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Apple Tree Arts’ theatre programs encourage individuals of all ages to explore their experiences and identities. We facilitate a safe and healthy environment for youth participants through an engaging and motivating curriculum led by educators and artists specializing in their fields.
The Show Must Go Online (grades 2-6)
A frazzled drama teacher sends a video message to her students from her home office, announcing that their production of “Brushes With Greatness: The Dental Hygiene Musical” has been canceled! She tries to hang up, but accidentally leaves the camera running, as she receives a phone call from the principal who tells her: without the musical, the drama program will be shut down. Her students don’t take the news lying down! Each responds with their own monologue/ solo with reactions and ideas to make their show happen. Students will rehearse, film, and upload their own videos that, when played in order, tell the hilarious story of a group of passionate students desperate to keep their annual musical alive…online! Click for more details
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm
Thursday session will be added if Wednesday fills.
Runs: Start Date TBA (4 weeks)
Performance: TBA
(recording premiered at Zoom Watch Party)
Teachers: Lisa Scarlett, Matt Mariner
Tuition: $125
A Christmas Carol Radio Show (grades 7-12)
Be a part of this Charles Dickens classic coming to life through a live 1940s radio broadcast, complete with vintage advertisements, sound effects, and holiday music.
* Seeking students for “A Christmas Carol” characters. Four adult actors will be cast as the radio narrators.
Grades 7-12 (with adults)
Day/Time: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Runs: October 14-December 10 (8 weeks)
Rehearsal on Monday, Nov. 23 during Thanksgiving Week
No rehearsals 11/25, 11/26
Performances: Streamed Friday, Dec 11, & Saturday, Dec 12
Teachers: Lisa Scarlett, Matt Mariner
Tuition: $300
Private Acting Lessons - all ages
Study popular acting techniques and apply them to characters, scenes, monologues, and theatre games.
Learn how to:
-Analyze a character’s personality traits, actions, and motives
-Empathize with a character’s emotions
-Improve self-confidence, public speaking skills, and body awareness
-Improvise and trust your creative instincts
Private acting is available as needed for audition and performance prep, or you can join for the semester (10 sessions) for a broader approach.
Fall ten-week session: Mondays Oct 5 – Dec 14 OR Tuesdays Sept 29 – Dec 15
Teacher: Matt Mariner
Tuition (10-week session) $400