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Theatre Classes
Spring 2010

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On this page:  Engela Edwards' Tuesday Musical Performance Group Engela Edwards' Wednesday Bastrop Performance Groups Janet Spencer's Saturday Beginning Acting Class NEW Janet Spencer's TBD Scene Study (time and day to be determined).  NEW

Tuesday Engela Edwards' Performance Group: 512-303-5516; Engela@EASYtheatre.com  Director Engela Edwards has a BFA in Theater.  Since 1999, Engela has produced 65 production (including 24 world premières) with her company EASY Theatre which has performed in 33 venues. Engela started doing shows in Bastrop in 2001.  Since that time she's produced and co-produced 38 productions at the Bastrop Opera House, including 15 world premieres; some of which she wrote or co-wrote.   Engela Edwards theatre resumes: Acting  / Technical / Directing / Other Musical Performance (Youth ages 5-8) Show Chosen:Down in the Dumps a musical by Dan Roberts  Your child will be rehearsing a musical with director/choreographer Engela Edwards. Weekly rehearsals at the middle school, additional daily Tech and Dress rehearsals the week of the show, and Performance dates are required. Rehearsal CD provided. You will provide your childs’ costume.  (Easy Bright colored kids' summer clothes without words or logos, and barefoot.) The musical Down in the Dumps has lively music and wonderful story.  Pink's Junk Yard, owned by crotchety old Miss Pinkle, is the perfect playground for a group of neighborhood children. Unfortunately, the County Court is threatening to take away the children's good times and Miss Pinkle's livelihood, because she has not complied with the Beautification Ordinance. It is up to the children to salvage thier playground.  In this musical the children are the stars. Bastrop Middle School Instructor: Engela Edwards Tuesdays: 5:00 - 5:50 p.m. Dates:  February 23 - May 18 + plus performance week           No class March 16 (Spring Break) Publicity Photos:  In costume on April 20 Dress rehearsals:  5-7 p.m. at the Bastrop Opera House 711 Spring Street, June 1, 2, 3, (Friday June 4 only if needed.)  Performances:  Saturday and Sunday June 5 & 6 at 1 p.m. (Actor's call at 12:30) Actors need to wear comfortable clothing, bring a pencil, and bring a bottle of water with the actor's name on it to every rehearsal. $59 Musical Performance (ages 9-15) Show Chosen: Down in the Dumps a musical by Dan Roberts  Your child will be rehearsing a musical with director/choreographer Engela Edwards. Weekly rehearsals at the middle school, additional daily Tech and Dress rehearsals the week of the show, and Performance dates are required. Rehearsal CD provided. You will provide your childs’ costume.  (Easy Bright colored kids' summer clothes without words or logos, and barefoot.) If you like little kids and want to be in more numbers, then you can start rehearsing on February 23 with the other group. The musical Down in the Dumps has lively music and wonderful story.  Pink's Junk Yard, owned by crotchety old Miss Pinkle, is the perfect playground for a group of neighborhood children. Unfortunately, the County Court is threatening to take away the children's good times and Miss Pinkle's livelihood, because she has not complied with the Beautification Ordinance. It is up to the children to salvage thier playground.  In this musical the children are the stars.  There aren't too many lines, but there are lots of songs. Instructor: Engela Edwards Weekly Rehearsal Location:  Bastrop Middle School Choir Room Show Week Rehearsal and Show Location:  Bastrop Opera House or  Ages:  5-8 Time:  5:00 to 5:50 p.m. Tuesdays Dates: April 13 – May 18 + plus performance week           No class March 16 (Spring Break) Publicity Photos:  In costume on April 20 Dress rehearsals:  5-7 p.m. at the Bastrop Opera House 711 Spring Street, June 1, 2, 3, (Friday June 4 only if needed.)  Performances:  Saturday and Sunday June 5 & 6 at 1 p.m. (Actor's call at 12:30) Actors need to wear comfortable clothing, bring a pencil, and bring a bottle of water with the actor's name on it to every rehearsal. $59 Musical Cast (Adults) Engela Edwards Learn theater while doing theater!  This is a rehearsal class ending in multiple performances of a musical.  Teaching director Engela Edwards designed this course so busy adults have an opportunity to perform.  This fun project is perfect for performers of every experience level.  You provide your talent, energy, positive attitude, and costume. Performers must be able to attend weekly rehearsals during the semester, plus nightly rehearsals the week leading into the performances. Weekly rehearsal time:  6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays Fee:  $45 (You can register by calling Bastrop Community Ed at (512) 308-1601) Weekly rehearsals: February 24 - May 11 (No rehearsal March 16) at the Bastrop Middle School Costume:  Wear your costume and makeup to rehearsal on April 12  Dress rehearsals:  6 p.m. until done at the Bastrop Opera House May 17 - 19 at the  Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring Street Performances:  May 20, 21, 22, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.; (Actor's call 1 hour before show time) May 23 at 2 p.m. at the Bastrop Opera House (Actor's call 1 hour before show time) Actors need to wear comfortable clothing, bring a pencil, and bring a bottle of water with the actor's name on it to every rehearsal.   Instructor / Director Weekly rehearsal Day Weekly rehearsal Time Group Cost Age How to Register Status (refresh or reload screen) Engela Edwards Tue. 5:00-5:50 p.m. Musical Performance Youth 59 5-9 Register through Bastrop Community Ed (512) 308-1601 or online here. Open Engela Edwards Tue. 5:00-5:50 p.m. Musical Performance Youth 59 9-15 Register through Bastrop Community Ed (512) 308-1601 or online here. Open Engela Edwards Tue. 6:00-8:30 p.m. Musical Adults $45 18-up Register through Bastrop Community Ed (512) 308-1601 or online here. Open

