Beowulf Alley Announces New After-School Program
ActingKids@the Alley, Beowulf's innovative program for young people ages nine through seventeen, is launching a new twelve-week after-school program, beginning September 15th, 2009. According to Dave Sewell, Youth Program Director, the upcoming program's mission is to "create a performance-based learning experience that will provide our participants with a fun, expressive outlet; develop valuable skills through collaboration and creative interaction; foster awareness and sensitivity; and instill an appreciation and love of the art of Theatre."
Sewell is a Theatre graduate of the University of California, Riverside, and has been actively involved in all phases of Theatre for over 35 years. "What sets our program apart," explains Sewell, "is that we provide the same training adult actors would be expected to receive, but in an age-appropriate setting. We're not looking to train 'stars;' we're looking for kids who are interested in learning the value of the arts in developing creative thinking and teamwork, having fun, and meeting new friends. Our inaugural summer program, just completed on July 31st, was designed this way, and was enthusiastically received by students and parents."
Up to two sections are planned, with two classes per week: one (Tuesday/Thursday) for ages 13-17 and one (Wednesday/Friday) for ages 9-12. Classes start promptly at 3:00 pm and conclude at 5:30 pm. Public recital performances will be held for each section on the weekend of December 4-6, 2009. For full details, click "Learning at the Alley" on the Beowulf home page: www.beowulfalley.org, e-mail youthprograms@beowulfalley.org or call the theatre at (520) 622-4460 for more information.
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Contact:
Dave Sewell
Youth Program Director
Beowulf Alley Theatre
youthprograms@beowulfalley.org
(520) 622-4460 ext. 3
