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Now Registering Grades K-12

School Year 2013-2014

THEATRE SCHOOL

A Note from the Education Director

Dear Parents and Young Actors,

Get yourself ready for another exciting year of Coterie classes! This brochure lays out all The Coterie Acts classes for the entire school year for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Spending the year with The Coterie means that you will collaborate to create theatre with professional theatre artists and fellow students in a fun and safe environment.

The Coterie Acts offers creative drama and acting classes for all students to explore their imaginations. These classes encourage students to not only become actors and theatre-makers, but also to build self-esteem and confidence while refining their creativity, active listening, and concentration skills. We work with students to challenge them as they grow, making each class a unique experience for every student.

Every season offers something different, asking students to have fun with us year-round. I am very excited for you to join us throughout the year!

Amanda KiblerEducation Director

REGISTER EARLY!

• Classes have a minimum and maximum.• Many classes fill early, so don’t delay!

QUESTION ABOUT WHICH CLASS TO TAKE?Contact Education Director Amanda Kibler at (816) 474-6785, ext. 231.

HOW TO REGISTER

ONLINE: thecoterie.org

BY MAIL: 2450 Grand Blvd., Ste. 144 Kansas City, MO 64108

BY FAX: 816.474.2225

BY PHONE: Contact Class Registrar Annette Filippi at 816.474.4241

Sharing: Friends and family are invited to a sharing

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“We’re so happy we signed up for your classes; my daughter has

learned a lot and is so happy to find so many like-minded kids!

Thank you for being there - you are providing a great service for kids

who want to do theater.”-Coterie Parent

Where the Wild Things AreGrades K-1 | FallLet the Royal Rumpus begin in this fun-filled class based on the beloved picturebook by Maurice Sendak. Students will use their bodies, voices, and imaginations to explore their wild side as they travel to a new land and create the wild characters Max meets on his journey.

Dino Drama!Grades K-1 | WinterCome on a journey back through time to the land of dinosaurs! Stomp around with the dinosaurs as you act out fun stories and create brand new ones about our gigantic friends. But you better watch out because you might become a dino, too!

Dr. Seuss and You!Grades K-1 | SpringThe world of Dr. Seuss is waiting for you! Your imagination will take you on a fantastical journey through his interesting worlds and characters. Explore some of Dr. Seuss’s most-beloved books such as The Cat in the Hat, The Lorax, and Green Eggs and Ham.

Follow the Yellow Brick RoadGrades 2-4 | FallThere’s no place like Oz when you ride a twister into this colorful class! Travel with Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and even Toto through Oz as you act out scenes from The Wizard of Oz and The Coterie’s production of The Wiz.

Super Heroes Save the Day!Grades 2-4 | WinterThe world needs more super heroes! Join The Coterie’s super hero training academy where super students will create their own super hero characters and explore their hidden super powers as they work together to save the day!

Be an Awesome Inventor with Phineas & FerbGrades 2-4 | SpringI know what we’re going to do today! We’re going to help Phineas and Ferb create new inventions to help them have fun this summer. We’ll even become secret agents and help Perry the Platypus thwart the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz. This will be the best day ever!

Haunted StoriesGrades 4-6 | FallIf your brain holds all kinds of spooky stories, then this is the class for you! Students will act out ghost stories old and new, exploring the fun of being scary. Bring your best ideas and your scariest stories as we enter into the haunted places of our imaginations!

Clash of the MythologicalsGrades 4-6 | WinterTrain to become a demigod with Percy Jackson! As they become characters from the books and famous mythological characters, students will explore classic Greek mythology and the exciting Percy Jackson series of books. Come to Camp Half-Blood and become a demigod today!

Step Through the WardrobeGrades 4-6 | SpringC.S. Lewis’s classic series, The Chronicles of Narnia, is full of fantastic adventures at every turn. Using scripts from The Magician’s Nephew and The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe, students will become the many amazing characters and explore the world beyond the wardrobe as you work with Aslan to save Narnia from the White Witch.

