UPDATE: byPUBLICdemand Offerings for the Week of May 11
Join us for one (or all!) of our upcoming byPUBLICdemand events! Click on each link to get registered for that specific class. All classes will be presented through Zoom.
Monday, May 11th
4:30 to 5:15 p.m. | Public Prep Virtual Studio Grades K-1st (Free)
Intro to Costume Design with Resident Costume Designer Michael Ciaramitaro
Have you ever wondered what it takes to design the costumes you see on The Public stage? Join us to learn the basics of costume sketching, how to match a character to their costume, how costumes are made, and tips from our very own costumer, Michael Ciaramitaro!
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7:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Adult Masterclass ($10)
Professional Development with Broadway actors Christine Dwyer and Matt DeAngelis
Join us for this special session on professional development, the Broadway experience, advice on getting your foot in the door, and a chance to ask two working Broadway actors any questions you have about theater or life in general!
After graduating with a BFA from The Hartt School, Christine Dwyer toured the US, Canada, and Japan playing Maureen in the national tour of RENT. She is best known for touring the country and flying into Broadway as Elphaba in Wicked. She has donned the green as Elphaba over 1000 times including the 2014 Tony Awards to celebrate the show’s 10 year anniversary and for President Barack Obama and Chancellor Angela Merkel. Christine toured the country as Sylvia Llewelyn Davies in Finding Neverland, the Musical and was in the NBC Live Jesus Christ Superstar concert, starring Sara Bareilles and John Legend. She was most recently seen in the National Tour of Waitress as Jenna, you may have even seen her at The Majestic here in San Antonio!
Matt DeAngelis is a veteran of over 800 performances of the hit musical Hair including Broadway, The West End, and National Tour playing the role of Woof. He also launched the 1st National Tour of Green Day’s American Idiot and was seen playing multiple instruments in the Tony Award Winning musical Once as Svec. Matt was most recently seen in the Broadway cast of Waitress.
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Tuesday, May 12th
4:30 to 5:15 p.m. | Public Prep Virtual Studio Grades 2-3 (Free)
Acting Technique with Education Coordinator and Actor Ariel Rosen
This class will go over acting basics and methods to begin or continue your relationship with theater. Learn how to warm up your voice, mind, and body, how to connect a character to an emotion, and explore various popular acting methods.
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7:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Teen Masterclass 13-17 ($10)
Professional Development with Broadway actors Christine Dwyer and Matt DeAngelis
Join us for this special session on professional development, the Broadway experience, advice on getting your foot in the door, and a chance to ask two working Broadway actors any questions you have about theater or life in general! Christine and Matt return for this special masterclass for teens.
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Wednesday, May 13th
4:30 to 5:15 p.m. | Public Prep Virtual Studio Grades 4-5 (Free)
Character Development with Education Coordinator and Actor Ariel Rosen
Dive deep into a character by learning what it takes to develop one from scratch! Go over the process and execution of creating a background and base for a character to make them fully developed and as lifelike as any person you meet in the real world. Find out how to put in the work, analyze, develop, and fully fulfill yourself and your character at the same time!
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Thursday, May 14th
4:30 to 5:15 p.m. | Public Prep Virtual Studio Grades 6-8 (Free)
Improv Skills with Actor James R. Welch
Learn how to act without a script and straight out of your imagination with this beginner’s course in improvisational acting! Train your brain to quickly respond to uncertain circumstances, learn fun (and funny) games, and find out why knowing what to say when there are no words is such an important tool for an actor.
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Friday, May 15th
4:30 to 5:15 p.m. | Public Prep Virtual Studio Grades 9-12 (Free)
Musical Theater Dance Technique with Kristin Silvestro McGregor
This class will teach foundational technique and basic musical theater dance moves to set the groundwork for your dance education or just give you a chance to refresh your skills! Learn how to make any room in the house into your personal dance studio and get your body moving from home!
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