Classes & Workshops
All classes and workshops are held at the O'Reilly Theater. Some financial aid is available. For more information, contact Rob Zellers, Director of Education & Outreach, at 412.316.8200, ext. 715.
Summer Youth Classes
2010
Acting Workshop: Scene Study (Ages 13-17)
This popular two-week workshop focuses on the actors' character development, objectives, subtexts, and scene work. As always, experienced and new actors are welcome; dedication and enthusiasm are the only prerequisites.
June 14-25, 2010
M-F 10:00am-3:00pm
Fee: $300
Introduction to Playwriting and Screenwriting (Ages 13-17)
This three-week introductory course is composed of intensive writing exercises that illuminate the basic tenets of playwriting and screenwriting. This course culminates in a reading of the students work by a company of professional actors.
June 21-July 9, 2010
M/W/F 10:00am-1:00pm
Fee: $250
Acting Workshop: Making It Real (Ages 10-12)
How does an actor make it real? How do you make the audience believe in you? Students are guided through an exploration of the basic skills of acting that address these questions. In-class exercises in improvisation, character development, and movement.
June 14-25, 2010
M-F 10:00am-1:00pm
Fee: $250
Acting Workshop: Improv (Ages 13-17)
Students will play theatre games and explore a challenging variety of improvisational exercises that will help to unleash their natural creativity and humor. They will learn the skills to perform a show, which they will do, at the end of the week. Any level of experience is welcomed.
July 5-9, 2010
M-F 10:00am-3:00pm
Fee: $250
Acting Workshop: Shakespeare Intensive (Ages 13-17)
Students approach Shakespeare from an actor's perspective, using the text and verse to aid in character development. This class culmninates in an actual performance of one of William Shakespeare's works. Experienced and new actors are welcome; dedication and enthusiasm are the only prerequisites. Enrollment is limited to a company of 20 actors.
July 12-30, 2010
M-F 10:00am-3:00pm
ENROLLMENT FOR THE SHAKESPEARE INTENSIVE IS NOW CLOSED
Winter Youth Workshops
2009-2010
ENROLLMENT FOR WINTER YOUTH WORKSHOPS IS NOW CLOSED
Intro to Stage Combat (Ages 13-17)
This workshop will show how to swordfight like your screen idols and teach you how to safely execute such fighting moves as punches, slaps, and kicks. Just how do these actors make their fighting (armed and unarmed) look so real? Now you can find out. All moves are 100% guaranteed safe and fun.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fee: $70
Intro to Stage Management (Ages 13-17)
Learn what it takes to stage manage a one-act play to a full-blown musical. This workshop provides you with an overview of a stage managers responsibilities during rehearsals and performances. All participants create a working script -- to be used as a reference for future productions -- and receive useful stage management forms and templates. No previous experience necessary.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fee: $50
Intro to Costume Design (Ages 13-17)
Learn the main principles of design - balance, color, proportion, rhythym, emphasis and unity. Discover how a costume designer approaches a script; noticing the importance of each and every character's costume changes, personality, and economic and social status, which all come into play when creating an individual and overall design. Examine costume renderings and pieces pulled from previous Pittsburgh Public Theater Shows. All participants complete a hands-on activity and recieve educational materials. No previous experience necessary.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fee: $50
Winter youth workshops are designed for students age 13-17. Times are 10:00am-2:00pm. For more information contact Rob Zellers at rzellers@ppt.org or 412.316.8200 x 715.