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THEATRE PRODUCTIONS

2008-2009 Season presented in Partnership with:
Performances Friday Saturday Saturday Sunday March 6 March 7 March 14 March 15 7:30pm 2:00pm 7:30pm 2:00pm $15 Adults $12 Children and Seniors All Seats Reserved	Performances Friday Saturday Saturday Sunday May 8 May 9 May 16 May 17 7:30pm 2:00pm 7:30pm 2:00pm $18 Adults $15 Children and Seniors All Seats Reserved
Purchase Tickets Online Tickets for these shows are available now online or at the Novi Parks office  Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. All seats are reserved unless otherwise noted. We Value Your Feedback... Please visit our Surveys page after seeing one of our shows and tell us what you think!  Surveys will be available for two weeks following the production.

AUDITIONS

Audition – Seussical Jr.

Seussical Jr. Audition Packet

Join in the fun with this musical experience! Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and all of the Whos of Whoville! The score emerges as a Seussian Gumbo of musical styles, ranging from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B, to funk! So let your toes tap, your fingers snap, and you’re imagination run wild for “Oh, the thinks you can think, When you think about Seuss!” Rehearsals are Tue and Thu 4:30-7pm and Sat 10am-1pm

Audition - Grease

This is the 1950’s rock ‘n’ roll musical. Rydell High’s spirited class of ‘59: gum chewing, hubcap stealing, hot rod loving boys with D.A.’s and their wise cracking girls in bobby sox and pedal pushers capture the look and sound of the 1950s in a rollicking musical. While hip Danny Zuko and wholesome Sandy Dumbrowski resolve the problems of their mutual attraction, the gang sings and dances its way through such nostalgic scenes as the pajama party, the prom, the burger palace, and the drive in movie.

PPERFORMANCE CLASSES

Without A Net – Advanced Improvisation

Enhance your abilities as a comedic improviser, while building on your creative and teamwork skills learned in previous “Without a Net” classes. Learn new games and revive the old ones while rehearsing for our final performance. Additional Info: Pre-requisite: Without a Net; No Class Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 2

Price: Res. Online $80 / Office $85
          Non-Res Online $96 / Office $101
Instructor: Lauren Sorrentino, BA, Theatre Education
Location: Theatre – Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Jan 10

NEW – Stage Combat

Experience creative movement and contact improvisation. Learn the fundamentals of stage combat taught by Nathan Mitchell of the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). From slaps and punches to falling and hair pulling, you will understand how to trust your classmates and make a fight scene look realistic without personal injury. Additional Information: No open toe shoes, high heels, or skirts allowed. Students must be in loose, comfortable active wear with tennis shoes or stage shoes.

Price: Res. Online $60 / Office $65
          Non-Res. Online $72 / Office $78
Instructor: Nathan Mitchell, MFA Theatre Practice and Physical Training for the Actor
Location: Theatre – Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Jan 10

Wild Things

Become a Wild Thing! Your actor will create their own play using inspiration from the story Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. They’ll use imagination and creativity as they develop their own play beyond the traditional story. All aspects of theatre, from costumes and scenery to acting and performing will be explored. A free performance will be given for friends and family on Saturday, Feb 14 at 11:30am.

Price: Res. Online $75 / Office $80
          Non-Res. Online $90 / Office $95
Instructor: Lauren Sorrentino, BA Theatre Education
Location: Activities Room – Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Jan 14

Mid - Winter Break Theatre Escape

Spend your Mid-Winter Break with the Novi Theatres! Make new friends as you play theatre games, develop auditioning and acting skills and experience all aspects of theatre. This fast-paced camp will keep you busy as you audition, rehearse and perform a comedic one-act play. Learn the other side of theatre as you design set and costume pieces and learn other technical aspects. A complimentary performance will be given at the end of camp.

Price: Res. Online $120 / Office $125
          Non-Res. Online $144 / Office $149
Instructor: Lauren Sorrentino, BA, Theatre Education
Location: Theatre – Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Feb 8

Essential Elements of Theatre

Novi Theatres is proud to introduce a new comprehensive theatre curriculum, designed to give your actor a complete, well-rounded acting education. We have combined three essential elements of theatre: scene study, characterization and improvisation, to build your child’s acting skills and abilities. The classes will be split into trimesters, each trimester focusing on an essential element. All three age groups will learn scene study in the fall, characterization in the winter, and improvisation in the spring. Your child can take all three focuses, or pick which ones excite them.

Characterization Classes

Let your children escape to new places as they become new characters. They will learn how to create and expand on characters using analytical and creative skills, while using vocal and physical techniques to get inside the world of their character. Your children will shine in these classes and grow as actors.

