Black Hawk Children's Theatre Offers Classes

Waterloo – The Black Hawk Children’s Theatre has announced that they are adding two new classes to their spring schedule. All classes will be held at the WCP/BHCT Walker Building, 224 Commercial Street in Waterloo.

Get Into Character for 7-­10 year-­olds
Fridays, March 27-­May 1 from 4:30-­5:30
Students will explore theatrical choices through dramatic play and improvisation while developing on­stage skills and confidence.

Young Footlighters Summer Camp in Iowa City

Young Footlighters - "Bringing Stories to Life from Page to Stage," Young Footlighters' summer workshop run by Greg Geffrard, takes place from June 18 - 22, 9:00am - 12:00pm, at the Sycamore Mall in Iowa City. Monday only will run 8:00-10:00am for K-4th graders and 10:00am-12:00pm for 5th-8th graders.

The class is for K-8; registration is $90. Registration forms here.

Starlighters II Announces Acting Class

Anamosa - Starlighters II Theatre in Anamosa will be offering its “Acting 102” class. It begins Wednesday, February 23rd and runs for 6 consecutive Wednesdays from 7 PM to 10 PM. The deadline for registration is February 19.

This is a 6-week acting class that is designed to be a follow-up class to "Acting 101." However, it is NOT mandatory that a person has taken "Acting 101" before taking "Acting 102." "Acting 102" is aimed at those who would like to act in mainstage shows with Starlighters II Theatre as well as other theatres, but who have held back because they thought they needed better acting skills before they were ready. It is also aimed at young actors who have been involved in youth acting programs and high school theatre, and who want to be challenged on the next level, and move on to performing more demanding roles in mainstage productions. The class will be taught by directors Bob Furino (Delhi) and Rick Sanborn (Stone City) who are part of the Starlighters II Education Department.

"Acting 102" is based upon the Stanislavski System. It will include some review from "Acting 101," and also features such elements as ensemble development, trust, scene study, scene work, dialect, movement, voice/breath, character development, and character analysis. "Acting 102" is open to anyone 14 years of age or older.

There will be a $30 registration fee, payable at the first class session on February 23rd. The class will be held in The Studio on the third floor of the Starlighters Theatre, 136 E. Main Street in Anamosa.

Those interested in signing up for this "Acting 102" class may register simply by calling Starlighters II Theatre at 319-462-4793 Ext. 813 or by sending an e-mail to bfurino@mchsi.com. Include your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address (if you have one).

Fee assistance scholarships are available for those with financial difficulties. Inquire by e-mailing us at bfurino@mchsi.com or calling us at 319-462-4793 Ext. 813.