THEATRE A GO-GO
PHYSICAL THEATRE SCHOOL – Inspiring imagination and expression through Theatre Arts

Is pleased to present our first foray into Musical Theatre with WINTER DRAMA/MUSICALTHEATRE CLASSES FOR HOMESCHOOLERS

Who: Homeschoolers - Ages 9 – 16, with special quest artist; KIRK R. MILES

What: Page to Stage – involves students in the creative process of play-writing and script development. In a series of fun-filled sessions, children will learn how to write, rehearse and share their own unique adaptation of The Wizard of OZ. Students will develop the plot, craft the script, write dialogue, create lyrics and hone their acting skills utilizing hands-on acting exercises, including improvisation and scenario work. The final product will be their very own dramatic production, which will then be shared on the March 19. These classes are connected to the Alberta Education Language Arts curriculum and include enhanced language arts skills, team building, presentation skills, problem solving, creativity, vocal training and public speaking.

When: Wednesdays from 1-3pm – Jan. 9 – March 13 (10 classes)

Celebration of learning - will take place on Tue. March 19 from 6:30 – 8:00pm at the Parkdale Community Centre (3512 5 Ave. N.W.) This will include the sharing of two adaptations of OZ stories and is open to friends, family and those that want to see how we play.

Where: The Parkdale Community Centre
In the Morpheus Theatre Rehearsal Centre – 3512 5 Ave. N.W.

Investment: (includes a $20.00 production fee)
Return players and early registration by Nov. 30: $244.00 New players: $269.00
Parkdale Community and Morpheus Theatre members: $235.00

For more information or to register, please contact Tanya @ theatreagogo@telus.net Please visit/like us at facebook.com/theatreagogo

Instructor Bio
Kirk Miles performed in Alberta schools very early on in his career and he has since taught workshops in clowning, juggling, and acting, both for the school system and the community. For ten years he taught curriculum using drama to students in the Calgary school system through program sponsored by Calgary Arts Partners in Education until it dissolved in 2008. Presently he teaches playwriting to Alberta junior high school students and poetry to grades four to six under the Artist in Schools Residency Program funded by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, as well as teaching for the Epcor Centre for Performing Arts. As a playwright he has earned recognition for his work including a playwriting award from Alberta Culture for co-writing the critically acclaimed Juggler on a Drum and in June of 2009 Kirk Miles won the Writers Guild of Alberta Screenwriters Award for a screenplay entitled Shadow Maker. A book of poetry: The Last Six Minutes of Elvis, was published by Touchwood Press in 2002, and in 2009 of ash of brick of water, was published by Plan-B House. In the fall of 2007 Bravo aired a half hour special on his life as a poet, playwright and clown. A frequent participant of the Banff Leighton Artist Colony, Hotel on the Cliffs on the Heart was completed in 2011 and presently he is working hard on a manuscript of poems about the holocaust called Moving Dust. In 2012 Kirk Won the Golden Beret Award presented by the Calgary International Spoken Word Festival.

A WORKSHOP WITH THE DIRECTOR of the Documentary "Hellbound?" (www.hellboundthemovie.com)
SATURDAY OCT. 20TH 9:00 AM - NOON @ ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
$40 - to register - val@fireexit.ca

"From Metaphor to Movie: Rediscovering the Power of Visual Storytelling"

For far too long, evangelical Christians have allowed their literal view of Scripture to bleed into a literalistic approach to art. As a result, their work is often criticized for its lack of sophistication, depth and emotive power. In this seminar, filmmaker Kevin Miller explains why powerful visual metaphors lie at the heart of all great storytelling and how Christian artists can rediscover this world-changing device. 

KEVIN MILLER is an award-winning screenwriter who has applied his craft to documentaries, feature films and short film projects. Recent credits include spOILed, Sex+Money, With God On Our Side, Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed and his directorial debut Hellbound?. Kevin's work has taken him to over a dozen countries across five continents and has involved everything from urban exploring under the streets of Moscow to interviewing war-criminals-at-large in the dusty, fly-infested markets of Sierra Leone. In addition to making films, Kevin teaches screenwriting at a number of film schools and conferences across North America and around the world. Kevin lives in Abbotsford, BC with his wife and four children.

G&S Junior Theatre School RETURNS for THE GONDOLIERS
Morpheus Theatre is pleased to present the return of our G&S Junior Theatre School Program beginning Sat Oct13!

Who: 9-13 youth who wish to expand acting skills & challenge themselves with the lyrics and patter of Gilbert & Sullivan

What: Professional instruction in acting, singing and dancing, culminating with a performance on the set of our mainstage G&S production.

When: Saturdays, 10:00-11:30am from October 13 to mid-April

Where: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre (3512 5 Avenue NW)

Worth: $350 for 23 weeks

For more information, or to register, please call 403-246-2999 or visit www.morpheustheatre.ca

2011/2012 Participant & family comments:
“My daughter connected with the instructors. They inspired her, built her self-esteem, challenged her in a very positive way.”

“Attending the dress rehearsal was another highlight for my child, meeting everyone & having their support… very inspiring!!”

Theatre A Go-Go
Physical Theatre School
Inspiring imagination and expression through the Theatre Arts!
IMAGINE your world enriched through drama and theatre! EXPLORE your uniqueness, spontaneity and creativity. EXPRESS character, improve speaking skills and gain confidence with movement and communicate the PLAY. We guide players to discover who they are, what they can do and who they can be.

Who: Homeschoolers, Ages 8-12
What: Folktales from around the world – Imagine the world as it is explained through a folktale; a story or legend forming part of an oral tradition. Folktales speak to universal and timeless themes, and have helped people make sense of their existence or with the world in which they live. Players will read various Folk Tales from China to Alberta and choose one to bring to life. Players will express with their voices and bodies to share with friends and family on the last day of classes. These classes are connected to the Alberta Education curriculum for grades 3-6 and integrated with the Language Arts and Social Studies outcomes.
When: Wednesdays from 1-3pm – Sept. 19 - Dec. 12 (12 classes)

Who: Ages 12 - 15
What: ANDROCLES AND THE LION - Imagine Italy in the 1600’s, a zany world where masked characters were highly expressive. Shakespeare received many inspirations for his plays from this improvised slapstick comedy called Commedia dell ‘Arte. Players will explore these characters and play with an adaptation of an Aesop Fable called Androcles and the Lion. Players will share this play with friends and family on the last day of classes.
When: Wednesdays from 5:30-8pm - Sept. 19 - Dec. 12(12 classes)

Who: Ages 7-12
What: Folktales from around the world – Imagine the world as it is explained through a folktale; a story or legend forming part of an oral tradition. Folktales speak to universal and timeless themes, and have helped people make sense of their existence or with the world in which they live. Players will read various Folk Tales from China to Alberta and choose one to bring to life. Players will express with their voices and bodies to share with friends and family on the last day of classes.
When: Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm - Sept. 20 - Dec. 6 (12 classes)

Who: Ages 6 – 8
What: Folktales from around the world – As above
When: Saturdays from 10-12pm - Sept. 22 - Dec. 8 (12 classes)

Where: All classes take place at The Parkdale Community Centre in the Morpheus Rehearsal Centre - 3512 5 Ave. N.W.

Investment: Includes a $20.00 production fee for a t-shirt and a take home stagecraft.
Return players: $249.00 per session
New players: $269.00 per session
Parkdale Community and Morpheus Theatre members: $240.00

For more information or to register, please contact Tanya @ theatreagogo@telus.net
Please visit/like us at www.facebook.com/theatreagogo