| Summer
Program 2010
The Ensemble Theatre's Young Performers Program Presented by Marathon Oil
Session Two: July 12–August 7, 2010
The Ensemble Theatre Young Performers Present...
Kid Zero
August 6, 2010, 6:00PM
August 7, 2010, 11:00AM
Ticket
Sales for performances — $10.00
When young Zero wanders off alone, little does she suspect that her disappearance will trigger citywide chaos. "Nobody knows positive from negative!" wails professor Al Gebra, as officers Plus and Minus search in vain for the missing digit. Author Ifa Bayeza's wordplay brims with fun, and the performers share the exuberance as they gambol through the show's many distinctive characters, slapstick chases, Harvey Mason's original songs (Amira Sabbagh's solo as rappin' Little X got a spontaneous ovation), and a dream vision of the great goddess ZenFinity. But beneath the scholarly high jinks of this kids' show lies the tale of a lonely child, derided as a "nothing," coming to discover her own value.
The
Young Performers Program (YPP) is for young people ages (7–17)
wanting to explore their creative and artistic talents. Since
1983, more than 3,000 Houston area youth, including some who are
now professionals on Broadway, film and television, have participated
in this exciting program, which combines the study of theatre,
dance, music, arts education, technical, creative dramatics and
performance.
The
program offers an introductory overview of the arts through theatre,
dance and music motivating youth to use theatre as a means to
explore and inspire.
Classes
are held Monday through Friday 8:00 am–4:00 pm. Extended
day is available from 7:30 am–6:00 pm. Each four-week session
culminates in a production that encompasses all of the taught
disciplines.
Download
the Summer
application now.
Call or email Teresa White, Artistic Associate for more information: 713-807-4309

New Session for (ages 3-5) Pre-K and Kindergarten: August 16 - 20, 2010 --10:00AM- Noon
"Wonderful World of Make Believe"
The program involves movement, sounds, rhythms, and music. This one-week session is designed to help develop the children's motor skills, and encourage them to explore, reflect, imitate, and understand the world around them through performing arts techniques.

Young
Performers Classes Offered
Theatre
Performance
Introduces students to role playing, creative exercises, improvisation,
physical movement, breathing, vocal warm-ups, various aspects
that go into a theatrical production and other basic performance
techniques.
Theatre
Theory
Explores acting styles through historical information, critical
thinking, character analysis, monologue and scene execution.
Dance
Introduces breathing techniques, coordination and motor skills,
balance, muscle tone, stretching and awareness of others working
in an ensemble setting, dance terminology in various disciplines
(ballet, hip hop, contemporary, African and jazz), and body position
on stage.
Music
Strengthens diction and breathing techniques and their relation
to music composition, vocal performance and instrumentation. Students
will also learn how music influences the mood and action in a
play.
Past
Shows Performed by our Young Performers
• I Thought You Knew
• The Wiz
• A Broadway Revue
• Back 'N The Day
• Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
• Dreamgirls
• The Emperor's New Clothes
• Nzinga & The Festival of Gifts
• Through the Eye of a Child
• How to Eat Like a Child
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
• Cala Cinderella
Here
are some of the Young Performers who have gone on to make a name
for themselves:
Troy Cleveland — Little Giants, Fallen with Denzel
Washington
Wayne
Bell — National & Regional Television commercials
Dequina Moore — Broadway, Little Shop of Horrors
Tanisha Eanes — (Lynn) All My Children
Ashley Davis — (Tamar) recording artist, Grammy Nominee
Robyn Troup — American Idol, Grammy Awards Performer

Spring
Break Session 2010
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Registration
Begins: September 1, 2009
Attention
Parents — Looking for positive, healthy, safe and
fun activities for your young person (7–17) to do during
spring break? Well, be a part of The Ensemble Theatre Young Performers
spring break out session.
This
spring break out session is a break from the norm… a break
from school… a break from studying… and a break into
the stimulating and exciting world of the performing arts through
visual interpretation!!!
This
spring break out session will focus on experiencing the various
facets of the arts; we will take two (2) field trips to view different
art venues at their finest. This week is packed full of fun and
excitement. Classes are held Monday through Friday 8:00 am–4:00
pm. Extended day is available. At the end of the week the young
performers will present their artistic interpretation of information
gained from the field trips.
Classes
are taught by professional actors and educators who have worked
with The Ensemble Theatre and other professional organizations
in the Houston area.
Download
the Spring
application now.

For
more information contact:
Teresa White
Artistic Associate/Young Performer’s Director
713-807-4309
twhite@ensemblehouston.com |