| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | The Art and Craft for Beginning ActorsPresented by The City Theatre Company at The City Theatre March 31-May 19, 2012 Introduction into the principles of acting, practiced in a fun and non-judgmental environment. You will learn about how to "be in the moment" by truly listening and responding on stage. And we will explore voice/movement, some improvisation, script analysis and scene study.
Acting is a craft. In this class, you will learn the tools of the trade. Hone your craft by developing awareness and mastery of your instrument. Learn to relax and focus in stressful situations.... | The City Theatre Company | 03/31/12-
05/19/12 | Austin |
Wild Dust by Flip KoblerPresented by Way Off Broadway Community Players at Way Off Broadway Community Players April 27-May 19, 2012 Theater - Comedy
The time is the 1800’s and one of the worst dust storms of the century has hit a western town. All the townsmen have left to help move the ranchers’ precious livestock to safe shelter. The women in the area are left to find their own safe shelter in the strongest building in town: the saloon and brothel. Tempers flare and sparks fly, injected with comedy, when society ladies are forced to take refuge with the “fallen” women. Now a lone... | Way Off Broadway Community Players | 04/27/12-
05/19/12 | Leander |
Red Carpet Burlesque ShowcasePresented by Delia Dread Burlesque at Antone's Nightclub May 23, 2012 Bust out the popcorn and turn the lights down low..cause we are taking all your favorite movies and turning them into a live burlesque show. Live music by the Copa Kings. David Lampe is your fabulous MC for the evening. 18+ | Delia Dread Burlesque | 05/23/12 | Austin |
Radio City Austin - Live Podcast Recording Presented by The Brand New Theatre Co. April 6-May 25, 2012 Radio City Austin is a comedic radio serial style podcast that is set (and recorded) in Austin, Texas, a town that is proudly famous for being weird. It’s the liberal-hippie capital of a severely conservative state and it’s full of college students, start up companies and ambitious musicians. If there is one thing that can be said about Austonites, it is that they are independent minded.
So what happens when you cram hundreds of thousands of independent minded people into... | The Brand New Theatre Co. | 04/06/12-
05/25/12 | Austin |
Moulton Sings MidlerPresented by Austin Cabaret Theatre at Shoal Crossing May 24-May 26, 2012 They said it couldn’t be done ...but what could be more over-the-top fun than Stuart’s last Austin Cabaret show? Tackling the songbook of Bette Midler, that’s what! Chock full of Ms. M’s hits, plus some rarely heard gems, Mr. M promises a toe-tappin’ good time. It’s delightful, it’s deranged, it’s Simply Divine!! | Austin Cabaret Theatre | 05/24/12-
05/26/12 | Austin |
What's the Story Steve?Presented by Move Your Tale at ColdTowne Theater December 10, 2011-May 26, 2012 Improvised, interactive story theater for kids! Move Your Tale and ColdTowne Theater collaborate to present this fully improvised theatrical journey through a story of the audience's making. Featuring Steve the improvising poodle. Pay what you wish. | Move Your Tale | 12/10/11-
05/26/12 | Austin |
Mother Courage and Her ChildrenPresented by Hutto ISD Theatre Dept at The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre May 26, 2012 Mother Courage and Her Children
by Bertolt Brecht
A soul evoking production brings to life Bertolt Brecht’s timeless story of Mother Courage and Her Children. Told through the eyes of a powerful ensemble, this condensed epic story packs a punch with Eric Bentley’s contemporary translation.
The cast and crew are comprised of Hutto High School students who embrace a sophisticated and mature approach to staging as the life of Mother Courage is... | Hutto ISD Theatre Dept | 05/26/12 | Austin |
Acts of Love and DesperationPresented by Spotlight on Opera May 26-May 27, 2012 Spotlight on Opera presents “Acts of Love and Desperation,” an exciting evening of opera celebrating the glory and despair of great love. The program includes acts from L’Amico Fritz by Pietro Mascagni and Tosca by Giacomo Puccini, as well as the complete one-act Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell. All are fully staged and costumed and will be performed by seasoned Spotlight on Opera singers.
