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Get into the ACT in Fall 2013!
 LCAA classes will provide the theatre students of the community with many opportunities to learn in a real Theatre setting. Classes are taught by professionals with many years of experience, in a nurturing, non-threatening, encouraging environment. Theatre classes improve self-confidence, creativity, teamwork, and communications skills. Discipline, quality and individuality will be stressed. Each student will be given a chance to shine and will learn how to stand out in the crowd while developing a passion for the performing arts. Enrollment is limited. Enroll on-line. Tuition includes registration.

Advanced Musical Theatre (ACT I-Musical) 10 Weeks   $245  Tuesdays (Ages 8-10) 5:30-6:45  
**Audition or permission from instructor required to get into class**
This is a workshop-style class designed for the more experienced and serious acting student. This semester we will focus on Musical Theatre. Class will work on developing several musical numbers from Broadway-style shows, learn basic choreography and vocal performance techniques in addition to acting skills. Exercises will include: improvisation, movement for the stage, choral singing, dance combinations, picking a good audition song, developing characters, “selling” a song onstage, memorization, script analysis, and imagination building. Professional director (Debra Leopard), professional choreographer (Candice Pipkin) and voice coaches will work with the class.  Performance given at the end of the semester.

Advanced Musical Theatre II (ACT II-Musical)
SCENE 1- Ages 11-13                SCENE 2- Ages 14 +
11 Weeks  $250   Thursdays  5:30- 7:00  Starting Feb. 7
**Audition or permission from the instructor required to get into class**
This is a workshop-style class designed for the more experienced and serious acting student. Being a “triple threat” (Acting/Dancing/Singing) is a must for all serious Theatre students. This semester the Advanced class will focus on Musical Theatre. Class will work on developing several musical numbers from Broadway-style shows, learn basic choreography and vocal performance techniques in addition to acting skills. Exercises will include: improvisation, movement for the stage, choral singing, dance combinations, picking a good audition song, developing characters, “selling” a song onstage, memorization, script analysis, and imagination building. Professional directors (Debra Leopard & Leslie Dellinger), professional choreographer (Candice Pipkin) and voice coaches will work with the class. Each student will also develop a musical theatre audition piece. Performance given at the end of the semester.

Acting (ACT UP)
(Ages 8 and up) 10 Weeks $230  Fridays  5:30-6:30 
This is a class appropriate for the beginning to intermediate level student with the desire to learn more about acting. Students will learn all the basics of acting while having fun and stretching their creativity. Class is hands-on and will include creative dramatics, improvisation, basic character development, script analysis, audition techniques, acting for the camera, memorization, and theatre terminology.  They will gain self-confidence and learn how to grow as performers. Students will develop at least a commercial and a monologue in addition to acting exercises. Performance given at the end of the semester.

Acting (KIDS ACT)
(Ages 5-7) 11 Weeks $205  Mondays 5:00-5:50   
This is a class designed for the very young theatre student. It emphasizes creativity, imagination and having fun while learning the basics of acting. Students will explore the world of theatre through improvisation and creative dramatics. They will learn how to perform for the camera and on the stage, and will get the chance to create different types of characters. Each student will develop at least one commercial and one monologue. 100% laughter and fun guarantee! Performance given at the end of the semester.

ACT III  (Acting for Adults)
(ages 18 and up)   Wednesdays 5:30-7:00    6 Weeks $130
This is a workshop-style class designed for adults with various levels of theatre experience.   Students will learn basic Method Acting, improvisation skills, audition techniques, character development, and other general acting techniques for both the camera and the stage.  Each student will develop a monologue and a scene. Guaranteed to improve self-confidence and stretch the imagination. Perfect class for the parent (s) of young actors or for anyone who’s always wanted to try acting. Learn how much fun acting is!

Acting- Intermediate Level (ACT UP II)
(Ages 8 and up) 11 Weeks $230  Mondays 6:00-7:00 
This is a class appropriate for the beginning to intermediate level student with the desire to learn more about acting. Students will learn all the basics of acting while having fun and stretching their creativity. Class is hands-on and will include creative dramatics, improvisation, basic character development, script analysis, audition techniques, acting for the camera, memorization, and theatre terminology.  They will gain self-confidence and learn how to grow as performers. Students will develop at least a commercial and a monologue in addition to acting exercises. Performance given at the end of the semester.
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