Thanks to all of you who have partipated in our Fall 2008 Academy of Creative Theatre Classes. We are having a great time and really enjoying working with the children. We are looking forward to sharing all of our work with you at the end of our term, which is the week of December 9th. The final class presentations will take place on the following:
Advanced Acting Techniques
Tuesday, December 9th at 5pm
Introduction to Improv!
Wednesday, December 10th at 5pm
Musical Theatre I
Wednesday, December 10th at 5pm
Musical Theatre II
Wednesday, December 10th at 5pm
Introduction to Theatre
Thursday, December 11th at 4pm
The presentations are open to all family and friends who would like to attend. The students will attend class as normally scheduled on that day and then present their work at the scheduled time.
The emphasis of the ACT Department is on the process of developing theatre skills, therefore our final presentations are a way for us to share what we have learned in class rather than presenting a polished performance. Nevertheless, we are sure that you will enjoy what we have to share with you!
We hope to see you there!
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
Meet Our New ACT Coordinator!
Dear ACT Family and Friends,
As many of you already know, my time at the SLO Little Theatre is coming to a close. I have had an amazing year working at the theatre, but it is time for me to move on to other ventures. I will still be actively involved in the theatre and hope to stay on as a teacher for the spring and summer sessions.
In these final weeks at the theatre I have had the pleasure of training our new ACT Coordinator, Kerry DiMaggio, and I would like to take some time to introduce her to all of you. Kerry has been involved in the SLO Little Theatre for many years in different capacities and I was very lucky to have her come on board this summer as a teacher for the ACT Summer Musical Camp. She is a gifted performer and teacher who shares her love for theatre with passion and fun. Her students love her energy, flexibility, and caring nature. I have every confidence that Kerry is going to make a great addition to the SLOLT Staff and lead the ACT Department into another successful season.
Thank you to all of you for your enthusiasm and support for me this past year. I look forward to what the future holds and am excited to stay involved in the program to see how all of you grow and shine.
Kerry has also wrote a letter to all of you (see below) with some details about her background and plans for the ACT Department. If you have any questions or just want to say hello, please feel free to contact us at act@slolittletheatre.org or (805) 781-3889 ext 14
Best,
Katie
P.S. For those of you interested in seeing what Kerry looks like, please see her headshot!
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Dear Parents and Students,
My name is Kerry DiMaggio and as some of you know, I will soon be joining the Little Theatre team as ACT Coordinator. I am absolutely thrilled by the opportunity to be working at the theatre and with such wonderful and talented students, no less!
I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know a little bit about myself. I’ve been a singer and actor most of my life; one of my earliest memories is performing songs from “The Little Mermaid” for a family-member audience…and I’ve been onstage ever since! I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts from Cal Poly, where I worked in many aspects of theatre, from costume design to playwriting, acting to directing. One of my favorite courses at Cal Poly was Children’s Drama: one taste of teaching theatre to children and I was hooked! Since then, I’ve been lucky enough to be hired as a teacher for the ACT department; I co-taught the Summer Musical Theatre course, and am currently teaching the Musical Theatre I and II courses for the Fall session.
I’ve always been a strong believer in the importance of education. In particular, a theatre education teaches leadership, teamwork, and discipline, and concentration. A theatre education challenges us, stretches our imagination and creativity, and is just plain fun! I am so excited to be continuing my theatre education here as ACT Coordinator; not only will I be constantly learning, but I get to pass along my experience, enthusiasm, and love of theatre to children. What could be better?
As for the future of the program, we are enthusiastically planning the Spring and Summer sessions. We are very excited about both of these sessions; we will be offering some great classes for each. We are always looking for as many students as possible with which to share our program, so I’ll be sure to keep everyone updated! In addition, we are always looking to expand, enhance, and improve our program in as many ways as possible, so comments, suggestions, or ideas are always welcome. We want your child to get the best theatre education possible!
Thank you for your interest and continued support of the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre’s Academy of Creative Theatre. I am very much looking forward to meeting you in person. Please feel free to contact me with questions, concerns, anything!
Sincerely,
Kerry
Kerry DiMaggio
San Luis Obispo Little Theatre
ACT Coordinator
act@slolittletheatre.org
(805) 781-3889 ext 14
As many of you already know, my time at the SLO Little Theatre is coming to a close. I have had an amazing year working at the theatre, but it is time for me to move on to other ventures. I will still be actively involved in the theatre and hope to stay on as a teacher for the spring and summer sessions.
In these final weeks at the theatre I have had the pleasure of training our new ACT Coordinator, Kerry DiMaggio, and I would like to take some time to introduce her to all of you. Kerry has been involved in the SLO Little Theatre for many years in different capacities and I was very lucky to have her come on board this summer as a teacher for the ACT Summer Musical Camp. She is a gifted performer and teacher who shares her love for theatre with passion and fun. Her students love her energy, flexibility, and caring nature. I have every confidence that Kerry is going to make a great addition to the SLOLT Staff and lead the ACT Department into another successful season.
Thank you to all of you for your enthusiasm and support for me this past year. I look forward to what the future holds and am excited to stay involved in the program to see how all of you grow and shine.
