Arts Education At The Strand
The Strand’s education department provides an important boost to a student’s education curriculum by offering a hands-on understanding of the world of theatre. Arts education can be a powerful tool to sharpen skills in creative thinking, social interaction, self-confidence, time management, and more.
SUMMER 2024
AUDITION WORKSHOPS
COST: $35
In this two hour class, students will acquire essential skills in crafting a compelling 90-second audition package.
Students will have the unique opportunity to present their audition packages, which may include one monologue, one song, or a combination of both, and receive valuable feedback.
Through this immersive experience, students will gain confidence in their auditioning abilities, empowering them to shine in the casting room and leave a lasting impression.
Students should bring a monologue or song with a backing track prepared. Students should dress for movement.
Saturday, March 16th
Middle & High School: 10:00 am
Monday, June 24th
Elementary School: 10:00 am
Middle School: 12:00 pm
High School: 2:00 pm
Monday, July 15th
Elementary School: 1:00 pm
Middle School: 3:00 pm
High School: 5:00 pm
Monday, September 16th
Middle School: 4:00 pm
High School: 6:00 pm
Musical Theatre Boot Camp
JUNE 10-14, 2024
TIME: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
AGE: Rising 6th through rising 9th grade
TUITION: $180 | EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: $140*
LOCATION: Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
This camp offers concentrated training in the craft of singing, acting, and dancing for musical theatre, as well as how to prepare for musical theatre auditions.
*The Early Bird Discount will end at 11:59 pm on Monday, April 1, 2024.
For information on tuition assistance, please contact The Strand Education Department at education@strandmarietta.org
PERFORMULA SUMMER CAMP
JUNE 17-21, 2024
TIME: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
AGE: Rising 3rd through rising 6th grade
TUITION: $350 | EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: $310*
LOCATION: Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
Over the course of this camp, students will have a blast learning the ins and outs of theatre production by putting together a bite-sized musical from start to finish.
*The Early Bird Discount will end at 11:59 pm on Monday, April 1, 2024.
For information on tuition assistance, please contact The Strand Education Department at education@strandmarietta.org
shrek THE MUSICAL, jr
AUDITIONS MARCH 26 & 27
REHEARSALS: June 3 – July 4, 2024
PERFORMANCES: July 9 – 11, 2024
AGE: 11-18
TUITION: FREE
LOCATION: Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
DIRECTED BY: Savannah Patton
This auditioned theatre education experience takes students through the entire process of rehearsing and performing a musical and culminates with a three-day run of performances on The Strand stage.
About The Strand Academy
The Strand education program began in 2011 with the creation of the Performula musical theatre camp by Earl Reece, former director of the Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts at Pebblebrook High School. Out of that camp has grown a year long process-focused theatre education program intent on teaching students not only the technical how-tos of performance, but on the crucial life skills of cooperation, leadership, and self-confidence.
Due to the ongoing commitment of businesses and individuals in the community, the Strand Academy is able to continue this valuable educational program which introduces the creativity and magic of live theatre to the next generation.
PROGRAMMING
The Strand Academy offers summer camps, master classes, and private/small group lessons.
Strand Academy Master Classes are one-off classes focused on an individualized topic. These classes take place throughout the year and are taught by teachers who are active in the entertainment industry.
Strand Academy Private/Small Group Lessons are focused on the individualized goals of the student(s). Private lessons are just the teacher and student working together, while small group lessons might include 2-4 students at a time.
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
Connecting with our community is a central pillar of our mission at The Strand. One way we do this is through our partnerships in education. Some of our partnerships include Marietta City Schools, Quadratum, and the Marietta First United Methodist Church Youth Choir. We thank our partnerships for their continued support.
CONTACT US
For any questions concerning private/small group lessons, master classes, camps or anything concerning The Strand Academy, feel free to email Savannah Patton at education@strandmarietta.org.
ABOUT SAVANNAH
Savannah Patton is the Education Associate at The Strand where she started her musical theatre career back in 2015 by taking classes with Catherine Moulton, Head of Education. She graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor of Art in Theatre and Performance Studies with a concentration in Musical Theatre. At KSU, she assistant directed several shows, and created a student produced company for musical theatre. Her pedagogy focuses on stagecraft, dramaturgical studies, script analysis, acting and vocal technique through musical theater, and the building of a confident self-presentation through performance arts.
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It is The Strand’s mission to enrich and engage our regional community through diverse entertainment and memorable experiences for all.
The historic Strand Theatre lights up the downtown Marietta square with live theatre, films, concerts, comedy, private events, and more. The Strand is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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