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Act I of L'amico Fritz by Pietro Mascagni introduces us... | Spotlight on Opera | 05/26/12-
05/27/12 | Austin |
Auditioning for Musical TheatrePresented by State Theatre School of Acting in association with Austin Community College at Stateside at the Paramount May 6-May 27, 2012 This class is led by Adam Roberts- artistic director, musical director, or choreographer for over ninety productions to date. Participants in this class will explore and practice techniques for improving musical theatre audition skills. Topics covered will include choosing unique audition cuts and developing a rep book, marking music for an accompanist, techniques for successful dance auditions, and more. Participants will engage in mock auditions throughout the duration of the class, and... | State Theatre School of Acting in association with Austin Community College | 05/06/12-
05/27/12 | Austin |
Pretty Bee and Other TranslationsPresented by Salvage Vanguard Theater at Salvage Vanguard Theater May 24-May 27, 2012 Pretty Bee and Other Translations is a multi-layered performance using movement, vocals, shadow and light. It is an experiment in creating new relationships in collaboration as well as in breaking the traditional roles of technician, designer, and performer. Two duets are performed back-to-back, each a translation of the other. The choreography plays with revealing a journey through ever changing states of being. Can we sing opera as if we are in the shower alone and then fully embody... | Salvage Vanguard Theater | 05/24/12-
05/27/12 | Austin |
Firefly: The MusicalPresented by The Institution Theater at The Highball May 1-May 29, 2012 The Institution Theater is taking their run of Live TV Tuesdays, where they perform live stage productions of popular television shows to the next level: Musical!
Taking the beloved "Our Mrs. Reynolds" episode from Joss Whedon's most short-lived genius, Asaf Ronen and Michael Thomas have added original country-style songs in homage to Whedon's own love of musicals. Songs include the bittersweet Inara and Mal duet, "I Won't Let You In", Saffron's seductive number... | The Institution Theater | 05/01/12-
05/29/12 | Austin |
Beginning Acting IIPresented by State Theatre School of Acting in association with Austin Community College at Stateside at the Paramount April 25-May 30, 2012 This pre-intermediate course is for students who have taken previous beginning acting classes and would like to build upon the foundation they have received. Students will practice scene study and/or monologue work. Focus will be on strengthening scene breakdown, listening and responding to one's scene partner and following one's inner impulses. Additionally, students will explore their imaginative responses and emotional accessibility. | State Theatre School of Acting in association with Austin Community College | 04/25/12-
05/30/12 | Austin |
Paramount & State's 2011/12 Season
Avg. Event Rating(3.0 Stars): Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre October 1, 2011-May 31, 2012 Avg. Event Rating (3.0 Stars): Are you ready for another star-filled season?
The 2011/12 Season will be one to remember -- and here is a sneak preview of all the wonderful entertainment we have planned and we'll let you know how to be ready to get the best seats.
Everyone will be talking about our 2011-12 season! | Paramount Theatre | 10/01/11-
05/31/12 | Austin |
Creativity Club @ the Dougherty Arts SchoolPresented by Dougherty Arts School at Dougherty Arts Center November 1, 2011-May 31, 2012 The Dougherty is excited to expand Creativity Club as an onsite after school program option. Creativity Clubs includes visual arts, theater and digital media using a process-oriented teaching approach. Van transportation is currently being offered for students enrolled at Matthews and Zilker elementary schools. A local area elementary school with 5 or more students enrolled in C-Club @ the DAC may request van transportation. Parents and guardians are welcome to enroll children and provide... | Dougherty Arts School | 11/01/11-
05/31/12 | Austin |
Upcoming Professional Theatre Development WebinarsPresented by Theatre for Young Audiences February 23-May 31, 2012 Theatre for Young Audiences is now offering a Professional Development Spring Webinar Series featuring information on touring for theatre companies and troups. The series is broken up into four sessions. You can register for individual sessions or for the full series as a package.
