| | | Course Descriptions Playhouse Merced
Conservatory at Playhouse Merced | | | | | Our Conservatory
 Education has always been one of the highest priorities of the Playhouse. Utilizing professionally trained, experienced master teachers, the Conservatory brings the finest in theatrical arts to the community's youth. We offer: | |
- After school classes in acting, dance and voice held on site in the Playhouse's two classrooms.
- After school programs in acting and dance technique suitable for any budget and length of time. - Consistent acting opportunities in mainstage Playhouse Merced productions.
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NEW! 2012 Conservatory Schedule
Classes start Monday January 16 and run into May 2012
Unless noted below, all classes are $30 per session or $80 for 3 sessions
Tuesday: Dance I with Kim Romero
4-4:45 Acting I with Danaelle Lewis
4:45 - 5:30
Voice I with Danaelle Lewis
5:30 - 6:15
Wednesday:
Acting III with Chenté Cervantes
4:00 - 5:00
Act Like Kids with Danaelle Rodriguez
5:30 - 6:30
$45 per month
Voice II with Danaelle Rodriguez
4:00 - 4:45
Acting II with Danaelle Rodriguez
4:45 - 5:30
Musical Theatre Combo II & III with Chenté Cervantes
5:30 - 6:30
Thursday:
Tap I with Noelle Chandler
4:00 - 4:45
Playmaking with Noelle Chandler
5:00 - 6:00
Technical Theatre with Michelle Kittel
4:00 - 5:00 Adult Dance with Chenté Cervantes
5:30 - 6:30
Friday:
Junior Company with Noelle Chandler
4:00 - 6:00
AUDITION ONLY
$60 per month
Any and all classes are rolling enrollment except for the Junior Company Class, Let us know if you'd like to try out a class, and we will happily let you sit in once for free!
Any 3 $30 classes are charged at $80 per month
Call (209) 725-8587 or stop by the Box Office to register | |
| | | Rates | | | | | | Check the specific classes above for rates There is a non-refundable $15 yearly registration fee per family. SIGN UP NOW! Call (209) 725-8587 or visit the Playhouse Merced Box Office for more information.
Registration can be made over the phone with a credit card.
We ask that all students please adhere to a Code of Conduct while enrolled in a class at the Conservatory.
To have a paper brochure mailed to your front door, please send your address to point.your.toes@gmail.com !
Conservatory Code of Conduct
Students are expected to be on time, prepared to fully participate in class. Students who will be absent or tardy should inform the Playhouse as soon as possible. In the interest of safety, students should be picked up promptly at the end of classes. Playhouse Merced staff and students will treat everyone with respect. Violation of any of these policies may effect the student's future inclusion in the program, including class and performance opportunities. | | | Conservatory Instructors | |
Noelle D.W. Chandler is your current Education Director and an actor and director o the Playhouse stage. She is your go-to girl for Conservatory information and quality control for children's theatre at Playhouse Merced. In the 45 minutes a day that she's NOT at the Playhouse, Noelle enjoys playwriting, playing with her iPhone and going to be at 9pm.
Danaelle Rodriguez is our on-call Youth Teacher and Director at Playhouse, who loves, loves, loves working with kids! Originally from Manteca, Danaelle loves crafting and painting, designing hair and make-up, and teaching the youth of Merced about the joys of live theatre!
Kim Romero has 5 years of teaching experience, with a mission to instill a love of dance in her students while building self-confidence and having fun. Kim started her dance career on a Junior dance team in Fresno where she received training in jazz, ballet, gymnastics and drill. This experience gave her opportunities to dance n nationally ranked dance teams and teach high school summer camps for Universal Dance Association. She spent two years on the Fresno State University Dance team and is a former member of the San Francisco 49er Gold Rush Cheerleaders.
Chenté Cervantes is amazingly proud to come back to the Conservatory at Playhouse Merced. Since 1995, Chenté has choreographed, directed and performed in numerous productions throughout California and has taught dance for over 10 years. Chenté studied Musical Theatre Performance and Choroegraphy at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles and is excited to bring his skills and talents through education to the amazing youth of Merced County..
Michelle Kittel is more commonly known as "Mike" around the Playhouse. She is our on-call Stage Management expert and resident Anthropologist, as well as a sought-after actor among local directors. Michelle enjoys crocheting, teaching Technical Theatre classes, and her dog, Kupo.
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SUMMER Progams
Thank you all who participated and supported our three summer programs for young people. Check back here for more information, as we get closer to Summer 2012.
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Need more info about Playhouse Conservatory ? Call Noelle at 209.725.8587 or email questions
to point.your.toes@gmail.com
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