2013 - Piven Theatre Workshop

FALL 2013
YOUTH & ADULT
PROGRAMS
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PIVEN THEATRE WORKSHOP
927 Noyes Street | Evanston, IL | 847-866-6957 | piventheatre.org
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Youth Performance
Ensembles 2013
EIGHT–WEEK | SEPT 24 – DEC 18, 2013
ADULT CLASSES
See our most advanced students
perform and experience what
Story Theatre is all about!
Each year, our most dedicated and
advanced youth students are selected to join
Performance Project, for junior high school
students, and the Young People’s Company,
for high schoolers. Over the course of the
school year, ensemble members participate
in an intensive training experience culminating
in a week of performances. This festival of
original adaptations is a highlight of our
professional season!
The students in our youth ensembles are longtime Piven students who have perfected the
art of using our unique improv games to create
new works and exciting literary adaptations.
We are truly honored to share their exciting
and inspiring work with the community!
IMPROVISATION, GAMES & RISK
TAKING
BASIC PIVEN (OPEN TO NEW AND RETURNING
STUDENTS)
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
PERFORMANCE PROJECT PERFORMANCES
NOVEMBER 18 – NOVEMBER 23
Monday & Friday | 7:30PM
Tuesday & Thursday | 5:00PM
Saturday | 9:30am & 12:00PM
Want to know what Piven is all about? This class
allows students to discover the Piven Technique by
learning theatre games & improvisation in a fun,
supportive, ensemble-based environment. Taught
by master teacher Bernard Beck, this class is perfect
for all students looking to discover & re-discover
their impulsive creativity through our work.
WITH BERNIE BECK
Tuesdays | 7:30 – 10:30PM
October 15 – December 3
$255
BASIC PIVEN SCENE STUDY
BASIC / INTERMEDIATE PIVEN
In this class, students prepare and rehearse scenes
from contemporary plays using Piven improvisation
and games to deepen characters and relationships.
Teaching artist Ryan Kitley explores how we use
the impulsiveness of improvisation during the
rehearsal process while being restrained by and
respectful of a script. Best for students who have
taken Improvisation, Games, and Risk Taking or
Games, Story, and Scene, but previous experience
not required.
WITH RYAN KITLEY
Wednesdays | 7:00 – 10:00PM
October 23 – December 18 *No class November 27
$255
NEW ADVANCED PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE
PERFORMANCES
NOVEMBER 23
Saturday | 2:30PM
YOUNG PEOPLE’S COMPANY PERFORMANCES
DECEMBER 11 – DECEMBER 15
Wednesday – Saturday at 7:30PM
Saturday & Sunday | 2:30PM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
8 – week Adult Classes ......................................................................................................................... Page 3
4th – 6th grade Youth Classes ................................................................................................................ Page 4
GAMES, STORY & SCENE
BASIC PIVEN PLUS TEXT (OPEN TO NEW AND
RETURNING STUDENTS)
Think of this class as Piven 101! Students learn
Piven’s core improvisational technique and apply it
to scripted stories & scenes. This class focuses on
a new theme each session and past themes have
included Magical Realism, Family and Relationship,
and Stories of the Sea. With instruction from our
senior teachers, Mikalina Rabinksy and Joanne
Underwood, students will create and perform
stories by focusing on text exploration, subtext,
dialogue and narration.
WITH MIKALINA RABINSKY
Junior High & High School Youth Classes........................................................................................... Page 5
Thursdays | 7:00 – 10:00PM
September 26 – November 14
Registration Form ................................................................................................................................. Page 6
or
Policies Page .......................................................................................................................................... Page 7
WITH JOANNE UNDERWOOD
Tuesdays | 10:00AM – 12:30PM
September 25 – November 13
$255
PIVEN TECHNIQUE FOR THE
ACTOR
INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED PIVEN (RETURNING
STUDENTS OR BY SUBMISSION OF RESUME)
Building on the skills developed in our other adult
programs, in this advanced class students use Piven
improvisation and games to unlock spontaneity
and take scene work to the next level. This class is
taught long-time Piven teacher Joanne Underwood
and intended for students with acting experience
and previous Piven course work. Each session has a
different theme and past sessions have focused on
the plays of Sarah Ruhl, scenes from Chekhov and
Ibsen, and contemporary plays like August: Osage
County and God of Carnage.
WITH JOANNE UNDERWOOD
Tuesdays | 7:00 – 10:00PM
September 24 – November 12
$255
Any question or concerns? Call (847) 866-6597 or visit our website at piventheatre.org/classes.