“Even though she’s really shy, my daughter really enjoyed the week in

your summer camp. It was a fantastic introduction to theater performance

without it being too intimidating.”-Coterie Parent

Acting Fundamentals: All Acting, All Fun!Grades 5-7 | FallGrades 8-12 | Fall

This class is a great way for beginners to learn the basics of acting and for seasoned actors to stay sharp! Students will work together as an ensemble as they push each other to make bold, exciting character choices and find honesty in their performances. Using your bodies, voices, and imaginations, this class will develop a strong foundation for all future acting opportunities. This class is suitable for all skill levels as it introduces new students to acting basics and challenges returning students to continue their growth.

The Detective FilesGrades 5-7 | WinterGrades 6-8 | Winter

Detective stories are always full of intrigue and amazing plot twists. Explore modern and classic scripts such as “Sherlock Holmes” and solve the world’s most difficult cases. Use old detective skills and new as you inhabit a world full of mystery.

Audition LabGrades 5-7 | SpringGrades 8-12 | Spring

Prepare yourself for upcoming school, community, or professional auditions. With the help of a professional teaching artist, students will choose audition monologues that match their age, personality, and individual audition needs. Students will prepare a monologue, develop successful strategies for cold readings, and learn how to create a professional resume. The final class includes a special audition with Jeff Church, Coterie Producing Artistic Director, or a member of The Coterie staff, for youth roles in the upcoming Coterie season.

Scene Study: TARDIS Adventures with Doctor WhoGrades 8-12 | Fall

Jump in the TARDIS to join your favorite Doctor as he travels through space and time. A combination of scripted and improvised scenes will ask students to deepen their acting skills while they immerse themselves in the fast-paced world of Doctor Who. This class is suitable for all skill levels as it introduces new students to acting basics and challenges returning students to continue their growth.

Sketch ComedyGrades 8-12 | Winter

Ready for a new comedy challenge? Then join our sketch comedy troupe as you learn how to create scenes that will leave your audience rolling in the aisles! Students will develop an understanding of the rules of comedy, character, and timing as they have fun working with their fellow comedians. This class offers an opportunity for consideration in The Coterie’s Comedy Master class.

Scene Study: Real GrimmGrades 8-12 | Winter

The dark and intricate themes found in old Grimm Brothers tales have recently inspired movies and television shows. Now it is your turn to explore and explode the classics! Using the original Grimm Brothers’ publications as inspiration, this class will create bold characters and fascinating stories that push fairy tales into a whole new light. This class is suitable for all skill levels as it introduces new students to acting basics and challenges returning students to continue their growth.

Acting for the CameraGrades 8-12 | Spring

The Coterie is not a movie studio, but the actors who work on The Coterie stage also do commercials, corporate films, television series, and feature films. Learn to transfer your acting skills to the screen. This course covers analyzing commercial and film “copy,” acting, taking direction, audition skills, and techniques on how to work with the camera.

Sharing: Friends and family are invited to a sharing

of scenes and activities on the last day of indicated classes.

INSTRUCTORS: All Coterie Teaching Artists are theatre professionals and experienced theatre teachers under the direction of Jeff Church, Producing Artistic Director, and Amanda Kibler, Education Director. Many instructors have extensive professional acting credits; others work professionally as directors, choreographers, designers or in other aspects of theatre. If you would like more information about any teacher, visit www.thecoterie.org or call (816) 474-6785 ext. 231.

CLASS SIZE: We strive to keep classes small enough that all students are able to participate and learn. Kindergarten through 4th grade classes have one teacher for every 10 students. Grades 5 through 12 have one teacher for every 12 students.

DISCOUNTS: Coterie donors receive a 20% discount on all classes. See Registration Form for membership levels. Students who attended a 2013 Coterie Summer Camp receive a 10% discount. Discount offers may not be combined.

PAYMENT: The Coterie accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover, check, and cash. Payment is required in full at the time of registration. Advanced registration required.

REFUND POLICY: The Coterie will provide a full refund if given notice two weeks before the first day of the class. The Coterie reserves the right to cancel classes that do not have an enrollment of six or more students one week prior to the first class.

FREE TICKET: All students receive a complimentary pass to The Coterie Theatre. Visit www.thecoterie.org for complete information about The Coterie’s season of live theatre.

