Parks & Recreation

Brundage Park Playhouse

Randolph’s own thriving community theater, located at the Brundage Park Recreation Complex on Carrell Road…

Visit their web site to see this season’s lineup of shows and performances, learn about the classes and summer camp programs they offer and be sure to join the Playhouse mailing list to stay up-to-date on all the great activities and goings-on.

Brundage Park Playhouse web site

Winter 2012 Theater Classes

Class sessions are offered for the fall, winter and spring. Parents and friends are not permitted to watch or participate in classes unless noted. Class instructors are subject to change. Classes can be cancelled due to lack of enrollment.

Registration is underway! Register at our online registration site, in-person at the Senior Community Center on Calais Road or download, complete and return this registration form . Please note that registration is on a first come, first served basis and enrollment is strictly limited for each class. Fees are non-refundable unless the offered class is cancelled.

Day and Time	Instructor	Meeting Dates
Class: Acting
Who: Students ages 7 to 14		Fee: $150.00
This course is designed specifically to introduce the student to the “craft” of acting. This course will enable the students to access and refine the foundations on which all great actors build. Through exercises and application the student will practice the fundamental skills used by actors. The skills include: listening, concentration, creativity, trust, focus, emotional access and teamwork. Even though this class is designed for those with very little acting experience, veterans will find the elements of this class invaluable in the strengthening of their already developing skills. This course is a pre-requisite for acting classes to come.
Mondays 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.	Colleen McArdle	January 30 February 6, 13, 27 March 12, 19, 26 April 2

Day and Time	Instructor	Meeting Dates
Class: Musical Theater Dance
Who: Students ages 7 to 14		Fee: $150.00
This eight-week session consists of an introduction to musical theater styles of dance and application as we construct some creative short routines. This will increase the student’s knowledge of “theater dance” as well as to improve the memorization strategy in preparing for an audition. Fun, exercise and rhythm make for a winning combination!
Mondays 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.	Colleen McArdle	January 30 February 6, 13, 27 March 12, 19, 26 April 2

Day and Time	Instructor	Meeting Dates
Class: First Steps
Who: Students ages 2-1/2 to 5		Fee: $150.00
Overall emphasis is placed on having fun while learning coordination, balance, rhythm and musical expression. Students will be exposed to multiple dance and music styles as well as basic tumbling. Creative movement also frequently incorporates the use of props such as ribbon streamers, balls, scarves, rhythm sticks, etc... Students in First Steps learn the important foundations of dance classroom etiquette so critical to future successes yet so difficult at this young age such as taking turns, finding and staying in place, listening skills and expression. First Steps students are often leaving their parents or care providers to participate in a classroom setting for the first time, and special care is taken to ensure this is done smoothly and positively.
Saturdays 2:00 pm. to 3:00 p.m.	Robin Pecharsky	February 4, 11, 25 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Day and Time	Instructor	Meeting Dates
Class: Theater Mash-Up II
Who: Students ages 3 to 6		Fee: $150.00
This class is for the young performer who loves to sing and dance! This workshop guides students at their level of experience through the three facets of musical theater: acting, singing, and dance. In a relaxed, fun environment students will explore all three disciplines while rehearsing musical numbers from Broadway hits and favorites such as Grease, Cinderella, Annie and Peter Pan. Students engage in the fun, yet challenging process of learning through experience, which builds skills in listening, responding, creativity, problem-solving, risk taking, and group awareness. Each class consists of physical and vocal warm ups, improvisation, theatre games, and scene work. We explore the use of costumes and props, and dramatize stories from favorite books. Returning students will experience new songs, stories and musical numbers.
Saturdays 1:00 pm. to 2:00 p.m.	Robin Pecharsky	February 4, 11, 25 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Day and Time	Instructor	Meeting Dates
Class: Modern Dance
Who: Students ages 4+		Fee: $150.00
Modern dance appeals to the creative, artistic soul in everyone because of its expressiveness and freedom of individuality. This class will focus on movement from the inside out, encouraging use of breath, energy, and connection. A warm up of breath and energy work, followed by exercises that emphasize extension, release, weight, momentum, and force, culminates in long movement phrases and improvisation exercises that playfully explore movement possibilities. Students explore the beginnings of choreography through memory and repetition exercises. This is a joyful, fun class that encourages and honors individual expression.
Saturdays 3:00 pm. to 4:00 p.m.	Robin Pecharsky	February 4, 11, 25 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31