NEW - Character Creation

Activity Code	Date	Day	Time	Age
3451	Jan 14-Mar 18	Wed	5-6pm	6-9

Instructor: Lauren Sorrentino, BA Theatre Education

NEW - Building Character

Activity Code	Date	Day	Time	Age
3452	Jan 14-Mar 18	Wed	6-7pm	9-11

Instructor: Lauren Sorrentino, BA Theatre Education

NEW - Expanding your Character

Activity Code	Date	Day	Time	Age
3453	Jan 14-Mar 18	Wed	7-8pm	11-15

Instructor: Alisa Martin, BA Theatre

Price: Res. Online $80 / Office $85 (per course)
         Non-Res. Online $96 / Office $101
Location: Theatre – Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Jan 10
Additional Info: No Class Feb 18, Mar 4

Improvisation Classes

These classes will build your child’s stage presence, quick thinking skills, and off-the-cuff creativity through theatre games and exercises. They will experience the essentials of improvisation while boosting self confidence! Using discussion, exercises, and games, your child will know what to do and how to do it when it comes to improvisation.

NEW - Page to Stage

Activity Code	Date	Day	Time	Age
3456	Mar 25-May 20	Wed	5-6pm	6-9

Instructor: Lauren Sorrentino, BA Theatre Education

NEW - On the Spot

Activity Code	Date	Day	Time	Age
3454	Mar 25-May 20	Wed	5-6pm	6-9

Instructor: Lauren Sorrentino, BA Theatre EducationPrice: Res. Online

NEW - Action Improvisation

Activity Code	Date	Day	Time	Age
3457	Mar 25-May 20	Wed	7-8pm	11-15

Instructor: Alisa Martin, BA Theatre

Price: Res. Online $80 / Office $85 (per course)
Non-Res. Online $96 / Office $101
Location: Theatre – Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Mar 20
Additional Info: No Class April 8

Voice Lessons

Call Walled Lake Community Education at 248.956.5003 for more information.

Come learn proper singing technique to produce a good solid singing tone. Correct breathing and tone production will be taught as well as how to read music. A variety of music will be used. Lessons will be 30 minutes and will have a 1:1 student teacher ratio. All voices welcome. Open for boys and girls ages 10-Adult. Students will be required to purchase pieces of music to study in addition to the course fee! Classes will be taught by Dr. Janelle McGuire. Contact the Community Ed office at 248.956.5003 for 30 minute lesson time availability.

ADULT DANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Ballroom I

Do you like “Dancing with the Stars”? Now it’s your turn! Learn the basics of Fox Trot, Waltz and Cha Cha. Dazzle your family and friends with your fancy footwork at your next special occasion.

Price: Res. Online $40 / Office $45
          Non-Res. Online $48 / Office $53
Instructor: Barbara Bloom
Location: Activities Room – Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Jan 10

Country/Western

Flow dance and line dance to familiar country songs. No partner needed to enjoy the fun. Come on kick up your heels while getting some exercise.

Price: Res. Online $40 / Office $45
          Non-Res. Online $48 / Office $53
Instructor: Barbara Bloom
Location: Activities Room – Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Jan 10

Salsa I

Get fit through dance! Learn the fundamental steps of salsa while shaking your hips and having fun. You will be exposed to a variety of footwork steps and patterns and how they apply to partner dance. No partner necessary!

Price: Res. Online $60 / Res. Office $65
          Non-Res. Online $72 / Office $77
Instructor: Denice Ching
Location: Activities Room – Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Jan 10

Salsa II

Take the next step in your salsa studies. Continue shaking your hips and having fun while learning more intricate footwork and patterns. Prerequisite: Salsa I.

Price: Res. Online $60 / Res. Office $65
         Non-Res. Online $72 / Office $77
Instructor: Denice Ching
Location: Activities Room – Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Jan 10

Performing Arts Academy

Performing Arts Academy has been an established member of the Novi community since 1974. Our mission is to give students the opportunity to discover the joy of dance while still providing a qualified dance and music training program. The Academy is associated with many professional associations and is accredited by Dance Masters of America, Dance Educators of America and the Cecchetti Council of America.

An essential and differentiating aspect of our program is our commitment to utilize developmentally appropriate music, costumes, and choreography. We believe that children can learn and present the curriculum in a child-friendly manner.

Performing Arts Academy believes in a dance education that inspires young people to be the best they can be. The Academy welcome students of all levels of interest, from the recreational dancer to the competitive level dancer. Through proper dance training, your child will experience physical activity that will inspire dedication, teamwork, and discipline, as well as instill other qualities which last a lifetime. Piano and vocal students call 248.349.2728 to schedule private lessons. Pre-school classes $28 a month beginning Jan 6.

8 Week Dance Program $76 beginning Jan 6