PFAMILY ARTS


The Academy

Something for every member of the PFAMILY

Music Theatre Academy staffed by PFAMILY ARTS is a Visual and Performing Arts Association and Academy for every member of the pfamily. We provide a comprehensive performing arts academy and visual arts academy staffed by Broadway veterans, local professionals, university professors and guest Broadway stars offering classes in theatre, dance, music, workshops, master classes and a wide array of visual art classes from painting, sketching, molding, and much more offering young people and adults a wide array of arts training.

Summer Camps 2010

The only place in DFW where you can study with multiple Broadway veterans like William Park, Jennifer Milner,
General Hambrick, Stacia Malone, Kelly Holmes and more, including area professional actors, dancers and university professionals.

10% Early Enrollment Discount for paying in full. Ends April 1.
$200 Deposit due by April 17 ($100 non-refundable).
Multi-Family Discounts of 10%. Multiple Camp discount of $10%
Space is limited in each camp.

Summer Comprehensive Camp (June 7-25)

Ages 7-10, 9:30-1pm, ($475) Ages 11-14, 15-18, 9:30-4pm ($1100)

Students will study Acting, Dancing, Singing, Improv, Stage Combat, Stage Makeup, Theatre Games, Mime, Costuming, Lighting and much more. Learn from our Academy faculty, area actors and guest Broadway stars. Camp will conclude with a Camp Workshop Performance on Saturday, June 27.

Showstoppers! (July 26-30)

Ages 4-6, 9:30-12:30pm, ($250) Ages 7-9, 9:30-4pm ($450)

Music Theatre camp of some of the best Broadway showstoppers of all time. Concluding with a showcase performance in our all new Theatre.

Visual Art Intensive (July 12-16)

Ages 4-6, 9:30-12:30pm, ($250) Ages 7-10, 11-14, 15-18 9:30-4pm ($450)
$25 Art Supply Fee

Explore the beauty of art and artistic styles through sketching, painting, clay molding and more, through the perspectives of the great artists from Picasso to Monet. Concluding with an Open House Reception in our all new Gallery.

Premiere! Youth Theatre Division presents
25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (July 6-24)

Ages 12-18, 10-3pm ($650)

By Audition Only on April...understudy roles will be assigned. Cast is limited to 15 student performers. Performances will be July 23-24. Cost for 3 weeks is NO FEES and is all inclusive for costumes etc., and 2 complimentary tickets for each performance. Performances in our all new Theatre.

Beach Blanket Babies (August 2-6)

Ages 4-6, 9:30-12:30pm ($250) Ages 7-10, 9:30-4pm ($450)

Sing and dance to some of the classic summer tunes from Broadway and Hollywood. Concluding with a showcase performance in our all new Theatre.

Premiere! Children's Theatre Division presents
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN (August 9-21)

Ages 7-13, 9:30-2:30pm ($325)

Space is limited and Auditions for roles will be held the first day of camp. Performances will be August 20-21. Cost for 3 weeks is NO FEES and is all inclusive for costumes etc., and 2 complimentary tickets for each performance. Performances in our all new Theatre.

Just Announced!
TV/Film Camp (August 9-13)

Ages 12-18 and college. 9:30-4:00pm ($450)

Study the finer points to on camera techniques from the big screen in the movies to the small screen in television to sitcom, commercial and even daily soap shoots. Students will work on new material each day and will shoot in house and on location for their project to be presented at the end of the week in the video presentation. Camp limited to 15 students.


Class Listings

Triplethreat Saturday Slam

(Singing, Acting, Dancing – 3 hrs – for ages 7-10, 11-14, 15-18 year olds)

The Slam provides students the opportunities to study with our Guest Stars from Broadway. This gives students the experience of what it is like to rehearse as a real professional, switching between focuses, working on singing, acting and dancing all in the same day, just like the professionals when they put together a real show.

