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Materials Fee: $20  Production & Class Fee: $140 Non- refundable deposit included in class fee: $50 ($40 per month) Payment Plan available Max/Min Students: 8/4 Ages:                          K-3   Intro to Theatre (Acting/Singing/Dancing)    Learn the basics of theatre including stage acting, theatrical movement (dance) and singing, theatre etiquette and teamwork. Acting and improvisation games and exercises will help students prepare skits, monologues, and dances for recital. Requirements: dress to move, bring shoes that will stay on your feet; water bottle, pencil.   Students will perform in a recital at the end of the semester to show off their skills.   This is a one hour class meeting for 14 weeks. Biography:    Anicia D. Brown (Theatre Instructor/Director) has for the past 30+ years been involved with over 200 productions with various companies including Theatre Coppell, St. Phillip’s Presbyterian Church, The City of Euless Summer Musicals, Lancaster Dinner Theatre, Grand Prairie Community Theatre, and Yokota Players – Tokyo, Japan.  Anicia has served as the Artistic Director for OnStage in Bedford and served as the Performing Arts Coordinator with the City of Euless where she also taught theatre based classes.  She has taught at NE Tarrant County College for Kids, St. Vincent’s Episcopal School, Rhythm Nation Performing Arts, and was owner and operator Starlight Performing Arts Theatre & School where she produced more than 50 full-scale productions as well as several recitals, concerts and special events.  In 2005, Anicia was honored to have been named a Woman of Influence by the Fort Worth Business Press.  She is currently an associate Director and Board Member for the Regal Opera Company and choreographer for Spring Garden Elementary.  Anicia lives in Euless with her wonderful husband, Mike and her two most favorite productions, her kids, Leland and Aja.      For questions related to our theatre program you can contact Anicia at:  thecottagetheatre@creativeartsinaction.com or 817-571-9839.

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Materials Fee: $ 20 Class Fee: $140 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 ($40 per month) Payment Plan available Curriculum: $30 Max/Min Students: 10/6 Grades:  K-3   Fairy Tales Theatre   This class is sure to capture a child’s God given imagination and sense of adventure while sending them on a learning journey that is fun and exciting. Components of the class include reading fairy tales, comparing characters, dramatizing characters, and writing/or dictating to the teacher their own fairy tale. Students will perform in a recital at the end of the semester to show off their skills.   Class Time: 1 hour.   This is a one semester, 14-week class.   Pre-requisite, 1 semester of Intro to Theatre

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Materials Fee: $15  Class Fee: $198 Non- refundable deposit included in class fee: $50 ($55 per month) Payment Plan available Max/Min Students: 10/4 Grades:                      4&up   Acting Up   This class will improve acting skills, give you confidence for your next audition and keep you in theatrical shape for future productions! Includes character development and analysis; exercises in projection, posture and focus. Some of the skills learned include; keeping character, proper stage movement, blocking, timing, etc. Monologues, duets & scenes will be prepared for recital. Requirements: dress to move, shoes that stay on your feet; water bottle, pencil This is a 14 week, one semester class, meeting for 1 1/2 hours per week.

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Materials Fee: $15  Class Fee: $198 Non- refundable deposit included in class fee: $50 ($55 per month) Payment Plan available Max/Min Students: 10/4 Grades:                      4&up   Parables   Parables: Communicating biblical truths through dramatizations.   Students will learn, rehearse and present a collection of sketches of familiar parables that will add fresh perspectives in a style appropriate for all ages.  To register, students must have taken and passed the instructor's Acting Up class, have had at least one semester of stage acting or pass an audition. This is a 14 week, one semester class, meeting for 1 1/2 hours per week.