Session #1: Touring: What To Tour, When To Book A Tour, Booking International Tours, and Tips & Tricks for Touring
Thursday, February 23rd 12pm cst
This session is geared... | Theatre for Young Audiences | 02/23/12-
05/31/12 | |
Film Acting for the Professional ActorPresented by State Theatre School of Acting in association with Austin Community College at Stateside at the Paramount May 3-May 31, 2012 Led by producer/director Gabriel Folse, this “pros” only class is for actors who are ready for agents and are actively auditioning. Being a professional actor means that you are committed to doing your best and are ready to go! In this class actors will have the opportunity to refine the necessary skills for success by improving their film acting technique and cold reading skills, gaining greater ease in the audition environment, becoming more familiar with “on-set”... | State Theatre School of Acting in association with Austin Community College | 05/03/12-
05/31/12 | Austin |
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05/31/12 | Austin |
An Evening of Austin PlaywrightsPresented by Sam Bass Community Theatre at Sam Bass Community Theatre May 25-June 2, 2012 Five short comedies from the creative minds of the playwrights at Loaded Gun Theory. These riotously funny plays have only been seen once before during the annual Loaded Gun Theory “Slapdash” events. If you’ve never experienced the inspired insanity of LGT shows (or even if you have) now is your chance. Directed by CiCi Barone, Valerie Liebersbach, Michael Vohs, Laura Vohs, and Ashley Zeh. An ADULT evening of theatre!! | Sam Bass Community Theatre | 05/25/12-
06/02/12 | Round Rock |
Annie La Ganga’s Drawing A PaycheckPresented by The Vortex Cafe at The VORTEX May 25-June 2, 2012 Drawing A Paycheck is a fun, improvised show that’s about all the ways Annie La Ganga has tried to make money with arts and crafts. It’s also about drawing. It’s also about working (and not working), finding out what works (and doesn’t), making (and not making) work, and whatever else comes up when Annie starts talking and drawing portraits of volunteers from the audience.
After her sensational run of Drawing A Paycheck at FronteraFest in 2012, Annie La Ganga... | The Vortex Cafe | 05/25/12-
06/02/12 | Austin |
Les MiserablesPresented by Texas Performing Arts at Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall May 29-June 3, 2012 Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production has been acclaimed by critics, fans, and new audiences and is breaking box office records wherever it goes. The New York Times calls this LES MISÉRABLES “an unquestionably spectacular production from start to... | Texas Performing Arts | 05/29/12-
06/03/12 | Austin |
Midsummer in MotionPresented by Austin Bike Zoo at Republic Square May 24-June 3, 2012 The Austin Bike Zoo returns with its latest theatrical spectacle in the tradition of Wheels of Wonderland and An Oddity Odyssey. This year, we are bringing together Sky Candy Aerials, the music of The Inheritance and some of the best actors in Austin to bring to life Shakespeare's classic tale of magic, mischief and the things we do for love: A Midsummer Night's Dream. The fairies will ride in on our famous butterflies and fall from the sky on silks to create a circus of enchantment that... | Austin Bike Zoo | 05/24/12-
06/03/12 | Austin |
Inherit the WindPresented by The City Theatre Company at The City Theatre May 10-June 3, 2012 One of the greatest plays of the twentieth century inspired by the famous 1925 “Scopes Monkey Trial.” When a young teacher is arrested for teaching Darwin's Origin of the Species, a small southern town becomes the focus of the entire nation. Evolution and Creationism go head to head in one of the most momentous and groundbreaking courtroom battles in history digging deep into the heart and soul of America in a timely search for perspective and hope. | The City Theatre Company | 05/10/12-
06/03/12 | Austin |
Dario Fo’s: ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHISTPresented by Palindrome Theatre at The VORTEX May 12-June 3, 2012 To kick off their third season, and first as Austin’s donation-based public theatre, Palindrome is taking Nobel Laureate Dario Fo’s incendiary political black comedy to the streets. Featuring a new edit and updated political commentary by Palindrome’s Resident Playwright Nigel O’Hearn, this 20th century classic redefined contemporary Italian theatre when it appeared in 1970s Milan, taking aim at the real-life incident of a man killed during police... | Palindrome Theatre | 05/12/12-
06/03/12 | Austin |
Born YesterdayPresented by Austin Playhouse May 4-June 3, 2012 Austin Playhouse continues their 12th Season with the classic comedy, Born Yesterday!
