THEATRE SCHOOL. Now Registering Grades K-12

THEATRE SCHOOL Now Registering Grades K-12 School Year 2013-2014

A Note from the Education Director Dear Parents and Young Actors, Get yourself ready for another exciting year of Coterie classes! This brochure lays out all The Coterie Acts classes for the entire school year for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Spending the year with The Coterie means that you will collaborate to create theatre with professional theatre artists and fellow students in a fun and safe environment. The Coterie Acts offers creative drama and acting classes for all students to explore their imaginations. These classes encourage students to not only become actors and theatre-makers, but also to build self-esteem and confidence while refining their creativity, active listening, and concentration skills. We work with students to challenge them as they grow, making each class a unique experience for every student. Every season offers something different, asking students to have fun with us year-round. I am very excited for you to join us throughout the year! Amanda Kibler Education Director REGISTER EARLY! Classes have a minimum and maximum. Many classes fill early, so don t delay! QUESTION ABOUT WHICH CLASS TO TAKE? Contact Education Director Amanda Kibler at (816) 474-6785, ext. 231. HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE: thecoterie.org BY MAIL: 2450 Grand Blvd., Ste. 144 Kansas City, MO 64108 BY FAX: 816.474.2225 BY PHONE: Contact Class Registrar Annette Filippi at 816.474.4241

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS See Class Grid for class dates, times, locations, and fees Where the Wild Things Are Grades K-1 Fall Let the Royal Rumpus begin in this fun-filled class based on the beloved picturebook by Maurice Sendak. Students will use their bodies, voices, and imaginations to explore their wild side as they travel to a new land and create the wild characters Max meets on his journey. Dino Drama! Grades K-1 Winter Come on a journey back through time to the land of dinosaurs! Stomp around with the dinosaurs as you act out fun stories and create brand new ones about our gigantic friends. But you better watch out because you might become a dino, too! Dr. Seuss and You! Grades K-1 Spring The world of Dr. Seuss is waiting for you! Your imagination will take you on a fantastical journey through his interesting worlds and characters. Explore some of Dr. Seuss s mostbeloved books such as The Cat in the Hat, The Lorax, and Green Eggs and Ham. Follow the Yellow Brick Road Grades 2-4 Fall There s no place like Oz when you ride a twister into this colorful class! Travel with Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and even Toto through Oz as you act out scenes from The Wizard of Oz and The Coterie s production of The Wiz. Super Heroes Save the Day! Grades 2-4 Winter The world needs more super heroes! Join The Coterie s super hero training academy where super students will create their own super hero characters and explore their hidden super powers as they work together to save the day! Be an Awesome Inventor with Phineas & Ferb Grades 2-4 Spring I know what we re going to do today! We re going to help Phineas and Ferb create new inventions to help them have fun this summer. We ll even become secret agents and help Perry the Platypus thwart the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz. This will be the best day ever! Sharing: Friends and family are invited to a sharing of scenes and activities on the last day of indicated classes. Haunted Stories Grades 4-6 Fall If your brain holds all kinds of spooky stories, then this is the class for you! Students will act out ghost stories old and new, exploring the fun of being scary. Bring your best ideas and your scariest stories as we enter into the haunted places of our imaginations! Clash of the Mythologicals Grades 4-6 Winter Train to become a demigod with Percy Jackson! As they become characters from the books and famous mythological characters, students will explore classic Greek mythology and the exciting Percy Jackson series of books. Come to Camp Half- Blood and become a demigod today! Step Through the Wardrobe Grades 4-6 Spring C.S. Lewis s classic series, The Chronicles of Narnia, is full of fantastic adventures at every turn. Using scripts from The Magician s Nephew and The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe, students will become the many amazing characters and explore the world beyond the wardrobe as you work with Aslan to save Narnia from the White Witch. We re so happy we signed up for your classes; my daughter has learned a lot and is so happy to find so many like-minded kids! Thank you for being there - you are providing a great service for kids who want to do theater. -Coterie Parent

