Theatre for All Ages at On Stage
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| Acting: Scene Study for ages 11-15 in the Takoma Park Community Center Theatre Space, Mondays 4pm-5:15pm, starts 9/15, Enroll Now! Jump into a different world by learning how to transform into a different character in a scene. Students will learn and apply acting concepts from Konstantin Stanislavski and Uta Hagen in order to build a believable character in scene work. In each class, we will warm up together, play some theatre games, experiment with acting techniques and rehearse scenes that are chosen from provided materials. Scenes are selected from Broadway and off Broadway plays as well as films and television shows. Students will perform their scenes in the final class -- family are invited to attend. Acting concepts learned in class nurture imagination and go hand in hand with literary analysis and writing skills Weekly 1.25 hour sessions for 9 weeks. Class culminates with a showcase performance on the last class. Limited to 13 students. Cost $285. Enroll through the City of Takoma Park (opens 8/22 to non residents). Acting at PBES ages 8-11, class after school at PBES, 4pm-5:15pm on Wednesdays Take your pretend to the next level by acting out a short scene from a popular play, film or TV show! Students will learn and apply basic acting concepts in order begin to build a believable character in a scene. Acting concepts learned in class nurture imagination and lay a foundation for literary analysis and writing skills. Class culminates with a showcase performance on the last class. 10 weekly classes. Starts 9/17. Cost $230 Enroll here! Teen Improv (ages 11-15) -- Thursdays 5-6pm in Opal Daniels Park, Starts 9/18 Who's line is it anyway? Whether you have experience in improv or are just starting out, this class is for you! Improvisation is a great way to develop imagination and brain-storming skills while having fun and blowing off steam. We will play a host of improv games (some used in professional improv shows) and may even design one or two as a group. Class culminates in an evening (Tues or Wed) showcase at El Golfo. 6 weekly 1 hour outdoor classes + performance showcase evening. Classes are limited to 10 students. Cost: $170. Enroll here. Improv (ages 8-11) -- outdoors! Fridays at 4:10pm-5pm in Opal Daniels Park (3 blocks from PBES)! Starts 9/19 Nothing gets the creative juices flowing like improvisation. Improv is a great way to develop imagination and brain-storming skills while having fun. In improv class, we will start with warm-up games and move on to various improv games (some used in professional improv shows). 8 weekly 50min outdoor classes, weekly. Class size is limited. Cost: $156. Enroll here. Storybook Theatre at TPES Tuesdays after school at TPES. Start 9/30 Who doesn't love to act out their favorite stories? In Storybook Theatre, students will engage with a classic story, then apply theatre concepts to become the characters in that story and act it out together. We will explore imagination, improvisation, and many other acting concepts that happen to be excellent for elementary development! We'll dive into a new story each week. A hands on craft relating to our production will be a part of most classes. Classes are on Tuesdays after school at TPES. Enroll here. |
Private Coaching
Whether it's professional, competitions, college, school play, or personal development, I can help. My students have performed in commercial and feature film, on and off Broadway in New York, and regionally at Ford's Theatre, the Kennedy Center, Signature Theatre, Roundhouse, Studio and more. If you want to step it up, private coaching in conjunction with classes is the best recipe.
Coaching rates: $60 for 1/2 half hour, $80 for 45min, $95 for 1 hour
Pairs/Small Groups
Class dates/times don't work for you? Want to work on a scene with a friend? Want to design your own small class for you and a few friends? Interested in custom instructions tailored for your needs and interests? Small group (4+) rates -- $25-40 per person for 50min-1 hour class depending on total number and class content
Email info@onstagetakoma.com if interested in private coaching
About
On Stage Takoma (Gretchen Weigel Doughty) has been producing local productions and offering classes in Takoma Park for the last 14 years. We offer music theatre, acting for various age groups and story-based theatre. Join us!
Gretchen holds an MFA in Theatre and has been teaching theatre classes through the City of TP and at TPES and PBES for over 13 years. She is also a professor, director (theatre, opera and film) and actor who has worked in New York, London and regionally. She has performed professionally in theatre, film, TV and voice over work. Her students have performed on/off Broadway and at various regional theatres (Kennedy Ctr, Ford's, Signature, Round House, Studio, WNO etc).
Contact
Have questions? I would love to hear from you! Click the contact button or email: info@onstagetakoma.com
Testimonials
“I've been very impressed by your work with the kids over the past few weeks. You're a highly skilled teacher and great with this age group. Your classroom management skills are top notch, even over Zoom (which is no small feat.) You keep things fun yet productive. I know from personal experience what a very tough tightrope that is to walk.
In fact, we had enrolled [our daughter] this week in a class via [Well Know Children's Theatre Co] and your class is far superior to theirs. So much so that [our daughter] opted not to continue with theirs but was happy to still log on with you even though she's feeling generally done with Zoom.”
“ I can't thank you enough for this camp! [Our child] really really loved it. She is still asking if she can take more classes with you! ”
"[Our daughter] absolutely LOVED the class today! She was so excited to tell me all about it. I'm so happy that you're doing this. I've always been interested in the after-school classes, but [our daughter] normally does after care so it's never been an option. I just wanted to pop in and say thanks. Truly, it made [her] day."
"[Our daughter] absolutely LOVED the class today! She was so excited to tell me all about it. I'm so happy that you're doing this. I've always been interested in the after-school classes, but [our daughter] normally does after care so it's never been an option. I just wanted to pop in and say thanks. Truly, it made [her] day."
“Thank you so much for all of the awesome theater this spring.
"Thank you SO much, Gretchen, for a wonderful week! [Our children] enjoyed the camp so much and we were so impressed by all the activities you had them do. [T]hey would love to work with you again! "
When [our son] remembers COVID-19 time Storybook Theater will be a bright spot.”
"Thank you SO much, Gretchen, for a wonderful week! [Our children] enjoyed the camp so much and we were so impressed by all the activities you had them do. [T]hey would love to work with you again! "
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