Colorado ACTS will be presenting their summer Family and Friends show KILROY WAS HERE!
What a patriotic production! Lots of song and dance...you will know these classic songs form the 1940's.
Set in a USO during World War II, follow the adventures of American serviceman Kilroy. A musical tribute to the men and women in uniform.
Aug 5 is the preview night and the show at 7:00 pm is only $2!
Aug 6, 7, 13 all have shows at 7:00 pm
Aug 14 has a show at 2:00 and again at 7:00 pm
Prices range from the $2 preview up to $7.50.
Group discount of 10+ is $1 off. Seniors are $1 off and kids under 4 are free.
The show will perform at:
Simpson Methodist Church (just on the east side of the shared parking lot with ACTS and Early College High School)
4905 w. 60th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
You can check out the website at www.coloradoacts.org or see the attached flyer.
Thanks so much and hope to see you there!
Hi! My name is Karen Hamer, and I am the founder and director of Tin Roof Productions, a Colorado non-profit that provides creative opportunities in theatre to youth.
Following the success of Pride & Prejudice in Colorado Springs last November -- a musical play that I wrote and directed -- I observed the need for and benefit of supportive and intensive, mentor-led, small group work for developing teenage actors. For this reason, Tin Roof will be auditioning and casting a team of 15 - 25 year olds who will form a Theatre Ensemble to perform BOTH Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest in the Fall, AND Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing in the Spring. Earnest will be a fairly traditional staging of Wilde's popular farce; and Much Ado will be a contemporary piece of theatre that explores concepts of space, form and identity. Homeschool credit is available.
If your student has a strong voice, clear and expressive speech, and confident and expressive movement -- and if they *love* theatre! -- please check out the Audition Information on the TRP website (see link above). You will find much information in the documents about audition requirements, costuming and fees. If you are interested, please email me at karen.b.hamer@gmail.com for an audition time. Auditions will be held on Sunday May 30 and Monday May 31 at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts in Palmer Lake.
In particular, the Volleyball, Basketball, Track, and Soccer camps may be of interest to high schoolers, although some of the science and sewing classes may be good as well. Dodgeball has been a big hit and those classes are close to full. We've enclosed the schedule in this e-mail as well as course descriptions near the bottom of the page. Parents are well come to pay half at time of registration with the remainder paid at time of class.
Students will learn the basics skills of volleyball: serve, set, bump, spike, dig, dink as well as rules and proper volleyball etiquette in a fun way practicing and playing games each day. This is a great opportunity to learn volleyball for all of those summer picnics, parties, and barbeques!
Many of you enjoy hearing the talented young performers at the state conference in June each year. Perhaps you have wondered how these young people were selected. Each year we invite interested families to submit an audition tape to the General Sessions coordinator by April 15. If you know talented youngsters or families who could bless us at the conference, please urge them to apply, or let us know and we will contact them. Not only is this a wonderful opportunity to bless other homeschoolers, but it can be listed on your resume for college; not many students have the opportunity to perform for over 1500 people! For further information and an audition form, see this website HERE (www.chec.org); click to Events/State Conference/General Sessions & Talent Fair Audition. For remaining questions, please call Marcia Washburn at 970-842-4776 (mornings only) or e-mail her at marcia@chec.org.
High Country and New Life Church would like to invite you to The Thorn 2010. For those of you not familiar with The Thorn, it is a dramatic portrayal of the passion of Jesus Christ, featuring live music, dance, aerial acrobatics, special effects, and more. It is a powerful presentation of the Gospel and is a great opportunity to bring friends and neighbors who need to hear the message of the Gospel. Shows are March 26 & 27 and April 2 & 3. Get your tickets today HERE or at (www.thethorn.net) or in the foyer after service at New Life Church. For more information, e-mail info@thethorn.net or call 888.317.4564.
Spring Choir Session : February – April. This session students will learn contemporary Christian worship and pop hit songs, advance their singing skills, perform an exciting concert with friends, and discover music as a dynamic ministry.
