Auditions!!!!

Auditions for 'The Taming of the Shrew' by William Shakespeare

January 14th, 15th 1-5pm at Wayside Theatre
Prepare a Shakespearean Monologue

Performance will be in April, Dates TBD

Call the box office at 540-869-1776 to sign up for your 5-minute slot!

YPW Winter Classes!

Announcing Our YPW Winter Session!

Call the box office at 540-869-1776 to sign your child up (must provide at least one payment to register). Registration done on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Mondays, January 16^th through March 5^th. (No class January 30^th) 

4:00pm-6:00pm YPW 1 (Ages 7-12) $250

6:30pm-8:30pm Music Theatre (Ages 13-18) $250

                                              

Tuesdays, January 17^th through March 6^th. (No class January 31^st)

4:00pm-6:00pm YPW 1 (Ages 7-12) $250

6:30pm-8:30pm YPW 2 (Ages 13-18) $250

Wednesdays, January 18^th through March 7^th. (No class February 1st)

6:00pm-8:00pm Adult Scene Study (Ages 18+) $250

Saturdays, January 14^th through March 3^rd. (No class January 28^th)

10:00am-11:00am Young Performers’ Playhouse (Ages 4-6) $135

Questions? E-mail eia@waysidetheatre.org, or call 540-869-1776 and ask for Thomasin or Megan

Coming Soon! Mary Shelley: A Spark of Being

 Wayside Theatre Education in Action production

“Mary Shelley: A Spark of Being”

A Play in One Act written by local high school students: Libby Powell  (Sherando High School), Claire Haskins (Sherando High School), Kaitlin Duley (Sherando High School)  and Emily Lunde (Sherando High School).  

The EIA production is sponsored by: Summit Community Bank, Apple Valley Hyundai, BKC Anesthesia, Thomas and Rebecca Lawson, Harvest Moon Natural Foods, Harrison and Johnston PLC, and Dewein Construction and Maintenance.

The performances will be Friday, November 11 at 8:00 pm and Saturday, November 12 at 2:30pm and 8:00pm on the mainstage of Wayside Theatre.

Tickets are $15 for evenings, $12 for the matinee. Children 5-17 are $10 for all performances. Seniors and Subscribers are $12 for all performances. General Seating.
One follows the story of Mary Shelley (Frankenstein) and her husband Percy as they discover their passions for love, family, writing and each other. A union formed within the notion of 'Free Love', Mary and Percy struggle to define and strengthen their relationship amid family quarrels, indiscretions, and an incredible amount of loss. Through it all, you will see how Mary brings 'A Spark of Being' to everything she touches. Woven throughout this beautifully written saga of their romance are the words of some of the world's most famous poets, including Lord Byron and the Shelleys themselves.

Cast starring Olivia Adams (Sherando High School) and Luke Dumont (James Wood High School) as Mary and Percy Shelley. Also, local high school actors starring are: Mary Buhl (Sherando High School), Brandon Shockey (Moorefield High School), Lauren Flaming (Sherando High School), Gabe Schneider (Home School) and Hannah Solenberger (Winchester Academy).

Stage Management team includes high school students: Libby Powell (Stage Manager-Sherando High School), Kaitlin Duley (ASM- Sherando High School) and Garrett Blankenship (ASM- Warren County Middle School).

Lights, set, costume and sound designed by Wayside Staff: Zack Fullenkamp (lights design) Jody Lee (Set design) Wes Calkin (Sound design) and Joette Orndorff (Costumes Design) and directed by Rebecca Calkin.

College Prep Seminar: One Day Only!

Wayside Theatre's Education Department Presents:

College Preparation Workshop

Get all the help you need maneuvering the overwhelming and complicated world of college arts programs!

November 19th, 11am-12:30pm

Wayside's Curtain Call Cafe

For just $20/family, you can get the scoop on the best ways to approach the college search, audition, and financial process. Call the box office to sign up - space is limited to 15 families (Maximum is 4 people per "family")

For more information, call the box office at 540-869-1776 or e-mail eia@waysidetheatre.org

Newsletter Now Available

The EiA newsletter is now ready for viewing in PDF format.  We've created a new page where you can view present and past editions of this quarterly publication.  Check it out for important information about upcoming events, as well as student profiles and words from the education director.

Education in Action Newsletter Page

Announcing: Scholarship Available for Fall 2011 YPW classes

Due to a generous donation, we now have a scholarship available for our Fall 2011 YPW session. If you are interested,  please e-mail eia@waysidetheatre.org (subject line YPW Scholarship) and we will send you an application form. Applications due by 5:00pm Monday, September 6^th. Late submissions will not be reviewed. This scholarship covers full tuition for one student.

Registration is now open for Fall YPW Classes!

It’s that time again: Registration for Fall 2011 classes! This session we have an exciting line-up of classes, all of which are designed to accommodate children of all different levels of experience to work on acting and/or singing and performance techniques. Each class will culminate with a Recital Performance on the Wayside stage at the conclusion of the 8-week session.

YPW 1 and 2 are great for beginning actors, as well as those trying to develop their skills further. Music Theatre teaches vocal technique, character development and the art of telling a story through song. Adult Scene Study is great for any adult who’s caught the acting bug. Our Shakespeare class approaches the bard in an accessible and fun way and is a great introduction for anyone who is interested in auditioning for our Spring Shakespeare: The Taming of the Shrew. Finally, we have YPP for our littlest actors, who are introduced to theatre through games and a short play.

