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Theatre Classes
FALL 2010

To see the ARCHIVE PAGE for SPRING 2010 Theater Classes click here.

 
 
 
 

Important Notes:  Engela is currently reading scripts for next seasons shows.  If you are interested in being in one of the performance groups, then please email her, so she can keep you in mind while reading scripts.  Engela@EASYtheatre.com  Let Engela know your age and if your interested in being in a musical or a play.  If there is a particular script that you wish her to read, please email a link. Engela won't finalize performance dates until Opera House Season is set. Watch this page. On this Fall 2010 page are current class ideas:  Engela Edwards' Tuesday Musical Performance Group Engela Edwards' Wednesday Bastrop Performance Groups

Preview for your review, but details still need to be set.

Tuesday Engela Edwards' Performance Group: 512-303-5516; Engela@EASYtheatre.com  Director Engela Edwards has a BFA in Theater.  Since 1999, Engela has produced 71 production (including 29 world premières) with her company EASY Theatre which has performed in 42 venues. Engela has been directing and performing in Bastrop since 2001.  Since that time she's produced and co-produced 40 productions at the Bastrop Opera House, including 16 world premieres; some of which she wrote or co-wrote, plus been in and worked on many other shows during that time.   Engela Edwards theatre resumes: Acting  / Technical / Directing / Other Musical Cast (Adults) Engela Edwards Starting in September to be scheduled. Performances in January. Learn theater while doing theater!  This is a rehearsal class ending in multiple performances of a musical.  Teaching director Engela Edwards designed this course so busy adults have an opportunity to perform.  This fun project is perfect for performers of every experience level.  You provide your talent, energy, positive attitude, and costume. Performers must be able to attend weekly rehearsals during the semester, plus nightly rehearsals the week leading into the performances. Weekly rehearsal time:  6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays Fee:  Currently $45 but may change once the schedule is set.  (You can register by calling Bastrop Community Ed at (512) 308-1601) once schedule has been set. Weekly rehearsals: TBA Costume:  Wear your costume and makeup to rehearsal on TBA Nightly Dress rehearsals:  6 p.m. until done at the Bastrop Opera House the week before performance, TBA at the  Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring Street Performances:  TBA at 7:30 p.m.; at the Bastrop Opera House (Actor's call 1 hour before show time) Actors need to wear comfortable clothing, bring a pencil, and bring a bottle of water with the actor's name on it to every rehearsal.   Instructor / Director Weekly rehearsal Day Weekly rehearsal Time Group Cost Age How to Register Status (refresh or reload screen) Engela Edwards Tue. 5:00-5:50 p.m. would like to start at 4:30 instead but still in negotiations. Musical Performance Youth 59 9-18 Register through Bastrop Community Ed (512) 308-1601 or online here. Open but wait until all dates are confirmed to register. Engela Edwards Tue. 6:00-8:30 p.m. Musical Adults $45 18-up Register through Bastrop Community Ed (512) 308-1601 or online here. Open but wait until all dates are confirmed to register.