 
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Materials Fee: $ 20 Cost for 2 semesters: $280 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 ($40 per month) Payment Plan available Curriculum: $30 Max/Min Students: 20/6 Grades: 4-12   Gospel / Show Choir   Nothing is more moving that a well performed piece of music!  In the first semester, students will learn, rehearse and perform to several Christian Gospel songs in various forms such as Country, Pop, Negro Spiritual and Traditional Hymns.  Music Theory will be introduced as well as proper vocal training and professional theatre etiquette. In the second semester, students will learn, rehearse and perform songs in various other forms such as Broadway and Classical.    Students will perform in a recital at the end of each semester.   Class Time: 1 hour.   This is a two semester, 14-week class.

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Materials Fee: $20  Class Fee: $198 Non- refundable deposit included in class fee: $50 ($55 per month) Payment Plan available Max/Min Students: 12/6 Grades:                      4-12   Musical Theatre     To register for this class, students must have taken and passed both Choir and Stage Movement & Dance or Musical Theatre   Students will learn excerpts of scenes and musical numbers from popular musical productions and movies.  Class is structured to showcase individuals as well as group abilities. Acting and improvisation games and exercises will also help students prepare these numbers for recital.   Requirements: dress to move, jazz shoes or similar; water bottle, pencil. Students will perform in a recital at the end of the semester to show off their skills.    This is a 14 week, one semester class, meeting for 1 1/2 hours per week.

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Materials Fee: $15  Class Fee: $140 Non- refundable deposit included in class fee: $50 ($40 per month) Payment Plan available Max/Min Students: 10/4 Grades:                      8-12   Stage Movement & Dance:   Like to learn how to dance?  Students will learn basic movements and routines to musical theatre and gospel numbers in various dance styles that include traditional, lyrical and pop.  Dance Theory and Interpretation will be introduced as well as proper stretching/warm up routines and professional theatre etiquette.  Beginners are welcome and encouraged!  Students will perform in a recital at the end of the semester to show off their skills. This is a 14 week, one semester, meeting for 1  hour per week.

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Class Fee: $ 45 Max/Min Students: 12/4 Ages:                      Teens & Adults   Stretch & Tone   4:30pm – 5:30pm (8 weeks Aug 16 – Oct 11) (Ages 13 and up) Min 4 Max 12 For those of you who find it hard to keep up a regular exercise schedule, this class is perfect.  Easy stretching and body-based resistance exercises will help develop more flexibility and stamina.  Focus on breathing and balance will be included as well as a fun and upbeat atmosphere.  This class is in conjunction with Cardio dance, but does not have to be taken together.  Requirements: Stretchy clothing, water bottle and small towel required.  A yoga mat is strongly suggested but not required.

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Class Fee: $ 45 Max/Min Students: 12/4 Ages:                      Teens & Adults   Cardio Dance   4:30pm – 5:30 p.m. (8 weeks Aug 18 – Oct 13) In order to get herself into shape, the instructor wishes to invite you to a fun work out session so that she will be forced to regularly exercise.  Let’s face it, for most of us, regularly exercise is difficult to do on your own, now you don’t have to!  Simple dance steps will get your heart rate up and cause a lovely, glowing sheen (perspiration) and you’ll feel all the better for it!  This class is in conjunction with Stretch & Tone, but does not have to be taken together.  Stretchy clothing, water bottle and small towel required.

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Materials Fee: $25  Costumes: $25 Class Fee: $395 Non- refundable deposit included in class fee: $50 Payment Plan available Max/Min Students:               16/8 Triple Threat   TTT – Triple Threat Texas Become part of the elite show choir in the DFW-Mid Cities area! Triple Threat is the term given to one, who is strong in all three areas of singing, dancing and acting.    Commitment: 1. You must audition and you would have to commit to attending all rehearsals. 2. You must commit to performing at any pre-scheduled exhibitions, shows, events and presentations. The performance schedule will be given as soon as bookings start. Benefits: A learning adventure in a positive setting;  Becoming part of the CAIA legacy; A camaraderie that can only be found in a team atmosphere; A great experience and addition to your resume'; First opportunity to audition in the spring for the next season. Applicants are accepted by invitation only and must be current CAIA students. However, we will accept audition requests from students on an individual basis who have had at least one year's worth of performance or performance class experience or any other special experience.  Auditioning students must have to read, a monologue or a song or a dance routine prepared (a combination of any two would be best.)   Audition deadline July 9th, 2010.    Contact Anicia Brown at:  817-571-9839 or   thecottagetheatre@creativeartsinaction.com Students will learn musical theatre scenes, songs and dances and may be required to rehearse outside of the scheduled class time. This troupe will receive continuous training and will need to be available to represent the best of CAIA for any scheduled exhibition or event. Performances will be booked in various locations in the DFW area including but not limited to churches, private schools, nursing homes and hospitals, as well as the Cottage Theatre.   This is a year long program of 47 weeks totaling over 70 hours of instruction.

