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In support of The Barnstormer's ongoing comprehensive expansion campaign, the Tamworth Foundation has given the School for the Performing Arts a grant of $3,000 for each of the next three years, to provide scholarship money for 10 children each semester, who wish to attend classes. The following children are the recipients of scholarships to the fall 2007 session.
Autum Boothsby
Eliza Burke
Molly Canfield
Willa Canfield
Miranda Cottrell
Jeffrey Palmer
Courtney Perry
Brianna Rose
Abby Scott
Allison Taylor
Thanks to all who applied!
The Barnstormers Theatre
Acting Classes for Adults and Children
Spring 2008
Introduction to Acting (adults)
6 Weeks, Tuesdays 6-8 PM, April 1- May 13 (one week off)
Instructor: Caroline Nesbitt
Fee: $125
Students develop fundamental skills for acting in the live theater. Stage presence,
voice and movement skills are explored. Students work in a creative and un-pressured
environment to develop performance skills for monologue work and small cast multi-
character scene work. Topics for class work include: relaxation and creative energy,
imagination and improvisation, action/ blocking/ choreography, working with scripts,
emotion memory, continuity, and artistic essence. The class will lead to a rehearsal /
performance project presented for an invited audience (family and friends).
If you ever wanted to try acting- or if you just want to be more relaxed and confident in front of a group- this class will give you the tools that you need!
Intermediate/ Advanced Acting (adults)
20th Century Realism
6 Weeks, Wednesdays 6-8 PM, April 2- May 7
Instructor: Robert Shea
Fee: $125
The techniques of realistic acting are explored and practiced. Sessions
begin with exercises that challenge student actors to "push the envelope"
physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Actors are encouraged to break down
inhibitions in one's personal playing style and go beyond preconceived ideas
about what one can or cannot do with specific script materials. With a free and
expressive approach to scene play, participants apply realistic acting techniques
to rehearsal scenes from selected great plays of the 20th century. Student actors
will explore the world of "invisible artistic structure" encased in realistic choreo/
blocking and poem/ song/ dialogue. Actors of various levels and backgrounds
come together to find new ways of "Being Real" while at the same time imaginative and expressive. Actors work in a confidential, creative and safe atmosphere
are encouraged to have a good time.
Class time is comprised of discussion 25%, exercises and theatre games 25%,
and creative scene work 50%. Discussions include the ideas and experiences of
acting theorists and practitioners such as Konstantin Stanislavsky, Tadushi Suzuki,
and Uta Hagen. Text materials include the classics of 20th century realism as: Mourning Becomes Electra by Eugene O'Neill, Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, and Silence by Harold Pinter. The scripts allow student actors to explore a range of styles within the broader period/ artistic movement referred to as 20th century realism.
Creative Dramatics for Children
The Magical World of Theatre!
4 Weeks, Tuesdays 4-5:30 PM, April 8- 29 (8 to 12 years old)
Instructor: Marion Posner
Fee: $60
Come join an adventure of the imagination as we explore character, encourage speaking and listening skills, and develop powers of concentration in theatre games and the creation of dramatic stories.
How to register for The Barnstormers Theatre Acting Classes
Complete the registration form below with a check for tuition and mail to:
The Barnstormers Theatre
PO Box 434
Tamworth, NH 03886
Register by telephone:
The Barnstormers business office: 603-323-8661
(The staff works part-time during the winter/ spring. If the answering machine receives your call, leave your name and telephone number; we will return the call within 24 hours)
Correspond by e-mail:
The address is rshea@anselm.edu. We can receive student registration information with check/ payment by mail.
Please don’t hesitate to call or e-mail if you have questions. Thank you for your participation and support!!
Registration form:
Course name: ___________________________________________________________
Student name: ___________________________________________________________
Street address: ___________________________________________________________
Town: ___________________________________________________________
Telephone number: ____________________________________
E-mail address: ____________________________________
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