Wednesday: Engela Edwards' Performance Groups: 512-303-5516; Engela@EASYtheatre.com  Director Engela Edwards has a BFA in Theater.  Since 1999, Engela has produced 71 production (including 29 world premières) with her company EASY Theatre which has performed in 42 venues. Engela has been directing and performing in Bastrop since 2001.  Since that time she's produced and co-produced 40 productions at the Bastrop Opera House, including 16 world premieres; some of which she wrote or co-wrote, plus been in and worked on many other shows during that time.   Engela Edwards theatre resumes: Acting  / Technical / Directing / Other Learn theater while doing theater! Rehearsals start in September for January shows.  No rehearsals during Winter Break (Thanksgiving - January 1). Engela's groups are rehearsing weekly for different shows which will be performed at the Bastrop Opera House.  Roles for ages 5-99. Rehearsal Groups fill quickly.  Costs from $100 to $140 per semester.  Plus costume.  More Engela's Wednesday Details:  Parents or Caregivers: May quietly observe during rehearsals.  Actors need to wear comfortable clothing, bring a pencil, and bring a bottle of water with the actor's name on it to every rehearsal. Shows are to be decided or created to fit cast. Look at these fun youth show cast pics on the following page or Engela's EASY Theatre's Past Show History here. Weekly Rehearsal location:  Bastrop Opera House Studio, the yellow building immediately behind the theater.  711 Spring Street, Bastrop, Texas. Performance and Final week location:  Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring Street, Bastrop, Texas. Absences:  While being at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory, we know illness and emergencies happen.  We expect that if and actor is sick that they stay home, but call the director.  Actors must be fever, diarrhea, and vomiting free for 24 hours before coming to a rehearsal.  Director Edwards will consider each case individually to determine if missed rehearsal will keep a actor from performing his role. Director Edwards must be informed at registration if there are ANY rehearsal or performance conflicts.  MONEY: Enrolling in Engela's Wednesday shows:  Pay the $50 non-refundable deposit due at registration by clicking the deposit button below. This will hold your place in the cast/class/rehearsal slot.  You are committing to paying the entire semester fee. A registration form will be emailed to you for you to complete and return after you have paid your deposit.  When you pay and return your form then you will be registered.  (Or after you've returned work scholarship forms and your registration form, then you will be considered registered.) Full payment of the balance is due by the first day of rehearsals, unless a payment plan has been arranged in advance.  $50 late fee if not paid (or written payment arrangements made) by the first day of rehearsals.  Work scholarships and payment plans can easily be arranged.  Contact Engela at 303-5516 for more information and forms.  Cancellations: When you make your deposit for a rehearsal slot, you are committing to the whole fee. In our attempt to make this experience affordable, we keep optional expense like tickets, videos (if available), and costumes, separate from registration fees.  These fees do not cover the cost of the project, so we will expect you to sell tickets and program ads for the show! Because of the economy, Engela reduced class fees last year by 25% and offered more scholarships even though there was a waiting list.  She is continuing at the reduced price this semester also.  Everyone in the audience must have a ticket.  You provide your costume which must be completely ready and worn to rehearsal on the date noted in class description.  INSTRUCTOR reservest the right to make changes until there is someone signed up for the group. Wednesday Morning Rehearsal Groups:  (Ages 5-99) On Wednesday, start date to be determined, new students come at 9 a.m. and returning students come at 10 a.m.  All stay until Noon.  Bring a bottle of water.  Registration Deadline: TBA  Weekly rehearsals:  TBA  Cast photos:  Wear your Costume and makeup to rehearsal on TBA Daily rehearsals and show week:  TBA Fee:  $100 returning students / $110 new students Late registration an additional $50 Show chosen:  TBA This group may be broken into two rehearsal groups.  One will meet at 9:30 a.m. and one will meet at 11 a.m. Teen Troupe will be working on a show to be performed at the Opera House in January and then hopefully tour that show to schools in the Spring:  One must audition to get into the Teen Troupe. Registration Deadline TBA Planning meeting for registered actors.  Parents please attend.  Includes auditions for teens who wish to join.  TBA Weekly rehearsals:  Sept. - Nov. 24 Registration Deadline:  TBA Cast photos:  Wear your Costume and makeup to rehearsal on Nov. 17 Daily rehearsals:  Show week.  TBA Performance Date:  January TBA Fee:  $130 returning students / $140 new students plus the you provide your costume. Late registration an additional $50 Wednesday Afternoon Rehearsal Groups: (Ages 5-9) 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. (Ages 10 up)  4:45 to 6:00 p.m.  Shows chosen, cast, and scheduled based on participants registered. Registration Deadline TBA (returning students) TBA (new students) Weekly rehearsals:  Sept. - Nov. 24 Cast photos:  Wear your Costume and makeup to rehearsal on Nov. 17 Daily rehearsals and show week:  Show week.  January TBA Fee:  $100 returning students / $110 new students Late registration an additional $50 Show chosen: Shows chosen, cast, and scheduled based on participants registered. Instructor / Director Weekly rehearsal Day Age Group Cost Non-refundable Deposit of $50  plus remainder due 1st day of rehearsals OR Payment in full (which includes deposit). Deadline to register Late Fee Class status: (refresh or reload screen) Engela Edwards Wed. 5-99 Morning Returning Students $100   $50 Engela Edwards Wed. 5-99 Morning New Students $110 $50   Engela Edwards Wed. 13-19 Teen Troupe $130 $50   Engela Edwards Wed. 5-9 Afternoon Returning Students $100   $50   Engela Edwards Wed. 5-9 Afternoon New Students $110   $50   Engela Edwards Wed. 10-up Afternoon Returning Students $100 $50 Engela Edwards Wed. 10-up Afternoon New Students $110 $50

 

Saturday: Janet Spencer's Beginning Acting Class: 512-308-9711; janetinbastrop@gmail.com "Wanna Be a Star?" Learn to shine at the Bastrop Opera House.  The instructor is Janet Spencer,  a veteran with 45 years experience in the professional theatre as an actor, director, manager and educator.  Ms. Spencer has worked on and off Broadway, in regional theatre, on tour and on campuses in several states.  She holds degrees from Barnard College and the University of Houston.  She considers herself blessed to have studied acting with Michael Howard, a brilliant teacher in the tradition of Constantin Stanislavski and Stella Adler. BEGINNING ACTING (adults) Beginning acting is an introduction to the craft.  Ten workshop sessions will familiarize you with exercises used by professional actors to achieve the sense of truth that makes their work intriguing.  Learn to relax, to focus, to free your imagination, and more.  When you have learned the basics, you will be invited to join a scene study class, where students have on-going opportunities to practice their craft and grow as performers. Day: Saturday Class Location:  Bastrop Opera House (Studio) Everyone age 18 and over is welcome, regardless of your experience or lack thereof.  Fee:   $50.00 for 10 sessions.            All fees support the Bastrop Opera House.

CLASS ALREADY FULL?  If the class you'd wish to attend is full, contact the instructor and ask to be put on a waiting list.  If an opening comes up or a new class is formed, you will be notified.
If you have any questions call the instructor:

• Engela Edwards at 303-5516
• Janet Spencer at 512-308-9711