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PERFORMING ARTS PART TWO 60 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org Second-Level Acting/Performance Participants must have completed at least one Applause! class or mainstage production. Email rachel.baranski@ townofcary.org for more information. Actor's Studio: Exploring Shakespeare (age 10–12) Dive into the classic works of Shakespeare including text analysis, historical and contemporary relevance, character development, poetry, and vocal technique. Instructor: Greta Zandstra Fees: $68(R) $88(N) (6 classes) 117182 Thu Nov 1–Dec 13 6–7:30 p.m. (no class Nov 22) Acting Intensive: Intro to Directing (age 13–18) Use the fundamentals of directing, including composition, picturization, vignettes, and other techniques to direct your classmates in short scenes. And, use your "Actor's Toolbox" to help you act in their scenes. Instructor: Ben Slate Fees: $68(R) $88(N) (6 classes) 117235 Thu Nov 1–Dec 13 7:30–9 p.m. (no class Nov 22) Technical Theater & Design Costume Design: Halloween Costumes (age 9–12) Learn basic hand and machine stitches, how to operate a sewing machine, and how to follow patterns to create a base costume you can embellish. Instructor: Stacie Whitley Fees: $119(R) $149(N) (5 classes) 116050 Sat Sep 29–Oct 27 10 a.m.-noon Paper to Platform (age 10–18) Experience the theatrical design process and see how script analysis, design choice, drawings and renderings, and collaboration result in a fully developed scenic plan. Participants will be invited to work as deck crew for Applause!'s winter production. Instructor: Tony Pender Fees: $114(R) $148(N) (6 classes) 116051 Tue Nov 13–Dec 18 6–8:30 p.m. Youth Acting Workshop (age 10–12) Discover stronger acting technique as you expand vocal energy, improvisation, and character skills, and create ensemble scripts to perform. Instructor: Barbette Hunter Fees: $69(R) $90(N) (6 classes) 117125 Tue Nov 6–Dec 11 7–8:30 p.m. Characters Wanted (age 10–18) Learn how to create strong, believable, interesting characters onstage by connecting acting technique to backstory, physicality, given circumstances, and character relationships. Instructor: Tony Pender Fees: $46(R) $60(N) (6 classes) 117058 Thu Sep 13–Oct 25 8–9 p.m. (age 13–18) 117059 Thu Sep 13–Oct 25 6:45–7:45 p.m. (age 10–12) (both sessions: no class Oct 11) Improv Troupe (age 12–18) Learn the basics of sketch comedy from building character relationships, settings, and scenes, to playing off your and others' ideas. Perform with your team on the last day of class! Location: The Cary Theater Instructor: Renee Wimberley Fees: $129(R) $159(N) (8 classes) 116531 Sat Sep 22–Nov 10 10 a.m.-noon Drama Workshop Series: Padawan Workshop (age 13–18) Use the force and apply skills in stage combat, stagecrafts, and sewing. Participants will design and sew a Jedi costume, build a lightsaber, and learn combat choreography for Star Wars–inspired ght scenes. Instructor: Team Teaching Fees: $129(R) $159(N) (5 classes) 116049 Sat Sep 15–Oct 13 1–4:30 p.m. Class performance is Oct 13, 3:30 p.m. • Aug 6 for Cary residents • Aug 20 for nonresidents That's when registration begins for the next session. Registration remains open until the event is full. See page 171 for complete details and additional information. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! MARK YOUR CALENDAR! MARK YOUR CALENDAR!