Creative and Performing Arts Academy

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Creative and
Performing Arts
Academy
(CaPAA)
COURSE SCHEDULE 2014-15
Registration and scholarship forms available at www.sccmt.org
SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER AT
THE MASONIC TEMPLE’S
Creative and
Performing Arts
Academy
THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES ON:
•Thanksgiving Holiday Nov 26-30
•Winter Break Dec 14- Jan 5
•Spring Break March 30- April 4
(CaPAA)
I
t is the mission of SCC’s Creative
and Performing Arts Academy to
provide a quality education in the
creative and performing arts to young children, teens and adults in an environment
that honors achievement, creativity and
personal growth, regardless of their ability or resources. Our goal is to nurture
and inspire a lifelong love and appreciation of the creative and performing
arts and provide unique opportunities
for cultural exchange and community
understanding.
570-346-7369, ext. 104
Contents
The Little Dragon Playhouse
FOR GRADES:
Junior Conservatory
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CaPAA’s Broadway-Style
Musical and Dance Offerings
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Senior Conservatory
FOR GRADES:
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Voice and Piano Lessons
for All Ages.........................10
Meet Our Staff...............11
[email protected]
420 N. Washington Ave
Scranton, PA 18503
www.sccmt.org
Registration and scholarship forms and policies available at sccmt.org
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SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER AT THE MASONIC TEMPLE
EXCITING THE
BLOSSOMING
PERFORMER/
ARTIST
KinderPlay
E
ngaging and igniting the
imagination is at the heart
of every CaPAA experience.
The Little Dragon Playhouse’s
Fundamental classes allow our
youngest students to unlock
their unique theatrical creativity and discover how their
bodies and voices bring comedic
and dramatic situations to life.
They will find inspiration as they
explore storybooks through
creative
drama,
movement,
music and art. These young performers will create characters
and the world of the story using
a multitude of props, costumes
and crafts. Children will perform
in an end-of-the-year showcase,
as well as informal “sharings”
throughout the year.
FOR GRADES:
Munchkins, monsters, mermaids
and dinosaurs spark your young
explorer’s imagination as he/she
enters the storybook worlds of fantasy
and adventure. Creativity and selfexpression are nurtured through a fun
mixture of drama, music, movement
and art. KinderPlay encourages
self-expression, creativity and
independence. Children will perform in
an end-of-the-year showcase, as well
as informal “sharings” throughout the
year.
$270 per semester
Adventure Time
FOR GRADES:
Jump into the joys of storytelling
through dramatic play in a creative
environment in Adventure Time
class. Working with their classmates,
young performers explore imaginary
worlds, while developing basic skills
in character development, movement
and voice. Using theatrical techniques,
students will explore stage presence,
basic dance techniques and body
coordination. Physical and vocal skills
develop through role-playing, while
creativity and self-expression are
nurtured through improvisation and
fun crafts. Children will perform in an
end-of-the-year showcase, as well
as informal “sharings” throughout
the year.
$270 per semester
Storybook Theatre
FOR GRADES:
The spotlight shines on the body,
the voice and the imagination in
Storybook Theatre. Artistic energy
will be focused on the exploration of
dramatic structure and new creative
movement techniques. Together, the
young performers continue to develop
CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY COURSE SCHEDULE 2014-15
language skills, unique characters,
balance, coordination, and stage
presence. Children will perform in an
end-of-the-year showcase, as well as
informal “sharings” throughout the
year.
$270 per semester
KIDZ CREATE
FOR GRADES:
Your child will experience an
introduction to the creative and
performing arts in an encouraging and
safe environment. Singing, dancing,
theatre games and art projects will
certainly be the highlight of their
week—right here at the SCC!
$125 per 6-week Session
FOR GRADES:
Does your child enjoy singing, acting,
dancing and art? Would you like to
see him/her try something new? This
6-week class will introduce children to
the creative and performing arts in an
encouraging and safe environment—
right here at the SCC!