Cost per 12 week session: Registration & Supplies: $15, Tuition: $75, TOTAL: $90
More information at their website HERE (www.choirfire.org) or email claudia@choirfire.org
Register online or by mail. Mailing Address: Torchgrab ChoirFire, 8552 S. Ault Lane, Morrison, CO 80465
Here are two classes beginning the first week of February at Colorado Actors Company and Theater School. Classes are held at their Theater in Arvada, located behind the Early College High School, just east of Sheridan, at 4905 W. 60th Ave.
School Dayz was originally set to begin on Jan 26th, but is being delayed for 2 weeks to give some more students a chance to sign up! The full description can be found on their website here. Basically, they will be taking scenes from the plays; Anne of Green Gables, Tom Sawyer and Little Women and having the children perform them. The scenes they will choose will depend on the children involved. The cost is $200 (includes script, costumes, props and makeup) per student (there is a 10% discount for additional students and I believe that scholarships are also available). The performances will be Thursday, April 8th at 10:00am, Friday, April 9th at 7pm, and Saturday, April 10th at either 2pm or 7pm. The young woman, Shea Porter, directing this play has been performing with ACTS for years, and I think that you would find this a wonderful experience for your children.
School of Rock is a new offering being taught by a young man, Joe Mondragon, that has been involved with Colorado ACTS for years. He is now a student at University of Colorado Denver in the Music Industry Studies program, as well as experienced with several bands in the Denver Area. He loves music!
The class will focus on teaching kids rock and roll theory, performance, and how to play their instruments.
Students will learn vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums over an 8 week period.
Final rock concert will be a pre show to 2 local bands. An “original” piece of music and 1-2 Classic Rock “Cover” songs will be performed.
If you are interested in having your children participate, you can go to their website here for a registration form and contact information 303-456-6772, if you would like to talk to someone more about the classes.
The goal of each of the three Artios programs is to raise up educated, culturally literate, artistically trained, spiritually discerning servant leaders of the Kingdom. Taken from the Greek, Artios means complete, sufficient, whole and qualified. The name itself contains and defines the three fold vision of the Academy.
To Educate
By providing highly specialized and intensive training for students who possess special talents and/or interests in the visual and performing arts as well as a creative and integrative approach to academics both at home and through the optional Artios Academics program
To Equip
By providing not only artistic and academic preparation, but also a Christian worldview philosophy which will prepare the students to effectively minister and make a positive difference in their God-given areas of artistic expression and chosen field of profession. To Elevate
By raising up educated, artistically trained, spiritually discerning, culturally literate servant leaders of the Kingdom.
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Artios Academy of Arts and History
Artios Academy of Arts and History exists to give homeschool students a foundational, historically based instructional program in the arts. The Academy of Arts and History meets one half day a week. On that day, students attend age-appropriate classes in music, history, arts and drama. There are four separate levels of instruction in the Academy program: Primary (kindergarten and 1st grade), Elementary (2nd through 5th grade), Middle School (6th through 8th grade), and High School (9th – 12th grade). Students receive instruction in both arts history and arts related skills which are based on the National Arts Standards. In addition to being taught the arts within their historical context, students are also taught arts appreciation in a classical four year rotation of time periods (Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance, Early Modern and Modern) in a Charlotte Mason style, hands-on approach. Students of Artios Academy of Arts and History will gain a Christian worldview of the arts while receiving skills and expertise in art, music, and theater.
For more information regarding our rural program, Academy Shorts, for small groups of students in rural settings cilck here.
Artios Plus
Academy Plus is a collection of various arts related classes that are offered both before and after Academy class hours. Classes in drama, music, art and dance, as well as private instruction in musical instruments, band, choir and drama clubs are part of the Academy Plus program.
In addition, open enrollment classes from the conservatory program are also listed as part of the Academy Plus program. Open enrollment classes for the Preparatory program may be found under the Preparatory Academy link and are registered for under the Preparatory registration process.
Artios Conservatory for the Visual and Performing Arts
Artios Conservatory for the Visual and Performing Arts is a unique program designed for high school students who have each demonstrated proficiency, talent, and a personal desire to pursue their interest in a particular area(s) of the arts. A natural outgrowth of Artios Academy of Arts and History, the Conservatory program serves as great preparation for those students wishing to pursue college level training in the arts, as well as those who wish to pursue their areas of interest as means of ministry in the future.
