The Phoenix and Turtle Club
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 03/05/2022
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The Phoenix and Turtle Club is a young acting ensemble with Saturday morning classes geared toward inspiring the next generation of theatre lovers. We welcome beginner and experienced students interested in learning the techniques professional directors and actors use to create and perform epic pieces of theatre. We offer classes for ages 8-12 and teens. Each session culminates in a showcase open to family and friends.
Saturday Mornings—March 5 to April 9
AGES 8 TO 12—POETRY IS MAGIC—9AM-11AM
The perfect introduction for youngsters with an innate curiosity to explore the classics. The course will explore speeches and short scenes from the magical moments in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Macbeth, adapted specifically for young actors. Focus on collaboration, voice and movement exercises, and creativity.
AGES 13 TO 17—SOLILOQUY: THEN AND NOW— 11AM-1PM
This course introduces young artists to the challenge and the power of the Shakespearean soliloquy. Learn the skills to unpack some of Shakespeare’s most complex characters as they deliver famous speeches. Focus on poetry, character development, and confidence building.
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