Wednesday: Engela Edwards' Performance Groups: 512-303-5516; Engela@EASYtheatre.com  Director Engela Edwards has a BFA in Theater.  Since 1999, Engela has produced 65 production (including 24 world premières) with her company EASY Theatre which has performed in 33 venues. Engela started doing shows in Bastrop in 2001.  Since that time she's produced and co-produced 38 productions at the Bastrop Opera House, including 15 world premieres; some of which she wrote or co-wrote.   Engela Edwards theatre resumes: Acting  / Technical / Directing / Other Learn theater while doing theater! Rehearsals start (Casting January meeting January 27) February for May / June shows.  No rehearsals during Spring Break (March 12-22). Engela's groups are rehearsing weekly for different shows which will be performed at the Bastrop Opera House.  Roles for ages 5-99. Rehearsal Groups fill quickly.  Costs from $100 to $130 per semester.  Plus costume.  More Engela's Wednesday Details:  Parents or Caregivers: May quietly observe during rehearsals.  Actors need to wear comfortable clothing, bring a pencil, and bring a bottle of water with the actor's name on it to every rehearsal. Shows are to be decided or created to fit cast. Look at these fun youth show cast pics on the following page or Engela's EASY Theatre's Past Show History here. Weekly Rehearsal location:  Bastrop Opera House Studio, the yellow building immediately behind the theater.  711 Spring Street, Bastrop, Texas. Performance and Final week location:  Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring Street, Bastrop, Texas. Absences:  While being at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory, we know illness and emergencies happen.  We expect that if and actor is sick that they stay home, but call the director.  Actors must be fever, diarrhea, and vomiting free for 24 hours before coming to a rehearsal.  Director Edwards will consider each case individually to determine if missed rehearsal will keep a actor from performing his role. Director Edwards must be informed at registration if there are ANY rehearsal or performance conflicts.  MONEY: Enrolling in Engela's Wednesday shows:  Pay the $50 non-refundable deposit due at registration by clicking the deposit button below. This will hold your place in the cast/class/rehearsal slot.  You are committing to paying the entire semester fee. A registration form will be emailed to you for you to complete and return after you have paid your deposit.  When you pay and return your form then you will be registered.  (Or after you've returned work scholarship forms and your registration form, then you will be considered registered.) Full payment of the balance is due by the first day of rehearsals, unless a payment plan has been arranged in advance.  $25 late fee if not paid (or written payment arrangements made) by the first day of rehearsals.  Work scholarships and payment plans can easily be arranged.  Contact Engela at 303-5516 for more information and forms.  Cancellations: When you register for a rehearsal slot, you are committing to the whole fee. In our attempt to make this experience affordable, we keep optional expense like tickets, videos (if available), and costumes, separate from registration fees.  These fees do not cover the cost of the project, so we will expect you to sell tickets and program ads for the show! Because of the economy, Engela reduced class fees last semester by 25% and offered more scholarships even though there was a waiting list.  She is continuing at the reduced price this semester also.  Everyone in the audience must have a ticket.  You provide your costume which must be completely ready and worn to rehearsal on the date noted in class description.  INSTRUCTOR reservest the right to make changes until there is someone signed up for the group. Wednesday Morning Rehearsal Groups:  (Ages 5-99) On Wednesday, January 27, new students come at 9 a.m. and returning students come at 10 a.m.  All stay until Noon.  Bring a bottle of water.  Director will then choose and cast the show/shows and email you when your rehearsals will be for the remainder of the semester.  Your rehearsals will not be shorter than one hour nor longer than two hours.  Your actual weekly rehearsals could as early as 9 a.m. and end as late as 1 p.m.  If you have special time constraints within that time period (such as you can't get there until 11 a.m. or you have to leave by Noon), then you must inform director on the registration form.  If Engela does not have a rehearsal slot for the performer that will fit their noted time constraints, your deposit will be refunded.  Shows chosen, cast, and scheduled based on participants registered.  Registration Deadline January 23 Casting Meeting:  January 27 Weekly rehearsals:  Feb. 24-May 5  Cast photos:  Wear your Costume and makeup to rehearsal on April 7 Daily rehearsals and show week:  May 10 - 15 Fee:  $100 returning students / $110 new students Late registration an additional $50 Teen Troupe will be working on a show to be performed at the Opera House and also at a Theatre Festival from:  One must audition to get into the Teen Troupe. Registration Deadline:  Jan. 23 Planning meeting for registered actors.  Parents please attend.  Includes auditions for teens who wish to join.  January 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. Weekly rehearsals:  Feb. 24-May 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration Deadline January 23 Cast photos:  Wear your Costume and makeup to rehearsal on April 7 Daily rehearsals:  June 1, 2, 3 Performance Date:  June 4 & 5 at 7:30, & June 6 at 2 p.m. Festival June 9 - 13, 2010 at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas Fee:  $130 returning students / $140 new students (plus the cost of the festival, travel expenses, room and board.)  Workscholarships cannot cover these expenses! Late registration an additional $50 Wednesday Afternoon Rehearsal Groups:  (Ages 5-99) On Wednesday, January 27, new students come at 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and returning students come at 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  I will then choose and castthe shows and tell you when your rehearsals will be for the remainder of the semester.  Your actual weekly rehearsals could be as early as 3:30 p.m. and end as late as 6:30 p.m.  They will not be shorter than one hour nor longer than two hours.  If you have special time constraints within that time period (such as you can't get there until 4:30 or you have to leave by 6 p.m.), then you must inform director on the registration form.  Shows chosen, cast, and scheduled based on participants registered. Registration Deadline:  Jan. 23 Casting Meeting:  January 27 Weekly rehearsals:  Feb. 24-May 5 Cast photos:  Wear your Costume and makeup to rehearsal on April 7 Daily rehearsals and show week:  May 10 - 15 Fee:  $100 returning students / $110 new students Late registration an additional $50 Instructor / Director Weekly rehearsal Day Age Group Cost Non-refundable Deposit of $50  plus remainder due 1st day of rehearsals OR Payment in full (which includes deposit). Deadline to register Late Fee Class status: (refresh or reload screen) Engela Edwards Wed. 5-99 Morning Returning Students $100 Jan. 23 $50 Open Engela Edwards Wed. 5-99 Morning New Students $110 Jan. 26 $50 Open Engela Edwards Wed. 13-19 Teen Troupe 1-3 p.m. $130+ Festival cost! Jan. 23 $50 Current Teen Troupe who have registered. (Others by audition only 303-5516) Engela Edwards Wed. 5-99 Afternoon Returning Students $100 Jan. 23 $50  Open Engela Edwards Wed. 5-99 Afternoon New Students $110 Jan. 26 $50 Open

