JUNE 9–20, 2008

Ages: 8 thru 12
Fee: $325.00 Includes a $100.00 deposit at time of enrollment
Days: Monday–Friday from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.
Instructor: Jene Rebbin Shaw
Maximum enrollment: 20

All classes and performances will be held in the
Caryl D. Philips Creativity Center, 116 N. Jefferson Street, Dayton, OH

Summer Stock KIDS is designed for children who wish to develop their acting skills in a creative environment which builds personal confidence and promotes teamwork. Our theatre director, Jene Rebbin Shaw, will challenge students to reach their potential through rigorous theatre exercises and rehearsal techniques, as they prepare for a performance to be shared with family and friends.

CHARLOTTE’S WEB is the play selection for this summer. It is the beloved tale of life on the farm where animals talk and share their amazing talents with one another. This play tells a story about belonging to a community (of animals) and the joys of friendship in light of present danger.

Jene Rebbin Shaw is delighted to be directing Summer Stock KIDS once again after two successful summer productions including THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE and STUART LITTLE. Jene has been the Adventures in Theatre instructor on Saturday mornings for The Human Race Theatre for the past six years. Jene has been teaching and directing theatre for the past eight years and has a loyal following of students who clamor to register for her classes.

JUNE 23–JULY 11, 2008

Ages: 13 thru 18
Fee: $550.00 Includes a $150.00 deposit at time of enrollment
Days: Monday–Friday from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Maximum enrollment: 35

All classes will be held in the Caryl D. Philips Creativity Center, 116 N. Jefferson Street, Dayton, OH.
Performances in The Loft Theatre on July 12 and 13 (times TBA)

The Lovewell Experience: Everything Is Possible!
This summer, The Human Race joins forces with the nationally recognized Lovewell Institute to create a new experience for our summer teen program. The Lovewell Method is an arts education program designed to encourage and guide students through the process of creating an original musical theatre production. The themes, characters, plot, music, lyrics, design and dances in the production are generated directly from the imagination, experiences and craftsmanship of the students themselves. The Lovewell Method promotes creative problem solving, critical thinking and provides training in team building, organization and leadership, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence.

Each session begins with students, a professional staff and a blank slate. The staff guides the students through the rough waters of bringing order out of chaos.

The staff will include three Lovewell artists, along with three familiar Human Race artists – Marilyn Klaben, Katie Pees and Scott Stoney.

Learn more about Lovewell

Download information on the instructors (PDF)

Download the Registration Forms (in PDF format)

Beginning Actor's Training

JUNE 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 2008

Ages: 16 and up
Fee: $150.00
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.

Take your first steps onto the stage and into more self-confidence in everything you do. Explore the actor’s tools - voice, body and mind as you pick up basic performance skills that will enhance all aspects of your life. Instructor Scott Stoney, perhaps the most widely recognized performer in Dayton, is an adjunct theatre instructor at three colleges in the area and has helped numerous students get a role, get a job, or get into the school of their choice.

The last session will be open to family and friends who want to observe the final acting scenes performed by the students.

Improvisation Technique

AUGUST 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 2008

Ages: 16 and up
Fee: $150.00
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.

Register by May 16 and you save 10% on total enrollment. (Adult programs only.)

Learn to improvise with the best, whether on the stage or throughout the stages of your life. Unleash the power of your creativity through spontaneous storytelling. Discover how listening, trust and teamwork translate into a unique theatrical experience. Instructor Jake Lockwood, a Wright State University alum, is just back from eight years as a lead actor in the incredible Comedy Warehouse at Walt Disney World’s Pleasure Island.

The last session will be open to family and friends who want to watch the students share improvisational scenes.