PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: March 11, 2008
Media Contact: Michelle Sanders, Public Relations Manager
(425) 392-1942 x124
msanders@villagetheatre.org
www.villagetheatre.org
*CORRECTION BELOW: SPRING STANWOOD
CLASSES CANCELLED*
VILLAGE THEATRE ANNOUNCES SPRING
KIDSTAGE CLASSES IN EVERETT AND STANWOOD
Classes Begin April 14, 2008
EVERETT AND STANWOOD, WA – Village Theatre KIDSTAGE is proud to announce its Spring
line-up of exploratory and musical theatre classes for students of all ages, including “If You Give a Pig a
Party,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” and “Hairspray.” Classes in Everett run April 14, 2008–
June 9, 2008 and in Stanwood from April 7–11, 2008. Classes range from $115-$175 for Everett and
$115-$150 for Stanwood. Parents receive a 10 percent discount when registering more than one student
from the same family or when registering for more than one class. One discount per family only. Each
registered student will also receive one half-price single ticket to any Village Theatre Mainstage
production. Registration forms are available online at www.villagetheatre.org or by calling Village
Theatre’s Youth Education office at (425) 257-6371.
EVERETT KIDSTAGE Spring Classes
at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA
EARLY STAGES – LITERATURE AND LIFE SKILLS (PRE-K–2ND GRADE):
Early Stages are literature based exploratory classes that encourage confidence by building theatre and
life skills in a fun and encouraging environment. Process over product is emphasized. Developmentally
appropriate exercises and activities teach beginning terminology and theatre skills in every class. Students
also learn valuable life skills such as taking turns, listening, speaking up and being part of a team — all in
a safe atmosphere where it is easy to make new friends. Classes are offered year-round and have a
different theme each session. A sharing for family and friends is held on the last day of each class.
Story Explorers (Grade PreK-K)
If You Give a Pig a Party
Tuesdays 2:30 PM–3:30 PM, April 15–June 3, 2008
Tuition: $115
Laura Numeroff's charming books, including If You Give a Pig a Party and If You Give a Mouse
a Cookie are the inspiration for this class. Students use their imaginations to make these colorful
characters come to life.
Fables and Fairytales (Grades K–1)
Fairytale Factory
Tuesdays 4:00–5:00 PM, April 15–June 3, 2008
Tuition: $115
Jump into famous fairy tales such as The Three Little Pigs, Three Billy Goats Gruff, and Little
Red Riding Hood. Students break with tradition and mix and match popular stories and characters
to create their own original factory of fairytales! Exploration includes movement, art, and music.
Creative Chronicles (Grades 1-2)
Kid’s Best Friend: Canine Capers
Tuesdays 4:15–5:15 PM, April 15–June 3, 2008
Tuition: $115
Stories of famous dogs such as Balto the sled dog, and Cynthia Rylant's best-selling Henry and
Mudge books about a lonesome boy and his 180-pound canine, are used as a springboard for
learning how to portray specific character traits such as bravery, loyalty, and teamwork within the
dog pack.
Pair with Musical Moves.
FUNDAMENTAL STAGES – Building Blocks for Young Actors (Grades 3–12)
Fundamental Stages are introductory exploration classes that encourage confidence by building theatre
and life skills in a fun and encouraging environment. Process over product is emphasized.
Developmentally appropriate curriculum includes exercises and activities that teach terminology and
theatre skills in every class. Students also learn valuable life skills such as teamwork, creativity,
collaboration, imagination, public speaking, problem solving, and responsibility — all in a safe
atmosphere where it is easy to make new friends. Classes are offered year-round and have a different
theme each session. A class sharing or demonstration is held on the last day of each class.
Character Quests (Grades 3–5)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Section A: Mondays 4:00–5:30 PM, April 14-June 9, 2008
Section B: Thursdays 4:00-5:30 PM, April 17-June 5, 2008
Tuition: $150
Prerequisites: none, although Early Stages or Elementary Acting classes are highly
recommended.
Students learn how to create characters from the ground up by using and developing their own
unique vocal and physical skills. Basic theatre and acting terminology are woven throughout the
class as students re-enact and reinvent Roald Dahl's wacky world of Willy Wonka and his
magnificent chocolate factory.
