April School Vacation Week

April School Vacation Theater Week @ Weaver Library

The Weaver Library (41 Grove Ave. East Providence, RI 02914) has planned a week of drama related activities for students in elementary through high school (grades 3-12) for the week of April vacation (April 14-18). The schedule is as follows:

Monday, April 14-THE STAGE AND PERFORMING
An introduction to the structure of a stage and how to use the space for performance through activities and some improvisation.
Session I- 10 – 11:30 a.m. 3rd-6th grade
Session II- 12 – 2:00 p.m. 7th-12th grade

Tuesday, April 15-STAGE MAKEUP
Apply and use stage makeup to create different characters. The library will provide face cream, and soap. Please bring your own towel.
Session I- 10 – 11:30 a.m. 3rd-6th grade
Session II- 12 – 2:00 p.m. 7th-12th grade

Wednesday, April 16-STAGE COMBAT
Learn and practice basic stage moves-how to fall, punch, slap, kick, pull hair, drop and roll-and incorporate them into a brief improvisation.
Session I- 10 – 11:30 a.m. 3rd-6th grade
Session II- 12 – 2:00 p.m. 7th-12th grade

Thursday, April 17 –IMPROVISATION
Practice and perform various improvisations while critiquing and improving them.
Session I- 10 – 11:30 a.m. 3rd-6th grade
Session II- 12 – 2:00 p.m. 7th-12th grade

All classes will be taught by instructor Judy de Perla. Ms. de Perla’s involvement with youth and theater began in Brazil in 1975. Since then she has consistently been involved in extracurricular theater activities with middle and high school students, and more recently, with the elementary ages. Space is limited. Call 435-1978 to register for the classes of your choice. Depending on interest, students may be limited to two classes each.
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