Workshop will begin October 14th and performances are November 17th and November 18th.
Fall Musical – Joseph
Workshop will begin October 14th and performances are November 17th and November 18th.
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.
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.
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]