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Summer of Fun

DELL’ARTE SUMMER ACADEMY*Description:* Intensive, fun training in physical theater. Classes include Fairy Tale Play Making, Circus Circus, Fantasy Adventure, Serious Comedy, Experimental and Political Theater, Clowning for Kids, and more.
Ages: 7-19, depending on program.
When: 9 a.m.-noon & 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., July 28-Aug. 8.
Where: Arcata Elementary School.
Cost: $340/full session; $190/half session. Scholarships available.
Contact: 668-5663 ext. 24.
Website:www.dellarte.com

CREATIVE MOVEMENT / Movement-Based theatre*Description:* Explore storytelling through the use of body and sound. Dance-infused exercises include creating musical scores with body and found objects, developing stories through ensemble exploration, and using words as sounds.
Ages: 5-8 & 9-13.
When: 9-10 a.m. (ages 5-8), 1-3 p.m. (ages 9-13), Tues.-Thurs. July 29-Aug. 7.
Where: Eureka Theater, F St.
Cost: $60 (ages 5-8)/$125 (ages 9-13).
Contact: Eureka Theater, 786-9151.
Website:www.sanctuarystage.com

BEGINNING ACTING FOR KIDS*Description:* Beginning acting class geared toward the true beginner and offers a strong foundation in the artistic environment of the theatre. Includes imagination games, pantomime, and improvisation; the use of objectives, obstacles, tactics, familiarization in stage direction, and the identification of the stage space.
Ages: 9-13.
When: 10 a.m.-noon. Tues.-Thurs. July 29-Aug. 7.
Where: Eureka Theater, F St.
Cost: $125.
Contact: Eureka Theater, 786-9151.
Website:www.sanctuarystage.com

ACTING FOR TEENS*Description:* Explore the fun and exciting process of developing a character through improvisation, scoring a script, and universal archetypes. Includes improv games, physical play, and preparing for an audition.
Ages: 13-17.
When: 3-5 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. July 29-Aug. 7.
Where: Eureka Theater, F St.
Cost: $125.
Contact: Eureka Theater, 786-9151.
Website:www.sanctuarystage.com

FERNDALE REPERTORY THEATRE*Description:* Children, ages 6-11, will work with instructor Denise Ryles for ‘Le Bebe and Harlequino’s Adventure.’ Teenagers, ages 12-17, will work with actress/director/production manager Tisha Sloan. Participants will gain an understanding of how music & theater fit together.
Ages: 6-17.
When: 9 a.m.-noon (ages 6-11) & 1-4 p.m. (ages 12-17) Tues.-Thurs. June 24-July 19.
Where: The Firemen’s Pavilion, Ferndale.
Cost: $95 for 4-week course. Scholarships available.
Contact: 786-5483.

INSTANTANEOUS THEATER*Description:* Two-week intensive musical theater workshop for teens. No experience necessary.
Ages: 13-18 (motivated 12 yr. olds welcome).
When: 12:30-5:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri., June 16-29. Performances June 27, 28, and 29.
Where: Arcata Playhouse.
Cost: $150. Enrollment limited. Call to register.
Contact: Xande, 599-4293.
email:xandezm@gmail.com

SEQUOIA CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP*Description:* A unique opportunity to study and perform at least four different works with four different chamber groups over the course of each six-day session. Free student performances for the public.
Ages: 12-20.
When: Session 1: June 15-21, Session 2: June 22-28.
Where: HSU Campus.
Cost: 1 week $385, 2 weeks $745. Scholarships & financial aid available. Housing available for additional cost.
Contact: David Filner, director, (210) 481-8359.

HUMBOLDT MUSIC ACADEMY*Description:* Weekly classes, ensembles and private lessons. Classes offered include Movement, Music & More; Singing Games; Musical Theater; Fiddle. Ensembles in jazz, chamber music, orchestra, flute and more.
Ages: 2-18 depending on class.
When: Register by August 23 for Fall Term starting September 13.
Where: HSU Campus.
Cost: Call for prices.
Contact: 826-3411.
Website:www.humboldt.edu/hma

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