Colorado ACTS Winter-Spring Semester 2012:

Please Read! Important!

ACTS is in the process of moving. This means that class times and locations may be subject to change. We will do everything we can to make this transition as smooth as possible for our students and families. Because of this move, it is absolutely pertinent that you register your student for the class they want to take on our website (www.coloradoacts.org). If your student is not registered we will not be able to contact you with information regarding meeting location and time. Thanks for your understanding and flexibility during this time of transition. We greatly appreciate it.

After-School & Evening Classes:

A PIRATE’S LIFE FOR ME: A MUSICAL

Description:  Aristocrat Roger Goodman has his heart set on a conventional life married to the wealthy Sarah Huffington and living happily ever after.  That is, until he finds out she thinks he’s boring and would rather marry a brave and adventurous pirate!  Determined to prove himself to his beloved, Roger hires Long John Sliver to tutor him and his newly recruited motley crew in the field of piracy.  In exchange for his total pirate makeover, Roger and his crew sail to Treasure Island seeking the chests of gold doubloons Long John buried there. Meanwhile, Sarah knows there’s only one way to win the affections of a true pirate.  She dubs herself the Pirate Queen and sets sail with her own crew of lady pirates.  With messages in bottles that spread rumors, Captain Blood and the Pirate Queen learn of each other’s formidable reputations, not knowing, of course, each other’s true identity.  When Sarah gets the message that Captain Blood is holding her parents captive on Treasure Island, you can guess where the lady pirates are headed next!  Treasure Island is soon swimming with retired pirates, lady pirates and other pirate wannabes, including one character who thinks he’s a parrot.  It’s not a pirate convention; it’s a game of hide-and-seek!

• Time: Thursdays, 6:00pm-9:00pm
• Dates:
• Rehearsals: January 12, 2012- April 26, 2012 
• Dress/Tech Saturday: April 28^th- 9am-2pm 
• Dress Rehearsals: April 30^th-May 2nd, 6pm-9pm
• Performances: May 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 11^th, 12^th  
• Ages: 12-18
• Teachers: Cindy Troup & Erin Buterbaugh
• Cost: $350

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

Description: This entertaining version of Jack and the Beanstalk returns to the original English source, The History of Jack and the Enchanted Beans.  All the familiar characters are here:  The dancing cow, the magic bean-seller, the hysterical chicken, the singing harp and the Giant.  The Giant is a horrible person.  He even locks up the kingdom’s ruler.  When Jack sells the cow for those magic beans the fun really begins.  Jack goes up the beanstalk and into the castle where he fights the Giant. In the end the cow is returned, the chicken learns how to lay golden eggs and the good life returns to the kingdom — thanks to Jack. 

• Time: Tuesdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Dates: 
• Rehearsals: January 10^th, 2012- March 20^th, 2012
• Dress/Tech Day: Saturday, March 24^th 9am-12pm
• Dress Rehearsals: March 26^th-29^th, 6:00pm-8:30pm
• Performances: March 30^th & 31^st
• Ages: 8-12
• Teacher: Shannon Stricker
• Cost: $160

CREATIVE DRAMA: “DRAGONS, CASTLES, & FAIRIES: ADVENTURES IN FAIRY TALES”

Description: This class is a great introduction to theater basics. Simple plays will be staged using costumes, props, simple scenery and make-up too. This class will focus on learning and having fun with all different types of fairy tales. Our purpose is to foster a love of theater.

• Time: Mondays, 5:00pm-6:00pm
• Dates: 
• Rehearsals: January 9^th, 2012-March 26^th, 2012 
• Performances: Parent-Share the Final Day of Class
• Ages: 4-7
• Teacher: Christa Romig-Leavitt
• Cost: $60

Homeschool Classes:

Sibling Discount Available

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT

Description: The Velveteen Rabbit is the timeless tale of love and sacrifice as revealed through the story of a small stuffed rabbit given as a gift to a little boy. The tale of a toy rabbit made real through a child’s love is both entertaining and genuinely moving. This gentle and tender fable is ideal for both the young and the young at heart.  A timeless tale with a warm spirit, this play is the perfect fit for a variety of ages.

• Time: Wednesdays, 12pm-2pm
• Dates: 
• Rehearsals: January 11^th- March 21^st
• Dress Rehearsals: March 26^th-29^th, 12pm-2pm
• Performs: March 30^th & 31^st (Performs with Jack and the Beanstalk)
• Ages: 8-16
• Teacher:  Christa Romig-Leavitt
• Cost: $160

CREATIVE DRAMA: BRINGING YOUR FAVORITE STORIES TO LIFE

Description: This class is a great introduction to theater basics. Simple plays will be staged using costumes, props, simple scenery and make-up too. Our purpose is to foster a love of theater. This particular class will look at bringing to life timeless classic stories such as Peter Pan, Cinderella and Aladdin.

• Time: Fridays, 10:00am-12:00pm
• Dates: January 13^th, 2012- March 30^th, 2012
• Ages: 4-7
• Teacher:  Betty Lohr
• Cost: Parents can choose to enroll their child in the whole semester for the lower cost of $10/per class for 12 weeks, or children can attend weekly at a rate of $12/per class.

BULLY GOATS GRIFF

A Touring Performance

Description: With a tweak and a twist, the children’s tale of the Billy Goats Gruff has become the perfect tool to teach elementary audiences about bullying. The two toll trolls who are bickering on a bridge have a “falling out” after Billy, the smallest of the three goats, decides to become a “bully goat.”  As if paying a toll to get across the bridge wasn’t bad enough, now anyone who dares to trip-trap over the bridge gets knocked off by Billy.  At first it seems funny, but the unfairness of Billy’s bullying becomes apparent when victims keep getting pushed off the bridge.  In the end, a gang of mis-matched victims pull together to teach Billy a lesson.  Children of all ages will love the silly characters and non-stop action in this show. Beyond the silliness, an important lesson is learned.

