A great introduction to the world of theatre for students age 3-6yo! Games and exercises develop imagination and play, motor and language skills, focus, teamwork, self-confidence, and acting technique! Text is adapted from beloved Fairy Tales full of great characters!
Minerva Arts Center offers a Fall Theatre Arts Workshop presenting this classic favorite by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber!
More details to follow, but we are busy planning an informal reception Friday night, a fun-packed family day on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday! Please RSVP below so we can keep you in the loop!
Minerva Arts Center offers a Winter Theatre Arts Workshop presenting “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” an original adaptation based on the book by C.S. Lewis. Workshop rehearsals will be held at the First Congregational Church, located at 906 Main St. Williamstown, MA. Workshop will begin January 7th and performances are February 10th & 11th.This all-ages event showcases talented performing artists from the community, in a variety show-style event. Everyone is welcome to participate and perform! What is your talent? Singing, dancing, juggling, comedy? We encourage you to join Minerva in celebrating the diversity of talent in our community!
Please RSVP below. You will have the opportunity to register your act on either Saturday, April 1st at 12pm, or Sunday, April 2nd at 5pm, or we can schedule a different time if you can’t make either. Please be prepared to preview your act, so that we can plan show order and technical elements accordingly.
Tech rehearsal date/time will be announced asap.
Performance: Saturday, April 29th at 7pm.
Photos by: William Lucas Walker
Minerva West puts on shows in Los Angeles, CA.
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, located on the Williams College Campus.
Students ages 8-16 from the all Berkshire County are eligible.
This is a 3 week workshop, Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., from Aug 5th – 24th
Cost: $270.00 per student
Curriculum covered during the workshop include:
The Game
What is geocaching?
How is the game played?
What are the rules?
What do I need?
Where are geocaches located?
Are there different types of geocaches?
How did geocaching start?
Getting Started
What kind of cache should I look for on my first adventure?
Searching for geocaches
Loading coordinates onto your GPS device
Finding Geocaches
What does a geocache look like?
What is usually in a cache?
What should not be placed in a cache?
How do I find the cache and what should I do once I’ve found it?
Can I move a cache once I find it?
What should I do if I discover that a cache has gone missing?
How do I log my find?
Hiding Geocaches
Who hides geocaches?
How do I hide a geocache?
When I submit a new cache for publication, how long will it take to be listed?
Design your own geocache to place
List your cache online for others can find it
Trackables
What are Trackables?
What should I do when I find a Trackable?
How do I log a Trackable?
What is a Geocoin
What is a Travel Bug
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.
413.441.6120Summer 2013 Teaching Artists are Jennifer Howard,Kathy O’Mara, Nicole Rizzo, Kimberly Rose, and Cassandra Valleries
