ULTRA*CULTURE INTERGENERATIONAL THEATRICS

THEATER (the' a-ter) n. Also the*a*tre. Abbr. theat. 1. A building, room, or an outdoor structure for the presentation of plays, motion pictures, or other dramatic performances. 2. Any room used for lectures or demonstrations; auditorium 3. a. Dramatic literature or performance. b. The milieu of actors and playwrights. c. The quality or effectiveness of a theatrical production: ~ Play Reading is good theatre. ~ Improv is spontaneous theatre. ~ Pantomime is an ancient form of theatre. ~ 4. The audience assembled for a dramatic performance. 5. a. A place that is the setting for dramatic events. b. Any geographical area in which human interactions are coordinated. [Middle English theatre, from Old French, from Latin theatrum, from Greek theatron, from theasthai, to watch, look at, from theat, a viewing.] ~ THEATRICAL ASPIRATIONS? ~ ~YOUth!~ *Theatre Troupe* ~ ~*heARTS*~ (interventive*access) ...being a community at large theatre initiative inwhich the heARTS*Theatre Troupe classes and productions are held in venues other than the ! ~ ~CHAUTAUQUA~ (scholarly reenactments) ...young thespians will receive the rudiments of historical research and dramatic expose' with the goal of performance in traditional ways! ~ ~COSTUMING~ (design & construction) ...students will learn the basics of this vital visual aesthetic as relates to period, characterization and staging! KUUMBA ~THEATRE~ (improvisational*mediation) ...troupe member will develop directoral, expository, writing skill and critique in this fast paced creative dramatic outlet! ~ ~PLAY*READINGS~ (literary interactions) ...students will develop elocution and timing skills as participants develop characters vocally! ~ ~PLAY*WRITING~ (creativity*works) ...troupe members will develop and enhance literary skills necessary for the creation and development of original works! ~SET*DESIGN~ & ~CONSTRUCTION~ (developing the piece) ...troupe will enhance their visual perception and managerial skill as they design and create and perform with stage models and props! ~ COMMUNITY WIDE ~OPEN~ AUDITIONS INTERGENERATIONAL PARENTAL RSVP ONLY! 901.734.6902