EDUCATION
SUMMER THEATRE
ARTS RENDEZVOUS
 Perform Onstage
Develop Theatre Skills
Discover New Worlds
Born in 1982, STAR is a 5-week summer program for youth, ages 10-18, which provides young people with the highest quality theatre training opportunities available in Alaska. Through specialized training – which culminates in fully-realized productions – students engage in valuable theatre skills as well as teamwork, discipline, and creative thinking. In 2002, STAR was recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts as one of 16 “outstanding American arts programs for young people."
This summer STAR will run July 9 - August 12, 2012. This five-week program is perfect for young actors who are excited about theatre and performance. As a theatre training program, STAR is also a great opportunity for young people with little to no experience. In addition to rehearsals, students will participate in daily workshops on voice, movement, and acting technique. Students will perform one of three plays:
Romeo and Juliet
By William Shakespeare
Young actors will get the opportunity to experience and learn Shakespeare’s language when performing the classic tale of star-crossed young lovers. This compelling drama was one of Shakespeare’s earliest works and tells the story of feuding families ultimately united by tragic loss. Scared about Shakespeare’s language? Don’t worry. You’ll get it.
Pirates of Penzance Jr.
Book & lyrics by Sir William Schwenck Gilbert
Music by Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan
Wacky, irreverent and as entertaining as its predecessor from 1879, The Pirates of Penzance Jr. spins a hilarious farce of sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, dim-witted young lovers, dewy-eyed daughters and an eccentric Major-General, all morally bound to the often-ridiculous dictates of honor and duty. This musical is sure to be a blast!
The Bailer at the Back of the Boat
By Ishmael Hope
This new play written by Juneau playwright Ishmael Hope will explore the Dukt’óotl’, Strong Man story, from Heinyaa Khwáan. Actors will learn how tradition bearers told the story, such as Frank Johnson, Taakw K’wát’i, and they will learn how people trained their bodies and minds in traditional times. They will also explore how tradition bearers share their appreciation for each other in traditional settings, and they will share their findings during performance. This play is commissioned by Sealaska Heritage Institute.
Brochures and registration forms will be available soon, or you can download a registration form today.
For more information contact Shona Strauser at (907) 364-2421, ext 232, or amy@perseverancetheatre.org.
STAR is made possible by support from:
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The City & Borough of Juneau Youth Activities Board |
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EDUCATION
University of Alaska Southeast
STAR Program
Young Company
Alaska Summer Theatre Intensive
Internships
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