SPECIAL NEEDS: The Coterie makes every effort to accommodate the special needs of individuals. We ask for a minimum of two weeks notice for special accommodations or materials. Please call (816) 474-6785 ext. 231.

SEVERE WEATHER: In case of inclement weather, the education director will call each family to cancel class and a make up class will be held at the same time one week after the class’ scheduled end date. If there is any question, call Amanda Kibler at (816) 474-6785 ext. 231.

CONFIRMATION: An information letter will be mailed two weeks prior to the start of class. This letter will provide class time, location, teacher name, things to bring, and more.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For questions regarding class content and age appropriateness, contact Education Director, Amanda Kibler at (816) 474-6785 ext. 231. To register, contact Class Registrar, Annette Filippi at (816) 474-4241.R

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DATES SITE DAY TIME CLASS GRADE FEE NOTESFall Session

Sept 16 - Oct 21 COT Mon 5:00-6:30 Where the Wild Things Are K - 1st 80$ COT Mon 6:35-8:05 Acting Fundamentals: All Acting, All Fun! 8th - 12th 80$

Sept 17 - Oct 22 COT Tue 5:00-6:30 Follow the Yellow Brick Road! 2nd - 4th 80$ Sept 18 - Oct 23 COT Wed 5:00-6:30 Haunted Stories 4th - 6th 80$ Sept 19 - Oct 24 COT Thur 5:00-6:30 Acting Fundamentals: All Acting, All Fun! 5th - 7th 80$

COT Thur 6:35-8:05 Scene Study: Tardis Adventures with Dr. Who 8th - 12th 80$ Oct 12 - Nov 16 LS Sat 10:00-11:30 Where the Wild Things Are K - 1st 95$

LS Sat 10:00-11:30 Follow the Yellow Brick Road! 2nd - 4th 95$ LS Sat 12:00-1:30 Acting Fundamentals: All Acting, All Fun! 5th - 7th 95$ LS Sat 12:00-1:30 Scene Study: Tardis Adventures with Dr. Who 8th - 12th 95$

Oct 5 - Nov 9 OP Sat 12:00-1:30 Where the Wild Things Are K - 1st 95$ OP Sat 2:00-3:30 Follow the Yellow Brick Road! 2nd - 4th 95$ OP Sat 12:00-1:30 Haunted Stories 4th - 6th 95$ OP Sat 2:00-3:30 Acting Fundamentals: All Acting, All Fun! 6th - 8th 95$ OP Sat 2:00-3:30 Scene Study: Tardis Adventures with Dr. Who 8th - 12th 95$

Oct 19 - Nov 23 NL Sat 9:00-10:30 Where the Wild Things Are K - 1st 95$ NL Sat 11:00-12:30 Follow the Yellow Brick Road! 2nd - 4th 95$ NL Sat 9:00-10:30 Haunted Stories 4th - 6th 95$ NL Sat 11:00-12:30 Acting Fundamentals: All Acting, All Fun! 6th - 8th 95$ NL Sat 11:00-12:30 Scene Study: Tardis Adventures with Dr. Who 8th - 12th 95$

Winter SessionJan 27 - Mar 3 COT Mon 5:00-6:30 Dino Drama K - 1st 80$ *March 10th reserved as snow day

COT Mon 6:35-8:05 Scene Study: Real Grimm 8th - 12th 80$ Jan 28 - Mar 4 COT Tue 5:00-6:30 Super Heroes Save the Day! 2nd - 4th 80$ *March 11th reserved as snow dayJan 29 - Mar 5 COT Wed 5:00-6:30 Clash of the Mythologicals 4th - 6th 80$ *March 12th reserved as snow dayJan 30 - Mar 6 COT Thur 5:00-6:30 The Detective Files 5th - 7th 80$ *March 13th reserved as snow day

COT Thur 6:35-8:05 Sketch Comedy 8th - 12th 80$ Jan 18 - Feb 22 LS Sat 10:00-11:30 Dino Drama K - 1st 95$ *March 1st reserved as snow day

LS Sat 10:00-11:30 Super Heroes Save the Day! 2nd - 4th 95$ LS Sat 12:00-1:30 The Detective Files 5th - 7th 95$ LS Sat 12:00-1:30 Sketch Comedy 8th - 12th 95$

