Acting Up/Dramatic Play (Grades K-2) Tuesdays

  • Drama, Drama/Theatre Production, Drama/Theatre
71 E 94th St, New York, NY 10128, USA
Feb 03 2025
Jun 13 2025
Cost Program is full - Waitlist available Single Day Drop-In $45.00
$650.00 $600.00

For 15 remaining sessions $600.00

  1. Mon 
  2. Tue2:30 - 5:30 pm
  3. Wed 
  4. Thu 
  5. Fri 
  6. Sat 
  7. Sun 

Description

Acting Up/Dramatic Play

Provided by Hawk's Nest Teacher, Mr. Sawyer

Course Overview:

In this engaging and interactive class, young actors can explore their creativity, boost their confidence, and develop their performance skills in a fun and supportive environment. Throughout the course, students will engage in drama activities such as improvisation, storytelling, role-playing, and character development. They will learn to use their voices, bodies, and facial expressions to convey emotions and bring characters to life on stage. Through collaborative games and exercises, students will enhance their communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Our experienced instructors are passionate about nurturing the imagination and talents of young performers. They will encourage students to express themselves, take risks, and embrace their unique abilities. At the end of the class, students can showcase their newfound skills in a final performance, where they can shine and share their creativity with friends and family.

Impact on Education and Personal Growth:

Participating in "Acting Up/Dramatic Play" class benefits young learners by improving language skills, fostering social development, boosting self-confidence, and nurturing critical thinking. Students enhance vocabulary and communication through storytelling, develop teamwork and empathy, and gain confidence by performing. The course encourages creative risk-taking, critical thinking, and problem-solving through improvisation and character exercises.

Sample Lessons:

  • Introduction to improvisation: students learn quick thinking, responding to prompts, and creating scenes through activities like "Yes, And" and "Freeze Frame."

  • Storytelling with props: enhances narrative skills by incorporating props into storytelling.

  • Character development workshop: explores character creation through physical and vocal techniques, role-playing, and conveying emotions effectively.

  • Final performance preparation: focuses on rehearsing scenes, refining character portrayals, and building confidence for the final performance.

Please Note: This course is nonrefundable after 02/14/2025.

Program Schedule:

  • Students have a supervised snack period in the HCCS cafeteria from 2:20pm to 2:45pm.
  • Instructional sessions are scheduled from 2:45pm to 4:00pm, followed by a brief transition period for students from 4:00pm to 4:15pm.
  • After classes and transitioning, students can participate in various engaging after-school activities from 4:15pm to 5:30pm.
  • Options include joining student clubs, studying in the HCES library (for grades 2-6) or attending storytelling sessions (for grades K-1), and having free play in the cafeteria or courtyard. [Details about these activities, including club descriptions, schedules, and sign-up information, will be shared during the first week of school.]

 

 

Class dates

02/04/2025, 02/11/2025, 02/25/2025, 03/04/2025, 03/11/2025, 03/18/2025, 03/25/2025, 04/01/2025, 04/08/2025, 04/22/2025, 04/29/2025, 05/06/2025, 05/13/2025, 05/20/2025, 05/27/2025, 06/03/2025, 06/10/2025

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades kindergarten to 2.

Program enrollment capacity

Minimum: 8

Maximum: 12

Registration period

Registration starts on 12/04/2024 and ends on 06/13/2025.

In-person location

71 E 94th St, New York, NY 10128, USA

Room: Mini Gym

Program is full.
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