Stitch and Gather
FOR GRADES:
This course is an introduction into
the foundations of fiber art and
traditional crafts. It is an opportunity
for students to explore the rich world
of textiles, embroidery, patchwork,
knitting and weaving. In addition
to these fundamental techniques,
students will be guided in the process
of dyeing material through the use of
natural dyes which will include a deep
investigation into plants and their role
in this art form.
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T
he
Junior
Conservatory
builds on the groundwork
laid in the Fundamental
years and continues to develop
the young performer’s craft
through training and performance opportunities. Students
will expand their theatrical
and
communication
skills
through improvisation, story
development
and
character
exploration.
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NURTURING THE PROMISING PERFORMER/ARTIST
Stage Door
Left, Right, Write!
Intro to Acting and Movement for Actors—
Broadway Styles
Middle School Creative Writing Intensive
FOR GRADES:
Are you looking for something new and fun for your child? Then, this
class is perfect for the beginner! Intro to Acting explores the basics
of the body, the voice and the imagination in theatre. Students will
be challenged to create characters and improvise scenes, as well as
engage in exercises in movement and voice- all helping to build selfconfidence. Movement for Actors-Broadway Styles will instill a better
understanding and appreciation for the art of dance, Broadway-style
in particular. This class is perfect for training the actor to dance for
musical theatre productions, and is designed to create an environment
that is not only educational, but fun!
$590 per semester
FOR GRADES:
Get ready to get writing in the six-week intensive course!
Experimentation and genre-bending will be encouraged as middle
school students explore their creative voices with writing prompts,
inspirational experiences and group activities. Reading and writing
exercises will expose students to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, playwriting
and more. Students will also practice reading techniques in
preparation for a public presentation of their work.
$185 per 6-week intensive
FUNdamentals of Improv
Advanced Acting and Movement for Actors—
Broadway Styles
FOR GRADES:
In this six-week class, students will be introduced to the wonderful
world of Improvisation! Through improv games and activities, students
will gain creativity, teamwork, and the ability to think on their feet, all
while having fun in this spontaneous class!
FOR GRADES:
Artistic Steppingstones
This course provides a physical and vocal approach to character
creation through use of play scripts, improvisation and exercises,
especially designed for the young experienced actor. Students will
develop an awareness of their physical and vocal instruments, and
will learn how to use their bodies and voices to illuminate characters on stage. Movement for Actors—Broadway Styles will instill a
better understanding and appreciation for the art of dance, Broadway-style in particular. This class is perfect for training the actor to
dance for musical theatre productions and is designed to create an
environment that is not only educational but fun!
$590 per semester
Foundations in Fine Art
Bringing Characters to Life
FOR GRADES:
This class will focus on the different materials and methods of visual
arts. Subjects ranging from expressionism to realism will be explored
as well as a broad range of artistic mediums including charcoal, paint,
watercolor, oil pastel and collage. We will draw inspiration from past
artists and movements while developing our own creative voice. The
goal will be to introduce each student to the endless possibilities and
exciting world of Fine Art.
$325 per semester
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CaPAA’S BROADWAY-STYLE
MUSICAL AND DANCE OFFERINGS
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SHOWTIME PRODUCTION— CaPAA’s BROADWAY
Willy Wonka
BOUND DANCE TROUPE
By audition only—email [email protected]
SPRING 2015
Sorcerer’s Apprentice
MAGIC CLASS taught by DAMIAN
THE MAGICIAN!
FOR GRADES:
This highly interactive class offers a concentrated course on the Art of Magic. Students
will learn professional secrets of the trade
as well as how to stand in front of an audience to perform them. Hands-on instruction
will be provided by Damian the Magician,
Pennsylvania’s Foremost Magical Entertainer. Each student will receive a high quality Magic Kit designed personally by Damian
which is theirs to keep at the conclusion of
the class. Parents and friends are entitled to
attend a performance by the students and
Damian at the Winter Showcase. Magic kit
included in the price of the class.
includes MAGIC SUPPLIES
FOR GRADES:
for more information
Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an
heir comes to chocolate-covered life. The
delicious adventures experienced by Charlie
Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in
this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s
fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting
songs from the 1971 film starring Gene
Wilder and new songs by Leslie Bricusse
(Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka is a
scrumdiddilyumptious musical guaranteed
to delight everyone’s sweet tooth! Workshops in audition preparation are included.
