November 15, 2006

Youth invited to sign up for Theatre Program
Vaudeville show being planned

The Youth Theatre program at UW-Washington County is now accepting registrations from area youth, ages 10 to 17. Instruction includes all aspects of bringing a play to stage.  Youth are needed for all positions, including directors, producers, set makers, costumers, techies, actors, and marketers.

This year’s show is titled, “The World of Vaudeville” and will consist of eight to ten old vaudeville skits. Theatre students will meet on Saturdays from noon to 1:30pm from January 13 through
May 12, with performances in UW-Washington County’s theatre on April 27, 28 and 29.

The primary instructor is John Sancomb, President of Musical Masquers. Sancomb will utilize guest instructors throughout the program, based on the area of theatre being reviewed. Subject areas include set design, set construction, stage blocking, lighting, makeup, acting techniques, directing and marketing/promotion. No auditions are required.  The complete semester fee is $139.

This successful hands-on theatre program is in its second year. Last year’s participants produced three Dr. Seuss productions including The Cat in the Hat, Sneetches and The Lorax. Classes will be held at UW-Washington County, 400 University Drive in West Bend. To register, phone Dan Anhalt at 262-335-5218 or email (dan.anhalt@uwc.edu). You can also register online at http://washington.uwc.edu/community/continuing_ed.html