NORTHLIGHT STUDENT SERIES:

Artist Engagement

This course offers classes a chance to learn directly from the artists involved in a production, to supplement attending a matinee.  Participating classes arrive at Northlight at 9:00am to learn from the cast, attend the 10:30am matinee, participate in the post-show discussion and wrap up with a backstage tour. Cost: $5 per student (in addition to $8 ticket).

2011-2012 Offerings:

Snapshots: Musical Theatre
Students will learn to find their voice with members of the musical team of Snapshots. We will teach students to be confident expressing themselves in song regardless of experience by learning timeless Stephen Schwartz songs. This pre-show workshop takes place at 9:00am on September 29, 2011.

Black Pearl Sings!: Storytelling
This storytelling workshop will allow students to turn their personal narratives into monologues. Based on the theatrical techniques of storytelling utilized in Black Pearl Sings!, each student will develop their voice as a writer and performer using song, dance and/or visuals to create first-person story monologues. This pre-show workshop takes place at 9:00am on January 26, 2012.

Ten Chimneys: Acting
Focusing on early 20th century acting techniques, this workshop will explore the history of American theatre with actors from the production. Ten Chimneys is set at a time when the "Method", and the classic presentational style of acting clashed. Students will explore both techniques and the changes that provoked this shift in styles. This pre-show workshop takes place at 9:00am on March 22, 2012.