2011-2012 Semester Classes
Registration and Orientation will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 2:30 pm and Monday, August 29, 2011 at 5:30 pm. Please print out and bring the Family Registration forms and Student Class Registration form with you
Registration will be held at:
Crystal Sea Drama Fine Arts Studio
8414 Speedway
San Antonio, TX 78230
For More information
Call: Irene Miller- (210)849-0934
Email: irene@crystalseadrama.org
Crystal Sea Drama Company 2011/2012 Classes
Dates:
Unless otherwise noted, Production Classes meet as follows: Fall- September 1, 2011 - November 13, 2011; Spring- November 17, 2011 - May 31, 2012. All other classes meet for two semesters from September
1-December 15, 2011 and January 5-April 26, 2012. Spring break will be the week of March 12-16.
Yearly Registration Fee (September-August): $50 before July 31, $60 after that date. Fee is not prorated if you register late. Fee is non-refundable.
We are adding additional classes. Please check back with us regularly for an updated schedule of classes.
For more information: Contact Irene Miller, irene@crystalseadrama.org or 210/849-0934
Click here for a printable pdf of the class descriptions
Click here for a printable schedule of the Thursday classes
Click here for a printable schedule of Monday Classes
Theatre Classes - Thursdays
Elementary Drama
K-4th
9-10 a.m.
Instructor: Irene Miller
Tuition: $40/month
Supply Fee: $15/semester
Learn the basics of theatre while exploring theatre history. Students will discover the wonders of French Restoration theatre, Greek theatre, Improvisation, Japanese theatre, Medieval theatre and Melodrama. Parents are invited to the final class of the semester to see a review of what the students have done.
Middle School Drama
5th-8th
10-11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Irene Miller
Tuition: $40/month
Supply Fee: $15/semester
Students will do two in-depth script notebooks, one for an English Restoration play and one for a 19th century play. They will also prepare a scene from the plays that they will perform during the final class of each semester for their parents. In addition, we will explore careers in theatre and in theatre-related fields.
“Face Off” Intensive Makeup Class
7th-Adult
10 a.m.-Noon
Instructor: Marla Ripps
Tuition: $40/month (need a minimum of 4 for class to make)
Supply Fee: Fall supply fee- $50/student; Spring supply fee: TBD
We will take the next step in stage and film makeup with this class. We will review basic makeup techniques before taking off with more advanced techniques. Students will learn how to use an airbrush, first with paint, then with makeup. They will then be given different scenarios for makeup design. They will be assigned a different partner for each scenario. The second semester will tentatively have each student make a life cast of their face. From this they will form a variety of clay molds, with which they will make masks. This class is based on the TV reality show “Face-Off“, recently broadcast on the SyFy channel.
High School Drama
9th-12th (7th
& 8th may take this class if they are also taking the “Face Off”
Makeup class)
12:30-2 p.m.
Instructor: Irene Miller
Tuition: $40/month
Supply Fee: $15/semester
Students will do two in-depth script notebooks, one for an English Restoration play and one for a 19th century play. They will also prepare a scene from the plays that they will perform during the final class of each semester for their parents. In addition, we will explore careers in theatre and in theatre-related fields.
Scenic Painting Techniques
7th – College
1– 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Linda Cowan
Tuition: $45/month
We will work with perspective techniques used in large scale pieces analog with faux painting and atmospheric perspective. Homework will involve sketchbook assignments.
Fall and Spring Production Class – Acting
Middle and High School students. Elementary students dependent on play being produced.
2:30-5:30 p.m.
Instructor: Fall – Sharon Manacapilli; Spring – Irene Miller
Tuition: Tuition: $50/month; If registered in another class taught by Mrs. Ripps or Mrs. Miller, tuition is $25/month
Class Runs Sept - May
Supply Fee- $60
Fall production will be a murder mystery, directed by Sharon Manacapilli. Spring production will be a musical, directed by Irene Miller. Play titles and performance dates, tba. This class will require extra rehearsal days outside of scheduled class time. Rehearsal schedule tba. Students must be available for all rehearsals unless other arrangements have been made.
Technical Theatre Production Class
7th
& up
2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Instructor: Marla Ripps; Advisor: Victor Lamphier
Tuition: $50/month; If registered in another class taught by Mrs. Ripps or Mrs. Miller, tuition is $25/month
Class Runs Sept - May
Supply Fee- $60
All aspects of Technical Theatre Production will be explored and worked on as we prepare the sets, props, lights, sound, and makeup for the fall and spring productions. For the first 2 months in fall we will focus on Set Design for our Spring show. Students must be able to paint and operate a hand drill. Other tools will be taught as needed and approved by the student's parents and the Technical Advisor. This class will require extra rehearsal days outside of scheduled class time. Rehearsal schedule tba. Students must be available for all rehearsals unless other arrangements have been made.
Enrichment Classes - Thursdays
Elementary
Art
K-6th
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Linda Cowan
Tuition - $45/month
Supply Fee: $45
We will use a variety of materials, including pencil, acrylics, clay, and ink to study technique, artists, and art history.
Sign Language Middle and High School 12:30-1:30 p.m. Instructor: Robin Cook Tuition: $40/month Supply Fee: $20 This class will be a
comprehensive intro class to American Sign Language. An online link will be
provided to reinforce things taught in class. Students will need to bring a
loose-leaf notebook to class. A field trip and/or special guest is still being
considered.
Drama Classes – Mondays
Elementary Drama
4-5 p.m.
Instructor: Irene Miller
Tuition: $40/month
Supply Fee: $15/semester
Learn the basics of theatre while exploring theatre history. Students will discover the wonders of French Restoration theatre, Greek theatre, Improvisation, Japanese theatre, Medieval theatre and Melodrama. Parents are invited to the final class of the semester to see a review of what the students have done.
Middle and High School Drama
5:15-6:15 p.m.
Instructor: Irene Miller
Tuition: $40/month
Supply Fee: $15/semester
Students will do two in-depth script
notebooks, one for an English Restoration play and one for a 19th
century play. They will also prepare a scene from the plays that they will
perform during the final class of each semester for their parents. In addition,
we will explore careers in theatre and in theatre-related fields.
Touring
Troupe Rehearsal 7-9 pm Instructor: Sharon Manacapilli Tuition: TBA Supply Fee: TBA Students will rehearse plays and skits
to be toured to schools, nursing homes, day cares, etc. More information coming
soon! Adult
Acting Class College age and up 7-9 p.m., approximately
twice a month. Email instructor for exact schedule. Instructor: Irene Miller,
irene@crystalseadrama.org Tuition: $20 per class Classes will cover theatre history,
basic acting skills, and some backstage topics.
Basic
Art Ages 5-11 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. September 12- Oct. 17 and Oct. 24 –
Dec. 5 (off week of Thanksgiving) Instructor: Lisa Birkes (Shelly Fluke
art classes) Tuition: $97/6week session
Crystal Sea Drama Company, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs. and athletic and other school administrated programs