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Reader's Theater: A Full Performance Every Month

In this ongoing class we will put on a full performance every month! A new script will be introduced at the beginning of the month, and we will spend sessions practicing before putting on a final "show" on the last class of the month!
Emily Lafferty
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(467)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

In this reader's theater performance class we will work on and perform a new script every month. 
The first class of the month we will learn about our story and audition. 
Auditions will consist of reading sample scenes and playing theatre games. 

Class two-three/four: Rehearsals, we will spend this time rehearsing our show in class. 

Last class of the month:  Performance! We will perform our show one last time! 

Because every month is a new show, students who enroll mid-way through the month will be given a "backstage" role, like helping find background and filters. They will also have the opportunity to stand in for anyone who is absent and potentially take over their role if they drop the class. I do ask for enrolled learners to commit for the month so we can put on a successful show! But feel free to jump in during whichever months interest your learner. 

Performances: 

Month of Feb: Jack & the Beanstalk 

Month of March : Peter Pan

Month of April: Alice in Wonderland

Month of May: Wizard of Oz

Month of June: Cinderella

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Learners should be able to comfortably read in front of others. Those learning to read are welcome as long as they are comfortable getting help when stuck during the class. I will always help early readers!
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2023
4.8
467reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi There!

I am a passionate  theatre educator, currently working as a theatre director, stage manager and online instructor here on Outschool! 

I have my Bachelors degree in Theatre and my Masters degree in Drama Education.

I have worked in a variety of amazing and interesting jobs including touring as the assistant stage manager with a theatre company across Switzerland! For 3 years I was the Theatre Department director of a high school, teaching all the theatre courses and directing the plays, musicals and summer camp shows. I also have spent time working for children's theatre companies as an outreach director for underserved schools. For the past few years though I have found a love for teaching about the wonderful world of theatre, online. I love working with young people in theatre and helping them find their creative voice. 

My courses range from fun deep dives into favorite musicals, to readers theatre clubs. 

All of my classes are inclusive, fun and have a "we are all family" feel. Everyone is welcome, everyone's thoughts matter, and I invite each learner to bring their passions and authentic selves to my online classroom. My goal is to always create a space of belonging for everyone who enrolls. 

Policies*
Late arrival/missed classes/recordings:

Classes with 2+ students enrolled: 
Once at least one student has arrived in the classroom I will begin class. In the event that no students enter the classroom I will wait 10 minutes before closing the classroom. Please let me know if you are running late so I know to wait longer for you! If a student misses a class that ran with multiple students you can always reach out to request the video recording. Please request this via message to me. The "request recording" button does not actually go to the teachers, so I won't know you requested it. 

Please note if you miss 3 ongoing classes in a row, Outschool automatically withdraws you from the class. 

Classes with 1 student:
For one-time classes (such as my "working in theatre" or "Musical Theatre Hits" courses) I will sometimes run a class even with just 1 student. For these classes I will wait 10 minutes and then will close the classroom if the student does not arrive. No class will be recorded. Please let me know if you are running late so I know to wait longer if needed! If you miss a class that had only your student enrolled I cannot accommodate transfers.

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$15

weekly
1x per week
55 min

Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
3-10 learners per class

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