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2009 Greenbrier Valley Theatre
Youth Education Program Sponsors
BB&T West Virginia Foundation, Hollowell Foundation, Neighborhood Investment Program Donors, The Willard E. Smucker Foundation, United Way of the Greenbrier Valley, and WV Commission on the Arts.
Greenbrier Valley Theatres After School Drama Club
to Produce High School Musical Jr.
Greenbrier Valley Theatre announces an upcoming production of Disneys smash hit, High School Musical. The full scale musical production will feature GVTs Tweens (students ages 9-12) in all the roles. The production is part of GVTs After-School Drama Club and every member of the class will have a role in the show. GVT presents four shows in GVTs Hollowell Theatre in April.
High School Musical is a story about two high school juniors from rival cliques Troy Bolton, captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella Montez, a beautiful and shy transfer student who excels in math and science. Together, they try out for the lead parts in their high school musical, and as a result, divide the school. Despite other students attempts to thwart their dreams, Troy and Gabriella resist peer pressure and rivalry, inspiring their classmates and teaching everyone an important lesson about teamwork. The television film & stage production boasts popular hits such as Breaking Free, Stick to the Status Quo, and Were All In This Together. GVTs production will be the newly released Junior version of the popular show. The songs are all the same, but the running time is cut down to about 65 minutes.
The production will be directed by Greenbrier Valley Theatre Education Director, Kurtis Donnelly. GVT regular, Michael Sharp will choreograph, keeping much of the original from the movie. GVT will also welcome Kelly Schaaf in as Music Director for the show. Ms. Schaaf, of New York City, has extensive experience teaching music to children. She comes to GVT after a successful stint at Stagedoor Manor, the countrys most prestigious summer theatre camp for students, as a music director.
Interested in performing in High School Musical Jr.? GVT is accepting new students interested in appearing on stage as part of this project. The Tweens generally meet on Mondays, 4:30-5:30 PM. The class costs $60 per semester. Registration for the spring semester will be held at GVT on January 11th from 4:00-7:00 PM. Spots in the cast are limited so contact GVT Education Director Kurtis Donnelly now, at 645-3838 or kurtis_gvtheatre.org, to ensure a place in the class and a chance to appear live on stage with GVTs High School Musical Jr!
Youth Education Program
Greenbrier Valley Theatre has been dedicated to youth since its beginning. Our Youth Program encourages creative expression both on stage and behind the scenes. We provide children with understanding and respect for all aspects of the theatre. GVTs teachers are all experienced members of the theatre community, and our facility enables us to offer our students an education in the many facets of theatre arts, from building a set and making costumes, to writing and performing plays. A childs experience at GVT will help develop important life skills.
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GVTweens
Ages 9-14
What is the GVT Conservatory?
The GVT Conservatory is an intensive study of theatre and performance art for a select few of Greenbrier Counties most dedicated students. The program is for students ages 15-20 that have extensive experience and talent. Entry into the program will be by audition only.
The conservatory will meet weekly during the school year for hour and a half sessions (specific date to be determined by those accepted into the program). During this time participants will have the opportunity to work very closely with expert theatre professionals on developing their skills as an actor and performer. Here is a sampling of what the program will cover throughout the course of the year:
•The selection and performance of monologues both classic and contemporary, for use in auditions or competitions.
•Extensive study of partner scenes, including breaking down and analyzing the script, the rehearsal and discovery process, and performance.
•In-depth workshops on musical theatre performance, including preparing a musical theatre audition.
•Major acting theory and how to apply it to rehearsal and performance.
•The study of major works of theatre and how they can strengthen our performances today.
•Public performances will be held to showcase work completed.
•Possible field trips to experience significant theatre events.
•and much more!
Acceptance into the program will require a strict commitment to weekly attendance and to rehearsal and study outside of class, since discipline and commitment are the only way to truly grow and improve as an actor and performer. Prior experience in formal classes (either at GVT or elsewhere) is not a requirement for acceptance; however a committed desire to grow your talent is necessary.
2009-2010 Conservatory Class
Eric Graves
Olivia Hancock
Marissa Miluk
Sarah Gottshall
Daniel Honaker
Katie Roper
Chelsea Roper
Brennan Smith
Caitlyn Long
GVT Summer Drama Camp 2010
Coming July 26-August 8, 2010
What is Drama Camp?
Greenbrier Valley Theatres annual summer drama camp is a fun, hands-on exploration of the magic of acting and theatre. Students ages 5-8 spend two weeks working with professional actors, drama teachers, directors, designers, and technicians in areas including: acting, filmmaking, improvisation, play writing, creative drama, mask making, theatre games, voice and speech, musical theatre singing, dance, costume design, and directing.
When is camp?
Camp begins on July 26th, 2010 and runs Monday-Friday the first week and Monday-Sunday the next week.
Campers age 5-8 attend for half days from 9:30AM 12:30PM. (Snack is provided)
Campers age 9-14 attend for full days from 9:30AM 12:30PM. (Students bring their own lunch)
Pictures from summer camp 2009!
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