Pair with Musical Moves
Ensemble Building (Grades 6–8)
Magical Characters from Narnia
Mondays 5:45–7:15 PM, April 14–June 9, 2008
Tuition: $150
Prerequisites: none, although Character Quests, Acting 2, or Acting 3 is highly recommended.
Learn what it takes to work from a book, poem, or short story to bring a tale to life through
improvisation, dialogue, and movement in an ensemble environment. This class offers a fun
approach to developing characters, investigating conflict and resolution, and working together to
create scenes as students invent their own mystical and unforgettable adventures in the magical
world of C.S. Lewis' Narnia.
Pair with Broadway Foundations
MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES (Grade 1–Age 20):
Musical Theatre Classes are for students ready to develop or increase skills in all areas of musical theatre.
Class time includes learning music, staging, choreography, and rehearsal terminology. In the introductory
level classes (Musical Moves) the focus is on the process of developing skills. There is an open class the
last day of the session that demonstrates the new abilities of the students. In the intermediate and
advanced level classes, students collaborate in developing a musical showcase of material that is
performed for family and friends at the end of the session. All classes have a different theme each session.
We encourage students to study year-round.
BEGINNING MUSICAL THEATRE:
Musical Moves – Section A (Grades 1–2)
Rockin’ Rhythms
Tuesdays 4:00–5:00 PM, April 15–June 3, 2008
Tuition: $115
Musical Moves – Section B (Grades 3–5)
Get Your Groove On!
Tuesdays 5:15–6:15 PM, April 15–June 3, 2008
Tuition: $115
Prerequisites: none, although Early Stages classes are highly recommended.
Shake, rattle, and roll! Explore the joys of moving and singing in a fun group environment.
Students take turns and take risks as they develop healthy vocal habits while increasing body,
rhythm, and spatial awareness. Students also explore singing and acting through a wide range of
musical styles from Bach to Broadway.
Section A: Pair with Creative Chronicles
Section B: Pair with Character Quests
INTERMEDIATE MUSICAL THEATRE:
Broadway Foundations – Section A (Grades 3–5)
Peter Pan
Mondays 4:00–5:30 PM, April 14–June 9, 2008
Tuition: $150
Prerequisites: Musical Theatre classes, previous KIDSTAGE performance, or permission.
This class is designed for students who have been introduced to musical theatre and are ready to
work at a more advanced level. Increased emphasis on performance technique and skills by using
songs such as "I Won't Grow Up," "I've Gotta Crow," and "I'm Flying" make this a challenging
and fun class for everyone.
Broadway Foundations – Section B (Grades 6–8)
Hairspray
Thursdays 4:00-6:00 PM, April 17–June 5, 2008
Tuition: $165
Prerequisites: Broadway Jr., Broadway Bound, previous KIDSTAGE performance, or
permission.
This class is designed for students who have been introduced to musical theatre and are ready to
work at a more advanced level. Increased emphasis on performance technique and skills by using
songs such as "You Can't Stop the Beat," "Welcome to the 60s," and "The Nicest Kids in Town"
make this a challenging and fun class for everyone.
Pair with Ensemble Building
Musical Theatre 101 (Grade 9-12)
Legally Blonde
Saturdays (mini-session) 10:00 AM-12:00PM, April 26–May 17, 2008
Tuition: $115
Prerequisites: None — although Acting 3 or Acting 101 is highly recommended.
This is an intermediate course for teen students to learn musical theatre techniques. Class will
explore character development, ensemble building, singing, and dancing through material from
the smash hit musical Legally Blonde. Bend and snap!
ADVANCED MUSICAL THEATRE:
Steve Tomkins Performance Studio (Grades 9–Age 20)
Mondays 6:30–9:00 PM, April 14–June 9, 2008
Tuition: $175
By audition or invitation.
Highly recommended for Company and TeenSelect cast members.
For our most advanced students who want to train at a professional level. Focus is on fine tuning
each element of a triple threat performer. Guest artists will educate students on specific theatre
skills such as: monologues, scene work, singing, dancing, stage combat, dialects, and auditioning.
The session will culminate with a special visit from Village Theatre Artistic Director, Steve
Tomkins.
*ALL OF THE BELOW CLASSES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED*
STANWOOD KIDSTAGE CLASSES
at the Stillaguamish Grange Hall, 6520 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood
FUNDAMENTAL STAGES – Building Blocks for Young Actors (Grades 3–12)
Fundamental Stages are introductory exploration camps that encourage confidence by building theatre
and life skills in a fun and encouraging environment. Process over product is emphasized.
