The annual Children’s Summer Theatre Workshop, open to youngsters from third grade through high school, begins next week.
Workshops for youngsters entering grades 3-5 start at 8 a.m at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center, while those in grades 6-8 run from 10 a.m. to noon.
The workshops will explore basic theatrical performances, along with improvisational games, voice projection and expression exercises, as well as the basics of developing characters, memorizing lines and performing in front of peers.
Students also will take a tour of the Bowlus facilities and learn about basic stage equipment.
The high-schoolers will begin their improv workshop at 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 20. The weeklong session will focus on the basics of improvisation, vocal enhancement, pantomime, voice and diction, expression and body movement.
The workshop culminates for all age groups at 9 a.m. July 25 at the Bowlus.
Pre-registration is required by signing up at bowluscenter.org. Groups are limited to 20 students, with priority given to returning students. Fees for CSTW Sessions 1 and 2 are $40 per student, and $25 per student enrolled in the improv classes.
The classes are under the direction of John Higginbotham.