Acting Fundamentals: All Acting, All Fun! Grades 5-7 Fall Grades 8-12 Fall This class is a great way for beginners to learn the basics of acting and for seasoned actors to stay sharp! Students will work together as an ensemble as they push each other to make bold, exciting character choices and find honesty in their performances. Using your bodies, voices, and imaginations, this class will develop a strong foundation for all future acting opportunities. This class is suitable for all skill levels as it introduces new students to acting basics and challenges returning students to continue their growth. The Detective Files Grades 5-7 Winter Grades 6-8 Winter Detective stories are always full of intrigue and amazing plot twists. Explore modern and classic scripts such as Sherlock Holmes and solve the world s most difficult cases. Use old detective skills and new as you inhabit a world full of mystery. Audition Lab Grades 5-7 Spring Grades 8-12 Spring Prepare yourself for upcoming school, community, or professional auditions. With the help of a professional teaching artist, students will choose audition monologues that match their age, personality, and individual audition needs. Students will prepare a monologue, develop successful strategies for cold readings, and learn how to create a professional resume. The final class includes a special audition with Jeff Church, Coterie Producing Artistic Director, or a member of The Coterie staff, for youth roles in the upcoming Coterie season. Even though she s really shy, my daughter really enjoyed the week in your summer camp. It was a fantastic introduction to theater performance without it being too intimidating. -Coterie Parent Scene Study: Real Grimm Grades 8-12 Winter The dark and intricate themes found in old Grimm Brothers tales have recently inspired movies and television shows. Now it is your turn to explore and explode the classics! Using the original Grimm Brothers publications as inspiration, this class will create bold characters and fascinating stories that push fairy tales into a whole new light. This class is suitable for all skill levels as it introduces new students to acting basics and challenges returning students to continue their growth. Acting for the Camera Grades 8-12 Spring The Coterie is not a movie studio, but the actors who work on The Coterie stage also do commercials, corporate films, television series, and feature films. Learn to transfer your acting skills to the screen. This course covers analyzing commercial and film copy, acting, taking direction, audition skills, and techniques on how to work with the camera. Sharing: Friends and family are invited to a sharing of scenes and activities on the last day of indicated classes. Scene Study: TARDIS Adventures with Doctor Who Grades 8-12 Fall Jump in the TARDIS to join your favorite Doctor as he travels through space and time. A combination of scripted and improvised scenes will ask students to deepen their acting skills while they immerse themselves in the fast-paced world of Doctor Who. This class is suitable for all skill levels as it introduces new students to acting basics and challenges returning students to continue their growth. Sketch Comedy Grades 8-12 Winter Ready for a new comedy challenge? Then join our sketch comedy troupe as you learn how to create scenes that will leave your audience rolling in the aisles! Students will develop an understanding of the rules of comedy, character, and timing as they have fun working with their fellow comedians. This class offers an opportunity for consideration in The Coterie s Comedy Master class.

REGISTRATION & POLICIES INSTRUCTORS: All Coterie Teaching Artists are theatre professionals and experienced theatre teachers under the direction of Jeff Church, Producing Artistic Director, and Amanda Kibler, Education Director. Many instructors have extensive professional acting credits; others work professionally as directors, choreographers, designers or in other aspects of theatre. If you would like more information about any teacher, visit www.thecoterie.org or call (816) 474-6785 ext. 231. CLASS SIZE: We strive to keep classes small enough that all students are able to participate and learn. Kindergarten through 4th grade classes have one teacher for every 10 students. Grades 5 through 12 have one teacher for every 12 students. DISCOUNTS: Coterie donors receive a 20% discount on all classes. See Registration Form for membership levels. Students who attended a 2013 Coterie Summer Camp receive a 10% discount. Discount offers may not be combined. PAYMENT: The Coterie accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover, check, and cash. Payment is required in full at the time of registration. Advanced registration required. REFUND POLICY: The Coterie will provide a full refund if given notice two weeks before the first day of the class. The Coterie reserves the right to cancel classes that do not have an enrollment of six or more students one week prior to the first class. FREE TICKET: All students receive a complimentary pass to The Coterie Theatre. Visit www.thecoterie.org for complete information about The Coterie s season of live theatre. SPECIAL NEEDS: The Coterie makes every effort to accommodate the special needs of individuals. We ask for a minimum of two weeks notice for special accommodations or materials. Please call (816) 474-6785 ext. 231. SEVERE WEATHER: In case of inclement weather, the education director will call each family to cancel class and a make up class will be held at the same time one week after the class scheduled end date. If there is any question, call Amanda Kibler at (816) 474-6785 ext. 231. CONFIRMATION: An information letter will be mailed two weeks prior to the start of class. This letter will provide class time, location, teacher name, things to bring, and more. CONTACT INFORMATION: For questions regarding class content and age appropriateness, contact Education Director, Amanda Kibler at (816) 474-6785 ext. 231. To register, contact Class Registrar, Annette Filippi at (816) 474-4241.

