Drama & Music
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Leaves of Learning drama and music classes teach skills that last a lifetime. Students come away with enhanced life-skills: self confidence, self awareness, initiative,responsibility, dedication, leadership, creative thinking, group dynamics, and group decision-making.
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Acting 12-14
Teacher: Douglas Horner
Outside Work: Moderate
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Ages: 12 - 14
1.25 Hour Class; 1 day/week
Yearly Materials Fee : $40.00
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Studying acting is the practice of learning to be fully present in a moment and sharing [authentically] with an audience. Acting classes are a risky-but-fun mix of improvisation, exercises/games, scenes, monologues and other Magic designed to teach you to deliver that sort of power and authenticity as an actor, storyteller, or presenter. Students with a passion for theater and/or a desire to 'go deep' in their capacity to Stand and SPEAK will thrive in a curriculum that covers the full span of formal acting training including: Speech & Voice: find the life within a piece of text and increase your capacity for clear, confident, expressive speech. Movement for Actors: expand your capacity to use physical-emotional connection to bring specificity to your performing; learn to interact with the people and space around you with awareness, subtlety, and guts; learn to develop consistent, believable characters for use in improvisation and scripted scenes.
Script & Score: learn to memorize/rehearse scenes and monologues from across theater history with a focus on contemporary material; learn to DIVE IN with "cold readings"; singers may choose to exchange monologue and/or scene assignments for contemporary musical theater repertoire.
Performance Skills: put all the basics into practice with particular consideration for the needs of the audience and the obstacles of the space; learn to apply high standards of artistic integrity to any situation, whether it be artistic (stage, film, musical theater), professional (introductions, interviews, presentations), or other (storytelling, slam poetry, etc.)
Acting for Film: get actual on-screen practice delivering within the unique constraints of film/video including both improvised and scripted material
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Acting 14+
Teacher: Douglas Horner
Outside Work: Moderate
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Ages: 14 and up
1.25 Hour Class; 1 day/week
Yearly Materials Fee : $40.00
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Studying acting is the practice of learning to be fully present in a moment and sharing [authentically] with an audience. Acting classes are a risky-but-fun mix of improvisation, exercises/games, scenes, monologues and other Magic designed to teach you to deliver that sort of power and authenticity as an actor, storyteller, or presenter. Students with a passion for theater and/or a desire to 'go deep' in their capacity to Stand and SPEAK will thrive in a curriculum that covers the full span of formal acting training including: Speech & Voice: find the life within a piece of text and increase your capacity for clear, confident, expressive speech. Movement for Actors: expand your capacity to use physical-emotional connection to bring specificity to your performing; learn to interact with the people and space around you with awareness, subtlety, and guts; learn to develop consistent, believable characters for use in improvisation and scripted scenes.
Script & Score: learn to memorize/rehearse scenes and monologues from across theater history with a focus on contemporary material; learn to DIVE IN with "cold readings"; singers may choose to exchange monologue and/or scene assignments for contemporary musical theater repertoire.
Performance Skills: put all the basics into practice with particular consideration for the needs of the audience and the obstacles of the space; learn to apply high standards of artistic integrity to any situation, whether it be artistic (stage, film, musical theater), professional (introductions, interviews, presentations), or other (storytelling, slam poetry, etc.)
Acting for Film: get actual on-screen practice delivering within the unique constraints of film/video including both improvised and scripted material
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Advanced Music
Teacher: Alaina/Brian Graiser
Outside Work: Moderate
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Ages: 13 and up
1.5 Hour Class; 1 day/week
Yearly Materials Fee : $50.00
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For students who have already taken the beginner class or who are already familiar with the basics of music theory and performance. This class would dive further into detailed materials from music history, advanced concepts in music theory, and would place a heavier emphasis on performance. Students will learn to play the ukulele. There will be a concert at the end of the year.
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Audio Engineering
Teacher: Jim Lawson
Outside Work: Moderate
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Ages: 14 and up
1.25 Hour Class; 1 day/week
Yearly Materials Fee : $35.00
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Leaves of Learning Students will learn the art of making quality audio recordings goes far beyond plugging a microphone into a tape deck and pushing the RECORD button. Learn the fundamentals of sound engineering by actually taking part in a recording project from start to finish.
Students will produce a recording of live musicians using a Digital Audio Work Station, learning what types of microphones are best for certain applications, placement of microphones, input gain of audio signal, input line levels, etc. After the original recording is made, the mix-down process begins. We will apply post-production techniques that bring the project all together with mastering tools on a state-of-the-art Roland VS Workstation.