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4TH – 8TH GRADE | SEPT 16 – DEC 14, 2013
JUNIOR HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL | SEPT 16 – DEC 14, 2013
YOUTH CLASSES
YOUTH CLASSES
THEATRE GAMES & STORY
THEATRE
GRADES 4TH – 6TH (FOR NEW AND RETURNING
STUDENTS)
Come play with us! Learn the games that form the
core of the legendary Piven training method. In this
class, students will learn to build ensemble, explore
improvisation, and adapt and perform stories. We
can guarantee that you’ll never see freeze tag the
same way again!
Thursdays | 4:30 – 6:00PM
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IMPROVISATION & SCENE STUDY
GRADES 6TH – 8TH
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E HIGH SCHOOL SCENE STUDY
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INTENSIVE
In this scene study focused class, students use the
fun and impulsive play of improvisation to create
lively characters and realistic relationships. Students
will rehearse scenes from contemporary plays,
under the expert direction of their Piven teaching
artist.
This class uses the Piven technique to explore the
rehearsal process. Students apply improvisation
to characters and relationships in scenes; fully
rehearsed scenes are performed at the end of the
session!
Thursdays | 4:30 – 6:00PM
Mondays | 5:00 – 7:00pm
$355
Saturdays | 9 – 10:30AM
$355
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E ADVANCED PERFORMANCE
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ENSEMBLE
BY INVITATION ONLY
THEATRE COMBO
GRADES 7TH & 8TH
GRADES 4TH – 6TH (FOR RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY)
Building on the skills developed in Theatre Games
and Story Theatre, returning students take the
Piven method to the next level! Students develop
essential acting skills - being part of an ensemble,
listening, and responding to other peoples’ energy in a challenging and supportive environment. In this
class, students explore everything from folk tales to
myths to original stories, while learning how to play
within an ensemble of actors. For returning students
only.
Thursdays | 4:30 – 6:00PM
or
Saturdays | 9 – 10:30AM
$355
Perfect for junior high students looking for a
supportive environment to stretch their creative
limbs! This class offers a great introduction to
Piven’s acclaimed training method and is an ideal
choice for students who are new to theatre or who
are looking to learn what Piven is all about. Students
will learn about improvisation ensembles, Story
Theatre, and Scene Study. Get those creative juices
flowing and re-learn how to play.
Thursdays | 4:30 – 6:00PM
$355
This new performance focused class is designed
specifically to engage our advanced, returning
students and give them an opportunity to develop
work that moves from the classroom to the Piven
stage. Over the course of ten weeks, this advanced
ensemble will work together on original adaptations
under the direction of senior teachers who have
worked with our professional performance
ensembles – the Young People’s Company and
Performance Project. As this is a performance based
class, students will only be allowed one absence.
Saturdays | 10:30 – 1:30pm
September 21 – November 23
Final Performance: Saturday, Nov. 23rd at 2:30pm
$395
ADVANCED THEATRE COMBO
GRADES 7TH & 8TH (BY RECOMMENDATION ONLY)
Working intensively within an ensemble, students
continue to build their talents in both scene study
and story theatre.
BY INVITATION ONLY
The most advanced class Piven offers to our youth
students, the Young People’s Company has a long
history of seeing outstanding performers and artists
emerge from its folds. Students sign a contract and
join an intensive ensemble that meets intensively
during the Fall and culminates in a fully-staged week
of performances. Additional rehearsals required
Saturdays | 1:30 – 4:30PM
$850
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Saturdays | 10:30AM – 12:00PM
$355
AUDITION TECHNIQUE:
MONOLOGUES FOR THE STAGE
Explore adapting our ensemble-driven technique
to the art of performing solo. This workshop is the
perfect opportunity for high school students hoping
to develop their monologue skills and get a leg
up on their next audition for school, professional
theatre, and conservatory programs. Senior Piven
teacher Joanne Underwood will help students gain
the emotional insight and confidence necessary to
try their hand at the spotlight!
Saturdays | 9:30AM – 12:30PM
2 weeks only, December 7 & 14
$95
PERFORMANCE PROJECT
YOUNG PEOPLE’S COMPANY
Saturdays | 10:30 – 12:00PM
$355
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A great class for high school students new to
Piven, we’ll use games to build ensemble, explore
improvisation, & adapt and perform stories. Come
have fun & play improvisation games; see what the
legendary Piven training method is all about!