This production class will expand the young
actor’s skills by delving into character development and script analysis.
AUDITION WORKSHOPS
Tues Jan 6 and Wed Jan 7, 6:30-8:30pm
AUDITIONS
Sat Jan 10, 10am-1pm
JAN–MARCH REHEARSALS
Tues, Wed, Sat (TBA)
SHOW DATES: MARCH 19-20-21
$375 for semester
FOR GRADES:
CaPAA’s BROADWAY BOUND DANCE TROUPE
performs jazz, tap and contemporary styles
as it applies to Musical Theatre. The curriculum will explore a full spectrum of Broadway
styles—Classic to Modern.
$325 per semester
SHOW CHOIR
By audition only for singers/dancers—
email [email protected] for more
information
FOR GRADES:
CaPAA’s Show Choir performs swing, jazz,
pop, and show music with choreography.
Students must pass a vocal and dance
audition to be considered for membership.
This ensemble performs at both the Winter
and Spring showcases as well as a variety
of community events throughout the year.
$325 per semester
It’s SHOWTIME:
Soup to Nuts!
FOR GRADES:
In this fast-paced performance class your
child would run the gamut of creating a
show from nothing. Truly the “I’ve got a
theatre, let’s put on a show!” adage. Students will begin with an idea and through
improvisation, theatre games, and creative
writing create a short theatre piece. In just
six weeks, they will create the script, props
and costumes, ending six weeks later with a
fully finished theatre piece to be presented
in a final performance.
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TT
he Senior Conservatory
is the most advanced
training ground for the
SCC performer and artist. The
Senior Conservatory explores
drama skills through deep
engagement
in
improvisa-
tion, story development, vocal
work, physical theatre, script
analysis and character study.
Students will be developing
their
playmaking
skills
by
putting their words and ideas
into dramatic form. Students
will also work with specific
theatrical
techniques
and
styles such as Shakespeare,
Method,
Meisner,
directing
concepts and writing skills.
Students hone their performance skills through a variety
of challenging classes and performance opportunities.
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TRAINING THE THRIVING PERFORMER/ARTIST
Stage Door
Improv Theatre
Intro to Acting for Teens and Movement for Actors—
Broadway Styles
This six-week intensive is for high school students who want to
learn improvisation. Students will learn storytelling, timing, how
to create characters on the spot, as well as playing many improv
games. Through group activities and games, teamwork, creative
thinking and confidence building activities, students will love this
unscripted class!
FOR GRADES:
This introductory class is a perfect fit for any teen who may be interested in the performing arts. Instruction in basic acting principles
and vocal technique will be emphasized, along with how the body
can be used to help tell stories. Students will create characters and
improvise scenes, as well as engage in exercises in movement and
voice—all helping to build self-confidence. Students will perform
in an end-of-the-year showcase, as well as informal “sharings”
throughout the year. Movement for Actors—Broadway Styles will
instill a better understanding and appreciation for the art of dance,
Broadway-style in particular. This class is perfect for training the
actor to dance for musical theatre productions, and is designed to
create an environment that is not only educational, but fun.
$590 per semester
MainStage Players
Advanced Acting for Teens and Movement for
Actors—Broadway Styles
Vision to Canvas
Foundations of Fine Art
FOR GRADES:
This class offers an opportunity to explore your unique creative style
through understanding visual mediums and techniques of historical
artists and movements. We will focus on self expression by developing our own visual language and gaining insight into the practices
of artists past and present. Mediums and topics covered will include
Drawing, Painting, Collage, Print-making, Mixed Media, and the
foundations of different artistic methods and styles.
$325 per semester
Prospective MainStage Players students must arrange an interview
with the CaPAA Theatre Staff.
FOR GRADES:
For the more experienced actor, this class focuses on scene work,
character development and improvisation to develop and expand
spontaneity, creativity, imagination and humor. Advanced actors will
expand their skills by delving into character development and script
analysis, with emphasis on creating acting objectives, discovering
scenes through character relationships and exploring monologues.
