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BackStory Theatre Academy
Now’s the time! Step into the spotlight!
Registration for BackStory’s classes must be done in person, not online. Please register directly at the Broomfield Community Center or Paul Derda Rec Center. Checks should be made payable to BackStory Theatre.
If you have any questions about BackStory
Theatre Academy or any of BackStory’s summer classes, please contact the Artistic Director, Anna directly at 303-460-7777.
Playful Dramatics: Tales of Three
Come explore drama through theatre exercises, storytelling, and playmaking. Young imaginations will grow as students play - act a variety of tales including The Three Bears, The Three Pigs, and The Billy Goats Gruff . Story telling will be explored through improvisation using costumes, props, movement, and music. There will be a parent sharing on the last day of class.
Age: 3 - 5 years
47129 $54 Monday  4:15 - 5:15 p.m. April 2 - May 7 BCC
47132 $54 Tuesday 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. April 3 - May 8 BCC
Make Them Laugh: Clowning
In this class, students will create, explore and perform their very own clown. From the moment they first put on their nose, students will be transported into the timeless world of silent comedy. This class integrates mime, clowning, and performance techniques that will guarantee a fun time for all. There will be a parent sharing on the last day of class.
Age: 5 - 12 grade
47130 $100 Monday 4:15 - 6:15 p.m. April 2 - May 7 BCC
Creative Play
Parents and toddlers will love to explore drama together in this creative play-based class. The class will assist with developing your toddler’s oral language, listening skills, motor skills, coordination, classroom skills, and social skills while fostering a love for imaginative play. A different theme will be explored each week.
Age: 20 - 35 months
47131 $40 Tuesday  9:30 - 10:10 a.m. April 3 - May 8 BCC
Improvisational Acting
Creating a character comes from exploring various ways to portray body movement, voices, emotions, and sense memory. Improvising these things is the key for every actor to become a living, believable character. Students will work on developing fundamental acting skills through a variety of acting exercises and individual and group scene work. There will be a parent sharing on the last day of class.
47134 $80 Tuesday 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. April 3 - May 8 K - 2 grade BCC
47135 $80 Wednesday 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. April 4 - May 9 3 - 12 grade BCC
Stage Make-Up
Students will learn the basics of applying stage makeup. They will be introduced to technique for old age, animal, and fantasy makeup. Each student will be provided a kit to keep after the workshop ends. There will be a parent sharing on the last day of class. There will be an additional $30.00 supply fee due on the first day of class.
Age: 3 - 12 grade
47133 $100 Tuesday  4:15 - 6:15 p.m. April 3 - May 8 BCC
Intro to Acting
In this introductory acting class, students will learn fundamental acting techniques focusing on movement, scene work, improvisation and explore character development. There will be a parent sharing on the last day of class.
Age: K - 2 Grade
47137 $80 Thursday  4:15 - 5:45 p.m. April 5 - May 10 BCC
Audition Technique
This class will prepare students for auditioning for all types of theatre productions including BackStory’s Performance Workshops, BackStory Youth Theatre, school productions, and community and professional theatre. Students will learn the basics for having a solid theatre audition: effective monologue selection, preparation, presentation, resumes, and cold-readings. There will be a parent sharing on the last day of class.
Age: 3 - 12 grade
47136 $100 Thursday  4:15 - 6:15 p.m. April 5 - May 10 BCC
Playful Dramatics: Animal Tales
Come explore drama through theatre exercises, storytelling, and playmaking. Young imaginations will grow as students play - act a variety of stories. Story telling will be explored through improvisation using costumes, props, movement, and music. There will be a parent sharing on the last day of class.
Age: 3 - 5 years
47189 $72 Tuesday  10 - 11 a.m. June 12 - July 31 BCC
Make Believe and Beyond Classes
Students will be introduced to the basics of acting through theatre exercises and developing an improvised script of these classic stories to perform for family and friends. These beginning theatre classes will help to build strong and confident performers. They are sure to be full of fun and adventure! For the following classes, memorization of lines is required. Costumes will be provided. The final day of each class (Rehearsal) will be held at the Broomfield Auditorium with a performance following at 6. An additional $25 performance fee is due on the first day of class.
Age: Entering K - 2 grade in Fall 2012
47150 $110 Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. June 4 - 7 Anansi & Moss Cover Rock BCC
Friday 1 - 6 p.m. June 8, 2012
49279 $110 Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. June 11 - 14 Robin Hood BCC
Friday 1 - 6 p.m. June 15, 2012
47139 $110 Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. June 25 - 28 Cinderella BCC
Friday 1 - 6 p.m. June 29, 2012
47140 $110 Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. July 9 - 12 The Shoemaker & the Elves BCC
Friday 1 - 6 p.m. July 13, 2012
47142 $110 Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. July 23 - 26 Aesop’s Fabulous Fables BCC
Friday 1 - 6 p.m. July 27, 2012
49280 $110 Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. July 30 - August 2 Sleeping Beauty BCC
Friday 1 - 6 p.m. August 3, 2012
47147 $110 Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. August 6 - 9 Peter Pan BCC
Friday 1 - 6 p.m. August 10, 2012
Performance Workshops
In the performance classes, students will learn and strengthen fundamental acting skills and be coached on character development while rehearsing for a final performance for family and friends. For the following classes, memorization of lines is required. Costumes will be provided. The final day of each class (Rehearsal) will be held at the Broomfield Auditorium with a performance following at 6. An additional $25 performance fee is due on the first day of class.
Students should register fr the grade they are entering in Fall 2012.
43549 $150 Monday - Friday 1 - 5 p.m. June 4 - 8  3 - 8 grade Snow White BCC
Saturday 1 - 6 p.m. June 9, 2012
43550 $300 Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. June 11 - 15  3 - 8 grade Secret Garden BCC
Saturday 1 - 6 p.m. June 16, 2012
47138 $300 Monday - Friday 1 - 5 p.m. June 18 - 29  3 - 8 grade 12 Dancing Princess BCC
Saturday 1 - 6 p.m. June 30, 2012
47141 $150 M-F 1 - 5 p.m. July 9 - 13  3 - 8 grade Prince & Pauper BCC
Saturday 1 - 6 p.m. July 14, 2012
47143 $150 Monday - Friday 1 - 5 p.m. July 23 - 27  5 - 8 grade Enter Stage Write* BCC
Saturday 1 - 6 p.m. July 28, 2012
47144 $300 Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. July 30 - August 3  7 - 12 grade Puss in Boots BCC
Saturday 1 - 6 p.m. August 4, 2012
47148 $150 Monday - Friday 1 - 5 p.m. August 6 - 10  3 - 8 grade Treasure Island BCC
Saturday 1 - 6 p.m. August 11, 2012
*Enter Stage Write will consist of the students writing their own play and then performing it at the end of the week.