CLASS GRID DATES SITE DAY TIME CLASS GRADE FEE FALL SESSION Fall Session Sept 16 - Oct 21 COT Mon 5:00-6:30 Where the Wild Things Are K - 1st $ 80 COT Mon 6:35-8:05 Acting Fundamentals: All Acting, All Fun! 8th - 12th $ 80 Sept 17 - Oct 22 COT Tue 5:00-6:30 Follow the Yellow Brick Road! 2nd - 4th $ 80 Sept 18 - Oct 23 COT Wed 5:00-6:30 Haunted Stories 4th - 6th $ 80 Sept 19 - Oct 24 COT Thur 5:00-6:30 Acting Fundamentals: All Acting, All Fun! 5th - 7th $ 80 COT Thur 6:35-8:05 Scene Study: Tardis Adventures with Dr. Who 8th - 12th $ 80 Oct 12 - Nov 16 LS Sat 10:00-11:30 Where the Wild Things Are K - 1st $ 95 LS Sat 10:00-11:30 Follow the Yellow Brick Road! 2nd - 4th $ 95 LS Sat 12:00-1:30 Acting Fundamentals: All Acting, All Fun! 5th - 7th $ 95 LS Sat 12:00-1:30 Scene Study: Tardis Adventures with Dr. Who 8th - 12th $ 95 Oct 5 - Nov 9 OP Sat 12:00-1:30 Where the Wild Things Are K - 1st $ 95 OP Sat 2:00-3:30 Follow the Yellow Brick Road! 2nd - 4th $ 95 OP Sat 12:00-1:30 Haunted Stories 4th - 6th $ 95 OP Sat 2:00-3:30 Acting Fundamentals: All Acting, All Fun! 6th - 8th $ 95 OP Sat 2:00-3:30 Scene Study: Tardis Adventures with Dr. Who 8th - 12th $ 95 Oct 19 - Nov 23 NL Sat 9:00-10:30 Where the Wild Things Are K - 1st $ 95 NL Sat 11:00-12:30 Follow the Yellow Brick Road! 2nd - 4th $ 95 NL Sat 9:00-10:30 Haunted Stories 4th - 6th $ 95 NL Sat 11:00-12:30 Acting Fundamentals: All Acting, All Fun! 6th - 8th $ 95 NL Sat 11:00-12:30 Scene Study: Tardis Adventures with Dr. Who 8th - 12th $ 95 Winter Session WINTER SESSION Winter Session Jan 27 - Mar 3 COT Mon 5:00-6:30 Dino Drama K - 1st $ 80 COT Mon 6:35-8:05 Scene Study: Real Grimm 8th - 12th $ 80 Jan 28 - Mar 4 COT Tue 5:00-6:30 Super Heroes Save the Day! 2nd - 4th $ 80 Jan 29 - Mar 5 COT Wed 5:00-6:30 Clash of the Mythologicals 4th - 6th $ 80 Jan 30 - Mar 6 COT Thur 5:00-6:30 The Detective Files 5th - 7th $ 80 COT Thur 6:35-8:05 Sketch Comedy 8th - 12th $ 80 Jan 18 - Feb 22 LS Sat 10:00-11:30 Dino Drama K - 1st $ 95 LS Sat 10:00-11:30 Super Heroes Save the Day! 2nd - 4th $ 95 LS Sat 12:00-1:30 The Detective Files 5th - 7th $ 95 LS Sat 12:00-1:30 Sketch Comedy 8th - 12th $ 95 Jan 25 - Mar 1 OP Sat 12:00-1:30 Dino Drama K - 1st $ 95 OP Sat 12:00-1:30 Super Heroes Save the Day! 2nd - 4th $ 95 OP Sat 12:00-1:30 Clash of the Mythologicals 4th - 6th $ 95 OP Sat 2:00-3:30 The Detective Files 5th - 7th $ 95 OP Sat 2:00-3:30 Sketch Comedy 8th - 12th $ 95 Jan 11 - Feb 15 NL Sat 9:00-10:30 Dino Drama K - 1st $ 95 NL Sat 11:00-12:30 Super Heroes Save the Day! 2nd - 4th $ 95 NL Sat 9:00-10:30 Clash of the Mythologicals 4th - 6th $ 95 NL Sat 11:00-12:30 The Detective Files 6th - 8th $ 95 NL Sat 11:00-12:30 Sketch Comedy 8th - 12th $ 95 SPRING SESSION Mar 24 - Apr 28 COT Mon 5:00-6:30 Dr. Seuss and You! K - 1st $ 80 COT Mon 6:35-8:05 Acting for the Camera 8th - 12th $ 80 Mar 25 - Apr 29 COT Tue 5:00-6:30 Be a Super Inventor with Phineas & Ferb 2nd - 4th $ 80 Mar 26 - Apr 30 COT Wed 5:00-6:30 Step Through the Wardrobe 4th - 6th $ 80 Mar 27 - May 1 COT Thur 5:00-6:30 Audition Lab 5th - 7th $ 80 COT Thur 6:35-8:05 Audition Lab 8th - 12th $ 80 Mar 29 - May 3 LS Sat 10:00-11:30 Dr. Seuss and You! K - 1st $ 95 LS Sat 10:00-11:30 Be a Super Inventor with Phineas & Ferb 2nd - 4th $ 95 LS Sat 12:00-1:30 Audition Lab 5th - 7th $ 95 LS Sat 12:00-1:30 Audition Lab 8th - 12th $ 95 Mar 29 - May 3 OP Sat 12:00-1:30 Dr. Seuss and You! K - 1st $ 95 OP Sat 12:00-1:30 Be a Super Inventor with Phineas & Ferb 2nd - 4th $ 95 OP Sat 12:00-1:30 Step Through the Wardrobe 4th - 6th $ 95 OP Sat 2:00-3:30 Audition Lab 5th - 7th $ 95 OP Sat 2:00-3:30 Audition Lab 8th - 12th $ 95 Mar 29 - May 3 NL Sat 11:00-12:30 Dr. Seuss and You! K - 1st $ 95 NL Sat 11:00-12:30 Be a Super Inventor with Phineas & Ferb 2nd - 4th $ 95 NL Sat 11:00-12:30 Step Through the Wardrobe 4th - 6th $ 95 NL Sat 9:00-10:30 Audition Lab 5th - 7th $ 95 NL Sat 9:00-10:30 Audition Lab 8th - 12th $ 95 COT (Midtown) The Coterie 1st floor of Crown Center Shops 2450 Grand Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64108 LS (Lee s Summit) MCC-Longview Campus 500 SW Longview Road Lee s Summit, MO 64081 OP (Overland Park) Miller-Marley School of Dance and Voice 10448 Mastin Street Overland Park, KS 66212 NL (Northland) Park Hill Community Education Center 7703 NW Barry Road Kansas City, MO 64153

