Stage 284 Little Lights
Little Lights Program
Grades K–5
7-week sessions, with a performance on the final day.
$235 per child
Winter Session: Disney
Jan 6—Feb 24 (No class on Feb 17)
Hamilton: Tuesdays 3:30-5 pm
Topsfield: Wednesdays at 3:30-5 pm
Stay tuned for these upcoming sessions:
• K-Pop: March 3—April 14
• SpongeBob: April 27—June 9
Questions? Call 978-468-4818 X2 or email Education Director, Noël Cody Mumford (noel@communityhouse.org).
Class Description
We love helping performers make their acting debut. We teach techniques, tips, and tricks designed for beginners stepping into the spotlight for the first time. Actors build confidence in a safe space, where all are welcome, and being silly and being brave are actively encouraged.
Program Expectations
Performers will:
• Sing, dance, and act in a 20-25 minute showcase
• Learn to project and use their natural voices for the performance
• Experience what it’s like to work together as an ensemble and share the spotlight
• Wear base costumes with accessories and props provided by Stage 284
What your performer will be learning in the musical theater program:
Communication Skills
Many students find that theater helps them develop the confidence that’s essential to speaking clearly and effectively. Acting onstage teaches students how to be comfortable speaking in front of large audiences.
Motivation and Commitment
Being involved in theater productions and classes demands commitment and motivation. By example, we teach each other that success comes to those who are committed to the task at hand.
Concentration
Being on stage stresses concentration, and once you have learned that skill as an actor, it can be transferred to other activities.
Self-Confidence
Theater training teaches you confidence in yourself. Your accomplishments in theater show you that you can handle a variety of jobs, pressures, difficulties, and responsibilities.
Goal-Orientation
Many aspects of theater involve setting and achieving specific goals. Learning to be task-oriented and capable of finding practical ways to achieve goals.
ENJOYMENT!
The joy of watching an audience react to the work you have completed and the joy of working in a collaborative artistic environment with other students focused on the success of the performance. Most importantly, the work that we complete together in Theater at its core is founded on the concept of making this world a better place. We are bringing joy and meaning to people’s lives and prompting them to think about the human condition.