2010 Summer Programming

Blue Apple Players offers young people a nurturing and noncompetitive environment for exploring drama. Our focus is on building skills while having fun. If you already like to act or want to learn, these workshops are for you!

Classes are designed for both new and continuing students and focus on developing the tools for the actor: body, voice and imagination.

All summer workshop participants will receive a free Blue Apple Players t-shirt and two free admissions to a Blue Apple Players’ show in the 2009-2010 season.

Summer 2010

Our Summer Programming Comes To YOU!

Interactive workshops:

 Storytime - A whimsical Blue Apple program combining education and fun with the art of traditional storytelling. Led by two teaching artists, this session encourages active listening, comprehension and language development - all skills vital to early literacy. Costs are $100 for 30 minutes or $125 for 40 minutes. Appropriate for 3 years old – 9 years old. Special topics available too, including traditional fairy tales, Native American tales, African folklore, and more! For groups of 30 or less.

 Drama Workshop - Fun and energetic, this workshop offers students the chance to explore drama in a non-competitive environment. Through creativity games, drama activities, and improvisation, students enjoy acting fundamentals while building confidence and practicing teamwork. Appropriate for groups of 16 – 30 students, sessions are tailored to the age of participants and the size of the group. $100 for 60 minutes; $135 for 90 minutes.

 Educational Fun for your Large Group:

StoryTelling Performance - Drumming transports the listener while Storytellers dazzle with tales that tickle the funny bone and touch the heart. A performance to delight all ages; created for large audiences. $300 for a 30 minute performance. $400 for a 60 minute performance. Appropriate for all ages and especially fun for families. Tell us about your group/event, and we ’ll customize the magic just for you. Some small technical requirements needed for optimal performance.

Solving Problems:

 Exploring Bullying Behaviors Through Drama – offered in both workshop (interactive small group) and performance (for large groups) formats, this unique curriculum enables students to identify the many various forms of bullying behaviors and empowers them to make proactive choices in response. Call for details and prices.

Extended Play and Reaching Goals:

Blue Apple Workshops and Residencies - Looking for that special program with the perfect mix of fun, growth and goals? Want to provide your campers with an experience they*ll remember forever? A drama residency provides participants with an exciting learning experience that will open their eyes to new self and social awareness. Multiple sessions gives your students the time to learn games and skills to carry with them through life, as well as build towards a final performance project to share with family at the conclusion of the residency. Whether you want to focus on teens, tweens, or little tykes, we have the program for you. Prices vary depending on length of programming. Call Heather Burns, Education Director at 587-7990.

To schedule an education program or find out more, please email Heather Burns
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