Winter/Spring Acting Class Registration

New Century Theatre will offer four acting class for the winter/spring.. Read the descriptions below for start times or click here to download a brochure with descriptions of the course offerings and a registration form.

Acting for Non-Actors (18 and up)
Taught by Sam Rush
Thursdays, 5:15-7:15 pm  ::  Mendenhall Center the Performing Arts, Smith College
January 26 - March 22, 2012

Always wanted to try performing but were afraid to act? Now's your chance. With NCT Producing Director Sam Rush, you'll have a chance to explore your inner ham in a fun and supportive environment. Using improv, text and original source material, you'll learn fundamental acting techniques that may just serve you the rest of your life - on stage and off.

Intermediate and Advanced Scene Study
Taught by Sam Rush
Wednesdays, 5:15 - 7:15 pm  ::  Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, Smith College
January 25 - March 21, 2012

This class is designed for actors with previous experience and for students who have taken the Acting for Non-Actors course. The focus will be on monologue and scene study work and a more rigorous examination of the actor's craft. Participants will work together to create a final project or play to perform.

On-camera Commercial Workshop
Taught by Cate Damon
Mendenhall Center for Performing Arts, Smith College
Saturday, January 28 - 10:00 a.m. til 4:00 p.m.

In this one-day workshop, you'll learn the specialized skill of acting in commercials. Using commercial copy, you'll discover how to deliver a real, authentic on-camera performance while understanding the technical requirements of commercial technique. You'll also learn about the commercial audition process, how to market yourself, and headshots and resumes. Come have fun acquiring this unique acting skill in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Teen Performance Class (Ages 13-18)
Taught by Cate Damon
Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, Smith College
April 7 - June 9 with public performances on June 8 and 9

In this 10-week workshop, students will work with one text from beginning to end, culminating in two public performances of the selected play. We'll use various techniques to delve into character development, identification of objectives and super objectives, relationship and sense of place. We'll also find out just what it takes to produce a play as we identify the role of the director, creative team and production staff, working together to create our own sets and costumes as well as publicizing our event. So, if you've ever wanted to "put on a show" this is the class for you! Possible titles include Runaways (an honest look at the lives of teenage runaways—a play with music), All in the Timing, Spoon River Anthology, Free to be You and Me (with the possibility of touring to local elementary schools), or, perhaps even an original piece.

 

New Century Theatre Kicks Off Its 2012 Season with a Special Advanced Subscription Offer

It's time to say goodbye to 2011—and what better way to do it than by looking forward to 2012 and our next great summer of theater! Subscribe today and ensure that you catch every second of the fun and entertainment next year. Click a link below to subscribe online or click here to download a PDF subscription order form that you can print and return by mail.

• 2012 Advance Season Subscription:
  Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night, 7:30 pm, $89
  
  
• 2012 Advance Season Subscription:
  Friday or Saturday night, 8:00 pm, $99 Adult, $91 SENIOR (over 65)
  
  
• 2012 Advance Season Subscription:
  Sunday matinee, 2:00 pm, $99 Adult, $91 SENIOR (over 65)
  
  
• 2012 Advance Season Subscription:
  Sunday night Pizza & a Play, $60

 

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