Wheaton Drama

First Through Eighth Grade
A FUN EXPERIENCE FOR ALL!
Young performers will learn basic onstage and acting techniques while they develop their imagination and creativity. All children will have a blast as they explore acting through a series of theater and improvisational games. This ensemble-building class will foster each student’s self-esteem and help them become independent thinkers both on and off the stage.

Program instructor Anne Marie Irey has been involved in theater for over 20 years. She minored in Theater at Saint Mary’s College and earned her Master’s of Education degree at DePaul University. Anne Marie is an alumna of The Second City and spent several years performing improv in Chicago. Recently, she taught fourth grade at Sacred Heart, where she founded an after-school drama program.

Two six-week sessions will be offered this winter and spring at Wheaton Drama Theater. (Discount if you register for both classes.)

All sessions will be on Tuesday afternoons at these times:
Grades k – 4 4.00 pm – 4.55 pm
Grades 5 – 8 5.00 pm – 5.55 pm

Fall 2015:
Session 1 Sept 8 – October 13 (make up Oct 20)
Session 2 Nov 3 – Dec 8 (Make up Dec 15)

Winter/Spring 2016:
Session 3 Jan 12 – Feb 16 (Make up Feb 23)
Session 4 Mar 8 – Apr 19 (Make up Apr 26)
Note: Classes are subject to change based on enrollment.

$100 per session per child
$180 per child for both sessions
(Applicants must register for both sessions
together/at same time to receive discount)

Contact Amy Brockman for more information at
workshop@wheatondrama.org
or call 630.260.1820 and leave a message about registration.

Do you know a child who enjoys theatre and wants to learn more about performance or technical skills? Wheaton Drama workshops will help build confidence by giving the attendees first hand experience in creating a live production. Your child will learn how teamwork works in building a theatrical presentation…besides having fun and making new friends.

The place to be this summer is Wheaton Drama’s Playhouse 111
Registration now is available online
www.wheatondrama.org/classes

July 6 -July 10, 2015
Performance Theatre
Grades 1-5* morning session: 8:30 am -12:00 pm
Grades 1-5* afternoon session: 1 pm -4:30 pm
(Choose one session only)

July 8 -10, 2015
Technical Theatre
Grades 6-12*
July 8, 1 pm -4:30 pm
July 9 -10, 9 am -4:30 pm
(Bring a sack lunch)
Choose area in which you would like to study: Stage managing/back stage crew, Sound design, or Lighting Design

July 13 -July 17, 2015
Performance Theatre
Grades 6-12* full day session 9 am -4:30 pm
(Bring a sack lunch)

July 15 -July 17, 2015
Technical Theatre
Grades 6-12*
July 15, 1 pm -4:30 pm
July 16 -17, 9 am -4:30 pm
(Bring a sack lunch)
Choose area in which you would like to study: Stage managing/back stage crew, Sound design, or Lighting Design

*grade level just completed

Saturday Performance
Grade 1-5 morning class: July 11 -10:30 am
Grade 1-5 afternoon class: July 11 -2:00 pm
Grade 6-8, High School: July 18 -10:00 am

Tuition
$100 for 1st -5th grades (half days)
$100 for Technical Theatre (per week)
$200 for 6th -12th grades (full days)

Contact Amy Brockman for more information at workshop@wheatondrama.org
or call 630.260.1820
and leave a message.

For students in first through eighth grade, a fun experience for all!

Young performers will learn basic stage and acting techniques while they develop their imagination and creativity. All children will have a blast as they explore acting through a series of theater and improvisational games. This ensemble-building class will foster each student’s self-esteem and help them become independent thinkers both on and off the stage.

Anne Marie Irey, the program instructor, has been involved in theater for over 20 years. She minored in Theater at Saint Mary’s College and earned her Master’s of Education at DePaul University. Anne Marie is an alumna of The Second City and spent several years performing improv in Chicago. Recently, she taught fourth grade at Sacred Heart, where she founded an after-school drama program.

