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Eustis, Florida |
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Young People's Theatre, Our 32nd Season... Since 1976 |
IN THE NEWSYoung People's Theatre (YPT) was recognized as a 2007 recipient of Disney’s Help Kids Shine grant for $16,300! Since 1976, The YPT program has become the most successful children's theatre program in Lake County. Young People’s Theatre is the oldest continuously running children's theater program in Central Florida... READ MORE We hope your family will join us as
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Bay Street Players Young People’s Theatre offers two tracks for theatrical education. Whether you choose to dip your toes into an introductory Test the Spotlight class (below) or commit to an in-depth experience in the YPT Academy program & TakeTheStage performance project (next section), YPT provides a unique chance for young people to exercise their imagination and grow in wonderful and unexpected ways. Professional teaching artists lead students through engaging, interactive sessions that provide students with a sense of community, good techniques, self-confidence, self-discipline, and magical memories to last a lifetime.
Our College Internship and High Schools Apprentice programs train future teachers and theatre professionals. Please ask for applications and deadlines for this important addition to our programming. Financial assistance is available for all classes. |
YPT is... devoted to improving
the lives of children through the experience, educational training, and
performance of theatrical arts.
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YPT ACADEMY, tuition $230
Classes
meet once a week for 90 minutes. The
classes will culminate in a showcase March 3 – 8, 2008. Students who complete a YPT Academy Class
may register and audition for the TakeTheStage program (below).
Ü Requires Audition Interview. See Audition Interview Information below!
YPT Academy Key Dates
TakeTheStage, tuition $70
Students
who participate in YPT Academy classes are invited to audition for
TakeTheStage, a unique performance opportunity. Students will rehearse a play three to
four days per week for five weeks and will perform on the stage at the
Historic State Theatre.
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Students must register for TakeTheStage in advance.
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Registration runs from Dec. 3 – Jan. 11.
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Auditions for TakeTheStage will be held on March 1 and 2.
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Rehearsals will take place Sunday – Thursday, April 7 – May 22.
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Performances will be held May 16-18, 2008.
Only students who participate in the Young Peoples Theatre Academy
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These classes are
geared
toward students who
are dedicated to studying the skills and techniques of theatre.
Blather, Blarney & Balderdash
- 2007
James & the Giant Peach -
2007
The Wizard of Oz - 2006
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Stuart Little on School Tour –
2007 Disney’s
Jungle Book - 2007
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Touring Company and Junior Touring Company provide experienced
students with an opportunity to perform.
Intensive rehearsal periods will
be followed by performances in a variety of venues in Central Florida
throughout the school year.
Placements for Touring Company and Junior Touring Company require a YPT Academy Audition Interview (see below). Students will participate in addition to a regularly scheduled YPT Academy class. |
Perfect for both
beginning and returning students. Financial assistance is available for all
classes.
Family and Friends are
invited to an Open House on the final class day.
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FALL SESSION
September 17 – November 17, 2007
No classes during the week of Oct. 29 – Nov. 3
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WINTER SESSION
January 14 – March 8, 2008 |
Age 3 – 5 (pre-K), $85 per
session
Students must be age 3 by 8/1/07
in order to participate.
Classes meet once a week for 45 minutes.
TREASURE TRUNK
(New Stories each Session)
Every week a new story comes to
life through creative drama and movement activities. Sensory and tactile objects in each
story’s “Treasure Trunk” provide students and their parent with an
engaging, interactive exploration of classic and current children’s
literature & nursery rhymes.
Tuesdays – 10:30 a.m. or Fridays – 10:30 a.m.
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Age 3 – 5 (pre-K), $85 per
session
Students
must be age 3 by 8/1/07 in order to participate.
Classes meet once a week for 45 minutes.
TREASURE TRUNK
(New
Stories each Session)
Every week a new story comes to
life through creative drama and movement activities. Sensory and tactile objects in each
story’s “Treasure Trunk” provide students and their parent with an
engaging, interactive exploration of classic and current children’s
literature & nursery rhymes.
Tuesdays – 10:30 a.m. or Fridays – 10:30 a.m. |
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Grades K – 1, $100 per session
Classes meet once a week for one hour.
ACTING ADVENTURES
(New Works each Session)
Using classic and current
children’s literature and poetry as a framework, students will dramatize a
variety of works while acquiring foundational acting skills and theatre
vocabulary. Each week emphasizes a new theme and features group
participation and character exploration.
Tuesdays – 3:30 p.m.
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Grades K – 1, $100 per session
Classes meet once a week for one hour.
ACTING ADVENTURES
(New Works each Session)
Using classic and current
children’s literature and poetry as a framework, students will dramatize a
variety of works while acquiring foundational acting skills and theatre
vocabulary. Each week emphasizes a new theme and features group
participation and character exploration.
Tuesdays – 3:30 p.m.
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Grades 2 - 5, $100 per session
Classes meet once a week for one hour.
PLAY YOUR PART
Using a scripted scene, students
define characters and develop acting skills.
Wednesdays – 2:30 p.m.
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Grades 2 - 5, $100 per session
Classes meet once a week for one hour.
DRAMATIC ACTION
Students refine their acting
skills by exploring projection, characters and working with a script.