Developmentally appropriate curriculum includes exercises and activities that teach terminology and
theatre skills each day. Students also learn valuable life skills such as teamwork, creativity, collaboration,
imagination, public speaking, problem solving, and responsibility – all in a safe atmosphere where it is
easy to make new friends. A camp sharing or demonstration is held on the last day of each camp.
Creative Chronicles (Grades 1-2)
Kid’s Best Friend: Canine Capers
April 7–11, 2008, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Tuition: $150
Stories of famous dogs such as Balto the sled dog, and Cynthia Rylant's best-selling Henry and
Mudge books about a lonesome boy and his 180-pound canine are used as a springboard for
learning how to portray specific character traits such as bravery, loyalty and teamwork within the
dog pack.
Character Quests (Grades 3–5)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
April 7–11, 2008, 1:00–4:00 PM
Tuition: $150
Prerequisite: none, although Early Stages or Elementary Acting classes are highly recommended.
Students learn how to create characters from the ground up by using and developing their own
unique vocal and physical skills. Basic theatre and acting terminology are woven throughout the
camp as students re-enact and reinvent Roald Dahl’s wacky world of Willy Wonka and his
magnificent chocolate factory.
MUSICAL THEATRE CAMPS (Grades 1-5)
Musical Theatre Camps are for students ready to develop or increase skills in all areas of musical theatre.
Camp time includes learning music, staging, choreography, and rehearsal terminology.
BEGINNING MUSICAL THEATRE:
Musical Moves (Grades 1-2)
Rockin’ Rhythms
April 7–11, 2008, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Tuition: $150
Prerequisites: none, although Early Stages classes are highly recommended.
Shake, rattle, and roll! Explore the joys of moving and singing in a fun group environment.
Students take turns and take risks as they develop healthy vocal habits while increasing body,
rhythm, and spatial awareness. Students also explore singing and acting through a wide range of
musical styles from Bach to Broadway.
INTERMEDIATE MUSICAL THEATRE:
Broadway Foundations (Grades 3-5)
Peter Pan
April 7–11, 2008, 1:00–4:00 PM
Tuition: $150
Prerequisite: Musical Theatre classes, previous KIDSTAGE performance, or permission.
This camp is designed for students who have been introduced to musical theatre and are ready to
work at a more advanced level. Increased emphasis on performance technique and skills by using
songs such as "I Won't Grow Up," "I've Gotta Crow," and "I'm Flying" make this a challenging
and fun camp for everyone.
About Village Theatre KIDSTAGE:
Designed to encourage teamwork, personal integrity, self-esteem and a life-long appreciation for live theatre, KIDSTAGE is a year-round
performing arts training program in Issaquah, Everett, and Stanwood for young people ages 3-20. KIDSTAGE students participate in
classes, workshops and full-scale KIDSTAGE productions. All performances are by KIDSTAGE students and classes are taught by
professional theatrical instructors.
About Village Theatre
Based in Issaquah, WA, with operations in Everett, Village Theatre is a leading producer of musical theatre in the Pacific
Northwest. Producing entertaining quality productions for the entire family since 1979, Village Theatre has grown into one of the
region's best-attended Equity theatres, with over 18,000 subscribers and 170,000 projected total attendance each season. Through
its Village Originals program, Village Theatre is nationally recognized for its contribution to the development of new musicals,
having launched over 75 new works to date. Village Theatre also takes pride in nurturing tomorrow’s audiences through its youth
education programs, Pied Piper and KIDSTAGE, serving over 53,000 young people, families, and schools annually.
Village Theatre season sponsors are The Boeing Company, Continental Airlines, Microsoft and Lombardi
Village Theatre is also funded in part by 4Culture, ABODA, ArtsFund, ArtsUnited, Bellevue Arts Commission, Cascade Bank,
City of Everett, City of Issaquah /Issaquah Arts Commission, Encore Arts Programs, First Mutual Bank, Frontier Bank, Journal
Newspapers, The National Endowment for the Arts, Overlake Hospital and Medical Center, PONCHO, Port Blakely
Communities/Issaquah Highlands, Standing Ovation, and Washington State Arts Commission. Village Theatre is a member of the
National Alliance for Musical Theatre and Theatre Puget Sound.
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