Kerry has also wrote a letter to all of you (see below) with some details about her background and plans for the ACT Department. If you have any questions or just want to say hello, please feel free to contact us at act@slolittletheatre.org or (805) 781-3889 ext 14
Best,
Katie
P.S. For those of you interested in seeing what Kerry looks like, please see her headshot!
************************************************************************************
Dear Parents and Students,
My name is Kerry DiMaggio and as some of you know, I will soon be joining the Little Theatre team as ACT Coordinator. I am absolutely thrilled by the opportunity to be working at the theatre and with such wonderful and talented students, no less!
I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know a little bit about myself. I’ve been a singer and actor most of my life; one of my earliest memories is performing songs from “The Little Mermaid” for a family-member audience…and I’ve been onstage ever since! I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts from Cal Poly, where I worked in many aspects of theatre, from costume design to playwriting, acting to directing. One of my favorite courses at Cal Poly was Children’s Drama: one taste of teaching theatre to children and I was hooked! Since then, I’ve been lucky enough to be hired as a teacher for the ACT department; I co-taught the Summer Musical Theatre course, and am currently teaching the Musical Theatre I and II courses for the Fall session.
I’ve always been a strong believer in the importance of education. In particular, a theatre education teaches leadership, teamwork, and discipline, and concentration. A theatre education challenges us, stretches our imagination and creativity, and is just plain fun! I am so excited to be continuing my theatre education here as ACT Coordinator; not only will I be constantly learning, but I get to pass along my experience, enthusiasm, and love of theatre to children. What could be better?
As for the future of the program, we are enthusiastically planning the Spring and Summer sessions. We are very excited about both of these sessions; we will be offering some great classes for each. We are always looking for as many students as possible with which to share our program, so I’ll be sure to keep everyone updated! In addition, we are always looking to expand, enhance, and improve our program in as many ways as possible, so comments, suggestions, or ideas are always welcome. We want your child to get the best theatre education possible!
Thank you for your interest and continued support of the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre’s Academy of Creative Theatre. I am very much looking forward to meeting you in person. Please feel free to contact me with questions, concerns, anything!
Sincerely,
Kerry
Kerry DiMaggio
San Luis Obispo Little Theatre
ACT Coordinator
act@slolittletheatre.org
(805) 781-3889 ext 14
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Party Tonight!
Hello everyone! Don't forget to stop by the Corner View Restaurant today between 5 & 7 pm for happy hour! All tip proceeds go to support the San Luis Little Theatre.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
MASTER CLASSES
As part of the 1st Annual SLOLT Short Play Festival, we are offering a few special Master Classes at an affordable price. Check this out!
JOINS US FOR OUR FESTIVAL MASTER CLASSES!!!
Audition Technique Master Class
Saturday, October 18th from 10 am - 12.30 pm
Cost: $40
20 Student Maximum
As Artistic director of one of Germany's largest Broadway theatres, Corniela Drese has auditioned thousands of musical actors. Now is your opportunity to learn what makes a good audition and what you should avoid at all costs. This is a hands-on course, so bring in your favorite 1 minute monologue and 16 bars of a song with a playback accompaniment on CD, and get ready to take your next audition by storm!
Musical Theater Master Class
Saturday, October 25th from 10 am - 12 pm
Cost: $30
Cost: $30
Explore the world of musical theatre with our international guest director/teacher, Cornelia Drese. This 2 hour workshop will consist of both lecture and interactive exercises to bring students closer to the musical art form.
Playwrighting Master Class
Sunday, October 19th from 7 pm - 10 pm
Cost: $50
20 Student Maximum
Join us and discover what goes into crafting an exciting play and/or book. This is the perfect opportunity for new playwrights to explore the world of playwrighting and experienced authors to remind themselves of what's truly important as a storyteller. All class participants are invited to bring 5 pages of a manuscript for the feedback/discussion forum.
Meet our Master Class Teachers!
Cornelia Drese (Audition / Musical) joins us from Dresden, Germany, where she continues to enjoy a very successful career as a performer, teacher, producer and director. Her favorite roles on the German Broadway stage include : Grizabella in CATS, Eva Peron in EVITA, and Fantine in LES MISERABLES. She was also Artistic Director for the German-speaking productions of A.L.Webber's Phantom of the Opera and Mamma Mia / Abba. Cornelia is thrilled to join SLOLT as a festival guest director and master class teacher.
Ken Hodkinson (Playwrighting) studied Theatre and English at the University of British Columbia and holds a Doctor of Fine Arts from the playwrighting program at Yale University Drama School and at New York University. He has experience as a drama critic for CBC radio, Vancouver, and as a consultant for Paramount Pictures in London. Ken's plays have been produced in Canada and London. In addition, his WORLDLY WISE series of school texts are used throughout the USA and Canada.
To register, call 781-3889 x10. Spaces will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis. SLOLT accepts Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Discover, as well as personal checks and cash.
The 1st Annual Short Play Festival runs from October 17 - 26, 2008.
SHOWTIMES: Friday / Saturday at 8 pm & Saturday/Sunday at 2 pm.
Tickets are $15.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Central Coasting
And here is the link to Central Coasting, a website for SLO County arts and entertainment. Gailee Walker-Wells, a director and friend of the theatre, has posted a great video of clips from the show. It is a wonderful advertising tool and a way to get your friends and family to the theatre!
Click Here to see a video clip of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change"!
Click Here to see a video clip of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change"!
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