Corcoran School of Theater Arts 2009 Winter Spring Class Schedule:
Sibling Discount $10 off 2nd and each additional sibling. Get a friend to sign up get $25 off your class! Session Begins Friday January 9th 2009. See the new schedule below
PeeWee Drama, Ages 3-6 years
Description: A fun-filled physical romp through our favorite books. Children are encouraged to bring in favorite stories. After a warm up we read a story and then working together, use creative, often silly props and costume pieces to act out our own version. This class is equal parts child and teacher driven.
Times: TBA Call for Information 773-816-4502Dates: Instructor: KellyAnn CorcoranTuition: Recital Date: Location:
MacSith
Description: This 45 minute sci-fi adaptation of Shakespeare’s MacBeth is a stage combat lover’s dreams. Boys and girls and young men and women are invited to learn the ways of the force through the story of one of Shakespeare’s most tortured villains. Acting, teamwork, communication, performance and combat skills will be taught and put to use in this fast paced, fun, exciting piece of theater written and directed by Orion Couling. MacSith will be created and performed through the combined efforts of two classes. The Jedi/Sith class will include young people ages 10-18 (SEE BELOW). Students will be challenged their individual skill levels. The Younglings class will include children 6-9. The classes will work separately. On week seven of the process the older students will come an hour earlier to work on the scenes involving the children.
Younglings 6-9 Class Times: 11:00 - 11:45am Dates: Fridays- January 9th - March 27th- 12 week class Instructor: Orion CoulingThe tuition for this 12 week class includes materials and two to three performances. Tuition: $150Location: The Comedy Sportz Theater at 929 West Belmont in Lakeview . (Right Off the Red Line)
Jedis & Siths Ages 10-18 years
Times: 12:00 - 2:00PM (week 7, 2/20 class will be 11am-2 pm) Dates: Fridays- January 9th - March 27th - 12 week class Instructor: Orion Couling
Tuition for this twelve week class which is a 35 hour course includes materials and two performancesTuition: $250Recital Date: TBD- weekend of March 28th Location: The Comedy Sportz Theater at 929 West Belmont in Lakeview . (Right Off the Red Line)
The Dracula Project Part II Dracula Description:
The Dracula Project Part Two will consist of the rehearsal and production of a full length special adaptation of Dracula , written for the Performance Ensemble by KellyAnn Corcoran. Tina Howard will develop costume and additional design ideas while assisting KellyAnn. Orion Couling will create and direct fight choreography. Each student will play primary roles, often playing more than one character. Students will continue to develop their dialect, movement and acting skills while furthering their understanding of the Victorian era in England and Europe.
Times: TBD 1:00-4:00PMDates: TBD January 13- April 30th (additional tech week rehearsal 4/26, 27 & 28)Tuition: The tuition for this 120 hour class (including performances) is $375, which comes out to $3.13 per hour. To be able to offer this low rate each family will be asked to make a commitment to help in fundraising a total of $2,000 ($250 per family) in a couple of fundraisers to be planned and organized by KellyAnn and a couple of parents who have already volunteered.Recital Date: May 1st , 2nd & 3rd (performance location tba) Location: Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Ave.
If you have any comments, questions or suggestions call 773-816-4502
* Corcoran School of Theater Arts works hard to keep the cost of classes affordable. We do accept and appreciate donation. No amount is too small. Thanks to all who have already given time and money to the school.
