WHAT IS IT? A community music, drama and art program that has worked with more than 35 students, now starting our third production.
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.
Kayla Lees serves as Assistant Director.
WHO CAN JOIN: Children and youth, ages 7-14, welcome to register for a 12 week class in music and drama that will culminate in a production of North Pole Musical.
There is no prerequisite for this class. Must have a teachable attitude, 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: September 16 – December 2, 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Mondays. The final class is December 2 and will be a dress rehearsal from 5:15 – 7:15 p.m.
Productions are Saturday, December 7 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Call time for actors is 9 a.m. for run-through.
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: FREE. There is a small registration fee, $25. 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, including a $25 fee, ends September 13, 2024, 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 charitable organizations in the area like Micah’s Caring Initiative.
Sing well. Act well. Do good.
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