REGISTRATION FORM REGISTER EARLY! Each class has a minimum and maximum Many classes fill early, so don t delay Online: www.thecoterie.org By Phone: 816.474.4241 By Fax: 816.474.2225 By Mail: Complete this form and send to address below. One form per child. Photocopy or download additional registration forms at our website. Become a Donor and Save 20% on all 2013-2014 Classes MEMBERSHIP LEVELS Designers... $50 to $99 Pioneers... $100 to $249 Builders... $250 to $499 Sustainers... $500 to $999 Innovators... $1,000 to $4,999 Visionaries... $5,000 and above Student s Name Address SCHOOL YEAR 2013-14 City State Zip Student Male Female Date of Birth 2013-14 Grade School Attending 2013-14 My child would like to be in the same class as his/her friend Mother/Guardian Information Father/Guardian Information Name Name Phones: Cell ( ) Phones: Cell ( ) Land Line ( ) Land Line ( ) Email Email Place of Employment Place of Employment Emergency Contact (First Person Teacher Should Call) Name Relation to Child Phone 1 Phone 2 Allergies or Special Needs ed personnel for my child. Yes No I give my permission to photograph my child for publicity purposes. Yes No Parent or Guardian Signature Required Dates Class Title OP LS COT NL Fee Sub Total 10% Summer 2013 OR 20% Member Discount Payment Information Discover MasterCard Visa Donation Name on Card Total Card # Exp. / 3 Digit Code Personal Check or Money Order enclosed payable to The Coterie Theatre THE COTERIE 2450 Grand Boulevard, Suite 144 Kansas City, MO 64108 Attn: Annette Filippi, Class Registrar

2450 Grand Blvd., Ste 144 Kansas City, MO 64108 Return Service Requested thecoterie.org THEATRE SCHOOL Now Registering Grades K-12 School Year 2013-2014