Welcome . . .

The Theatre School Playhouse is a sanctuary, not only for young aspiring actors who wish to explore their talents on the stage, but for anyone who needs a self-confidence boost. This is an emotionally safe place where children ages 7 to 17 learn how to act, but also learn audition skills, how to improvise, memorize, socialize, focus, and build strength in their sense of humor. The Theatre School Playhouse provides socialization, language and recreational opportunities, which are essential for the health and well-being of all individuals.

The Theatre School Playhouse offers a variety of classes to meet the needs of each individual student, from a the child that has never touched a stage to the avid actor pursuing an acting career. Although a student may be enrolled in an acting class specifically, improv may be a part of the class. Please keep in mind that students are allowed to be enrolled in more than one class a session. Every class will require the student to keep a theatre journal where notes and goals may be recorded. Classes are offered in beginning to advanced acting, improv, and musical theatre as follows . . .



Theatre for the Lil' Players
(Ages 7-11) Students will learn dramatic exercises such as tongue-twister songs, improvisational games, learning a 30 second monologue and ending the session with a performance for family and friends to show what students have learned in the class.



Beginning Acting
(Ages 12-17) Students will learn the importance of a character's objective. Each class will begin with vocal and physical warm-ups and the rest of the time will be dedicated to improvisational acting exercises and working scenes and monologues. Students will be assigned a scene with a scene partner and learn one monologue both of which will be performed at the end of the session for family and friends.



Advanced Acting
(Ages 12-17) Students are permitted by audition only or graduation from previous classes. This class will be an intensive, concentrating on tactics used in achieving objectives. Students will learn how to prepare for auditions for contemporary and classical shows, and learn how to effectively create a resume. Curriculum will consist of two scenes with two different scene partners; one comedic and one dramatic. Two contrasting monologues will be worked on at the end of the session one of which will be from a classical play. There will be a performance at the end of the session for family and friends.

Shakespeare
(Ages 12-17) This will be a study of Shakespeare's plays. We will learn the meanings and purposes of Shakespeare's pieces. Each session will have one Shakespearean play that will be studied. Students will choose one Shakespearean monologue and work on one Shakespearean scene that will be assigned to them. There will be a performance at the end of the session for family and friends.



Improv
(Ages 11-17) Students will participate in a multitude of improvisational games. Students will learn how to accept the creativity of others and work as an ensemble on the stage. Exercises, games, and student created skits will be worked on each class period. There will be a performance at the end of the session for family and friends.



Musical Theatre
(Ages 7-17) Students will learn one song and work on it throughout the session to learn how to feel comfortable in their own vocal chords and feel prepared for musical theatre auditions. They will learn effective vocal and acting warm ups and learn the history of musical theatre. There will be a performance at the end of the session for family and friends where each student will sing their song.


Dramautism
(Ages 7-17) A dramatic arts program for children with high-functioning autism, Asperger's Syndrom or PPD/NOS. This class focuses on building communication, social skills, self-esteem and teamwork. Students will learn about acting, directing, building sets, improv, theatre games, karaoke, music, puppets, costumes, wigs, props, etc. The session will end with a performance for family and friends.



Philosophy


The Theatre School Playhouse is not your typical theatre school. We pride ourselves in providing the most innovative and supportive theatre arts training available in a friendly, wholesome, clean environment. We recognize each of our students as a unique individual and personalize our teaching to each participant. We assist each student in recognizing their strengths and encouraging them to improve in even their weak areas. We believe in instilling practical life skills such as courage, courtesy, patience, respect, self-control and integrity. Our training is unique because of our attention to detail and the unique personalized attention that we give to all of our students.


Statement of Purpose


One of the most rewarding activities that your child can be involved in is theatre! The Theatre School Playhouse program will greatly enhance your child's self-confidence and concentration for a better head start in life. This not only helps them improve their grades in school, but also prepares them to excel in all of life's challenges. Our students also develop a more positive attitude that helps them say "NO" to unhealthy peer pressures.

By enrolling your child in our program, you will increase their opportunity for social interaction with their peers in a safe, fun-filled learning atmosphere. We inspire goal setting in our students, helping them learn and strive for success.

This educational program is taught through enjoyable activities and challenging exercises. It is an excellent counter-part to formal education. The skills taught in our classroom are invaluable in helping young people achieve their future goals. Best of all, they will have great FUN doing it!

Theatre depends on a strong ensemble for its success. Dependent group success provides individuals with an opportunity to learn teamwork and camaraderie. Appropriate social behavior is a focus within each group. The opportunity to perform will provide a positive integration of each child into society. Some children struggle with the acceptance or rejection of the general population toward them; however, this program provides a road to the larger society in which they are seen as skilled, accomplished and part of a successful group.

Theatre arts will promote growth in every area of a child’s life.

Specialized Services

Special Needs

The philosophy of our special needs program is to utilize theatre training to enhance the lives of families with special needs children. We have experienced the joys and pains of living with special needs individuals in our own personal lives. Due to our personal experiences, we have learned a great deal about the need for the availability of unique teaching programs for children with special needs. Over the years we have educated ourselves through books, doctors, conferences, teachers, and parenting classes, combining it all together with our theatre training program. We have developed a unique approach to theatre for children with special needs. We realize the difficulty of expressing emotions and it is this that we wish to instill in our special needs students. We look at each child individually and then creatively design a method that works best for this child to learn on the stage. We currently work with many families that have children with special needs. Many of these families tell us that theatre arts has played a significant role in helping their child with better attention skills, coordination, language, self esteem, memorization, focus, independence and so much more.

The Theatre School Playhouse is open to any suggestions within the next few months of preparing for lift off! Please feel free to leave comments on how we can best attend to our young actor friends who will soon join us at The Theatre School PLayhouse.

Any donations toward The Theatre School Playhouse are greatly appreciated! and can be made on PayPal to TheTheatreSchoolPlayhouse@gmail.com. Thank you for your love and support!

Please feel free to contact us at any time . . .

The Theatre School Playhouse Director and Founder
Chelsea Stone
TheTheatreSchoolPlayhouse@gmail.com
(858) 442-3961


The Theatre School Playhouse Manager
Cindy Abinante
cindy@abinante.us
(916) 759-6404