Atlantic Acting School

ATLANTIC for Kids/Teens

THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

The After School program is a great introduction to storytelling, writing, acting and improvisation. The young children will create stories through creative play and improvisational exercises while older children will be introduced to the Atlantic Technique called Practical Aesthetics. All of the children will have a performance during their final class.

FOR LA KIDS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM AND SUMMER CAMP CONTACT PATTI WOLFF at 310-489-1096 or pwolff@atlantictheater.org

Click here to download a PDF of the Afterschool Spring 2010 registration form.

PERFORMERS - PRE K/K AGES 4,5 &6 (10 WEEKS)

Mondays (4:00-5:15pm)

January 25 - April 19 (no class on 2/15, 3/29 & 4/5)
Tuition: $350

Tuesdays (4:00-5:15pm)

January 19 - March 23
Tuition: $350

This class is a wonderful introduction to the world of acting and role playing. The children will explore storytelling through creative play, improvisation and movement exercises. The class is designed to inspire children to get to know the different aspects of their unique and individual personalities and those in the world around them. The class will require a small amount of memorization.

CREATORS - GRADES 1, 2 & 3 (10 WEEKS)

Mondays (4:00-5:30pm)
February 1 - April 26 (no class on 2/15, 3/29 & 4/5) STILL ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS CLASS
Tuition: $375

Tuesdays (4:00-5:30pm)
January 19 - March 23
Tuition: $375

The Creators class is a must for any young performer looking for an after school outlet for creative expression. Through improvised games, structured movement exercises and storytelling this class explores all areas of performance and beginning playwriting. The focus of the class is to encourage students to utilize different aspects of their unique personalities to create characters and stories. This class will culminate in a final performance for parents and friends.

PERFORMANCE & PLAYWRITING - GRADES 4, 5 & 6 (10 WEEKS)

Wednesdays (4:00-5:30pn)

January 20 - March 24
Tuition: $375

Atlantic’s Performance and Playwriting class is a wonderful opportunity for after-school fun. This class will include fundamental acting exercises and an introduction to playwriting. The class will bring together the elements of storytelling and performance with a final performance written, directed by and starring this young group. Students will be responsible for a small amount of memorization and should come to class prepared to create and have fun.

YOUNG ACTORS - GRADES 7 & 8 (10 WEEKS)

Wednesdays (4:15-6pm)
March 3 thru May 19 (no class 3/24 or 3/31) - STILL ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS CLASS
Tuition: $375

This class is a wonderful introduction to acting for youngsters who really want to “give it a try!” The course will cover the basics of the Practical Aesthetics Acting Technique, created by David Mamet and William H. Macy, along with improvised games and structured movement exercises. The students will begin exploring the world of acting through storytelling and short scenes using the Practical Aesthetics technique. The class will require memorization.

ACTING FOR TEENS - GRADES 9-12 (10 WEEKS)

Saturdays (2:00-5:00pm)

January 23 - March 27

Tuition: $425

This class offers an introduction to Practical Aesthetics, the acting technique created by David Mamet and William H. Macy and taught at the Atlantic Acting School. The students will begin their first scene study class using the Atlantic Script Analysis process. In addition students will explore different characters through improvisation and theater games. This class will require memorization and rehearsal.

SATURDAY YOUTH PROGRAM – Ages 6 to 10 (8 WEEKS)

Saturdays (10:00am-12:30pm)

class will begin in January dates TBD

Tuition: $400

This weekend morning workshop combines theater games, improv, costume play and character creation with music and theater related art projects. Students form their own "theater company" for the semester, write a short play with their director, learn a song and are introduced to different styles of theater through engaging games.

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SUMMER 2010

Click here to download a PDF application for the Summer Teen Ensemble (Ages 14 to 18).

Click here to download a PDF application for the Summer Youth Arts Program (Ages 6 to 9).

For a sneak peak of our Summer Youth Arts Program, CLICK HERE

NY SUMMER YOUTH ARTS PROGRAM (Ages 6 to 9)

Monday-Friday (9:00am-3:00pm)
Week 1 (June 21- June 25)
Week 2 (June 28 - July 2)

Week 3 (July 5 - July 9)
Week 4 (July 12 - July 16)

Week 5 (July 19- July 23)
Week 6 (July 26 - July 30)

Week 7 (August 2 - August 6)
Last Blast! Week 8 (August 9 - August 13)

Tuition: $500/wk

Afterhours available from 3pm to 5:30pm ($30 per day, $120 per wk)

A summer youth program for young kids interested in theater and creative play. The kids will form their own theater company and engaging unique aspects of their personalities, will have classes in acting and storytelling, styles of theater, theater games, creative writing, music and art. Mask making, costume play, improv and theater games, create and rehearse a play, learn a Broadway tune and more! Each week wraps up with an open rehearsal for family and friends. Kids can register for 1 or more weeks.

Click here to download a PDF of a Sample Class Schedule.

NY SUMMER YOUNG ACTORS WORKSHOP (AGES 10 to 13)

Monday-Friday (9:00am-3:00pm)
Session 1 - June 28 to July 9

Session 2 - July 12 to July 23
Session 3 - August 2 to August 13

Tuition: $1000 per session

Afterhours available from 3pm to 5:30pm ($30 per day, $120 per wk)

This summer workshop intensive will introduce our young actors to a physical and vocal warm-up, improv and theater games while engaging their creative abilities through playwriting. Assigned monologue and scene work, set and costume workshops, develop a short film project, create a piece together as an ensemble with the help of your Director and more! Each session will present a "work in progress" for an audience of family and friends.

Click here to download a PDF application for the Summer Young Actors Workshop (Ages 10 to 13).

4 WEEK SUMMER TEEN ENSEMBLE (AGES 14 TO 18)

Monday-Thursday (10:00am-5:00pm) and Fridays (10:00am-1:00pm)
July 12 - August 6, 2010
Tuition: $2000

Application deadline: April 12th

The Atlantic Acting School is pleased to offer a summer day program for teen actors who are interested in learning the Atlantic Technique. This program will integrate acting classes with rigorous physical training in Voice, Speech and Movement and culminate in a final performance in one of Atlantic’s Studios. Includes Shakespeare, Monologue and On-Camera Workshops, and a Guest Class. Recommended for the teen performer ready to delve into the art of acting this program promises to be intense, exciting and fun! For more info please call 646-216-1171.

Click here to download a PDF of a Summer Teen Ensemble Sample Class Schedule.