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From the Education Department
For two weeks, 22 students from all walks of life gathered at Milwaukee Repertory Theater for a Summer Theater Conservatory (STC). Participants came from all over the state of Wisconsin as well as other states to join us for this program. Students of all ages worked in tandem studying Shakespeare under the guidance of Resident Acting Company Members Lee E. Ernst and Deborah Staples. In a short two weeks, students dove into vigorous training in character development, movement, vocal production and Shakespeare text and scansion, culminating in a Showcase performance of scenes and monologues. In the past, STC was a program merely for high school students. Since The Rep decided this year to expand the program to include college students and theater educators, the material studied was accessible for any age group. Students and teachers both enhanced their skills as performers through this class, and teachers will be able to bring some of the lessons back to their own high school and college courses. The Rep has maintained a partnership with Ten Chimneys and the University of Wisconsin – Parkside during STC. Students spent a day at Ten Chimneys, the home of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, where they toured the estate in the morning and engaged in scene study in the afternoon. This is the third year we brought STC participants to Ten Chimneys. It is an inspiring place for students to learn and grow as theater artists. The UW-Parkside Theater Department arranged a summer internship for STC students to receive college credit for their participation. The new format for STC this summer provided us with a dynamic group that worked side by side, “cheek by jowl,” to discover and learn about acting and Shakespeare. Each student brought something different to the table which, in turn, enhanced the program even more. It was thrilling for the students to work with professional actors that each of them have seen on stage at The Rep or American Players Theatre. We are delighted to offer this unique and exciting program to aspiring actors and educators. If you are interested in joining us for Summer Theater Conservatory
2010, please contact: Jenny Kostreva, Education Director, 414-290-5370
or jkostreva@milwaukeerep.com or Rebecca Witt, Education Coordinator,
414-290-5393 or Jenny Kostreva, Education Director Calling All Aspiring Adult Actors! |
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