Students will perform in an end-of-the-year showcase, as well as
informal “sharings” throughout the year. This class is for students
with previous experience. Movement for actors/Broadway styles will
instill a better understanding and appreciation for the art of dance,
Broadway-style in particular and prepare them for greater success
in dance auditions.
$590 per semester
Write to the Other Side
High School Creative Writing Intensive
FOR GRADES:
High school students interested in writing as a hobby or as a possible
career are encouraged to attend this inspiration-driven class. Prompts
and hands-on exercises will empower students to write their own
personal essays, short stories, poems, plays and more. The class will
collaborate to create a literary magazine and will learn a variety of
presentation techniques as students prepare for their own night of
readings.
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VOICE LESSONS
SCC’s CaPAA is happy to offer group (2nd–4th grade) and private (grade
5 and up) voice lessons to children and adults.
Whether singing or acting, the voice is one of the actor’s tools that
needs as much training as the body does. Students will work on how
the singing voice is produced, learn breathing techniques, and also how
to produce tone through a series of practical exercises. Source material
includes the classical repertoire, as well as Broadway scores. Voice
students will have the opportunity to perform in the Winter and Spring
showcases.
Private Voice Lessons for the Aspiring
Singer
Interview required— lesson day and time arranged during
interview.
FOR GRADES:
30 min lesson (beginner)………$30
45 min lesson (intermediate)………$45
60 min lesson (advanced—by special arrangement)………$60
Semi-Private/ Group Voice Lessons
for the Young Singer
Interview required
FOR GRADES:
40 min group lesson………$20
PIANO LESSONS
SCC’s CaPAA offers private piano lessons for adults and children. Our
teachers are certified and degreed with a mission to not just teach you
or your child how to play the piano but to make it a fun experience!
Beginner, intermediate and advanced piano students are welcome.
Interview required— lesson day and time arranged during
interview. Access to a keyboard is mandatory. Student must
commit to at least a full semester of lessons.
Private Piano Lessons
FOR AGES 5 AND UP
30 min lesson (beginner)………$30
45 min lesson (intermediate)………$45
60 min lesson (advanced)………$60 (by special arrangement)
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MEET OUR STAFF...
ROSEMARY HAY (Co-Chair,
Theatre) is the Co-Artistic Director of REV Theatre Company.
Formerly of the Royal Shakespeare Company, she is currently
professor of acting and director at Temple University and the nationally renowned University of the
Arts in Philadelphia. She has worked professionally
Off Broadway, regionally and in the UK. Initiating
the partnership between SCC and REV, she will
direct Hamlet and Cabaret for the SCC in 2015.
RUDY CAPORASO (CoChair, Theatre) is a New York
City-based actor, the Co-Artistic
Director of REV Theatre Company and has worked extensively
Off Broadway, regionally and in the UK. He has
taught numerous after-school and summer programs in New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
He is a graduate of the American Academy of
Dramatic Arts and is a member of Actors Equity
Association.
DAWN McGURL (Costume
Designer/Program Manager)
has been the Producer, Costume
Designer and Assistant Director
at Dunmore High School for the
past 10 years. Dawn served as co-designer for the
Scranton Shakespeare Festival’s 2013 production
of Comedy of Errors and was recently featured in
a New York Times article featuring her work with
the TDF Costume Collection. Dawn is looking
forward to working with the creative team for the
SCC’s production of Harry Connick Jr’s new musical The Happy Elf as Costume Designer.
BILL MUTIMER (Theatre)
has a BFA and MFA from The
University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. He is the head
of the Theatre Department at
Northampton Community College as well as an
Adjunct Professor for Muhlenberg College. He has
performed in, directed, choreographed and produced hundreds of shows for college, middle and
high school as well as community and professional
theater. Bill leads the Theatre Dept. for SCC’s
Summer Camp Program.
LAUREL RADZIESKI
(Theatre, Creative Writing) is a
writer and theater professional
who earned her MFA in Creative
Writing at Goddard College. Her
production experience includes directing, acting,
playwriting, lighting design and costuming. She is
currently an adjunct professor at Keystone College
and her recent projects include serving as Assistant
Director for the Dietrich Theater’s After School
Theatre Arts program. She is the Assistant Director
for the SCC’s upcoming holiday production, The
Happy Elf.