Jan 25 - Mar 1 OP Sat 12:00-1:30 Dino Drama K - 1st 95$ *March 8th reserved as snow dayOP Sat 12:00-1:30 Super Heroes Save the Day! 2nd - 4th 95$ OP Sat 12:00-1:30 Clash of the Mythologicals 4th - 6th 95$ OP Sat 2:00-3:30 The Detective Files 5th - 7th 95$ OP Sat 2:00-3:30 Sketch Comedy 8th - 12th 95$

Jan 11 - Feb 15 NL Sat 9:00-10:30 Dino Drama K - 1st 95$ *February 22 reserved as snow dayNL Sat 11:00-12:30 Super Heroes Save the Day! 2nd - 4th 95$ NL Sat 9:00-10:30 Clash of the Mythologicals 4th - 6th 95$ NL Sat 11:00-12:30 The Detective Files 6th - 8th 95$ NL Sat 11:00-12:30 Sketch Comedy 8th - 12th 95$

Spring SessionMar 24 - Apr 28 COT Mon 5:00-6:30 Dr. Seuss and You! K - 1st 80$ *Spring Breaks end March 23

COT Mon 6:35-8:05 Acting for the Camera 8th - 12th 80$ Mar 25 - Apr 29 COT Tue 5:00-6:30 Be a Super Inventor with Phineas & Ferb 2nd - 4th 80$ Mar 26 - Apr 30 COT Wed 5:00-6:30 Step Through the Wardrobe 4th - 6th 80$ Mar 27 - May 1 COT Thur 5:00-6:30 Audition Lab 5th - 7th 80$

COT Thur 6:35-8:05 Audition Lab 8th - 12th 80$ Mar 29 - May 3 LS Sat 10:00-11:30 Dr. Seuss and You! K - 1st 95$ *Spring Breaks end March 23

LS Sat 10:00-11:30 Be a Super Inventor with Phineas & Ferb 2nd - 4th 95$ LS Sat 12:00-1:30 Audition Lab 5th - 7th 95$ LS Sat 12:00-1:30 Audition Lab 8th - 12th 95$

Mar 29 - May 3 OP Sat 12:00-1:30 Dr. Seuss and You! K - 1st 95$ *Spring Breaks end March 23OP Sat 12:00-1:30 Be a Super Inventor with Phineas & Ferb 2nd - 4th 95$ OP Sat 12:00-1:30 Step Through the Wardrobe 4th - 6th 95$ OP Sat 2:00-3:30 Audition Lab 5th - 7th 95$ OP Sat 2:00-3:30 Audition Lab 8th - 12th 95$

Mar 29 - May 3 NL Sat 11:00-12:30 Dr. Seuss and You! K - 1st 95$ *Spring Breaks end March 23NL Sat 11:00-12:30 Be a Super Inventor with Phineas & Ferb 2nd - 4th 95$ NL Sat 11:00-12:30 Step Through the Wardrobe 4th - 6th 95$ NL Sat 9:00-10:30 Audition Lab 5th - 7th 95$ NL Sat 9:00-10:30 Audition Lab 8th - 12th 95$


























































CLASS GRID

OP (Overland Park)

Miller-Marley School of Dance and Voice

10448 Mastin StreetOverland Park, KS 66212

LS (Lee’s Summit)

MCC-Longview Campus

500 SW Longview RoadLee’s Summit, MO 64081

COT (Midtown)

The Coterie

1st floor of Crown Center Shops2450 Grand BoulevardKansas City, MO 64108

NL (Northland)

Park Hill Community Education Center

7703 NW Barry RoadKansas City, MO 64153

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REGISTER EARLY!

REGISTRATIONFORMEach class has a minimum and maximum � Many classes fi ll early, so don’t delay

By Phone: 816.474.4241 Online: www.thecoterie.org By Fax: 816.474.2225

By Mail: Complete this form and send to address below.

One form per child. Photocopy or download additional registration forms at our website.

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MEMBERSHIP LEVELSDesigners ......................... $50 to $99Pioneers ....................... $100 to $249Builders ....................... $250 to $499Sustainers .................. $500 to $999Innovators ............ $1,000 to $4,999Visionaries .......... $5,000 and above

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