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Drama I Rm # 33
Teacher: To be determined
Outside Work: Moderate
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Ages: 9 - 12
1.25 Hour Class; 1 day/week
Yearly Materials Fee : $50.00
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Methods, exercises, and expectations will vary widely between classes in order to stay fun and age-appropriate. Our youngest students, must simply show up ready to listen and play; on the other end of the spectrum, the teens will be treated like pre-professional performers pursuing serious work.
The main mode of instruction for all students will be theater games and directed rehearsals (storytelling, performance poetry, monologues, and 2 - 3 person scene studies). Acting is about DO-ing, and 80% of class time will be spent Doing The Stuff, with the remaining time spent getting some education and inspiration by dipping into theater history and appreciation.
Each age group will work and play in the following areas (to varying degrees) :
Speech & Voice: find the life within a piece of text, and practice clear, compelling, expressive speech.
Movement for Actors: practice presence, strength, and flexibility while learning to use your entire body to tell stories and inspire an audience.
Basic Acting Skills: presence, working with an audience, staying in character, working with a script, etc.
Character Development: practice using props, movement, and character bodies to create interesting, stage-worthy characters
Performance: the term will end with a Drama Showcase that will highlight the students' best work.
General Info
All scripts and supplemental reading will be provided in class and homework will be minimal except for teens and any students who set more ambitious goals for their final Showcase performance (e.g. challenging/lengthy materials or fully-staged performances).
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Drama I Rm #33
Teacher: McLane Nagy
Outside Work: Moderate
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Ages: 9 - 11
1.25 Hour Class; 1 day/week
Yearly Materials Fee : $40.00
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Leaves of Learning Drama teachers life-skills: self confidence, self awareness, initiative, responsibility, dedication, leadership, creative thinking, group dynamics and group decision-making.
Learning about body language and carriage helps students become more effective presenters. In addition, students get lots of practice communicating to an audience--learning how to project, use proper diction, articulate, control dialog tempo, and use emphasis and pauses to achieve dramatic effect.
Student learn the elements of drama through role-playing, drama games and improvisations during class. The class puts on one performance during the year.
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Elementary My Dear Shakespeare Rm #25
Teacher: Terri Burch
Outside Work: Moderate
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Ages: 9 - 12
1.5 Hour Class; 1 day/week
Yearly Materials Fee : $50.00
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Students learn about the fascinating life of William Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Age. The class culminates with an Elizabethan Festival, during which participants will perform a reduced version of A Midsummer Night's Dream. When children enter this hilarious, magical world of fairies, fools, and lovers, they become Shakespeare fans for life. Costumes, set design, parent involvement, and a visit from a Cincinnati Shakespeare Company actor, are all a part of this magnificent Shakesperience.
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Fun with Drama Rm #33
Teacher: McLane Nagy
Outside Work: Minimal
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Ages: 6 - 8
1 Hour Class; 1 day/week
Yearly Materials Fee : $30.00
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See Drama Philosophy description above for details about this class. Through non-threatening games and activities, students build an environment where they feel comfortable. In Fun with Drama the play will be a short, age-appropriate story-requiring no out-of-class rehearsals, and minimal set and costume designs.
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Fun With Drama Rm #33
Teacher: To be determined
Outside Work: Moderate
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Ages: 6 - 8
1 Hour Class; 1 day/week
Yearly Materials Fee : $35.00
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Methods, exercises, and expectations will vary widely between classes in order to stay fun and age-appropriate. Our youngest students, must simply show up ready to listen and play; on the other end of the spectrum, the teens will be treated like pre-professional performers pursuing serious work.
The main mode of instruction for all students will be theater games and directed rehearsals (storytelling, performance poetry, monologues, and 2 - 3 person scene studies). Acting is about DO-ing, and 80% of class time will be spent Doing The Stuff, with the remaining time spent getting some education and inspiration by dipping into theater history and appreciation.
Each age group will work and play in the following areas (to varying degrees) :
Speech & Voice: find the life within a piece of text, and practice clear, compelling, expressive speech.
Movement for Actors: practice presence, strength, and flexibility while learning to use your entire body to tell stories and inspire an audience.
Basic Acting Skills: presence, working with an audience, staying in character, working with a script, etc.
Character Development: practice using props, movement, and character bodies to create interesting, stage-worthy characters
Performance: the term will end with a Drama Showcase that will highlight the students' best work.
General Info
All scripts and supplemental reading will be provided in class and homework will be minimal except for teens and any students who set more ambitious goals for their final Showcase performance (e.g. challenging/lengthy materials or fully-staged performances).