Born Yesterday tells the timely story of a not-so-dumb blonde, her brute of a boyfriend, and the no-nonsense reporter that helps her uncover some of Washington’s dirtiest little secrets.
Andrea Osborn stars as Billie Dawn, an ex-chorus girl who’s come to Washington D.C. with her long-time boyfriend, junk czar Harry Brock (Michael Stuart). Brock’s in D.C. to get... | Austin Playhouse | 05/04/12-
06/03/12 | Austin |
Tapestry Dance Company’s 12th Anniversary Soul to Sole Festival & Tap Choreography ConferencePresented by Tapestry Dance Company at The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre May 28-June 3, 2012 Tapestry Dance Company presents its annual festival of rhythm with the week-long 12th Annual Soul to Sole Festival and First Annual Choreography Conference bringing dancers from around the country to the home of the International Tap Association – Austin, TX!
Over 75 master classes, nine choreography courses, tap jams, panel discussions, “The Process” – 11 in depth lecture/demos that go into the mind of the artists, participant showcase and two exciting... | Tapestry Dance Company | 05/28/12-
06/03/12 | Austin |
NOW NOW OH NOWPresented by Rude Mechanicals at The Off Center May 17-June 9, 2012 Rude Mechs is proud to present the first fully mounted production of “NOW NOW OH NOW,” previously presented in various workshop versions under the working title “CL1000P.”
Inspired by evolutionary biology, the Brontës, and LARP** communities, “NOW NOW OH NOW” invites you to enter into an interactive puzzle for the stage about the importance and impermanence of selecting for pleasure over survival. A triptych tribute to everyone’s... | Rude Mechanicals | 05/17/12-
06/09/12 | Austin |
The Buddy Holly Story
Avg. Event Rating(3.5 Stars): Presented by Georgetown Palace Theatre, Inc. at Georgetown Palace Theatre May 11-June 10, 2012 Avg. Event Rating (3.5 Stars): The Buddy Holly Story
Weekends May 11 - June 10 Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 p.m. and Sun. at 2:00 p.m.
By Alan Janes
OnFebruary 3rd, 1959, the man who changed the face of popular music tragically died in a plane crash at age 22. Now,Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story tells the story of the three years in which he became the world’s top recording artist with a show that features over 20 of his greatest hits including Peggy Sue, That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Not... | Georgetown Palace Theatre, Inc. | 05/11/12-
06/10/12 | Georgetown |
The VORTEX and UpRise! Productions present: "O...sh*t...it’s a girl!"Presented by The Vortex at The VORTEX June 7-June 16, 2012 Wanna know how beautiful a daughter and daddy relationship can be? Come check out o . . .sh*t . . . it’s a girl, a dedication to Zell Miller III’s amazing lil’ girl! How does an artist raise children and be an artist, a social worker, a mentor, a black man in America, as well as providing for his own sanity? The follow up to Miller’s award-winning my child, my child, my alien child, this brand new play is funny, thought-stirring, and touching journey! | The Vortex | 06/07/12-
06/16/12 | Austin |
GIlbert and Sullivan Society of Austin Presents: PatiencePresented by Gilbert & Sullivan Society Of Austin at Brentwood Christian School June 7-June 17, 2012 "Patience" is one of the most lyrical and laugh-filled of the Gilbert & Sullivan operas. It satirizes the "aesthetic craze" of the Victorian era with wit, charm, poetry, and a delightfully complicated love triangle. Beautiful music, memorable characters, and colorful costumes and sets will captivate all ages.
