:30 a.m.

492102-07        3 Billy Goats                Oct. 13             9 – 9:30 a.m.

492102-08        Little Red Hen              Oct. 20             9 – 9:30 a.m.

492102-09        Elves & Shoemaker       Oct. 27             9 – 9:30 a.m.

Fee: $8 ($6 with resident discount)

 

Park Players (ages 7 -14)

Someone killed Shakespeare!  Plots that twist and turn have created the perfect reason for any one of his characters to kill the Bard.  Concludes with a Murder Mystery Lunch Party.  Fast-paced, interactive fun!

Code                Day                  Date                 Time

472524-07        Saturday           Oct. 6 – 27       9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Fee: $58 ($50 with resident discount); includes script and basic prop/costume needs

 

Stage Make-Up (ages 9+)

In this 4-day class, students will learn how to exaggerate, diminish, and create facial features to help an actor portray a character.  Facial features, old-age makeup, and bruises and cuts will be covered.  Fee includes personal make-up kit.  Registration deadline: September 28.

Code                Day                  Date                 Time

472525-04        Monday            Oct. 8 – 29       5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Fee: $65 ($60 with resident discount)

 

Stage Craft: Intro to Technical Theatre (ages 10+)

Learn new techniques to transform items on-stage or in your home.  Brushes and tools will be available to create marbling, textures, woodgrain, and more on a variety of surfaces.  Fee includes all materials.

Code                Day                  Date                             Time

472522-04        Thursday          Sept. 20 – Oct. 25         5:15 – 6:30 p.m.

Fee: $55 ($50 with resident discount)