The Gleekers!

Students of all ages celebrate the vast world of music and choreography. Students select songs ranging from top hits to Broadway goodies and match traditional and modern choreography to the music. Fully costumed and polished, the students present the work at a performance for family, friends and the community.

Sibling discounts and financial assistance is available, for information call Kathy at  413.441.6120

Summer 2013 Teaching Artists are Jennifer Howard,Kathy O’Mara, Nicole Rizzo, Kimberly Rose, and Cassandra Valleries

“Where student’s art forms are celebrated and hidden talents discovered”
The Best of Shakespeare Workshop
Minerva Stage offers a workshop for students exploring the
world of Shakespeare that can be modified to fit every
student’s level of experience with the Bard. Students will
strengthen their skills as they explore the nuances of classic
Shakespearean text. The workshop will include classes in
voice, stage combat, clown, movement, monologue, sonnet and
scene work. The workshop will culminate with a performance
for their family, friends and the community at large.
 Sundays from 1 PM to 5 PM
 March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, April 7th,  14th
 Performance April 14th at 7pm
 Students ages 8 and older
 All classes and performance will be held
at: Silverlake Community Church
2930 Hyperion Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Meet the Teaching Artists
Teaching Artists Kathy O’Mara and Stacy Highsmith bring years of experience with teaching and directing to the workshop, committed to the success and value of Shakespeare training and performance. Kathy O’Mara has been teaching and directing Shakespeare’s works since 1996. Her favorites include “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, “The Tempest” and “12th Night”. Kathy is Artistic Director of Minerva Stage and enjoys having the benefit of working and living on both coasts.
Stacy Highsmith has spent years teaching children Shakespeare and staging productions such as “Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “The Tempest.”  She loves to see the excitement in her students as they learn to conquer Shakespeare as well as the awe of the parents as they see their children transform into classical actors.
Sign me up! Workshop Tuition $200.  To register: fill out registration below or send an email with “Shakespeare Workshop” in the subject line to MinervaStage@gmail.com or call Stacy at 323.788.3298
We offer installment plans, sibling discounts, and financial assistance: For information call Kathy at 413.441.6120 [formidable id=31]

Minerva Arts Center announces the winter/spring workshop “The Gleekers”

Back by popular demand the Minerva Arts Center will be offering its winter/spring session of The Gleekers.

To register, go to Minerva Workshops tab on the home page to submit on line registration form.

Inspired by the hit T.V. show Glee, students explore dance, song and theatricality ranging from Broadway tunes to modern songs and choreography, instructed by dance instructor and choreographer Nicole Rizzo and vocal teacher Kimberly Rose, this 12 week workshop culminates with two performances on

April 27th, 2013.

Two sessions available, Wednesdays 4PM-6PM or

Saturdays 10AM-12PM

Workshop and performances to held at The First Congregational Church located at 906 Main Street in Williamstown.

Wednesday classes will be held from 4PM to 6PM in the Youth Chapel, and will run January 23rd, 30th, February 6th, 13th, 27th, March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, April 3rd,10th, and 24th. Saturday classes will be held from 10AM to Noon, and will run January 26th, February 2nd, 9th, 16th, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, April 6th, 13th, 24th.
There will be a 2PM and a 7PM performance for the public on April 27th in Fellowship Hall.

Tuition: $275.00

Payment installments and tuition assistance available by contacting Kathy O’Mara at 413.441.6120

Teaching Artists: Nicole Rizzo, Kimberly Rose, & Kathy O’Mara

Minerva Arts Center presents: The 3rd Annual Holiday Showcase

Minerva Arts Center is proud to announce The 3rd Annual Holiday Showcase, a wintertime variety show that plans to warm the Northern Berkshire melting pot and fill you and your family with holiday cheer from around the world. This year our performers show multi-faceted talent, ranging from soloists, duets, dance, piano, storytelling, a staged-reading, trumpets and flutes, guest appearance of the Minerva Gleekers, and an Illusionist.

Where: The First Congregational Church of Williamstown, in The Fellowship Hall,  located at 906 Main Street, Williamstown, MA

Tickets: $5.00 General Admission   Students 7 and under Free!

Tickets can be purchased at the door or from brownpapertickets.com, keywords: Boston String Quartet

Good afternoon Minerva friends and family,

Tonight is the first round of auditions for the 3rd Annual Holiday Showcase.

6:30PM to 8:30PM, first come first serve basis.
Auditions are held in the Youth Chapel at the First Congo Church of Williamstown, 906 Main Street.

Minerva Arts Center is proud to announce the return of The Gleekers!!

MAC’s  summer workshop Gleek Week is now going to be offered in weekly classes.

Inspired by the hit T.V. show Glee, students explore dance, song and theatricality ranging from Broadway tunes to modern songs and choreography.

Classes run for 8 weeks with a performance December 8th!!

Two sessions available, Wednesdays 4-6pm or Saturdays 10-12pm.

Workshop and performance to held at The First Congregational Church located at 906 Main Street in Williamstown. Wednesday Classes are 4PM -6PM.  In the Youth Chapel, Oct. 17th, 24th, and Nov. 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, and Dec. 5th. Saturday Classes 10AM to 12PM.   In The Youth Chapel, Oct. 20th, 27th, Nov. 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and Dec. 1st. Dress Rehearsal Dec. 8th 1PM – 5PM for both Wednesday and Saturday classes, and a performance Dec. 8th at 7 PM.

Tuition: $200.00

Teaching Artists: Nicole Rizzo, Kathy O’Mara, Laurie Brenner and Technical Director: Nate Samson.

Register Today!