Dramatics

(7-10 year olds)

Working on drama skills, improvisation skills and character skills through theater games and exercises, the students will gain confidence and knowledge to carry them through life, be it in or out of the theater.

Drama

(Adult – Beginners, Advanced)

The beginner's class allows adults the chance to explore the world of acting as a novice just for the fun of it. The advanced class is geared more for the advanced or professional who would like to get back to honing their performing skills using techniques from Alexander to Stanislavsky.

Acting

(I & II 11-14, Acting III & IV 15-18)

Classes designed around classic techniques established by master teachers (Stanislavsky, Meisner, Strasberg, Alexander) tailored to singing actors at both the beginning and advanced levels. Classes grouped according to age, experience and prerequisite skills.

Dance

(I 7-10, II 11-14, III 14-18)

We want you to be well rounded and well versed in all forms of dance. Thus throughout each session our dance classes will work on all focuses used on the Broadway stage (Jazz, Tap, Modern, Ballet, Lyrical).

Dance Technique (Ballet)

All new

Ballet-based class that works solely on fundamental techniques of dance.

Tap

All new

Study the classic combinations and techniques of tap as they are interpreted by the Broadway stage.

Group Voice

(7-14 year olds)

Group lessons are designed for the younger student to help with technique, ear training, sight singing and overall confidence. Students are grouped according to age and ability.

Private Voice

(12 – 18 year olds, Adult)

Providing one on one instruction in classic vocal technique for the committed student and those interested in gaining a more in-depth working knowledge of their voice. Primary emphasis of study will be in technique with application through vocal coaching.

Momma, Me & Music Theater

(2-6 Year Olds)

This class is designed with collaboration in mind. Through creative role playing and basic movement and music, children, along with their mom, dad or child care providers can explore the wonderful world of Music Theater.

Preschool Day Class

(Broadway Babies 2-6 Year Olds)

Daily classes that foster what children naturally do: role play, sing, dance, act, etc. This class is structured towards the enhancement of arts education and training in the development of preschoolers.

Home School Theater Workshop

The workshop is designed to provide the home school population performing arts classes and performing opportunities. Students will learn all aspects of theater production from singing, acting and dancing, to directing, stage managing, and set, lighting and costume design.

Shining Stars

(Special Needs)

Through creative drama and movement based in music, children and people with special needs can develop self-esteem and confidence and experience the thrill of performing in a way only Music Theater can provide.

The Broadway Body

(Adult)

Why step up and down on a board or pedal a stationary bike when you can dance your way into shape with this choreography based workout that takes you through your favorite Broadway show routines. So you don't think you can dance? You can still enjoy this class no matter your skill level. So come and dance (and sing) your body into shape like you're a real Broadway dancer.

Pilates

(Adult)

Pilates is an innovative system of mind-body exercise that transforms the way your body looks, feels and performs, building strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body. Pilates teaches body awareness, good posture and easy, graceful movement, while improving flexibility, agility and economy of motion.

Summer Music Theater Comprehensive Camp

(3 week comprehensive) (ages 7-10, 11-14, 15-18)

An intense three weeks. We bring in guest Broadway stars to teach you virtually everything you can imagine from singing, dancing and acting, to on-camera and commercial work, stage combat, make-up, improvisation, directing, and set and costume designing. Not only will the camp culminate with a student workshop production but students will also be automatically cast in our Theatre Company production.

Winter Intensive Camp

(10 day intensive) (ages 7-10, 11-14, 15-18)

Like our Summer Camp, this camp provides the same studies but over a shorter period of time. This winter offering also culminates with a brief workshop presentation and automatic casting in our Winter/Fall Theatre Company production.

Music Theatre Repertoire

Performance & Survey Class.

Take part in a song and scene study class with Broadway history that will develop your repertoire and your understanding of the significance of the song within the scene to make you a better singing actor. Class will also entail a Broadway history section for historical perspective. Ages 12-18. Call for more details.


 

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