 

Saturday: Janet Spencer's Beginning Acting Class: 512-308-9711; janetinbastrop@gmail.com "Wanna Be a Star?" Learn to shine at the Bastrop Opera House.  The instructor is Janet Spencer,  a veteran with 45 years experience in the professional theatre as an actor, director, manager and educator.  Ms. Spencer has worked on and off Broadway, in regional theatre, on tour and on campuses in several states.  She holds degrees from Barnard College and the University of Houston.  She considers herself blessed to have studied acting with Michael Howard, a brilliant teacher in the tradition of Constantin Stanislavski and Stella Adler. BEGINNING ACTING (adults) Beginning acting is an introduction to the craft.  Ten workshop sessions will familiarize you with exercises used by professional actors to achieve the sense of truth that makes their work intriguing.  Learn to relax, to focus, to free your imagination, and more.  When you have learned the basics, you will be invited to join a scene study class, where students have on-going opportunities to practice their craft and grow as performers. Day:  Saturdays from 10:30 a.m.  until Noon beginning January 30, 2010  Class Location:  Bastrop Opera House (Studio) Everyone age 18 and over is welcome, regardless of your experience or lack thereof.  Fee:   $50.00 for 10 sessions.            All fees support the Bastrop Opera House. Instructor / Director Class Day Age Time Group Cost Payment in full Class status: (refresh or reload screen) Janet Spencer Sat. 18 up 10-Noon Beginning Acting $50 Open

CLASS ALREADY FULL?  If the class you'd wish to attend is full, contact the instructor and ask to be put on a waiting list.  If an opening comes up or a new class is formed, you will be notified.

 

Class show that rehearsed Fall 2009 playing now! Children's Theatre Month:  January 2010
	Oz! A dazzling musical based on the  L. Frank Baum classic story  Book by Tim Kelly Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur Directed by Engela Edwards  Fri. & Sat. Jan. 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7:30 p.m.  & Sun. Jan. 31 at 2 p.m.  Bastrop Opera House 711 Spring Street Two acts of fun and fantasy.  Rated G. Produced by special arrangements with Pioneer Drama Inc., Englewood, Colorado

• Engela Edwards at 303-5516
• Janet Spencer at 512-308-9711