THE Classes :
ACT II – ACTING: This class is for adults 55 and over. Taught by the Company’s Core Company Artist, Denise Simone, ACT II provides an experience of the highest quality. No prior theatre experience is necessary to participate.
MASTER CLASS- Musical Theatre: This intensive workshop is by interview only and is taught by R.L. Rowsey. For further information call – 788.6520.
Creative JUMP-Ins! are designed for folks 17 and above who want a blast of creativity to electrify their senses. Each one-time class is two hours in length and taught by Company members. No prior theatre experience is necessary to participate.

MASTER CLASS
TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL:SINGING LIKE IT MATTERS
Teacher: R.L. Rowsey
Date & Time:July 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 1-3pm
Ages: 18 and over
This intensive master class is designed for the person that already has practical experience in the chorus and is ready to move to the next level as a soloist. The class will focus on vocal and performance technique for the musical theatre soloist with attention given to choice of material, audition skills, development and presentation of a song, and breathing and vocal production thoughts that support this work. Participants should have the time to work outside of class to gain maximum benefit.

ACT II (55 and over)
Monologue as Play
Teacher: Denise Simone
Dates: July 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29
Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 1PM – 3PM
Even more importantly, this class gives students a chance to work on their monologues as they would any other text or monologue within a play, searching for active choices that connect the actor emotionally to an imaginary "partner."

CREATIVE JUMP-Ins! (17 and over)

The Art of the Two-person Scene
Teacher: Scott Creighton Date: Tuesday, July 6 Time: 1PM – 3PM The workshop will focus on creating a dynamic dialogue in a two people scene that is based on "listening, responding and letting the moments take you by surprise".

LEARNING YOUR "5-6-7-8's" AND YOUR "DO-RE-MI's"
Teachers: R.L. Rowsey & Dennis Rexroad Date: Wednesday, July 7 & Thursday, July 8 (must take both days) Time: 1PM – 3PM There's no need to fear the audition, the first music rehearsal, or the choreographer. This two-day Creative Jump-IN! takes you into the rehearsal hall to prepare an actual song. During these two sessions, R.L. & Dennis will use the practical preparation of the songs with choreography to demonstrate the techniques and attitudes needed to quiet the noise and engage the creative mind to learn lyrics, harmonies and movements quickly.

The Artist, the Muse & the Free Fall of Creativity
Teacher: Jana Arnold Date: Friday, July 9 Time: 1PM – 3PM In this class we will search for the evolution of the creative process. We will explore the beginning stages of an actor’s search for truth and the genesis of performances that explode on stage. What is creativity? Where does it come from? And once tapped into, will it always be there?

The Character in me, the Me in the character
Teacher: Claudia McCain Date: Wednesday, July 14 Time: 1PM – 3PM This class will explore a variety of methods to developing a character. We will play through exercises, discuss script research, consider memories, and even investigate imitation! Wear comfortable clothes, be ready to play, uncover, discover and have fun!

PUTTING IT TOGETHER: moving as you’re singing!
Teachers: R.L. Rowsey & Dennis Rexroad Date: Friday, July 16 Time: 1PM – 3PM Love to dance but afraid to sing? Love to sing but don't know what to do with the two left feet? Never done either but think it might be interesting? Join Dennis and R.L. for a "down and dirty" quick session of music and dance. Explore your hidden talents. We'll sing, we'll dance, and we'll laugh a lot.

Laugh And The World Laughs With You--Improv Fun & Games
Teacher: Andrew Alburger Date: Wednesday, July 21 Time: 1PM – 3PM A 2 hour session of Improv games, old and new, emphasizing story building, saying yes, creating characters, forgetting your troubles and getting happy. The goal is to laugh while learning.

Creative Blast Class!
Teacher: Denise Simone Date: Friday, July 23 Time: 1PM – 3PM Creativity is the natural order of life. Life is energy – pure creative energy. Through writing, theatre exercises and storytelling - this class is designed to wake up your creative energy. Better than coffee – and much more fun!

Finding the TRUTHful Character Teacher: Jana Arnold Date: Wednesday, July 28 Time: 1PM – 3PM Great performances come when technique and instinct collide. To fully transform into a character, to be truthfully and emotionally connected requires hard work, technique, good direction, and a willingness to tell the truth. An audience should see nothing other than the fully realized three-dimensional character right in the truth of the moment. In this class we will explore the first steps in finding a character’s truth.