Each student involved in the Conservatory program benefits from focused and specific classes in his or her chosen interest area, as well as small class sizes and individual attention, coaching and mentoring. Students who have already learned skills in other foundational arts programs find their skills pushed to a higher level of understanding and proficiency.
Artios Conservatory offers a distinctive approach to the arts by requiring each student to participate in the worldview class scope and sequence, and by offering a broad approach to arts history and various arts disciplines. It is our desire to prepare students not only in art-related skills, but also to help each student lay a foundation of firm Biblical and Christian worldview of the arts. Our minds should be filled with God's ideas before interacting with the culture. This enables us to have interaction with culture, but not accommodation. This approach is what sets all Artios Academy programs apart from other arts programs, and insures a safe and appropriate environment for arts instruction.
Strands of study offered vary by location, but may include any of the following: visual art, music, visual media (film, digital/film photography), theater (acting or tech/media), and literary arts. All majors begin with basic foundation courses in the arts, progress to discipline-specific courses, and are completed with preparation for senior projects, recitals, shows and portfolios. Artios Advanced Arts Education Diplomas are awarded to graduates. Students enrolling in Artios after freshman year are eligible to receive credits based on prior instruction and demonstrated abilities, and are thus eligible for either a full Artios diploma or a provisionary diploma. Recent graduates from the Artios program have received arts-related scholarships to a variety of colleges based on portfolios and auditions using materials and instruction received while attending Artios Academy.
For information regarding our summer residence conservatory program, Artios Outpost, click here. (and then that goes to a page about Artios Outpost)
Artios Preparatory
Artios Preparatory Academy is an academic program which operates as an optional extension of the Artios Academy of Arts and History and the Conservatory programs. Though our curriculum is college prep, our concern for our students and their families goes far beyond the scope of academics. We care deeply about discipling students' hearts to apply Biblical principles to every area of thought and daily life. We have as a priority an integrated and creative approach to instruction, which gives students the tools and knowledge necessary to see life as a whole. Thus, students are able to apply their knowledge in each academic and arts related subject on a broad scale of implementation, versus an isolated knowledge with no practical application.
God has given parents the responsibility of teaching and training their children. It is our goal to be an extension of the home, and to come alongside homeschool families by providing structured tutoring in the middle and high school core academic subjects. By providing an approach to education that is creative, integrative and thoroughly grounded in a Christian worldview, Artios Preparatory Academy prepares students to function as individuals who can reason and relate all issues of life to the doctrinal foundation of the Christian faith.
This program is available in either an on-site or online format. Our online program, Artios Home Companion is available for students in areas where an Artios Academies location or specific Artios program is not offered.
Douglas County Fairgrounds Events Center in Castle Rock
The Seventh Annual Civil War Ball is hosted by You Can Live History. You will learn about the 19th century American culture and etiquette, all while having a terrific time enjoying a score of different types of authentic period dances - ranging from waltzes to reels - all taught by a professional dance teacher and set to common 1800's tunes played by qualified musicians. You may make it a family event with parents and young adults ages thirteen and older all dancing together. Refreshments of cookies and punch will also be provided throughout the evening. We will have a maximum of 400 participants at a cost of $42 per person. Information available at http://www.civilwarball.com
This year is the 70th Anniversary of the great American musical classic
The Wizard of Oz
to be presented by the Pikes Peak Village Singers (Sr. High) of Village Seven Presbyterian Church
Thursday, October 15, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 16, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 17, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Tickets available at www.v7pc.org
Reserved seating on the main level:
tickets $8-$14
Open seating in the balcony:
tickets $12
Church is located one block east of Academy on North Carefree.
ACT (Academy Children's Theater) is proud to present a full-length production of The Hobbit. In the play, "Bilbo, one of the most conservative of all Hobbits, is asked to leave his large, roomy and very dry home in the ground in order to set off as chief robber in an attempt to recover an important treasure. It's the last thing that any sensitive Hobbit would want to do, but great benefit eventually results—not only for Bilbo but for all of the Hobbits who inhabit Middle Earth—and the hearts of those children and adults who continue to enjoy this kind of magic."
