Geneva Park District Summer 2017 Program Guide Summer 2017 | Page 59

Cultural Arts
Playhouse 38 Youth Programs
Half Day Production Camp:
The Storybook Reunion Murders
Ages 7+
5 Classes
The alumni of Aesop Academy, a school for nursery rhyme characters,
are having a reunion. Unfortunately, so are the alumni of Grimm High,
their cross-town rivals... and both gatherings have been scheduled for
the same time and place! Bitter enemies like Peter and the Wolf, Toto
and the Witch, and Jack and the cow he sold for magic beans face off.
The jokes and twists abound in this delightful romp that is great fun
for kids and adults alike! Please note: this theatre experience will culminate with a
performance on Friday, 6/9 at 7:00 pm. Instructor: Meredith Vandre. (EB)
$75 (N/R $95)
PLAY38
M-F 6/5 – 6/9 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 3221704-01
Choir
Reading age & up
7 Classes
Have fun learning musical principles through unison and simple part
songs. A variety of musical styles will be explored and at least one song
will be in a foreign language. Please note: the last class will be a performance.
Instructor: Meredith Vandre. (EB)
$55 (N/R $75)
PLAY38
Tu
6/13 – 8/1* 10:00 - 11:00 am 3221705-01
*No class 7/4
Theatre Director
4 th grade & up
Improv
Ages 5 th grade & up
7 Classes
Learn about comedy improv. We will build our improv skills through
games and improv skits. The last class will end with a performance of a
few of our favorite improv skits. Instructor: Meredith Vandre. (EB)
$32 (N/R $48)
PLAY38
Th
6/15 – 7/20* 10:00 - 11:00 am 3221708-01
*No class 7/6
7 Classes
Children are fascinated by science fiction, so imagine the fun and
excitement when they join the famous Captain Cosmic and bumbling Lt.
Fumble on a genuine (well, almost genuine) trip to Mars. The mission?
To gather “Smart Rocks” for the children on earth, of course! Learn what it
takes to direct a play. Each participant will take turns directing the action
to a short, one-act called Star Trip I. We will combine our directing ideas and styles
for a one of a kind performance on the last class. Instructor: Meredith Vandre. (EB)
$58 (N/R $78)
PLAY38
Tu
6/13 - 8/1* 11:15 am - 12:15 pm 3221706-01
*No class 7/4
Playwrights
Independent writers & up
8 Classes
Learn how to write your own play. We will explore an example of taking
a story or song and turning it into a play. We will then use these steps to
create our own short plays. Instructor: Meredith Vandre. (EB)
$55 (N/R $75)
PLAY38
Th
6/8 – 7/20* 11:15 am - 12:15 pm 3221709-01
*No class 7/6
Half Day Production Camp: A Bag Full of Fables
Ages 7+
5 Classes
This collection of fables presents Aesop with an attitude! Join this
lively troupe of actors and even Aesop — who may be long gone from
this earth but is still the life of the party! — as they bring to the stage
the tried and true stories of “The Fox and the Crow,” “The Fox and the
Grapes,” “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing” and
“The Sun and the Wind.” Please note: this theatre experience will culminate with a
performance on Friday, 8/11 at 7:00 pm. Instructor: Meredith Vandre. (EB)
$75 (N/R $95)
PLAY38
M-F 8/7-8/11 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 3221704-02
Resident Registration Day May 9
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