Wednesdays – 2:30 p.m.
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Grades 6 - 12, $100 per session
Classes meet once a week for one hour.
ACTING STUDIO
Students explore acting
techniques & exercises while rehearsing a scripted scene from a
contemporary play.
Wednesdays – 5:00 p.m.
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Grades 6 - 12, $100 per session
Classes meet once a week for one hour.
8 WEEKS AT THE IMPROV
Students focus on sketch comedy
improvisation
techniques and work together as a
company to
develop trust, instinct and
theatre skills.
Wednesdays – 5:00 p.m.
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Monologues & Music
Students
interested in a YPT Academy Level II class, Touring Company or Junior Touring Company will present
a prepared & memorized 1-2 minute (maximum) monologue. A monologue is a
speech made by one person speaking his or her thoughts aloud or directly
addressing a reader, audience, or character. When selecting a monologue it is often a
good idea to choose a piece from a character that is close to your
experience and age, although the other could show your range as an actor to
present another type of character. Try to select a monologue that tells an interesting story, but more
importantly portrays a strong character. It is always a good idea to read the entire script so you know the
context of your selection. After
choosing your monologue, memorize then practice. Try performing in front of a mirror and
other people. Remember that acting
occurs vocally as well as physically. Use your acting space. Props
are not used in monologues. You may
want to “practice” with a prop to feel its dimensions, but then move to
pantomiming any props. A chair will
be available for use as your only set piece. When you perform your monologue, you
should begin by announcing your name, character and play. At the end of
your monologue, freeze for a moment... then break from character.
Those
auditioning for Touring Company or Junior Touring Company must also
prepare 16 bars of a song from a musical to be sung at the audition
interview. Students should bring
sheet music or CD accompaniment for their song. An accompanist will be provided. When selecting a song it is a good idea
to choose something that displays your range but it is more important that
you fell comfortable and confident with the selection. More advanced students should select a
piece that portrays a character or emotion. Musicals are a good resource for your song selection.
Young
people interested in the Technical
Theatre class will need to schedule an interview only.
Resources
Besides
scripts & monologue books at your local library, there are also many
resources available online through search engines such as Google and
Yahoo!
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YPT offers workshops and camps directed by industry professionals throughout the year in a variety of aspects of theatre. Summer camps include individual classes and intensive rehearsals that culminate in full productions for each age level. YPT students have the chance to enroll in advance for workshops, as some may have limited enrollment due to the nature of the workshop. Scholarships are available. |
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Deborah J. Carpenter - Deborah graduated from Barry University in 1971 with a degree in Speech, Drama & Education. A founding parent of the Bay Street Players' organization in 1974 in her hometown of Eustis, she founded Young People's Theater division in January of 1975. The school began with 18 students - grew to 37 by its 2nd year! Deborah, an award- winning performer in many different categories, and a mainstay of the organization, finds the Young People's Theater group her bravest and utmost accomplishment. Deborah was most recently on the Bay Street Players stage in the 2006-2007 season production of “On Borrowed Time”. David W. Clevinger - David is formerly of Anchorage, Alaska and graduate from the University of Alaska with a BA in Communication. Named Artistic Director at Bay Street Players in 2005, he has as impressive list of teaching technical theater, acting, design, and directing credits. He was managing Artistic Director for eight years at the Ice House Theater in Mount Dora and is especially proud of his ART Award from the Council of Arts and Sciences of Central Florida for outstanding Achievement in the Arts 1983-84. He now works independently with his own design company, Devinger and Company. Hillary Drew
- Hillary started in theatre right here at Bay Street Players at the age of three with Ms. Deborah. Continuing in her theatre education journey throughout high school, her love for theatre developed into a vocational interest as she began teaching and directing children's theatre for Christian Youth Theatre Denver
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Cherry Hills Community Church at the Treehouse in Colorado. Since returning to Florida, Hillary came home to BSP has become a vital part of this theatre in many roles: working in the box office, stage managing, acting, and teaching for YPT. She is currently working on a degree in Theatre Education to continue her career in children's theatre.
Ashley Richards - bio coming soon! Ken Rush - Ken has directed for community theatre, civic operas and professional dinner theatres. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Bay Street Players and a resident stage director for our theatre. By day Ken is the nationally recognized, award winning drama director of West Orange High School, garnering many state and national awards. Ken was most recently on the Bay Street Players stage in the 2006-2007 season productions of “On Borrowed Time” and “Man of La Mancha”. Ben Rush - bio coming soon! Timothy D. Turner - Timothy was named Bay Street Players Director of Education and Associate Artistic Director for YPT in 2007. He has been performing professionally for 28 years in professional & commercial productions, on stage and screen, with celebrities such as Shirley Jones, Rita Moreno & Marvin Hamlisch. He has directed and produced theatre, cabarets, stage shows, concerts and film for more than 20 years throughout the continental United States and Europe. He holds a BM in Performance from Millikin University and works as a director, musical director, performer, performance coach, clinician, producer, composer, community organizer and writer. Besides his leadership of YPT, he serves as Bay Street Players resident Musical Director. |
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YPT 2007-2008 Registration Form YPT Medical Release Form YPT
Model Release Form Ed Dawkin’s Scholarship Form
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