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The Theater Project Expands Performance Classroom Fall Classes

By: Aug. 06, 2014
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Having offered theater classes for kids in Maplewood for the past four years, The Theater Project is expanding to offer classes in Union and Cranford, to serve a growing constituency. Classes run once a week for six weeks during October and November.

The classes - Juggling, Puppetry, Glee and Improv -- are designed to allow kids to have fun, build confidence and enjoy discovering new interests. Juggling is perfect for children who like being active. Students will improve their coordination, concentration, and amaze themselves with how much they can do. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

Instructor Louis De Lauro, an award winning NJ teacher, is the founder of Juggling for Life, a non-profit helping disadvantaged children learn to juggle and learn how to teach juggling.

Puppetry. Constructing and working with puppets allows even shyer children to experience the joy of performing though the character of the puppet. Instructor TBA. Glee (Show Choir), is for children who want to develop singing skills coordinated with movement to express a song's lyrics and emotions. Gail Lou, a professional vocalist, actress and musician, brings her experience from films, stage and television to her teaching. She studied at Berklee College of Music and holds a degree in Vocal Music Performance from Montclair State University. Improv This class emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and develops extemporaneous public speaking skills. Lulu French brings her love of theatrical improvisation and 10 years' experience to her classroom. She studied with the Upright Citizens Brigade in Chicago, and appeared in New York at Gotham City Improv and the Magnet Theater among others.

Classes will be limited to 15 students. Small classes enable every child to receive the time and attention each deserves. All the classes develop kids' confidence in themselves while they develop skills and attitudes that go beyond the stage. Whether they go on to Broadway or the board room, these skills will last a lifetime!

Parents can get more information about the introductory workshop by email at Education@thetheaterproject.org or by calling Education Director Daaimah Talley at 908 809-8865. Please visit our website at www.TheTheaterProject.org/



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