Our classes offer youth and adults the opportunity to work with professionals in the field while creating confidence, instilling discipline, fostering creativity and building esteem. Give your rising star the chance to shine by signing them up today! If you have any further questions, feel free to call Megan or Thomasin at Wayside Theatre at (540) 869-1776.

Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis so call today to register! Payment Plans are available!!!! To Register call the Box Office at 540-869-1776

Day	Time	Class	Price	Dates
Monday	4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.	YPW 1 (7 - 12 years old) Music Theatre (12 - 18 years old) Shakespeare (12-18 years old)	$250 $250 $250	Every Monday Sept 12 – Oct 31
Tuesday	4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.	YPW 1 (7 - 12 years old) YPW 2 (12 - 18 years old) Adult Scene Study (19 and up)	$250 $250 $250	Every Tuesday Sept 13 - Nov 1
Saturday	10:00 - 11:00 a.m.	YPP (4 - 6 years old)	$135	Every Saturday Sept 10 - Oct 29

Creating Mary Shelley Auditions

Creating Mary Shelley is an original play written by area youth Kaitlyn Duley, Claire Haskins, Emily Lunde, and Libby Powell.

Who can audition? Youth Ages 13-18.

When are auditions held?

• August 29 5-9 pm
• August 30 5-9 pm
• August 31 6-9 pm

The Emerging Artists program is producing Creating Mary Shelley, an original play written by area teens. The cast includes: 4 females to play Mary Shelley, Jane “Claire” Clairemont, Fanny Imlay, and Mrs. Godwin and 3 males to play William Godwin, Percy Shelley, and Lord Byron. 2-3 actors will play two or more roles if cast in the show. The auditions will consist of cold-readings from the script. Rehearsals begin September 17th and the performances are October 28-30.

To audition, sign up for a 5-minute time slot through the box office at (540) 869-1776.

New Education In Action Sponsors

YAG is proud to announce two new sponsors for the Education In Action program: Apple Valley Hyundai and Harrison and Johnston, PLC: Attorneys & Counsellors at Law. We would like to thank these two organizations for their support.

CONGRATS TO YAG GRADUATES AND YAG INDUCTEES

Thursday, June 16th was a great celebration for the Young Ambassadors' Guild for the graduating seniors and 2011 inductees. All the world's a stage...and here are the emerging artists!

T. Carter Fussell Award Winners Announced

See the recipients here.

Summer YPW Intensive - Register Now!

This workshop is an intensive, fun, two-week program expanding experience in the dramatic arts for area youth through performance opportunities. The YPW program teaches students theatre through the rehearsal and performance of a one-act play.
All classes are Monday – Friday, 9am – 3pm (performances are on the final day). Two age groups are offered:

• YPW 1 ages 7-11
• YPW 2 ages 12-18

Two sessions are offered for each age group:

• Session I: July 11-22
• Session II: July 25 – August 5

All classes are held at the Youth Development Center in Winchester. Workshop cost is only $350 per child/session. Payment can be made by cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, or Discover. Payment plans are available.
To sign up, call the Wayside Theatre Box Office at 540-869-1776. More about YPW here.

Spring Shakespeare!

This year's Emerging Artists' Shakespeare show will be The Taming of the Shrew. Learn more about Emerging Artists Productions here.

YAG Presents: Shakespeare in the Park

Wayside Theatre’s Young Ambassadors’ Guild hosts first annual Shakespeare in the Park in Jim Barnett Park! Prior to the Winchester City Parks and Recreation Saturday Concert Series YAG will be providing fun, family-friendly entertainment of excerpts and spoofs of Shakespeare’s greatest works with the first annual Shakespeare in the Park! Plus fun crafts and face painting for the kids! Come for the music, stay for the Shakespeare! Admission is FREE!
More about YAG here.

June 25th 7pm A scene from "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" by Tom Stoppard, writer of "Shakespeare in Love" and "Arcadia". This play is based off two characters from Shakespeare's "Hamlet".

July 16th 7pm "Pyramus and Thisbe" the play within a play of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". A very humorous portrayal of two star-crossed lovers, a wall, and a lion.

July 30th 7pm "When Shakespeare's Ladies Meet" - what happens when 5 of Shakespeare's leading ladies give Juliet advice on love.

Mary Shelley is coming up soon!

It's almost time to audition for the Fall Emerging Artists Production, written and performed by students and produced by the professional staff at Wayside. This year's production is based on the life of Mary Shelley, the Gothic novelist responsible for Frankenstein. Auditions will be held on August 29th, 30th, and 31st from 5 P.M. to 9 P.M. Call the box office at 540-869-1776 to schedule a five-minute audition slot. Preparing a monologue is not necessary, but candidates should be prepared to do a cold reading.
Learn more about Emerging Artists Productions here.
Download the flyer here.

Book Your School Now For Christmas!

Wayside is already taking bookings for school matinees of our christmas show, Glory Bea: A Shenandoah Christmas Story. Kids love our holiday shows, featuring Q & A with our design staff during intermission.

YAG offers YPW scholarship

YAG is helping students attend a YPW summer session with a $175 in financial aid. To apply, fill out and return this form as instructed.

Education in Action Newsletter is now available

If you didn't already receive the newsletter by other means, you can read it by downloading this pdf. Learn about our departing members of YAG and get a recap of the education department's triumphs from this spring.