JENNIFER SMERALDO
(Theatre, Improv) is a professional vocalist, actor, director and
musical director. She graduated
Summa Cum Laude with a B.A in Musical Theatre
from Wilkes University and is pursuing her M.Ed
in Spec. Ed from Bloomsburg Univ. She worked for
the PA Renaissance Faire as a performer/director,
taught at the Wilkes Conservatory and directed
musicals for the Greater Nanticoke Area School
District.
CRISTINA SOHNS
WILLIAMS (Dance Chair)
has been teaching dance for the
past twenty eight years where she
has been Artistic Director of the Cristina Sohns
Williams Studio of Dance in Hamlin, teacher at
the Linn McDonald School of Dance and Scranton
Civic Ballet Company. She is the choreographer
for the Dunmore High School Crimson Company
and show choirs, N. Pocono High School and is
Dunmore Elementary’s Artist in Residence. She is
a member of Dance Educators of America and is an
adjunct faculty member at Marywood University.
Tina leads the Dance Dept. for the SCC’s Summer
Camp Program.
SHERI MELCHER (CaPAA
Director, Music Chair) is a professional pianist, musical theater
director, choral conductor and
educator. She has enjoyed an extensive performance career, including chamber music recitals at
Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. She has musically directed over one hundred productions for
professional, community, college and high school
theater programs and was a core member of the
music faculty at Springside-Chestnut Hill Academy
in Philadelphia for 20 years. She is currently the
Director of the SCC’s Creative and Performing
Arts Academy/Summer Camp Program and will
be musically directing The Happy Elf, Willy Wonka
and Cabaret this upcoming season, in addition to
Avenue Q at Northampton Community College.
KIMBERLY CROFCHICK
(Theatre, Music) a professional
soprano vocalist, theater director,
musical director, educator, and
vocal coach. She has a dual Music
Education and Vocal Pedagogy degree from Mansfield University. After graduation, she began teaching Middle School music and giving voice lessons
privately, which ultimately inspired her to open her
own non-profit children’s theatre company—The
Limelight Players.
BENJAMIN ADCROFT (Visual Arts Chair) is from Scranton
and received his Bachelor of Fine
Arts from the School of Visual
Arts in New York City. His work
has been featured in various NYC galleries and
published in Discover magazine. He has been
commissioned by The Vintage, WhatTheFork
Food Truck, Bar Hill, The Daisy Collective and
maintains a strong relationship with local business.
Ben leads the Art Dept. for SCC’s Summer Camp
program and owns his own studio, located in
Downtown Scranton.
CHRISTINE MARIANI
(Visual Arts, Dance) is a trained
artist and dancer who graduated
from Marywood University with
a BFA in painting. Christine has
had many years of experience teaching dance to
children from toddler age to high school and has
choreographed local high school productions.
Christine also has experience working with the
physically and mentally disabled, helping them
to explore creative projects through summer art
camps. Some of Christine’s personal paintings are
displayed in galleries throughout PA.
NICOLE LAUREL (Visual
Arts) is from New York City and
received her Bachelors in Public
Relations with a double minor in
History and Fine Arts at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. Through out her
life she has always been drawn to nature, working
with children and art. With her background in
fiber arts and farming, it was no surprise when
Nicole started to forage and make her own plant
dyes to create her own unique color pallet with
textiles. Nicole loves raising awareness of the interconnectedness of ourselves and our environment
and sharing basic skills that inspire her students to
develop their own individual creativity.
With a lifetime of performing to
his credit, DAMIAN THE
MAGICIAN is The Northeast’s Most Recognizable Name
in Magic and Pennsylvania’s
Foremost Magical Entertainer. He has played every
venue imaginable, including private corporate
events, schools, hotels, nightclubs, and resorts from
coast to coast. He is a two-time recipient of Electric
City’s “ Best Magician” Award and is a member of
The Order of Merlin, the highest honor bestowed
by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
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420 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503
Creative and Performing
Arts Academy (CaPAA)
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