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin was founded in 1976 with the purpose of education by preserving and presenting the works of Gilbert &... | Gilbert & Sullivan Society Of Austin | 06/07/12-
06/17/12 | Austin |
boom by Peter Sinn NachtriebPresented by Capital T Theatre Company at Hyde Park Theatre May 31-June 23, 2012 "Sex to Change the Course of the World"—A grad student's online personal ad lures a mysterious journalism student to his subterranean research lab under the pretense of an evening of "no strings attached" sex. But when a major global catastrophic event strikes the planet, their date takes on evolutionary significance and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. Will they survive? What about the fish in the tank? And who is that woman pulling levers and playing the... | Capital T Theatre Company | 05/31/12-
06/23/12 | Austin |
One-Man Lord of The Rings Trilogy Presented by The Long Center for the Performing Arts at The Long Center: Michael and Susan Dell Hall June 20-June 24, 2012 Writer/performer Charles Ross, whose "One-Man Star Wars Trilogy" is a hot ticket at the Long Center for June, 2011, will return next year with his take on Frodo and company. Once again, Ross will play all the characters, create the sound effects, sing the music, and play both sides of the battlefield! "Precious!" | The Long Center for the Performing Arts | 06/20/12-
06/24/12 | Austin |
Flying Theater MachinePresented by The Flying Theatre Machine at The Hideout Theatre May 6-June 24, 2012 Scavenger Hunt!
In our newest show the Flying Theater Machine goes to exciting new places (chosen by you), discovers challenging clues (with your help) and uses our keenest wits to solve these problems (Okay – you’re really gonna have to help us out here!)
Each week we start out with a problem – Did an octopus loose its shoe? Does the Princess need a crown? Has the Alien forgotten the way home? With the help of the audience we will meet... | The Flying Theatre Machine | 05/06/12-
06/24/12 | Austin |
Trinity Street Players Presents: Blood BrothersPresented by Trinity Street Players June 2-June 24, 2012 Trinity Street Players announces the Austin premiere of Blood Brothers.
Written by award-winning author Willy Russell, Blood Brothers’ plot revolves around the story of two twin brothers separated at birth. One brother, Eddie, was adopted by wealthy parents and lives an affluent life with endless opportunities. The other brother, Mickey, not blessed with similar circumstances, is raised in poverty by his birth mother. The tale spans more than 20 years of the boys’ lives... | Trinity Street Players | 06/02/12-
06/24/12 | Austin |
Musical Theatre with Adam RobertsPresented by State Theatre School of Acting in association with Austin Community College at Stateside at the Paramount June 4-June 25, 2012 This class is led by Adam Roberts- artistic director, musical director, or choreographer for over ninety productions to date. Participants in this class will explore acting and vocal techniques for musical theatre. Learn the skills necessary to build a dynamic, powerful singing voice and meld your acting and singing into one. Topics covered will include acting your song, vocal alignment and placement, choosing unique audition cuts, developing a rep book and more. Students should come... | State Theatre School of Acting in association with Austin Community College | 06/04/12-
06/25/12 | Austin |
Improv for Commercials and TVPresented by State Theatre School of Acting in association with Austin Community College at Stateside at the Paramount June 5-June 26, 2012 This all-level class will give you the skills you need to be successful in a film and TV environment. Improvisation is asked of the actor in many audition environments– learn the tools to make those opportunities count. Improv techniques will help you to be more flexible and spontaneous in any situation. Ms. White is a veteran LA actress and improviser who has appeared in more than 40 national commercials, as well as sitcoms such as Friends, Frasier and Scrubs. | State Theatre School of Acting in association with Austin Community College | 06/05/12-
06/26/12 | Austin |