Director: Lynn M. Hamilton
Technical Director: Steven Bjustrom
Student Director: Nate Parsons
Date: Friday, December 4th at 12:30pm
Location: Sunrise Connections Center (Inside Sunrise Church)
4005 Lee Vance View, Suite 200 (Southeast Corner of Woodmen & Rangewood)
Tickets are $5.00. We are accepting reservations now. Go to http://www.hche.org and click on Support Group. Under Support Group, there is another tab called Journey's Field Trips. There you can register online and make your reservation. Once payment has been received by mail, an email will be sent confirming your registration. The registration deadline is Friday, October 9, 2009.
If you have any questions you may call me, Chandra West, at 439-4742. All field trips are considered non-refundable.
We are gearing up for our fall session for the In One Accord Orchestra. We have been planning all summer and I think this is going to be a wonderful year. For those of you who are not familiar with us.... We are a training/mentoring orchestra that accepts all levels of music ability, from the very beginner who has just started lessons on their instrument to the more accomplished student and even a music program for the siblings of the orchestra members who do not have an instrument yet. Our heart is to have a place for everyone in the family! We will begin on Monday, September 21st at the Seventh Day Adventist Church just east of Wadsworth off of 64th. Class begins promptly at 11am until 1pm. The fees will remain the same very low price of $55 per family due at the beginning of each session. The year will consist of 3 sessions: Fall Sept 21-Dec 21 Winter Jan 11-March 29 Spring April 12-June 28 Also, the Cherry Creek Training Orchestra has begun as well..........they are meeting on Thursday afternoons from 4pm-5:30 at the Cherry Creek Presbystarian Church 10150 E Belleview Ave. Englewood, CO 80111 (please note that this orchestra does not yet have a program for the siblings without instruments, that is still in the development process!) Please reply with your intent to attend so we can better serve you as we begin our new year. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate calling. Lord Bless, Lori Gesi 303-829-9574
Colorado ACTS offers theater classes for homeschool students, check out their website...
Colorado ACTS, (Actors Company and Theater School) will be holding their second annual Christmas Craft Fair Fundraiser on November 14th, from 9-3. It will be held at Pinebrooke Community Church on 80th Avenue just west of Simms, Arvada.
We are looking for artists and craftspersons who would like to sell at a booth.
We will be advertising locally and spreading flyers through the theater school, the community and Pinebrooke Church.There will be student performances throughout the day as well as a bake sale and lunch served.
If you are interested, please contact Mary Adrian merryteacher@hotmail.com please put ACTS Craft Fair in the subject line.
Colorado ACTS, theater school, will be having their second annual Christmas Craft Fair at 88th and Simms in Arvada on Saturday, November 14th.
If you know of any interested crafters, artisans, candy makers, face painters, ornament designers, jewelry designers, booksellers, greeting card designers, t-shirt personalizers or other gifty type vendors who would be interested in participating...please email Mary at merryteacher@hotmail.com for more details and an application.
This is an opportunity that is offered ever year by Young Arts. Students must be in their senior year of high school and can enter in the categories of Cinematic Arts, Dance, Jazz, Music, Photography, Theater, Visual Arts, Voice and Writing. The cash awards can be pretty significant if they place well. Anyway, you can check out the website and see if anyone might be interested in applying for this any time in the future: click here
Dear Educator,
You know how valuable it is to enrich and encourage the capabilities of young artists, which in turn ensures the future of the arts in our society. For 28 years, youngARTS, the core program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA), has taken pride in rewarding talented young adults in the performing, literary and visual arts. The best way to help your students is to encourage them to APPLY.
A copy of the NEW youngARTS 2010 poster will be delivered to you via mail in the next few weeks! Let this poster be their daily reminder that they can succeed in the arts. When selected your students can benefit from the unique and exciting experiences of the youngARTS Program:
Exclusive Presidential Scholars in the Arts nominations
$500,000 in total cash awards
$10,000 youngARTS Gold Awards, $5,000 youngARTS Silver Awards
All-expense-paid trip to Miami for youngARTS Week National Finals: January 11-16, 2010
Master classes with world-renowned artists
$3 million in scholarship opportunities
For more information please visit www.youngARTS.org or feel free to contact our Programs Department at 1.800.970.ARTS (2787) or email info@youngARTS.org.
On behalf of the youngARTS staff, thank you for your support.
