NEW CLASS - Scene Study

Who/What: PDC 6th - 12th graders

6th-8th grade students who have not taken scene study previously should sign up for the beginning class.

Experienced 6th-8th grade students as well as new and experienced 9th-12th grade students should opt for the later session.

Because students will work intensely with a partner, on time attendance and regular, willing communication with Caroline and their scene partner is very important.*

Where: St David of Wales, 2800 SE Harrison St

When: Sunday evenings, January 11-March 14

Beginning Middle School Scene Study, 6:00-7:30 pm
Experienced Middle School and High School Scene Study, 7:30-9:00 pm

January: 11, 18, 25

February: 1, 8, 22

March: 1, 8, 14 (Saturday)
This class culminates in a Scene Night performance March 14 Students must participate in Scene Night to participate in this class.

How much: $195

ABOUT: Scene Study digs deeper. The purpose of this class is for the serious young actor to concentrate on acting: listening, reacting, trust, relationships and feelings.  Any student applying for this class must be highly motivated and very interested in becoming a better actor through technical group, partner and solo acting exercises, journal writing and homework, and working closely with a scene partner.

*All students will play young people, but these scenes may have heavy topics such as loss of a loved one/death, divorce, bullying, identity, mental health issues, domestic/substance abuse, or relationships/crushes. Some of these scenes may also include profanity. Some of our past scenes come from these plays: Antigone, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Bridge to Terabithia, The Diary of Anne Frank, The Children’s Hour, Sense and Sensibility, Romeo and Juliet, The Glass Menagerie, She Kills Monsters, Our Town, Ordinary People, Peter and the Starcatcher. Caroline will choose scenes based on what she believes your child can handle - regarding topic and difficulty. While she may be able to make an adjustment for a student she will not water down other scenes your child may be exposed to. We work closely to ensure safety with partners and the group as a whole focusing on respect and boundaries while still telling the story the best we can. If this does not seem comfortable to you or your child please do not register.