FIRST STAGE

FIRST STAGE 2

In this class you’ll discover which direction is “stage right” and what to do when the director says “cheat out.” You’ll learn how to use your voice, your face and your body to bring characters to life! We will perform a one-act play for family and friends as our final performance.

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Grades: 3-5
Level: Beginner
Class Size: 12
Tuition: $270

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We offer three sessions of our First Stage Troupe. First Stage is a beginning class for students 8 to 10 years old. There is no difference between the three class offerings other than the day of the week in which it occurs and director.

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First Stage 1 – Mondays

Director: Lee Osterhout-Kaplan
Rehearsals: Mondays 4:00 – 5:30 pm; August 28 – December 11
(NO CLASS: Monday, November 20 for Thanksgiving Break)

Call Time:  Monday, December 18 @ 4:00 pm | Debut Theatre’s Black Box Theatre

Performance: Monday, December 18 @ 6:30 pm | Debut Theatre’s Black Box Theatre at 827 Riverside Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524

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First Stage 2 – Tuesdays 

Director: Jacson Swain

Rehearsals: Tuesdays 4:00 – 5:30 pm; August 29 – December 12
(NO CLASS: Tuesday, October 31 for Halloween, Make up class held on Friday November 3

NO CLASS: Tuesday, November 21 for Thanksgiving Break)
Call Time:  Tuesday, December 19 @ 4:00 pm | Debut Theatre’s Black Box

Performance: Tuesday, December 19 @ 6:30 pm | Debut Theatre’s Black Box Theatre at 827 Riverside Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524

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First Stage 3 – Wednesday  

Director:  TBA

Rehearsals: Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:30 pm; August 30 – December 13
(NO CLASS: Wednesday, November 22 for Thanksgiving Break)
Call Time:  Wednesday, December 20 @ 4:00 pm | Debut Theatre’s Black Box Theatre

Performance: Wednesday, December 20 @ 6:30 pm | Debut Theatre’s Black Box Theatre at 827 Riverside Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524

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Students will learn:

  • The basics of acting.
  • The fundamentals of body movement, vocal control and theatre terminology.
  • To create a character and work in ensemble.

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PRE-TEN-DERS –  

Pre-Ten-Ders is for intermediate students age 8-10 who have completed First Stage or similar training.  Experience through rehearsal, improvisation, theatre games and fun!  Learn technical theatre “hands on” by designing and creating a full production.  A continuing introduction for young, excited actors!

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Grades: 3-5
Level: Intermediate
Class Size: 15
Tuition: $300
Director:  Lee Osterhout-Kaplan

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Rehearsals: Thursdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm; August 24 – December 7
(NO CLASS: Thursday, November 23 for Thanksgiving Break)
Call Time:  Thursday, December 14 @ 4:30 pm | Ridgeview Classical Schools

Performance:  Thursday, December 14 @ 7 pm | Ridgeview Classical Schools 1800 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525

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Students will learn:

  • The procedure for producing a play.
  • The aspects of technical theatre.
  • What vital contributions each troupe member makes.
  • Script and character interpretation.

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