WHAT IS IT? A community music, drama and art program for ages 7-14!!
Music
INSTRUCTORS: Music instruction by Patrice Yearwood. Teacher of many – public school, Musikgarten, church music, private lessons and lots of drama too for 40 plus years… ouch, that sounds old but I’m just getting started… music classes, private voice & piano lessons, former artistic director / founder of Blacksburg Children’s Chorale, currently music director at St. Michael Lutheran.
Drama
Stage instruction by Joelle Shenk. Joelle brings 20 years of teaching theatre and public presentation to the table. She LOVES sharing the joys of theatre, helping children gain confidence and have a blast while doing so. Her favorite things are currently eating interesting food and reading children’s stories… out loud.
Art
Art instruction by Louann Thompson. I have been an educator for many years. Art and children have always been a love of mine. I taught Elementary Art at Gilbert Linkous for 22 years. Now I have continued my love for art by teaching Art Education and supervising Art Ed student teachers at Radford University. My favorite quote by Pablo Picasso is “Every child is an artist: the problem is staying an artist when you grow up.”
WHO CAN JOIN: Children and youth, ages 7-14, are welcome to register for a 12 week class in music, drama, and art that will culminate in a production of The Principal and The Pea.
“Imaginative songs to tell the story of a school searching for the perfect principal. Taking its inspiration from the classic Hans Christian Anderson tale, The Princess And The Pea, the kids in this musical, wondering why they’re never asked what they think or what they want, devise the perfect plan when the teachers cannot choose. Of course, the students find the perfect fit, “A grown-up who could not stand peas,” only to find out that their new principal is a fan of… Brussels sprouts!”
Join us! There’s even a food fight!
There is no prerequisite for this class. Must have a teachable attitude, be able to commit to attending and participating, work with fellow peers, and be able to listen to instruction. If you like to sing, create art and act… Join us!
WHEN and WHERE: Class is 12 weeks: January 27 – April 7, 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Mondays. The final class is April 7 and will be a dress rehearsal from 5:15 – 7:15 p.m.
Productions are Saturday, April 12 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Call time for actors is 9 a.m. for run-through, and a break for lunch between productions.
Location for weekly class, dress rehearsals and productions – St. Michael Lutheran Church, 2308 Merrimac Road, Blacksburg.
No need to be affiliated with the church. All are welcome!
COST: There is a $25 registration fee. We want to offer a semester long music, drama & art learning opportunity to community children. All we ask is that you commit to coming, learning, working on lines/music at home, and be ready to participate and try your best AND have a blast while doing so!
NOTES TO REMEMBER BEFORE REGISTERING:
- This is a class, building to a production, so participation is key. Please check your calendars to ensure dates and times of rehearsals and production work for you PRIOR to registering. Thank you!
- Class size is capped at 30 participants.
- Registration ends on Friday, January 24th, 2025, or as soon as class fills.
- IF the class fills, you may be placed on a waiting list. Simply email payearwood1@gmail.com.
- Questions? Please email payearwood1@gmail.com
- Admission to the production is free, but donations will be accepted to help sustain the program and give back to a charitable organization.
Sing well. Act well. Do good.
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