Sun Valley Center for the Arts & Company of Fools Present Two more Creative Jump-Ins!: Watercolor and Abstract Collage
with Donna Binfield
Wed (Watercolor class) & Thu (Abstract Collage),
Jul 7 & 8, 5:30–7:30pm
$25 each class
The Center, Hailey
visit www.sunvalleycenter.org or call 726-9491 to register
Registration deadline: Wed, Jun 23

Abstract Collage
Whether you want to try a new medium, or experience your first art class, abstract collage is the perfect opportunity. This fun and flexible medium will help you get the creative wheels rolling. In this assemblage class students will focus on color harmony and design. After seeing finished examples and demonstrations from the instructor, class members will be encouraged to experiment and create their own personal collage style.

Abstract Watercolor
In abstract watercolor painting, artistic content depends on color and design rather than pictorial representation. This method of watercolor painting is fun for the experienced watercolorist as well as the beginner watercolorist. It is full of surprises and stretches the imagination. In this particular class students will be asked to lightly brush or pour color onto wet watercolor paper. After the paper is dry students will be encouraged to find the various shapes and designs within their paper. These images are used to inspire a more realistic or abstract image within their piece. The creative possibilities are endless.

TEACHER BIOS

Andrew Alburger has worked as both an actor and teacher with Company of Fools since 2001. He has been performing and teaching improv for over 26 years, starting in New York City and continuing here with Company of Fools. He has taught acting and improv to all age groups, including the Academy program at WRHS and with St. Thomas Playhouse’s Company B.
Jana Arnold has degrees in theater from Baylor University as well as the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She is also a four-time recipient of L.A.’s DramaLogue Award for excellence in theater. With more than 40 film and television credits, she also taught acting workshops and coached privately before her move to the Wood River Valley, where she has worked with Laughing Stock, NexStage Theater, Off Center Stage, Sun Valley Shakespeare, Sun Valley Center for the Arts, and Company of Fools.
Scott Creighton began his acting and teaching career in Seattle in 1976, working at The Seattle Repertory Theatre, The Pioneer Square Theatre, and with the improv group None of the Above. Scott moved to the WR Valley in 1995 where he has appeared with The Sun Valley Repertory Theatre, Laughingstock Theatre, The St. Thomas Playhouse, and has been seen at COF as Selsdon in Noises Off, The Preacher in Violet, Mr. Potter in It's a Wonderful Life, and H.C. in 110 in the Shade.
Claudia McCain has been performing for over twenty years. She has performed with Laughing Stock Theatre Co., Sun Valley Repertory Co., Sun Valley Shakespeare, Valley Shakespeare, New Theatre Co., and Company of Fools. She has studied with Shakespeare & Company, The New Actors Workshop, Jean Muir, Louis Hetler, Rusty Wilson and Denise Simone.
R.L. Rowsey has spent the majority of his life wallowing in musical theatre. Before moving to the Wood River Valley, he musical directed and conducted several national tours including Singin' in the Rain, Grand Hotel, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, Fiddler on the Roof, and Gypsy. He has served as resident musical director and conductor for a number of theatres on the east coast and has taught classes in musical theatre with The Kennedy Center Theatre for Young People and The Studio Theatre and Conservatory in Washington, DC, as well as serving as private voice coach and instructor to many musical theatre performers.
Dennis Rexroad began studying dance when he was seven years old; he was in his first professional show as an actor when he was twelve; he directed his first play at nineteen; and got his designer's union card at twenty. Over the next forty-five years he has been creatively involved in almost 200 productions. At Company of Fools he has designed over twenty shows and directed two readings for the Fools Exposed experiences.
Denise Simone is a founding member and Core Company Artists of Company of Fools as well an accomplished actor, director, teacher, and playwright with over 30 years experience in the world of professional nonprofit theatre.

TUTION:

Master Class in Musical Theatre $150
ACT II – Monologue as Play $125

Creative Jump-INs! $25 per class** ** Two day Jump-IN! is $50.00

Take 4 Jump-IN! $92.00
Take 5 Jump-IN! $105.00
Take 6 Jump-IN! $114.00
Take 7 Jump-IN! $119.00

Partial scholarships are available. Contact Denise Simone at 788-6520 or denise@companyoffools.org for further information on classes, scholarships or to register today.

SPACE IS LIMITED
Please call today to register your space.