Venice Theatre Offers Another Round of Virtual Classes For Children, Teens, and Adults

October 12, 2020 – Venice

Registration is open for a new round of Venice Theatre virtual classes. A variety of offerings for students in elementary school through adults will begin Oct. 19. Classes, dates, days, times, tuition and more information is available at VeniceTheatre.org. Classes run from three to five weeks and tuition ranges from only 45 dollars to 90 dollars. Registration and payment can be completed on the website. Any questions may be directed to Assistant Director of Education and Outreach Kelly Duyn at kellyduyn@venicetheatre.net or 941-486-8679.

Venice Theatre’s Director of Education and Outreach Sandy Davisson says, “Keeping the health and safety of our students and community foremost in our decision making, we have transitioned to 100% virtual classes for the time being. The response to this style of learning has been great, so we will continue to offer virtual classes as an option, even when in-person classes resume.” 

An added benefit to virtual classes is the diversity of participants. Geography not being a concern, Davisson says she has been teaching students from other states and countries since going virtual.

Registration is open for the following classes:

FOR GRADES 3-5

Creative Dramatics
INSTRUCTOR: Luke McFatrich
Join Luke for fun acting games and exercises that will hone your acting skills in the comfort of your own home. Guaranteed fun!

FOR GRADES 6-8

Think on your Feet! Acting and Improv
INSTRUCTOR’: Luke McFatrich
Join us online for some fun acting and improvisation exercises to hone your skills. Actors of all skill levels are encouraged to sign up!

FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

The Emotion of Music – Introduction to Music Theory for Teens
INSTRUCTOR: Nate Blaweiss
Learn about reading and writing music and about the theory behind what you hear! If you’ve ever wondered why happy music sounds happy, or why sad music sounds sad, this course will help you answer those questions and will give you more control over the music you make. All you need is your ears. Whether you’re a singer or play a musical instrument this class is open to musicians of any experience level…including none! 

FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS & ADULTS

Rockin’ the Repertoire
INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Kasanofsky
This class for Grade 10 through Adults is designed to augment your song book with more modern music for auditions, especially focusing on pulling audition pieces from sources other than musical theatre. Interpretation as well as song choices will be discussed and worked on. This class will use a hybrid model of group collaboration and private lessons.

Karaoke “Konfidence”
INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Kasanofsky
This class for Grade 10 through Adults is designed to increase your confidence in singing when you go out with your friends. Whether you need to increase your confidence in general or you would like to eventually audition for musical theatre, this course can help you find the best songs for your voice. Interpretation as well as song choices will be discussed and worked on. This class will use a hybrid model of group collaboration and private lessons. 

Listen! Look! Illuminate! Technical Theatre Workshop Series
INSTRUCTOR: John Andzulis
John and his co-instructors Jasmine Deal and Brian Freeman will highlight the weird, the wild, the complicated, and the magical aspects of technical theatre. In this workshop series, you’ll explore sound, scenic techniques, and lighting design. 

MORE FOR ADULTS

The Emotion of Music – Introduction to Music Theory for Adults
INSTRUCTOR: Nate Blaweiss
Learn about reading and writing music and about the theory behind what you hear! If you’ve ever wondered why happy music sounds happy, or why sad music sounds sad, this course will help you answer those questions and will give you more control over the music you make. All you need is your ears. Whether you’re a singer or play a musical instrument this class is open to musicians of any experience level…including none! Oh,

Those Crazy Greeks!
INSTRUCTOR: Sandy Davissson
Want to know who the bodacious Dionysus is and what he had to do with the origins of Theatre? This survey class for ADULTS will explore the magic of Ancient Greek Theatre, what it looked like, and why it is credited with propelling civilization toward modern day Theatre.

A Story in You! Original Monologue Writing Level 2
INSTRUCTOR: Sandy Davissson
Pre-requisite: A Story in You! Original Monologue Writing Level 1. For ADULT students who would like to continue the journey of original monologue writing. This class will delve deeper into creating original monologues, within the context of theatre. New elements will be explored with the goal of honing the your unique voice.

Intermediate Acting for Adults
INSTRUCTOR: Brad Wages
Pre-requisite: Any beginning acting class. In this intermediate acting class with the talented and fabulous Brad, you’ll explore the joy of taking acting to the next level, studying performance techniques and character analysis.

A Star is Born! Beginning Acting for Adults
INSTRUCTOR: Brad Wages
Discover the star in you! Discover the joy and fun of acting in this beginning class with our Lead Instructor Brad Wages. He will teach you to engage all of the actor’s tools: body, voice, mind, and imagination. Memorization may be required.

Dates, days, times, tuition and more information about all classes is available at VeniceTheatre.org or by contacting Assistant Director of Education and Outreach, Kelly Duyn, at 941-486-8679 or kellyduyn@venicetheatre.net.