Students perform from monologues and scenes from classical and contemporary works. Students explore theater games, improvisations and acting exercises, focusing on the techniques of Meisner, Adler, Hagen and Spolin. Through these techniques, students discover physical and vocal flexibility within various styles. Scenes are rehearsed, memorized and critiqued by a teacher and class members.
A variety of dance styles from tap, jazz, musical theater and hip-hop are studied. Dance class is designed to develop body placement, mobility and coordination skills, as well as strength needed to execute style and speed. At the conclusion of the program, students will have one choreographed segment prepared for future auditions.
Emphasis is placed on character development in song through vocal technique and movement, with focus on breath control, articulation, phrasing, dynamics and effective vocal projection. At the conclusion of the program, students will have one uptempo or ballad fully rehearsed and prepared for future auditions.
Students have the opportunity to work on the sets for the musical, learning about basic stage construction and lights.
Paul J.Tines (M.A., Johns Hopkins University; Certificate of Advanced Studies, Wesleyan University; study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the Royal Academy) is currently the Dean of the Arts at the Isidore Newman School. He served as the Executive Director of the Paul Mellon Arts Center and head of the Choate Rosemary Hall Arts Department from 1997 — 2008. He previously served in the same capacities at the Ward Center for the Arts at the St. Paul’s Schools in Baltimore. He was the lead consultant and architect for Broadway Asia Entertainment’s Musical Theater Academies in China and South Korea, developing six musical theater academies. He serves on several arts boards and has created arts curricula for the Edison Project in New York City.
CJ Harbison, (BS in Communication, English and Theater, Southern Illinois University) Program Director, is a seasoned educator with over twenty-five years experience in the classroom and over eighty productions to his credit.A native of Illinois, Harbison served as Harrisburg High School Arts Chair for twelve years and is the founder of the Harrisburg Arts Council.
Contact Paul Tines, Dean of the Arts at Isidore Newman School
(504) 896-6414 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Newman admits students without regard to physical handicap, race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin, or sexual orientation, to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities available to students. It does not discriminate in the administration of educational policies, financial aid programs, athletic programs, or any other school-administered programs.
