LITTLE TO BIG PRESENTS…ALADDIN!
This multi-age three week workshop celebrates classic musical theatre with focus on ensemble building, voice and physical technique, and a fully produced production with three performances.
Workshop dates: July 27th through August 13th, 2015
Noon to 5 PM at The First Congregational Church of Williamstown.
Performances:
August 14th at 11AM & 7PM
August 15th at 3pm
Ages 6 and up.
Workshop fee: $525
Students present an evening of song and dance ranging from Contemporary, Classic and Broadway hits! During this one week workshop, students and teaching artists create a fully produced performance that will entertain audiences of all ages. Workshop focus in voice and choreography elements of a performance piece, with individual, duets, and ensemble numbers.
2015
Workshop dates: August 17-21, 2015 Noon – 5 PM (Workshop held at The First Congregational Church of Williamstown.)
Performance: August 21st at 7 PM
Ages 6 and up.
Workshop fee: $175
Students create an original short film from concept to screen in this two week workshop.
Dates: July 13th to July 24th – 10 AM to 4 PM Workshop held at 440 Henderson Rd Williamstown.
Ages: 6 and up
Workshop fee: $350
WE ARE CURRENTLY LIQUIDATING OUR INVENTORY, AND WILL BE CLOSING IN NOVEMBER.
THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING COMMUNITY OF VOLUNTEERS, DONORS, AND CUSTOMERS
FOR AN AMAZING 8 YEARS IN THE THRIFT STORE BUSINESS!
MAC Treasures Thrift Store is a continual fundraiser for The MAC Scholarship program, making educational arts programming accessible for all!
Located at 350 State Road, North Adams, MAC Treasures is a maze of rooms filled with every treasure you can imagine. From antiques to appliances, clothes to jewelry, baby\kids stuff and lots of furniture! A store not to miss! Come discover your treasure today!
DONATE: We accept gently used donations during normal business hours. We do not accept mattresses and couches, TVs (including old monitors), and car-seats. PLEASE check our store hours below, and do NOT leave items on the sidewalk! Thanks!
VOLUNTEER: MAC Treasures is run by a team of dedicated volunteers, who are committed to supporting the Minerva Arts Center, and the educational theater opportunities provided to local youth. There are numerous opportunities to help out at MAC Treasures, from straightening clothes racks and organizing display shelves, to sorting donations and running the register. For more info, click here.
Our Summer hours are:
Monday: 11am – 6pm
Tuesday: 11am – 6pm
Wednesday: 11am – 6pm
Thursday: 11am – 6pm
Friday: 11am – 6pm
Saturday: 12pm – 5pm
Sunday: 12pm – 5pm
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You can also get updated information by calling: 413-475-MACT (6228)
Check out this PSA created by Lucas Forman, one of the Minerva Filmmaking students!!
Minerva Stage, “where students’ art forms are celebrated, and hidden talents are discovered”.
Mission Statement:
To promote the importance of an arts-based education by providing high quality arts programming, to inspire creativity in our community, and to offer opportunities for students and adults of all ages to realize their true artistic potential.
About The MAC:
Founded in 1996 by Kathleen O’Mara, Minerva Stage has been providing residents of Berkshire County with arts education for over 20 years. In response to increased community interest in cultural and educational arts opportunities, The Minerva Arts Center was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in 2011. Since then, The MAC has continued to have success with established, as well as new program offerings.
In 2012, MAC Treasures Thrift Store was established as an ongoing fundraiser to provide scholarship support for Minerva programming to the community. The viability of the store comes from community donations of goods that are sold, as well as a volunteer troupe who run the store, consisting of Minerva teachers, families, and community supporters who share The MAC’s mission to provide high-quality arts programming in Berkshire County.
In 2016, previous Minerva student, Jennifer Howard was named Executive Director, bringing her 17 years experience as a teaching artist and her 20 years of financial and business background.