Two six-week sessions will be offered this winter and spring at Wheaton Drama Theater. (There’s a discount if you register for both classes.)

Grades 1-4 4-5 PM
Session A: Tuesday, Jan. 6 thru Tuesday, Feb. 10
(Snow date: Feb. 17, if needed)
Session B: Tuesday, March 3 thru Tuesday, April 14
(No class March 31 for spring break)

Grades 5-8 5-6 PM
Session A: Tuesday, Jan. 6 thru Tuesday, Feb. 10
(Snow date: Feb. 17, if needed)
Session B: Tuesday, March 3 thru Tuesday, April 14
(No class March 31 for spring break)

Note: Classes are subject to change based on enrollment.

$100 per session per child; $180 per child for both sessions
(Must register for both sessions together/at same time to receive discount)

Contact Amy Brockman for more information at workshop@wheatondrama.org or call 630.260.1820 and leave a message.

Wheaton Drama, Inc. | 111 N. Hale Street | Wheaton | IL | 60187

Whether your child is a seasoned performer or a “newbie”, Wheaton Drama’s summer theater workshop is designed for all kids. Enroll now and enjoy watching him or her develop skills that could be life changing. Lauren Blane will be choreographing week one students. Her training began at the Faubourg Ballet Academy under Watmora Casey. She has been featured in the Marriott Theater’s productions of “SHOUT!” and “Now and Forever and Mary Poppins”.

Cyndi Bringer will be teaching one section of 6-8 grade in week two. Cyndi has taught drama at Westfield Middle School for the past ten years and has her MA in directing from Roosevelt University. She is on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Theatre Association as the “Theatre for Young Audiences” representative.

Amy Brockman will be teaching music during week one and has been musical director for WDI summer workshop for the past five years. She has a degree in vocal performance and music education from Coe College. Amy is this year’s workshop coordinator.

Kelly Buesse will be teaching vocal music in the week two session. She has performed off Broadway, in national tours and regional theaters. Kelly has a degree in music from Westminster Choir College and a master’s degree in voice from NIU.

Becky DeDecker will be teaching week one for third through fifth graders and week two as choreographer. She currently teaches drama classes at Waubonsie Valley H.S. and was the choreographer for the 2013 Illinois All-State production of “Memphis”.

Vicky Giannini will be teaching week one for the first and second graders. She has worked as a teaching artist at Goodman Theatre and with the General Theater Program. She also has extensive stage experience.

Lisa Schmela will be teaching week two high school students. Lisa is a professional actor and holds membership in SAG and AFTRA. She was classically trained by Nicholas Pennell from Stratford and Gillian Eaton of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Week One: July 7 – 11: Destination: Adventure! Grades 1 – 5 (two sessions offered, only sign up for one) Morning session 8.30 – 12.00, Performance July 12 at 10.30 am Afternoon session 1.00 – 4.30, Performance July 12 at 2.00 pm $100 per student

Week Two: July 14 – 18 Life Upon The Wicked Stage Middle School and High School 9.00 am – 4.30 pm, (Note: Bring a sack lunch) Performance July 19 at 10.00 am $200 per student For more information: call 630-260-1820 or go to www.wheatondrama.org/classes

WDI’s Summer Children’s Workshop is an outstanding week of theatre for student grades 1 -12. Our teachers are all highly trained individuals and have worked on national tours, soap operas, local professional theaters (like Marriott Lincolnshire and the Goodman) and are generally just exceptional instructors. I can’t even begin to tell you the amount of fun you will have at this workshop!

Sign up today!

Grades 1-5 are July 7-11, either morning (8.30-12) or afternoon (1-4.30) with a performance on Saturday July 12 for the ridiculously low price of $100.
Grades 7-12 are July 14-18 ALL DAY (9-4.30) with a performance on Saturday July 19 for only $200!