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Materials Fee: $15  Costume / Set $35  Production & Class Fee: $350 Non-refundable Deposit applied to class fee: $50 Max/Min Students: 20/15 Ages:                  8&up 20% Discount offered to all Students enrolled in one of the Fall Theatre Classes.    Alice's Adventures in Wonderland   FALL PRODUCTION CLASS:   Follow that rabbit to a delightful, entertaining world of childhood fantasies. Alice journeys into a world of talking animals, comic royalty and races where the contestants run in circles! There are also the Mad Hatter's frantic tea party, the watch-carrying White Rabbit and talking flowers. Along the way Alice must deal with a sneezing duchess and a baby that turns into a pig! The finale has Alice watching a trial, but she suddenly finds herself the accused! The play gives a modern view to an old classic, where nonsense makes quite good sense. This class is an actual theatrical production and requires a mature and professional attitude as well as a strong commitment. Students will not only gain the experience of a theatrical performance but will receive life lessons in teamwork, perseverance and leadership.    Students must audition for this class.     For an audition appointment, contact Anicia Brown at: 817-571-9839 or   thecottagetheatre@centerforhomeeducation.com   Auditions for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland will be held on:                                 August 10th or 12th, 2009 @ 4:30 p.m. Auditioners need to make an appointment and have a 1 – 2 minute monologue prepared. Call backs: August 13th starting at 4:30 p.m.   Class rehearsals will be Tuesday & Thursday from  4:30 - 6:30 p.m. starting August 17th, 2009   Tech Week: October 18th - 21st, 2010 - 6:30 - 9:30pm Pick up Rehearsal October 27th. Performances: October 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 @ 7:30 and October 24 @ 2:30 http://centerforhomeeducation.com/thecottagetheatre.aspx Volunteers are also needed: 817.571.9839 or by e-mail at: thecottagetheatre@centerforhomeeducation.com

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Materials Fee: $40 Costume / Set $35  Production & Class Fee: $350 Non- refundable deposit included in class fee: $50 Max/Min Students: 30/24 Ages:                  8&up 20% Discount offered to all Students enrolled in one of the Spring Theatre Classes.    Wizard of Oz     WINTER MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION CLASS:    Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy's imagination.   This class is an actual theatrical production and requires a mature and professional attitude as well as a strong commitment. Students will not only gain the experience of a theatrical performance but will receive life lessons in teamwork, perseverance and leadership.    Students must audition for this class.     For an audition appointment, contact Anicia Brown at: 817-571-9839 or   thecottagetheatre@centerforhomeeducation.com      Auditions for Wizard of Oz will be held on: November 15 or 17th @ 4:30 p.m. Auditioners need to make an appointment and have a 1 – 2 minute song prepared with accompaniment CD or accompanist. Call backs: November 19th starting at 4:30 p.m.   Class rehearsals will be Mon & Wed 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. starting on November 29th, 2010   Tech Week: February 14th - 17th, 2011 - 6:30 - 9:30pm Pick up Rehearsal February 23rd Performances: February 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 @ 7:30pm and February 20 @ 2:30pm http://centerforhomeeducation.com/thecottagetheatre.aspx  Volunteers are also needed: 817.571.9839 or by e-mail at: thecottagetheatre@centerforhomeeducation.com