Home School Programs for Spring 2012

6 - week session

March 9th – April 13th

Call to register - (828)693-3517

Claymation:

Students learn to bring clay to life like the pros! While working with figure and animal sculpture, storyboards, backgrounds and photography, students use our amazing Mac Lab to create personalized films, based an a historical theme of your choice.

Friday, 1 – 2:30pm Maximum of 12 students.

90.00

Sing for the Musical Stage:

Love to sing? Ever wondered how to make the best use of that instrument that lives inside your very own body? Want to sing like they do on Broadway? Then come join us for this singing ensemble and discover the basic fundamentals of the voice. This class will focus on areas such as accurate pitch, tone quality, breathing, and sight singing and performance approach. Whether you’ve sung with us before or have no musical experience, vocal technique can and should be continually explored. Come raise your voice and learn a little about Broadway along the way! No experience necessary, just a love for musicals and a voice!

Friday, 12 – 1pm

75.00

Fantastic Fables

Grades 3 and up

Dating back some 2,600 years, Aesop’s Fables have been celebrated throughout history and carefully studied by students across the globe. Students will love exploring these timeless stories through drama, expression, character development, costumes, props and music. An informal “sharing” for family and friends will be presented at 12:45pm on the last class.

Friday, 12 – 1pm

75.00

Sewing and Costumes

Learn the basics of sewing and stitching from the professional costume designer of FRP. If you already know the basics, and want a little more challenge, this is the class for you too. Students will create a take-home costume project during the six weeks.

Starts on Tuesday, March 6. Minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 students

Tuesday, 12 – 1:30

90.00

YouTheatre's SUMMER Camp registration is open

                     with a10% discount through April 30                      

 In addition; see below:

YT at Green River Preserve

Grades 6-9

Week of August 5-10

Overnight Camp, $1325.00

To register or get more information visit http://www.greenriverpreserve.org/base-camp/theatre-arts-intensive-camp/

A residential co-ed camp that integrates a nature program with a focus on performing arts. This weeklong intensive camp program will offer the opportunity to “unplug” in the picturesque mountains of Western North Carolina and work on performing arts skills with the professional staff of the YouTheatre of Flat Rock Playhouse. YT will partner with the mission of Green River Preserve, where bright, curious and creative children connect with the joy and wonder of nature and THE ARTS.  Together, Green River Preserve and YouTheatre will offer campers the opportunity of a lifetime.

NEW February Newsletter is Available!

Featuring our Exciting 2012 Summer Camps!

There is a LOT of awesome information for you to take a look at this month. Dive into our latest newsletter by clicking here February Newsletter. Check it out to get more information on what's happening including upcoming summer camps, advertising in our Boxcar Children Playbill, a call for Flat Rock Playhouse ushers and an upcoming concert by the amazing children's entertainer and musician BILLY JONAS!

THE BOXCAR CHILDREN
 The Boxcar Children, Performances from March 7 - 18, 2012

For cast information please visit The Boxcar Children production homepage

Adapted from the original story by Gertrude Chandler Warner, The Boxcar Children, tells the story of the four Alden children and their struggle to survive on their own during America’s Great Depression. Auditions for this YouTheatre production will be Friday, January 13th from 5:30 - 8:30, Saturday, January 14th from 10am - 2pm and Sunday, January 15th will be Possible Callbacks.

Spring Festival - April 28, 10am - 5pm.  

All spring classes will be performing that day.

YouTheatre's support guild, the Spotlighters, need parent volunteers for this fun filled day of performances, food and games. There will be a $5 admission for adults, with the option to enter a free drawing with your ticket purchase. Contact Melanie at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to find out how you can help in planning or on the day of Spring Festival.

YouTheatre 2012 Playwriting Contest Underway

The YouTheatre's annual playwriting contest is currently underway! The Playwriting Contest this year is open to playwrights in grades 7 and 8.  This year's theme is: "Pay it Forward". One act of kindness can change everything. The expression "pay it forward" is used to describe the concept of asking that a good turn be repaid by having it done to others instead.

Students are instructed to write a one-act play with 5 (or fewer) characters that takes place in a single location. Scripts should be no longer than 8-10 pages, typed, font: times new roman, size 12 point.

Please visit our Playwriting Homepage for important information on instructions, dates, judges info, additional directions and forms to download!

Check out some news from our ALUMNI!

http://www.wlos.com/shared/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wlos_vid_6248.shtml

YouTheater Offers Private Piano and Guitar Lessons 

Guitar Lessons with Bill Altman
You may have seen the very talented Mr. Altman on the FRP main stage during Andrew Lloyd Webber: Music of the Night, or during one of his many performances at Music on the Rock. Bill has been teaching guitar lessons since 1985, and enjoys sharing his talent with interested students. Bill also teaches all styles of Guitar: Beginning Mandolin, Bass, Dobro. If you are interested in lessons with Bill he offers flexible lessons and scheduling. To inquire you may call YouTheatre at 693-3517 or Bill directly at 551-0506.

Piano Lessons with Frank Argento
Frank welcomes students of every age and skill level. He enjoys teaching a variety of styles and lessons are shaped to the interests and learning styles of his students.

All students are grounded in a practical knowledge of theory, harmony and sight reading. Lastly, Frank sends his students home with specific practice techniques that, if followed, will insure success. He knows the value of playing by ear and encourages his students to "launch out" into the unknown.

"My goal is that my students enjoy playing piano for a lifetime. I want them to have the skills that will serve them long after they stop lessons."

  Contact Frank:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (email preferable)
828-274-3206 (home) 828-280-1307 (cell)

Importance of the Arts