 

Youth Pottery

Sally Nehr teaches you the art of throwing a flower vase, mug, bowl or whatever you wish to create. All skill levels are welcome! A bag of clay, glaze and firing are included in the cost.
 Age 6 - 12 years.

41959 $52/$58 Friday 4 - 5:30 p.m. September 22 - October 28, 2011 BCC
41962 $52/$58 Friday 4 - 5:30 p.m. November 4 - December 16, 2011 BCC
43757 $52/$58 Friday 4 - 5:30 p.m. January 13 - February 17, 2012 BCC
*No class November 25

 

Youth TaeKwon Do  This class is open to all students, white through black belt for students under 12 years old, and any level, white through black belt. It is specifically oriented for the younger crowd and is less strenuous. This class develops TaeKwon Do techniques in a manner and pace suitable for kids. For additional information refer to www.trinitytkd.com. Payable by CHECK only to Trinity TaeKwon Do. For ages 6-12 years.

 

Jump Bunch Jump Bunch introduces sports and fitness to your child in a hands-on setting. The program utilizes a different sport or activity each class. Jump Bunch builds coordination and interest in sports in a safe, non competitive environment. It also fosters a positive attitude so that children are eager to try new activities. Jump Bunch offers a great opportunity to instill a life-long interest in fitness and exercise. For kids ages 18 months to 8 years. Click here to register online!

 

Tech Activities

Payable by CHECK only to CTCE #209.

Fun-gineering (Age: 4 - 6 years)
Explore simple machines using larger LEGO Duplo pieces, which are easier to manipulate for small hands. Projects include: Seesaw, Stamper (with multiple complex levers), Car & Launcher, Cab & Trailer, Crane and Fan (using a belt drive system). Concepts include learning about levers (fulcrum, load, effort), wheels and axles (transporting heavy loads with less effort), pulleys (reducing friction; adding speed and strength) and gears (what, why and how).
Age: 4 - 6 years Max 10/Min 7
45697 $59 Monday 1 - 2 p.m. February 27 - March 19 BCC
Look Who’s Talking (Age: 7 - 12 years)
Animate your friends, family members, pets or even common household objects. Have you seen the talking llama? (Look at the May 9th post on our blog http://cedenver.blogspot.com to see the llama.) What about the school bus? You KNOW it has tales to tell! Using state of the art software, turn any image into an animation. Create a script and bring your animated characters to life with moving eyes and a mouth that won’t quit talking!
Age: 7 - 12 years Max 14/Min 7
45700 $85 Monday 4 - 5:30 p.m. February 27 - March 26 BCC

 

Young Rembrandts

Payable by CHECK made out to “Young Rembrandts” when you sign up in person, or by CREDIT CARD when you sign up ONLINE. Visit http://www.youngrembrandts.com/DenverNW and click on VIEW OUR CLASS SCHEDULE.

Young Rembrandts Preschool Drawing Class
Satisfy your child’s artistic hunger with our colorful picnic drawing, lobster drawing, tent drawing complete with campfire and starlit sky, and a whimsical carousel drawing. It’s a day at the beach drawing bathing suits, a colorful mermaid and a beautiful beach scene. And a visit to the beach is never complete until you pick up (and draw) a seashell or two. All materials provided.
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 years
45902 $40 Wednesday 3 - 3:45 p.m. February 1 - 22 BCC
Young Rembrandts Elementary Drawing Class
Your child will learn how to exaggerate facial features and expressions as they draw cartoon bears, how to draw cartoon beavers, and the joys and woes of vacation packing. Get ready for big laughs as Young Rembrandts takes your child on a fun adventure through beautiful New England. Draw cartoon crab expressions, silly people eating and a humorous lobster escape. All materials provided.
Ages: 6 to 13 years
45706 $40 Wednesday 4 - 5 p.m. February 1 - 22 BCC

 

Abrakadoodle!

Payable by CHECK only to Abrakadoodleor online at http://www.abrakadoodle.com/co05/schedule.html

Abrakadoodle Family Art Night
Bring the whole family for a memorable art experience! Drop in or stay for the entire time. Families will create unique artwork using a variety of art materials and techniques. All ages are welcome. 4 family members are included in pricing. $4 for each additional family member over 4 is owed to teacher at Family Art Night.
Age: 1 - 100 years
45692 $25/$31 Friday 4:30 - 7 p.m. February 10, 2011 BCC