The Actor's Craft Ongoing Technique ClassPresented by State Theatre School of Acting in association with Austin Community College at Stateside at the Paramount June 6-June 27, 2012 This ongoing class, led by Paula Russell, creates an environment where students can “work it out.” In order to create vivid and fleshed-out characters, students will apply the tools they have learned thus far, plus learn new technical elements. In addition, the actor’s instrument will be stretched and honed with physical and vocal warm-ups, imagination exploration and improvisation. Scene work and/or monologues will be developed. Please note there are 2 sessions of this... | State Theatre School of Acting in association with Austin Community College | 06/06/12-
06/27/12 | Austin |
Intermediate Acting for FilmPresented by State Theatre School of Acting in association with Austin Community College at Stateside at the Paramount June 7-June 28, 2012 This class is led by experienced director/producer Gabriel Folse. Mr. Folse focuses on achieving a naturalistic acting style through honesty and vulnerability. The emphasis is on energy, personal power, personality and enjoyment. The students’ work will be explored through improvisation and scene study from film and television scripts with some videotaping and playback for critique. Pre-requisite: Must have previous training or experience. Please note, there are 3 Intermediate... | State Theatre School of Acting in association with Austin Community College | 06/07/12-
06/28/12 | Austin |
TexARTS' Summer Visual Arts CampPresented by TexARTS at TexARTS Studios June 25-June 29, 2012 Visual Arts Camp provides a fun and fascinating way to explore various artistic styles through drawing, painting and other techniques. Students will be introduced to the styles of 20th century artists as well as old masters. An art show will be presented on Friday, June 29. | TexARTS | 06/25/12-
06/29/12 | Austin |
Best of "The Sound of Music" Day CampPresented by TexARTS at TexARTS Studios June 25-June 29, 2012 Join us for singing, dancing, acting and crafts Broadway style! Students will perform selections from The Sound of Music on Friday, June 29. | TexARTS | 06/25/12-
06/29/12 | Austin |
Disney Dreamin' Mini CampPresented by TexARTS at TexARTS Studios June 25-June 29, 2012 Summer Mini Camps are an exciting introduction fo musical theatre for young dancers, singers and actors! Students will learn their favorite Disney tunes. There will be a performance for family and friends on Friday, June 29. | TexARTS | 06/25/12-
06/29/12 | Austin |
The Improvised Rock Opera Presented by Hideout Theatre May 5-June 30, 2012 The Improvised Rock Opera
"Rock and roll music, if you like it, if you feel it, you can't help but move to it."
-Elvis Presley
Join the award-winning producers and improvisers at The Hideout Theatre this May and June for the premier of their newest production - ROCK: The Improvised Rock Opera. ROCK is a fully improvised, highly energetic, one-of-a-kind live Rock Opera guaranteed to electrify your evening!
ROCK delivers a musical experience... | Hideout Theatre | 05/05/12-
06/30/12 | |
Dividing the EstatePresented by ZACH Theatre at Zach Scott Kleberg Stage May 29-July 1, 2012 The Gordons of Harrison, Texas, have always been a greedy, gossipy clan. Now the malcontents from the Houston branch of the family descend on the homestead and make pettiness an art form as they tangle over their inheritances. This is a play with echoes of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, with rich humor reflecting Foote’s generous spirit. | ZACH Theatre | 05/29/12-
07/01/12 | Austin |
Bloody Bloody Andrew JacksonPresented by Doctuh Mistuh Productions at Blue Theatre June 7-July 1, 2012 From the people who brought you Evil Dead, The Musical, DM Productions is proud to present the Texas premiere of one of the most talked about musicals in years, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. An exhilarating and white-knuckled look at one of our nation's founding rock stars, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson recreates and reinvents the life of "Old Hickory," from his humble beginnings on the Tennessee frontier to his days as our seventh Commander-in-Chief. It also asks the question, is... | Doctuh Mistuh Productions | 06/07/12-
07/01/12 | Austin |
GARY POWELL Live in Concert Presented by Powell Studio Productions at George Washington Carver Museum - Boyd Vance Theater March 23-July 7, 2012 Grammy nominated musical composer is bringing a lifetime of musical experience out of the recording studio and onto the stage. Beginning a theatrical series in March extending through July, interpreting his life's work through piano, song and performance yoga.
