2024 Spring Session (March. 16, 2024 - May. 11, 2024)
Session Title: The Drama Effect
Theme: Captivating Audiences with Fundamental Drama Techniques
"The Drama Effect" is a dynamic spring session that delves into the fundamentals of theatre. The phrase in context typically refers to the impact or power of dramatic elements to engage, captivate, and evoke emotions in the audience. It encompasses various techniques, such as compelling storytelling, dynamic characters, intense conflicts, emotional depth, and theatrical devices like lighting, sound, and staging.
During this session, participants will focus on creating an immersive experience for the audience, drawing them into the world of theatre and eliciting strong emotional responses. It can range from moments of tension and suspense to cathartic release, depending on the nature of the production and the intentions of the playwright, director, and performers. Overall, "The Drama Effect" in theatre is about the ability of theatrical performances to provoke thought, evoke empathy, and leave a lasting impression on those who experience it. Each workshop is designed to help participants hone their acting voice and cast/crew skills on stage. Participants develop on stage presence, build confidence, understand the importance of "follow through" and improve public speaking, leadership, self-expression and team work. This is an awesome opportunity for participants to take their acting skills to the next level! Let's "Act Up" and work together to produce a spectacular performances! Ages 8-17...WE. ACT. UP!
*COVID Policy: If a participant or any members of their household test positive for COVID and/or are experiencing COVID-like symptoms , the participant must refrain from in-person sessions until all members of the family test negative, and all related symptoms have exhausted. Masks are encouraged during in-person rehearsals.
TIMES & LOCATIONS
When: Saturday, March16, 2024 - Saturday, May 11, 2024)
Performance Dates: TBA - There will be various performance dates and venues. Each participant will be assigned specific dates and venues to perform.
Rehearsals are held in-person. Saturdays are normally bi-weekly.
Meeting Dates & Times: Each participant will choose a time slot for Wednesdays and a time slot for Saturdays.
-Saturday, March 16, 2024 (1pm to 2:30 or 2:30 to 4pm)
-Wednesday, March 20, 2024 (4pm to 6pm or 6pm to 8pm)
-Saturday, March 23, 2024 (1pm to 2:30 or 2:30 to 4pm)
-Wednesday, March 27, 2024 (4pm to 6pm or 6pm to 8pm)
-Wednesday, April 3, 2024 (4pm to 6pm or 6pm to 8pm)
-Saturday, April 6, 2024 (1pm to 2:30 or 2:30 to 4pm)
-Wednesday, April 10, 2024 (4pm to 6pm or 6pm to 8pm)
-Wednesday, April 17, 2024 (4pm to 6pm or 6pm to 8pm)
-Saturday, April 20, 2024 (1pm to 2:30 or 2:30 to 4pm)
-Wednesday, April 24, 2024 (4pm to 6pm or 6pm to 8pm)
-Wednesday, May 1, 2024 (4pm to 6pm or 6pm to 8pm)
-Saturday, May 4, 2024 (1pm to 2:30 or 2:30 to 4pm)
-Wednesday, May 8, 2024 (4pm to 6pm or 6pm to 8pm)
-Saturday, May 11, 2024 (1pm to 2:30 or 2:30 to 4pm)
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*In-person Rehearsal Address:
8 Jay Gould Ct.
Unit E
Waldorf, MD 20602
*Some sessions may be held at an alternate location within Charles County.
In case of emergency, a parent/guardian must remain in close proximity during in-person sessions.
*****Mandatory in-person orientation for parents and participants: In-person at the beginning of the first in-person session (March 16). If absent from orientation, parent and child must meet with the director before participating in the spring session.*****
Actin' Up Theatre Troupe is an Upward Thrive Academy, Inc. youth program. If your child loves to “act up,” register for "Actin' Up for the Holidays II" now! Questions? Email UpwardThrive@gmail.com.
Registration Ends Friday, March 15th.