(Buffalo, NY – Sept. 25, 2017)  Theatre of Youth (TOY) announces fall theatre classes for youth: “Playing What If” (ages 8-10) and “Musical Theatre Bootcamp: How to Slay an Audition!” (ages 13-17).   All classes will be held at Westminster Parish Hall, 724 Delaware Avenue.  To register, visit www.theatreofyouth.org/events or call the Box Office at 884-4400, ext. 304.

Since 1972, Theatre of Youth has offered theatre classes that inspire IMAGINATION, exercise CRITICAL THINKING, and build CREATIVE CONFIDENCE. Thousands of students, from the curious to the committed actor, have benefitted from our supportive environment that aims to increase the capacity of each individual student.

Through a process of theatre games, improvisation, and storytelling, our classes explore and practice the fundamental skills an actor depends on, but are transferable to everyday life.   In TOY theatre classes, young people can trust themselves and others, see that it is okay to be themselves, and learn to overcome the fear of failure by taking positive risks.

More workshops will be unveiled for January and April soon. For more information, please check back to the TOY website and our social media.

CLASSES:

PLAYING WHAT IF…..

This creative drama based class explores creative thinking skills through games and improvisation.  We will create characters and dramatic situations in which we work together to overcome all sorts of challenges.  The focus is on imagining and exploring things that do not exist; wondering and dreaming about possibilities.

Dates: October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 11, 18

Time: Saturday mornings, 9:30 – 11 am

Ages: 8-10

Tuition: $90

Instructors:  Theresa Wilbur and Victoria Perez

Location: Westminster Parish Hall (724 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209)

Musical Theatre Boot Camp: HOW TO SLAY AN AUDITION!

This is an opportunity to do some confidence building before the big tryout!  This two-day session will focus on acting, singing, and dancing best practices that will help you ace your audition.  Professional instructors with experience directing high school productions will give you their insights on what they are looking for at your audition.  You’ll be ready to rock after this weekend intensive of audition scenarios.

Dates/Times: Friday, October 20, (7 – 9 pm and Saturday, October 21 (11 am – 2 pm)

Ages: 13-17

Tuition: $50

Instructor: Kevin Leary plus guest instructors

Location: Westminster Parish Hall (724 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209)

Theatre of Youth Company, Inc. (TOY) stimulates the imagination, nurtures the creative spirit and enhances the education of young people by engaging them in relevant, child-centered and professionally-produced live theatre programs. TOY believes meaningful childhood experiences in the theatre develop confidence in creative thinking skills, cultivate empathy and establish a life-long connection to the theatre.