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Improvisation Rm # 30
Teacher: Evan Holzman
Outside Work: Minimal
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Ages: 14 and up
1.5 Hour Class; 1 day/week
Yearly Materials Fee : $35.00
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This class is for students new to acting as well as for those with some experience. Students will develop acting skills and techniques as they explore performance through short skits and activities. Improvisation will be used to develop character. In addition, students will gain confidence to perform in front of small groups. There will be several optional performance opportunities.
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Music Rm # 30
Teacher: Alaina/Brian Graiser
Outside Work: Minimal
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Ages: 6 - 8
1 Hour Class; 1 day/week
Yearly Materials Fee : $35.00
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What’s your favorite song? Ever wonder WHY it’s your favorite song? What is it about music that effects human emotion? Colleges and Universities support students who have diversified, well-rounded educations…did you know that music plays an important role in contributing to your education? Interested in history, math, or poetry? Did you know that music innately has elements of these? Music is around us all the time everywhere…stores, restaurants, elevators, movies/TV, Ipods, concerts, etc. Find out WHY music is such a huge part of human life and become an informed observer/listener. Want to play an instrument or sing? Always been interested in music but never tried it? Think music is boring? Then you haven’t experienced music our way!
It is the goal of this class to inspire students to enjoy the beauty, joy, and challenge of music in a unique way that is fulfilling as an individual; that students will gain the knowledge and confidence to express themselves through music; and that students will be motivated to pursue and appreciate music to their greatest potential throughout the rest of their lives.
This class will cover the following topics:
Ear-training, music reading, singing,pitch accuracy,rhythm accuracy, dynamics and nuance sensitivity, music history,instrument recognition, following musical instructions (music terminology),singing/playing together accurately as a group.
Methodology:
Listening (live and recordings),playing/singing, discussion/analysis, study, activities/exercises,games,repertoire,performances
Benefits:
One of few skills that uses both sides of the brain at once, mathematical, logical, artistic, expressive, problem solving, self-evaluation, personal identity and development,self-discipline, motivation,work ethic,communication, listening, perception/sensitivity,coordination, cultural connections, historical connections,group social skills,interdependence with ensemble,group communication, listening, and sensitivity, independence
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Music (13+) Rm # 30
Teacher: Alaina/Brian Graiser
Outside Work: Moderate
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Ages: 13 and up
1.25 Hour Class; 1 day/week
Yearly Materials Fee : $35.00
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What’s your favorite song? Ever wonder WHY it’s your favorite song? What is it about music that effects human emotion? Colleges and Universities support students who have diversified, well-rounded educations…did you know that music plays an important role in contributing to your education? Interested in history, math, or poetry? Did you know that music innately has elements of these? Music is around us all the time everywhere…stores, restaurants, elevators, movies/TV, Ipods, concerts, etc. Find out WHY music is such a huge part of human life and become an informed observer/listener. Want to play an instrument or sing? Always been interested in music but never tried it? Think music is boring? Then you haven’t experienced music our way!
It is the goal of this class to inspire students to enjoy the beauty, joy, and challenge of music in a unique way that is fulfilling as an individual; that students will gain the knowledge and confidence to express themselves through music; and that students will be motivated to pursue and appreciate music to their greatest potential throughout the rest of their lives.
This class will cover the following topics:
Ear-training, music reading, singing,pitch accuracy,rhythm accuracy, dynamics and nuance sensitivity, music history,instrument recognition, following musical instructions (music terminology),singing/playing together accurately as a group.
Methodology:
Listening (live and recordings),playing/singing, discussion/analysis, study, activities/exercises,games,repertoire,performances
Benefits:
One of few skills that uses both sides of the brain at once, mathematical, logical, artistic, expressive, problem solving, self-evaluation, personal identity and development,self-discipline, motivation,work ethic,communication, listening, perception/sensitivity,coordination, cultural connections, historical connections,group social skills,interdependence with ensemble,group communication, listening, and sensitivity, independence
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Music (9-12) Rm # 30
Teacher: Alaina/Brian Graiser
Outside Work: Minimal
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Ages: 9 - 12
1.25 Hour Class; 1 day/week
Yearly Materials Fee : $35.00
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What’s your favorite song? Ever wonder WHY it’s your favorite song? What is it about music that effects human emotion? Colleges and Universities support students who have diversified, well-rounded educations…did you know that music plays an important role in contributing to your education? Interested in history, math, or poetry? Did you know that music innately has elements of these? Music is around us all the time everywhere…stores, restaurants, elevators, movies/TV, Ipods, concerts, etc. Find out WHY music is such a huge part of human life and become an informed observer/listener. Want to play an instrument or sing? Always been interested in music but never tried it? Think music is boring? Then you haven’t experienced music our way!
