Valley Youth Theatre's Fall Performing Arts Classes & Workshops start this coming Saturday

FALL PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES & WORKSHOPS START SEPTEMBER 19th!

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Fall Session:  September 19 - November 13

WEEKDAY CLASSES

Improvisation Ages 12-17 First class Monday, September 21st 8 weeks + showcase Mondays | 5:00pm - 6:30pm This course covers fundamentals and improvisational techniques for the stage. Performances are 3 times a year - additional VYT events throughout the season may occur. Members focus on developing characterization, story building, and thinking-on-your-feet skills.  (Fee: $300 for all 3 sessions or $165.00 per session). *No Audition Required

The Ha-Ha's Improv Troupe       Ages 13-18 Sept 19th - May 13th Auditions: Monday, September 21st | 6:30pm  Meets will be Mondays | 6:30pm - 8:00pm  Our improv troupe hosts and visits other improv teams around the valley for high-energy, fast-paced shows and competitions!

Musical Theatre Ages 5 -12 First Class Tuesday, September 22nd 8 weeks + showcase Tuesdays 5:00pm - 6:20pm (Ages 5-8) Tuesdays 6:40pm - 8:00pm (Ages 9-12) Students study the elements of musical theatre including diction, pitch, rhythm, tempo, and ensemble work as well as the technical languages of music, acting and dance in this exciting class. Students will showcase ensemble numbers from Broadway shows. Fee $165.  No experience necessary

Acting Technique Ages 7 - 11 First class Wednesday, September 23rd 8 weeks + showcase Wednesdays 5:00pm - 6:20pm  Students build their performing arts foundation by studying the fundamentals of acting including voice, movement, characterization, and stage direction.  Fee   $165.00.  No experience necessary.

Acting OUT Ages 12 - 17 First class Wednesday, September 23rd 8 weeks + showcase Wednesday  6:40pm - 8:00pm Students will gain valuable performance training through creating and performing scenes, Improvisations and monologues. They will work with classical, contemporary, and original scripts.  Fee   $165.00.   Experience  is welcome, but not necessary.

Triple Threat  Ages 12 - 17 First class Thursday, September 24th 8 weeks + showcase Thursdays 5:00pm - 6:30pm Fall: Dance, Movement, Ensemble performance Winter: Singing for the stage- Solo/Ensemble Performance Spring: Acting and Scene work Triple Threat is for the serious young performer. These classes will strengthen students' foundation in the big three performing arts disciplines: singing, acting, and dancing. Class size is limited Fee  $165.00.   Experience is welcome, but not necessary.

VYT Internship Program Valley Youth Theatre Internship Program is for dependable, professional, and energetic teens (13+) to assist with performing arts classes and camps. Positions available for weekday or weekend classes per session and camps. Interns must commit to the entire length of the session or camp. Hours can be counted as community service or earn credit towards VYT classes. To apply, download a registration form off our website at www.vyt.com or call 602-253-8188 x 302.

WEEKEND CLASSES

Treasure Trunk Theatre Ages 5 - 8 First class Saturday, September 19th 8 weeks Saturdays 9:00am - 9:45am  Students will use movement, characterization, and their imaginations to create an original or adapted work to perform for family and friends the last day of class.  $115.00.  No experience is  necessary.

Play Pretend Ages 3 - 4  First class Saturday, September 19th 8 weeks Saturdays 10:00am - 10:45am This class is specially designed for your little tyke! Students will  learn how to use their body, voice and imagination to bring a  familiar story to life on stage which will be performed for family and  friends the last day of class.  $115.00. No experience is necessary.

Musical Theatre Ages 5 - 12 8 weeks + showcase First class Saturday, September 19th  Saturdays 11:00am - 12:20pm (Ages 5-8) Saturdays  12:40pm - 2:00pm (Ages 9-12) Students study the elements of musical theatre including diction, pitch, rhythm, tempo, and ensemble work as well as the technical languages of music, acting and dance in this exciting class. Students will showcase ensemble numbers from Broadway shows.  $165.00. No experience necessary.

Participating classes will collectively  showcase their work in an evening performance at   the conclusion of the session on Friday, November 13th.

Individual Sessions ( Scheduled individually upon availability) Preparing for an audition? Want personal training? Work one on  one with VYT to improve your performance skills in voice, cold  readings, monologue performance, characterization, and stage  presence for your upcoming audition.  Individual Audition Prep $45.00 /30 min or $70.00/ 1 hour session Sessions can be scheduled  on an as needed basis. *Classes and workshops require a minimum number of students.