Media Contact: Beth Dell, Managing Director
(520) 622-4460
Beowulf Alley Theatre Company
11 South 6th Avenue · Tucson, AZ 85701
Administration 622-4460 · Reservations 882-0555
For Immediate Release
(Tucson, AZ, March 9, 2009) Beowulf Alley Theatre Company’s ActingKids@the Alley presents two new afternoon classes for Tucson’s youth: Introduction to Theatre—Ages 9-12 and Introduction to Theatre—Ages 13-16 at the Theatre, 11 South 6th Avenue, conducted by Sheldon Metz, Youth Program Director.
| Introduction to Theatre—Ages 9-12 | Introduction to Theatre—Ages 13-16 |
| Mondays, April 20—May 18, 2009 | Tuesdays, April 21—May 19, 2009 |
| 3:30-6:00 p.m. | 3:30-6:00 p.m. |
| $100 online at www.beowulfalley.org or by phone at (520) 622-4460 | $150 online at www.beowulfalley.org or by phone at (520) 622-4460 |
These challenging and lively, 5-week introductory training programs are designed to teach the basics of theatre: positions of and movement on the stage, technical equipment, collaboration and courtesies of theatre, discipline and focus, breathing, voice and movement, vocal projection, self-confidence, and critical thinking in a fun and exciting atmosphere. Students learn how to unlock their imaginations and emotions, develop character through discovery and play. Students are on the stage most of the time with occasional visits from working theatre artists. Scenes are performed and constructive peer criticism techniques are learned.
A reception for each group of prospective students and their parents to introduce Sheldon Metz, tour the facility and learn more about the programs will be held at the theatre on Monday, April 13. For ages 9-12, the gathering is 5:15-6:45 p.m. and for ages 13-16, at 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Sheldon Metz has been active in theatre for over 56 years, in Chicago and Los Angeles, ever since playing Hansel at the age of six. He is an award-winning director and set designer as well as an actor and instructor of acting and directing. Gordon Davidson calls Sheldon his “go to guy.” Sheldon founded and served as Executive Director of A.C.C.T., The Association of Commercial and Community Theatres, the West Coast Theatre Conference (Los Angeles) and The Theatre Conference (New York). He also served as a Producing Director for the Playwrights Kitchen Ensemble (PKE), under the Artistic Direction of Dan Lauria.
For more information, e-mail Beth Dell at theatre@beowulfalley.org or Sheldon Metz at thedrektor@gmail.com or call (520) 622-4460.
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Beowulf Alley Theatre Company, a 501 (c)(3) organization, is committed to enriching the community and enhancing appreciation of the arts through the production of innovative, invigorating theatre and theatrical education with the highest standards for acting and production. Equal and fair treatment will be provided to all participants regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status and/or marital status. Founded based on dialogues with local theatre artists who wanted a permanent home to practice their craft, its intimate 95-seat theatre provides a facility that meets professional standards where performing artists, educators, and technicians can present their skills. Because Beowulf Alley engages a talent and volunteer pool that calls Tucson “home” for its productions, the Theatre is committed to helping grow a new generation of Tucson talent with its educational programs for young people. And true to its roots, the Theatre maintains ongoing dialogues with the community, including Dialogues with theatregoers after the first Sunday matinee performance of each of its main stage plays, at Readers’ Theatre nights, and other presentations, providing an opportunity for theatregoers to discuss the plays with the director and artists. Writers who cover the Tucson arts scene say the Theatre provides its audiences with “the best total package”—plays, performances and productions that are high in artistic and technical quality. Beowulf Alley has received critical acclaim, including two Mac Awards and seven MAC nominations. The company has presented over 200 performances to Tucson audiences since 2002 and has served hundreds of theatre artists. The theater also provides performance and rehearsal space for other Tucson theater companies. For more information, log on to www.beowulfalley.org. We thank the National Endowment for the Arts, the Arizona Commission on the Arts, the Tucson Pima Arts Council, the Janet S. Brunel Residuary Trust, and our business sponsors for their support.
