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.
WHO CAN JOIN: Children and youth, ages 7-14, are welcome to register for an 11 week class in music, drama, and art that will culminate in a production of Pirates! The Musical.
by John Jacobson and Roger Emerson
“We’re off to sail the rollicking sea, pirates all are we!” But Arrrr! and Shiver me timbers! There’s a stowaway on board! Perhaps the King of the High C’s will know what to do. Join the salty crew of colorful scallywags when Bluebeard, Yellowbeard, Whitebeard, Purplebeard – well, you get the picture – along with the No Beards, hoist the Jolly Roger and set sail for a mighty adventure!
Join us!
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 11 weeks: February 2 – April 13, 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Mondays. The final class is April 13 and will be a dress rehearsal from 5:15 – 7:15 p.m.
Productions are Saturday, April 18 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 (along with a $4.25 processing 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 Saturday, January 31, 2026
- 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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