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This is a listing of our exciting Fall/Winter drama and enrichment classes for kids ages 7 and up. To leave the class registration page and enroll in The Lion King, Jr (ages 7-15) -- CLICK HERE
OYES' youth theatre program encourages CONFIDENCE, COMMUNICATION, CREATIVITY AND FUN!
QUESTIONS: email registration@ojaiyes.org Call 805-646-4300
Taught by John Medeiros, BFA Theatre
Sept 19 - Nov 14Accents & Dialects 1 & 2 :
The key to mastering any dialect is learning the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). In this 9-week class, John teaches an introduction and review of the IPA and applies it to various european English accents. Actors of all ages often take shortcuts to quickly imitate a dialect in an audition situation, but with these fundamentals under your belt, you’ll have the tools necessary to learn any dialect.
Fun and enriching experience tailored for young actors!! Culminates in a showcase event.
Taught by John Medeiros, BFA Theatre
Sept 21 - Nov 16
Improv theater games and techniques playfully develop youth drama skills, creative problem solving and team-work abilities! Students explore the concepts and skills of improv through games and exercises. Culminates in a showcase performance for family and friends! Only 10 spaces available. For all levels.
OYES Youth Chorus
Directed by Julija Zonic
Sept 15 - Dec 11
Sing your heart out! OYES' Youth Chorus is lead by professional singer, Julija Zonic, Youth Choir Director. Young singers will nurture healthy vocal technique, while improving musical ear, pitch, and tone! Showcase performances are joined by Rockin' It Old School Senior chorus and backed by live band for a concert experience. This course provides skilled vocal performance technique for all levels. Tickets to showcase performance $10.
TOTS Musical Theatre ~ The Lion King
Instructors: Marin Valerio and Kimberly Rogers
Sept 19-Jan 29
Payment plans available. Please email registration@ojaiyes.org.
THE LION KING JR ENSEMBLE CHORUS (Ages 11-16)
Instructor/Directed by: Julija Zonic
Starts in September. Performance December 11 with the OYES Winter Concert, and January 13, 14, 15 with the Performance Company Cast of The Lion King, Jr.
The Lion King, Jr Ensemble Chorus will learn and sing music from the Broadway Junior Musical, The Lion King, Jr and perform in The Lion King, Jr production. Vocal technique, musical direction and performance technique. Performance based class.