It is the goal of this class to inspire students to enjoy the beauty, joy, and challenge of music in a unique way that is fulfilling as an individual; that students will gain the knowledge and confidence to express themselves through music; and that students will be motivated to pursue and appreciate music to their greatest potential throughout the rest of their lives.
This class will cover the following topics:
Ear-training, music reading, singing,pitch accuracy,rhythm accuracy, dynamics and nuance sensitivity, music history,instrument recognition, following musical instructions (music terminology),singing/playing together accurately as a group.
Methodology:
Listening (live and recordings),playing/singing, discussion/analysis, study, activities/exercises,games,repertoire,performances
Benefits:
One of few skills that uses both sides of the brain at once, mathematical, logical, artistic, expressive, problem solving, self-evaluation, personal identity and development,self-discipline, motivation,work ethic,communication, listening, perception/sensitivity,coordination, cultural connections, historical connections,group social skills,interdependence with ensemble,group communication, listening, and sensitivity, independence
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Musical Theatre Rm #30
Teachers: Mark Woods, Susie Schickel
Outside Work: Moderate
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Ages: 12 and up
1.5 Hour Class; 1 day/week
Yearly Materials Fee : $60.00
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Students learn musical theatre skills such as acting, singing, and basic dance. They gain confidence in their abilities though encouragement and positive group experiences as they prepare for their performance.
It is recommended that students are comfortable acting and singing in front of others and are able to carry a tune. Parts will be decided by an audition in the early fall but everyone in the class will receive a part.
Susie Schickel and Mark Woods bring a wealth of directing/music experience, knowledge and creatvity to make this a wonderful opportunity.
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Performance Workshop
Teacher: Douglas Horner
Outside Work: Moderate
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Ages: 14 and up
1.25 Hour Class; 1 day/week
Yearly Materials Fee : $40.00
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Learn and perform songs with a focus on accuracy and vocal technique, along with the performance skills that make it possible to confidently engage and amaze an audience. Students will receive substantial solo attention in a group setting as they receive regular opportunities to perform for the class, receive feedback, then rehearse changes/improvements.
Music theater repertoire will be included and is an optional focus for students who select it, but the main focus will be on performing and re-inventing pop and jazz standard,s then performing them with the interpretative skills of a stage actor. Additional styles and types of performance are welcome as long as they fit the model of the class.
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Shakespeare Performance Rm # 25
Teachers: Terri Burch, McLane Nagy
Outside Work: Moderate
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Ages: 14 and up
1.5 Hour Class; 1 day/week
Yearly Materials Fee : $50.00
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Performance Shakespeare! The works of William Shakespeare are scripts meant to be performed! In this class, students will study, interpret, rehearse, and perform two Shakespeare plays of their choosing -one comedy, one tragedy. Every actor should take on the Bard at least once in his or her career! Here is your opportunity!
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Songwriting Rm # 20
Teacher: Kim Taylor
Outside Work: Moderate
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Ages: 14 and up
1.25 Hour Class; 1 day/week
Yearly Materials Fee : $35.00
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This is a songwriting workshop for ages 14 and up with Cincinnati based songwriter Kim Taylor. Learn the basics (melody, hook and writing lyrics)
or learn how to make your songs better. Ability to play guitar or piano not
required but helpful! Notebook and hand held tape recorder (digital or
analog are both fine) are necessary for the class. * Kim has been a
performing songwriter for 8 years. Her songs have been used in shows such
as One Tree Hill, Smallville, Flashpoint, Brothers and Sisters, Army Wives
and many others. *
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Stage Band Rm # 30/ Stage
Teacher: Jim Lawson
Outside Work: Moderate
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Ages: 14 and up
1.25 Hour Class; 1 day/week
Yearly Materials Fee : $25.00
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Learn, rehearse, and perform moderately difficult musical material in the newly formed Stage Band. This band consists of instrumentation similar to a rock band with the addition of a horn section and keyboard. Students must audition to participate in this class.
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Video Production Rm #30
Teacher: Evan Holzman
Outside Work: Minimal
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Ages: 13 and up
1.25 Hour Class; 1 day/week
Yearly Materials Fee : $30.00
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This is a class for students who are new to or have some experience with video production. Students work together to create their own videos. They learn basic camera techniques and have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of effects. Students are able to assist in the filming of LOL drama productions and events.
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