In this collaborative acting intensive, teens work as an ensemble to rehearse and perform a series of ten-minute plays that will be chosen based on the students in the class. Students will dive into character development, script analysis, listening, and truthful moment-to-moment acting, all while experiencing the rehearsal process from page to stage! Through table work, theatre games, and guided rehearsal, participants will explore how to make bold, specific acting choices, build strong relationships onstage, and tell complete stories in a short format. This 10-minute play structure also allows students to play a variety of characters and styles, all while strengthening ensemble skills and building confidence! Culminates in a final presentation for family and friends!
Class caps at 12 participants
FULL SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN:
April 27 (Monday) – 3:00pm – 5:30pm
April 28 (Tuesday) – 3:00pm – 5:30pm
April 29 (Wednesday) – 3:00pm – 5:30pm
April 30 (Thursday) – 3:00pm – 5:30pm
May 1 (Friday) – 3:00pm – 5:30pm
May 4 (Monday) – 3:00pm – 5:30pm
May 5 (Tuesday) – 3:00pm – 5:30pm
May 6 (Wednesday) – 3:00pm – 5:30pm
May 7 (Thursday) – 3:00pm – 5:30pm
May 8 (Friday) – 3:00pm – 5:30pm (Final Presentation)
ABOUT BETHANY DELLAPOLLA:
Bethany is an actress, director, choreographer, intimacy director (IDC Professionals), acting coach, and teaching artist based in NYC and Long Island. She received her BA in Musical Theatre Performance from SUNY New Paltz, where she was named one of the Outstanding Graduates of her class. She also graduated (with honors), from LIU with her Masters Degree in Childhood Education. Teaching and coaching credits include: Broadway Dance Center (Triple Threat Program), Gateway Playhouse (Acting Faculty/Director/Choreographer), Pierson Middle High School (Resident Director/Choreographer), TADA! Youth Theatre (Director/Choreographer), Westhampton Beach PAC (Choreographer), and NexGen Youth Theatre, her own youth theatre company based in NYC (www.nexgentheatre.com). She has been fortunate to direct and/or choreograph over 50+ shows for adults and young performers as well, such as: The Addams Family, Freaky Friday, The Lightning Thief, Cinderella, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Into the Woods, The Little Mermaid, Rent, The Prom, Company, The Drowsy Chaperone, The Wedding Singer, Spring Awakening, Cabaret, Anything Goes, Annie, Wizard of Oz, Seussical, Beauty and the Beast Jr., Willy Wonka, 13!, Fame, Zombie Prom, and The World Goes Round. Bethany’s students have gone on to book Broadway, Off Broadway, regional productions, TV/Film, and be accepted into top collegiate training programs. As an actress, Bethany has performed in everything from independent film to radio and theatre, what she considers her home. Favorite credits include: Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast (BroadwayWorld.com nomination – Best Actress in a Musical), Steph in Reasons to Be Pretty (Broadwayworld.com nomination – Best Actress in a Play), and the Fairy Godmother in a touring production of Cinderella. She is a proud SAG-AFTRA member, ballroom dancer, and book nerd. Email bdellapolla@baystreet.org
