Bored This Summer? BTE’s Got The Answer (For Adults, Too!)

School’s out, and the boredom is creeping up. Don’t just lay around this summer, get acting with the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s Theatre School, a staple at the Theatre! Teens and adults alike can practice their theatre chops with an acting workshop for teens and a playreading series for adults. BTE’s Theatre School, now in its 29th year, seeks to respect and nurture each student’s creativity in an unpressured, group oriented environment. Ensemble members, staff and experienced guest artists are featured as instructors. BTE offers classes for every age, kindergarten to adult! Children’s classes are filling up quickly; please check our website www.bte.org for up-to-date class availability.

INTEGRATED ARTS

Come explore the arts of the world’s largest country! Follow the path of the Trans-Siberian railroad as we discover the rich cultural heritage of Russia. From folk nesting dolls to religious icon paintings to the beauty of St. Basil’s Cathedral, join us as we journey through the wealth and majesty of Russian culture in our Integrated Arts - Russia: Land of the Firebird camp for grades 3-8. Each day begins with activity sessions where students receive concentrated instruction in these artistic disciplines: visual arts, drama, and music. At the end of the day, students and instructors gather to integrate what the students have created. Students don’t need any special skills - just curiosity and enthusiasm! Integrated Arts will be held at the Caldwell Consistory July 30th – August 10th from 9:00am – 3:30pm Monday through Friday. The cost is $275.00.

FOR TEENS

For middle and high school, BTE brings back Making the Magic Happen: The Job of the Stage Manager from June 25th – 29th, 11:00am – 12:15pm at the Alvina Krause Theatre. Production Stage Manager MaryAgnes Brown will take students from prep week before rehearsals begin to calling the show in production to striking the set once it is over. Experienced crew and novices alike are invited to join us on this exploration “behind the scenes.” Anyone who takes this class is also invited to the Technical Rehearsals of Hans Upon A Time, where they can see what they have learned in action. The cost is $70.00 for this class.

NEW CLASS! The Teen Improv Intensive Workshop will offer an intensive learning opportunity and creative workout for a select group of young high school artists. Learn the basics of comic and dramatic improvisation used by theatre and sketch comedy artists. Teamwork, cooperation, and imagination will be needed in order to make scenes out of nothing but a suggestion. Parents and friends are invited to our final days showing to see the skills and sketches we create in this week long workshop. To be held at the Mitrani Production Center July 30th – August 3rd. Class times are varied, please see the website or call our Administrative offices for exact times. Ensemble member Elizabeth Dowd instructs this course; the cost is $135.00.

ADULTS

In the Actor’s Playreading Club, participants relax in the setting of a neighborhood café while reading a great play. Adults are invited to enjoy a cold beer, wonderful wine, or indulge in their sweet tooth while reading a play with a member of the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. Playreadings are held in the evening, one night a week. The cost of each reading is $8.00, which must be paid in advance to cover materials. All readings are held at Russell’s Restaurant, 117 W. Main Street in Bloomsburg. Refreshments and gratuity are the responsibility of the participant. The readings are as follows:

July 3rd – Daniel Roth hosts Hans Upon A Time adapted by James Goode
July 10th – Cassandra Pisieczko hosts Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward
July 17th – James Goode hosts You Can’t Take It With You by Kaufman and Hart
July 24th – Elizabeth Dowd hosts All My Sons by Arthur Miller
July 31st – Andrew Hubatsek hosts Incorruptible by Michael Hollinger

Class sizes are limited, so enroll early to ensure a spot! Call the administrative offices of BTE at (570) 784-5530 for more information, or to enroll. Visit our website at www.bte.org to download a registration form, or read more about these courses.

The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble is a non-profit, professional theatre located in the heart of Downtown Bloomsburg. Founded in 1978, BTE is enjoying its 29th Season of bringing quality entertainment to Northeastern Pennsylvania. For more information on BTE, please visit our web site at www.bte.org.