History:
In 1996, Kathleen O’Mara founded Minerva Stage in Williamstown, Massachusetts to introduce students of all ages to performing and visual art experiences. Since then, Minerva Stage has worked with thousands of students in myriad artistic, expressive, and academic projects. Minerva Stage is committed to the development of educational programs for students interested in the arts. Minerva Stage programming and workshops can be structured to tailor specific community and organizational needs, including scheduling and duration of program. Workshop and performance program fees are determined by length of project, production costs and community resources. Minerva Stage assists with fundraising, grant research and writing, and offers student scholarships. Ms. O’Mara has a Master’s in Education and has been teaching theater since 1992, providing students from different communities around the country, opportunities to explore the world of theater and visual arts.
THE TIME IS RIGHT! WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Please join us in creating this wonderful cultural center that will provide much needed education and arts facilities for our children and our community, and will be a cultural attraction to bring others to Williamstown. There are many opportunities to get involved.
What we plan to do:
The objective of this project is to develop a multi-use community arts complex with the primary focus on a state of the art performance space indoors and an outdoor space that would provide access for community arts related programming and organizations. Additional concepts being considered and not limited to:
How we are going to do it:
What we have done so far:
What’s Next:
Photos by: William Lucas Walker
Geo-what?! Geocaching is a worldwide treasure hunt that utilizes a handheld GPS unit, a good set of eyes and a bit of hiking around. Enter the secret world of treasure hunting. It’s a real-life adventure game where puzzles and challenges await you at each turn of the trail. Did you know that there are Geocaches around you right now? There are even Geocaches on every continent in the world! Experienced staff will guide you as you learn how to use a GPS for Geocaching, make your own Geocache, and log it online by giving your “cache” a name, description and hint for others to find. Explore the outdoors as you search for hidden containers and design your own Geocaching course. This workshop takes place at The First Congregational Church, of Williamstown.
Students ages 8-16 from the Berkshires are eligible.
This is a 2 week workshop, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., from Aug 4th – 15th
Cost: $200.00 per student
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Minerva West puts on shows in Los Angeles, CA.
Saturday March 1st at First Congregational Church of Williamstown
A. Youth Session 10AM-12:30PM Ages 8 to 14 (with Adult)
Tuition: $35 for pair
B. Teen/Adult Session 1:30-4PM Ages 14 to Adult
Tuition: $35
“Hey… What’s so funny?”
Let them laugh at you… Take a moment to slow down time to see whats funny and why. Learn about physical comedy to engage and mesmerize your audience. Play, generosity, and timing are the keys! Learn how to tune up your comedic timing, find the magic of repetition, and develop a stronger sense of the comedy inside yourself for all to see… come ready to play!
“Hit them where it hurts”
The skill of safe stage violence is essential to most theatre, but how do we approach it passionately? Come learn slaps, punches, falls, and more taught with techniques developed by the Society of American Fight Directors. Get on your feet and learn the illusion violence, including how to choreograph it in your next show. Come ready to move… this is a Let’s Do It! workshop. All skill levels welcome.
Bio:
Christopher Beaulieu is an Actor/Director/Fight Choreographer/Teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching and directing students in various areas of theater. Co-founder of the physical theatre company, Creatively Independent, Chris tours 250+ days/year performing and teaching the performing arts. He has taught internationally in Germany, Scotland, England, Portugal and Prague, as well as nationally. Beyond the stage, Chris teaches at multiple conferences: Performing the World, Florida State Thespians, North Carolina State Thespians, Florida Assoc. of Theatre Educators and the prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (SE Region), as well as clown/performance skills and Road Show Artistic Director, under the Big Top for Circus Smirkus. Chris has trained and taught with the internationally recognized Shakespeare & Co. education program and is an accredited Advanced Actor/Combatant in 8 weapons with the Society of American Fight Directors. Chris graduated from the prestigious Physical Theatre Program at Dell Arte International School of Physical Theatre in 2005.
