All performances at:
The City Playhouse
888 Morro St., SLO
Box Office:
(805) 786-2440
ACADEMY OF CREATIVE THEATRE
(top to bottom: A Midsummer Night's Dream; Anne of Green Gables; The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe)
About the Academy of Creative Theatre
Our Academy of Creative Theatre (ACT) has been providing students year-around theatrical training for the past 14 years. A program of the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre, we are dedicated to inspiring young performers and technicians in a lively, nurturing and fun environment.
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ACT’s classes are open to all levels of experience. Our well-structured classes offer students the opportunity to develop skills which will benefit them both on and off stage.
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ACT offers sessions in the fall and spring, complimenting the local school calendar, as well as our ever-popular ACT Summer Camps. Our summer and winter production classes offer students the opportunity to participate in a full length, fully supported productions on the Little Theatre stage. Also, check back for many more awesome ACT events to be announced. All fun-filled ACT camps and classes always conclude with a final celebratory performance for friends and family!
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ACT Mission Statement
To inspire young actors and help them develop skills to become creative performing artists. To provide well-structured training and performance-based exercises and presentations in a lively, nurturing, interactive environment taught by professional artists who are passionate and skilled in working with young actors.
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We invite you to call 781-3889 x14
or send an email to act@slolittletheatre.org
to join us and "get into the ACT"!
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(A Midsummer Night's Dream)
(Alice in Wonderland)
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Theatre Classes for
Students of All Ages!
Check Out our Current Offerings:
June 18th-22nd
$175
AM Session- 9am-Noon: Ages 5-7
PM Session- 1pm-4pm: Ages 8-11
The Acting Out! Camp will be a whole week of theatre games, improvisation, and acting exploration for our young performers. Students will explore text and their imaginations to create characters and understand the basics of acting. The camp will conclude with a fun performance for family and friends. A perfect introduction to the world of theatre!
Summer Camp: Broadway Camp!
with Molly Mckiernan and Kerry DiMaggio
$325
AM Session- 9am-Noon: Ages 8-10
PM Session- 1pm-4pm: Ages 11-15
Now in its third year, this camp is back by popular demand!
Sing, dance and act your way through the summer with some of Broadway's biggest hits! A wonderful opportunity to explore the world of song and dance by working on material from shows like The Lion King, Footloose, Hairspray,Grease, Beauty and the Beast, and more. Students will present their work in a performance for family and friends.
Take the next step towards becoming a triple threat!
AUDITIONS: Anne of Avonlea
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The charming sequel to Anne of Green Gables
Directed by Shelagh Garren
By Joseph Robinette, based on the novel by L.M. Montgomery
Don’t miss your chance to perform in this charming production! Schedule your audition TODAY!
-Auditions: by appointment May 31 OR June 1, 4-7pm
-Contact ACT for an appointment: act@slolittletheatre.org or 781-3889x 14
-Roles for boys and girls ages 7-18.
-ALL ROLES ARE OPEN!
-Please wear comfortable clothes
-Bring memorized a short monologue (30sec-1min). It is recommended that monologues are in a similar style to Anne of Green Gables, and that the character in your monologue is speaking to another character. No monologues from Alice in Wonderland, please!
-Callbacks on June 2nd
-Questions? Need help finding a monologue? Visit our website for a list of suggestions!
-Rehearsals: June 10th-July 12th (Sun, Tues, Thurs evenings); July 16th-27th (Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm); July 29th-August 2nd (5pm-9pm).
-Production Dates: August 3rd-12th.
-Tuition: $375. Scholarships and payment plans are available!
This delightful, enchanting sequel to Anne of Green Gables continues the exciting adventures of one of literature's most enduring characters, Anne Shirley. From her first days as a young teacher to her depature to Redmond College we are reaquainted with such old friends as Marilla Cuthbert, Rachel Lynde, Diana Barry, and Gilbert Blythe, as well as introduced to new characters. Rejoin Anne and enjoy her many adventures: the embarrassment of mistakenly selling Mr. Harrison's cow, the anxiety of her first day teaching school, the humorous essay-writing assignment, the plum marmalade incident, the devastating storm and its aftermath, and the wedding at Echo Lodge. Whether you are an old friend of Anne's or meeting her for the first time, her humorously uplifting story is sure to warm your heart.
Scholarships are available for all our classes!
Please contact ACT for more information:
act@slolittletheatre.org
(805) 781-3889 x 14
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Meet our Spring 2012 Theatre Teachers!
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Kerry DiMaggio is thrilled to be working as ACT Coordinator and teacher for SLOLT! A native of the Central Coast, Kerry has been involved in theatre since she was young, and has performed with numerous theatres. She holds a BA (with honors) in Theatre Arts from Cal Poly’s Theatre and Dance Department, where her interest in teaching was piqued by a course in Children’s Drama. Kerry has also received training from the Utah Shakespearean Festival, PCPA, and Cal State Fullerton’s Musical Theatre program. In addition to teaching extensively for ACT, Kerry holds a substitute teaching permit and teaches consistently in K-12 classrooms throughout the county. Her passion for teaching young performers continues to grow, and she encourages you and your family to “Get into the ACT!”
Lester Wilson received his B.A. in Theatre Arts at Cal Poly State University and has been seen in many productions all over the Central Coast. He was worked as an independent contractor for The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival where he was a Technical Director building sets, props and assisting in lighting design. He’s worked with SLOLT, Sorcerer Productions, and Kelrik Productions assisting in either scenic or property design for numerous shows. A member of Cal Poly’s Improv Team Smile and Nod, he's worked with such Improv groups as The Groundlings, Upright Citizens Brigade, and others at Comedy Olympia. He enjoys acting, singing, some dance and a lot of laughter. Some of his favorite roles include Mr. Cladwell in Urinetown: The Musical, Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls, The Genie in Aladdin, and recently got to be a puppeteer for Trekkie Monster in Avenue Q. Lester Enjoys all aspects of theatre and loves helping students develop and hone their skills while broadening their horizons as people and artists. The world is a stage, enjoy it!
Danielle Dutro moved to San Luis Obispo to pursue her B.A. in Theatre Arts along with a minor in music from Cal Poly. Since finishing her degree, she has remained in the area performing in and directing many local theatre productions. She also maintains a private vocal studio in San Luis Obispo. As a vocalist, Danielle has performed all over the world including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, and across the United States. She is excited to be involved with the ACT program and continue to share her passion for musical theatre with others.
Dondi Mountsier is new to the San Luis Scene having recently moved here in 2009. After starting and running The Chico Children’s Theater Workshop in 1996, she has over 15 years of experience in teaching children’s theater in addition to teaching theater throughout the Paradise and Chico Unified School Districts. She has a B.A. in Theater from CSUC, has trained in Jazz and Ballet, and has written many of her own productions throughout the years. She brings an enthusiastic approach to playwriting, directing, and is excited to be a part of the program at ACT and the San Luis Obispo Little Theater.