For more information, call 937.296.0294. playkettering.org ROSEWOOD ARTS CENTER 59 YOUTH THEATRE Basic Theatre Instruction Ages: 9 – 15 This class provides instruction in the basic theatre skills of pantomime, movement, voice and diction, improvisation, script work, audition techniques and performing a monologue. This is a prerequisite for the Kettering Children’s Theatre and Advanced Theatre Instruction. Students must attend every class in order to advance at the discretion of the instructor. 02-40460-A Mon. 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. April 8 – May13 Fee: $84/resident; $105/non-resident Location: Rosewood Arts Center Instructor: Teresa Connair Advanced Theatre Instruction Ages: 9 – 15 This course builds on the skills gained in Basic Theatre Instruction. We will focus on proper breathing techniques, voice projection, speech and diction exercises, audition techniques (Including selection and preparation of individual audition pieces), developing a character, and performing a short play. Enrollment is limited to 12 to allow for the depth of work required. Prerequisite: Basic Theatre Instruction. This is a prerequisite for the Kettering Children’s Theatre. Students must attend every class in order to advance at the discretion of the instructor. 02-40461-A Mon. 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. April 8 – May 13 Fee: $92/resident; $115/non-resident Location: Rosewood Arts Center Instructor: Teresa Connair Wheel Pottery: Beginning & Beyond Ages: 16+ Learn basic skills on the potter’s wheel. Although this is a beginning class, all skill levels are welcome. Class fee provides each student 25 pounds of clay, glazes and related firings. Clay tool kit required and may be purchased at Rosewood front office. 02-41110-B Wed. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. March 27 – May 15 02-41110-C Thu. 10:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. March 28 – May 16 02-41110-D Sat. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. March 23 – May 11 Fee: $175/resident; $190/non-resident Location: Rosewood Arts Center Instructor: Sec B: Shelly Burden Sec C: David Kirchner Sec D: April Lemaster Introduction to Wheel Pottery Ages: 16+ This class focuses on the basics of creating forms on the potter’s wheel. Students explore making traditional tableware including bowls, cups and mugs with self-directed projects for more experienced students. Special surface decoration and glazing techniques are also covered to achieve unique results. Class fee provides each student 25 pounds of clay, glazes and related firings. Clay tool kit required and may be purchased at Rosewood front office. 02-41111-A Mon. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. April 1 – May 20 02-41111-B Tue. 6:30 – 9 p.m. March 19 – May 7 02-41111-C Thu. 6:30 – 9 p.m. March 21 – May 9 Fee: $175/resident; $190/non-resident Location: Rosewood Arts Center Instructor: Sec B & C: Cynthia Bornhorst-Winslow Sec A: Alison Fawcett Continuing Wheel Pottery Ages: 16+ Class will focus on creating larger pots, refining shapes and challenging students to become better potters. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace while exploring more advanced pottery techniques. Class fee provides each student 25 pounds of clay, glazes and related firings. Clay tool kit required and may be purchased at Rosewood front office. Prerequisite: Students must have completed either Introduction to Wheel Pottery or Wheel Pottery: Beginning and Beyond before taking this class. 02-41112-A Mon. 6:30 – 9 p.m. April 1 – May 20 02-41112-B Wed. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. April 3 – May 22 Fee: $175/resident; $190/non-resident Location: Rosewood Arts Center Instructor: April Lemaster ADULT / TEEN CERAMICS Clay for the Extreme Beginner Ages: 16+ This is a class for students with very little to no experience working with clay. Students will explore various hand-building methods to familiarize themselves with clay to create a number of pieces. Class fee provides each student clay, glazes and related firings. 02-41115-A Wed. 6 – 8 p.m. March 6 – 27 Fee: $100/resident; $125/non-resident Location: Rosewood Arts Center Instructor: Alison Fawcett Wheel Pottery: Cone 10 Ages: 16+ Class will focus on creating pieces specifically to be fired in the reduction kiln. Students work at their own pace while exploring more advanced pottery techniques. All pieces produced in this class will be fired at cone 10 in the gas reduction kiln. Class fee provides each student 25 pounds of clay, glazes and related firings. Clay tool kit required and may be purchased at Rosewood front office. Prerequisite: Students must have completed either Introduction to Wheel Pottery or Wheel Pottery: Beginning and Beyond before taking this class. 02-41114-A Fri. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. March 22 – May 10 Fee: $175/resident; $190/non-resident Location: Rosewood Arts Center Instructor: Brandon Lowery A hysterical, sprawling, action-packed drama about the conflicting legends and ballads about the outlaw folk hero. This includes a wise-cracking, superior swordsperson, Marian and a Robin Hood who only by chance finds himself a hero. Performances: Fridays, March 22, April 5, 7 p.m. Saturdays, March 23, April 6*, 7 p.m. Sundays, March 24, April 7, 2 p.m. Tickets: Kids under 12: $5; Adults: $7 *sign interpreted performance kettering cHildren’S tHeatre preSentS: ROBIN HOOD By: Larry Blamire Directed by: Mary Snapp