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Saturdays | 12:00 – 1:30PM
$355
ADVANCED STORY THEATRE
AND IMPROVISATION
HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE COMBO
GRADES 7TH – 9TH (BY INVITATION ONLY)
The Performance Project is an exciting ensemble
that our seasoned 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students are
invited to join. Signing a contract of commitment,
students train as an intensive ensemble that meets
during the fall semester and culminates in a fullystaged week of performances. Invitations are
mailed mid- to late- summer.
Wednesdays | starting at 4:30PM
$750
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REGISTRATION FORM
STUDENT INFO
CLASS INFO
Student’s Name:________________________________________________________ Gender: M / F
Name of Class:
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________
Piven Theatre Workshop is proud to provide financial
assistance to any student in need. Please call (847)
866-6597 for scholarship applications & payment plan
information.
City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________________________________
Day & Time:
Special Needs:
Home phone: ____________________________ Cell phone: _________________________________
____________________________________
Our classes are fairly physical and highly interactive. If
your child is not able to participate in these normal class
activities with or without reasonable accommodation,
please advise. If you need additional information about
our classes to make this assessment, please call the
workshop at (847) 866-6597.
Primary E-mail: ________________________________________________________________________
How did you hear about us? ___________________________________________________________
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If student is under 18, please complete the following:
Primary Parent Name: _________________________________________________________________
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Scholarships & Payment Plans:
Parents, please keep in mind: Piven Theatre cannot be
responsible for children before or after class time. It is the
responsibility of the parent to be at the Center on time to
pick up their children. Teaching staff is not on site outside
of class hours.
Make-up Class Policy:
Parent Occupation: ________________________Employer: ________________________________
___________________________________
No make-up classes are provided for students who miss a
class, and no refunds or pro-rating are offered.
Secondary Parent Name: _______________________________________________________________
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Refund Policy:
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REGISTER
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BY MAIL/IN PERSON:
Noyes Cultural Arts Center
927 Noyes St, Suite 110
Evanston, IL 60201
BY PHONE: (847) 866-6597
MORE INFO: visit piventheatre.org
Date of Birth: __________________________________ Grade: _________________________________
School: _________________________________________________________________________________
PAYMENT INFORMATION
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Tuition Paid: $____________
+ Would you like to add a tax-deductible donation?
Amount donated: $_________
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POLICIES
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Registrations will be processed
in the order in which they are
received. You will receive an e-mail
confirmation as soon as your
registration has been processed.
The confirmation will also include
any information pertinent to
the classes in which you have
registered. Please see the page
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information.
A $75.00 non-refundable deposit is included in the cost of
each class. Tuition is refundable (minus the $75 deposit)
ONLY if the Piven Theatre Workshop is notified by the
next business day after the first class of the session.
After this day, tuition becomes non-refundable. Tuition
policies may vary by class, please carefully review your
e-mail confirmation. If you have taken advantage of our
Early-Bird Discount offer or Refer-a-Friend offer, tuition
is completely non-refundable. You may transfer free of
charge to another class in the same session within the
first two weeks of class. Students are responsible for
notifying the Piven Theatre Workshop that they wish
to drop a class; not attending does not constitute an
official withdrawal. Classes may be cancelled due to low
enrollment. Cancellations may be made at the last minute
and students will be notified by phone and/or e-mail.
Tuition will be promptly refunded.
The Piven Theatre Workshop is committed to providing a
safe and positive creative environment for our students,
and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race,
religious affiliation, or any other factor in the registration
of students or the hiring of staff. As deemed necessary or
desirable by Piven staff, however, Piven Theatre reserves
the right to withdraw or refuse registration of, and to
expel, any student or students who conduct themselves
in a manner that is not conducive to a safe and positive
creative environment. Students are expected to be
courteous and respectful at all times to other students,
Piven teachers, Piven staff, and Piven property. Piven is
not responsible for any injuries sustained on its premises.
Refer-a-Friend Discount:
Returning students can get $50 off their next class for
EACH new friend they refer to the workshop who registers
AND get their friend $50 off as well! This offer cannot be
combined with any other discounts. Discount not available
on Week-Long Intensives, Weekend Workshops, & Master
Classes.
Don’t see the class you want on the day you need? If you
can get 7 other friends, Piven will put together a class on
the day and time you need! Call (847) 866-6597 for more
information.
Calendar Notes:
Youth classes are on Thanksgiving break from November
25 through 30.
THE PIVEN THEATRE WORKSHOP IS GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT OF:
Thank you, and we look forward
to welcoming you to Piven Theatre
Workshop!
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847.866.6597
Evanston, IL 60201
927 Noyes St., Suite 110
In the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
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EVANSTON, IL
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