“Inventiveness, range and uniqueness describe Gary Powell’s extraordinary musical talent. In a chronicle of his experience, he removes the normal boundaries of theater by encouraging audience... | Powell Studio Productions | 03/23/12-
07/07/12 | Austin |
Improvised Singing 101: Improvised SongsPresented by Merlin Works at Salvage Vanguard Theater May 14-July 9, 2012 Have fun making up your own songs with a live musical improviser every week. We will cover topics such as rhyming, song structure, song styles, song presentation, lyrics, duets, short form singing games, and communicating with the musical improviser. It’s like karaoke, but you make up your own words! This is one of our most popular classes and only gets offered once or twice a year. You don’t need to be a great singer to take this class, you just need to enjoy singing. (8... | Merlin Works | 05/14/12-
07/09/12 | Austin |
Improvised Singing 101: Improvised SongsPresented by Merlin Works at Salvage Vanguard Theater May 14-July 9, 2012 Have fun making up your own songs with a live musical improviser every week. We will cover topics such as rhyming, song structure, song styles, song presentation, lyrics, duets, short form singing games, and communicating with the musical improviser. It’s like karaoke, but you make up your own words! This is one of our most popular classes and only gets offered once or twice a year. You don’t need to be a great singer to take this class, you just need to enjoy singing. (8... | Merlin Works | 05/14/12-
07/09/12 | Austin |
Beginning Acting for Film & StagePresented by State Theatre School of Acting in association with Austin Community College at Stateside at the Paramount June 5-July 10, 2012 Our most popular class series! A gentle approach conducive to the beginner, this class will focus predominantly on scene study for film and stage. Learn how to establish meaningful and honest relationships through the art of active listening and responding. Learn the tools necessary to be “believable.” Develop your imaginative capacities, unleash your creative impulses, deepen your intuition, and sharpen the analytical skills necessary to “breakdown” a scene. | State Theatre School of Acting in association with Austin Community College | 06/05/12-
07/10/12 | Austin |
Improv 101: The Spirit of PlayPresented by Merlin Works at Salvage Vanguard Theater May 16-July 11, 2012 Learn the fundamentals of improvisation. The class’s interactive exercises build listening and communication skills, heighten awareness and teach you how to be more playful, spontaneous and flexible. Play short form improv games in a fun and safe environment. (8 meetings. Class size limit = 16) | Merlin Works | 05/16/12-
07/11/12 | Austin |
Improvisation 101Presented by State Theatre School of Acting in association with Austin Community College at Stateside at the Paramount May 31-July 12, 2012 This class is for students of all levels who are ready to have fun and explore their creative side! Learn the fundamentals of improvisation from Irene White, an experienced actress and improviser with over 40 national commercials and numerous film credits. The class’s interactive exercises build listening and communication skills, heighten awareness and teach you how to be more playful, spontaneous and flexible. Learn improvisation exercises for performance or rehearsals that teach... | State Theatre School of Acting in association with Austin Community College | 05/31/12-
07/12/12 | Austin |
The Best of "Annie" CampPresented by TexARTS at TexARTS Studios July 9-July 13, 2012 Join us for singing, dancing, acting and crafts Broadway style! Students will learn everyone's favorite Annie tunes and will have an informal performance for friends and family on Friday, July 13. | TexARTS | 07/09/12-
07/13/12 | Austin |
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