• Time: Fridays, 10am-12pm
• Dates: Rehearsals: March 10^th- April 20^th
• Dress Rehearsals: April 24^th-26^th, 10am-12pm

School Performances: This is a “travelling” show that will visit several different schools with their production. Students and Parents will be advised of specific dates when they become available in January. Tentatively, Performances will be held the Last Week of April- The Second Week in May.

• ACTS Theater Performances: April 27^th & 28^th at 7pm
• Ages: 8-18
• Teacher: Cindy Oury and Lisa Weirsma
• Cost: $125

Dance Classes:

SWING DANCE AND FOXTROT FOR AGES 8-12

Description: Learn the fun foxtrot which can be danced to some of that slower swing music, and was made especially famous by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Enjoy the excitement of learning skills that will help you have more fun in life as well as help to prepare you for the stage. In this class, students will learn how to move with greater grace and elegance as well as learning one of the most beautiful styles of dance.

• Time: Tuesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm
• Dates: 
• Rehearsals: January 17^th- April 3^rd <- New Dates!
• Performance/Dance Party: TBA
• Ages: 8-12
• Teachers: Havilah Davis
• Cost: $80

LINDY-HOP AND JITTERBUG FOR AGES 12-18

Description: Come and learn the dance that’s been all the rage since the 1930’s. These dances will be handy for the stage, as well as just going out dancing on the town. Discover how they blend together and go hand in hand when it comes to learning the steps. Knowing how to dance the Lindy Hop & Jitterbug will be great for prom, homecoming, or going out.

• Time: Tuesdays, 4:30pm-5:30pm
• Dates: 
• Rehearsals: January 17^th- April 3^rd <- New Dates!
• Performance/Dance Party: TBA
• Ages: 12-18
• Teachers: Havilah Davis
• Cost: $80

Community Classes:

I NEVER SAW ANOTHER BUTTERFLY

Audition Only

Description: Over 15,000 Jewish children passed through Terezin, and only about a hundred were still alive when Terezin was liberated at the end of the war. One of the survivors, Raja, having lived through it all, teaching the children when there was nothing to teach with, helping to give them hope when there was little enough reason for hope, creating a little world of laughter, of flowers and butterflies behind the barbed wire, tells the true story of the children. It’s her play and it’s theirs. There were no butterflies at Terezin, of course, but for the children, butterflies became a symbol of defiance, making it possible for them to live on and play happily while waiting to be transported.

• Audition Time: Tuesday, January 3^rd, 6pm-9pm. Please prepare a 1-minute dramatic monologue. Call 303-456-6772 to schedule an audition time-slot.
• Time: Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm
• Dates: 
• Rehearsals: January 10^th-February 14^th
• Dress/Tech Rehearsal: Saturday, February 18^th- 9am-2pm
• Dress Rehearsals: February 20^th- 22^rd, 6pm-9pm  
• Performances: February 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th & March 2^nd & 3^rd
• Ages: All Ages
• Teacher: Cindy Troup
• Cost: $25.00 Materials Fee

LEARN TO SEW!

Description: *If you own a sewing machine or have easy access to one, please bring it to each session. Please come prepared with money to buy supplies at the first session. If a student is unsure of how much money to bring please contact Colorado ACTS.*

Learn to sew or increase your knowledge of students. Students will be given the opportunity to learn how to read a pattern, sew on a machine, and work with fabrics. At Session 1 everyone will pick out projects. If you have done a class with us before, you will have the chance to do something new. The rest of the sessions will be for finishing those projects.

Time: 4 Different Sessions:

• Session 1- 10am- 1pm
• Session 2- 10am- 1pm
• Session 3- 10am-1pm
• Session 4- 10am-1pm

Dates: 4 Different Sessions:

• Session 1: January 21^st
• Session 2: January 28^th
• Session 3: February 11^th
• Session 4: February 18^th

• Ages: 12 to Adult
• Cost: $30 Per Session + the cost of materials
• Teacher: Havilah Davis
• Location: Pinebrooke Community Church (80^th & Simms)

Colorado ACTS Fall Semester 2011:

Homeschool Classes:

Alice in Wonderland

Description: Follow that rabbit to a delightful, entertaining world of childhood fantasies.  Alice journeys into a world of talking animals, comic royalty and races where the contestants run in circles!  There are also the Mad Hatter’s frantic tea party, the watch-carrying White Rabbit and talking flowers.  Along the way Alice must deal with a sneezing duchess and a baby that turns into a pig!  The finale has Alice watching a trial, but she suddenly finds herself the accused!  The play gives a modern view to an old classic, where nonsense makes quite good sense and students get the chance to develop and explore multiple characters.

Time: Fridays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Dates: Rehearsals: September 9^th-March 2012
Performances: March of 2012
Ages:  12-18
Teacher: Cindy Troup
Cost: $350

Beauty and the Beast (Non-Musical)

Description: Tale as old as time… Come immerse yourself in the classic story of Beauty and the Beast. This non-musical version retells the classic saga in brilliant detail. Children will fall in the love with all the well-known characters in this show. Love will always triumph over hate. It’s truly a story that is always worth telling.

Time: Fridays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Dates: Rehearsals: September 9^th-March 2012
Performances: March of 2012
Ages: 8-12
Teachers: Cindy Oury and Lisa Weirsma
Cost: $350

Creative Drama: Bringing Your Favorite Stories to Life

Description: This class is a great introduction to theater basics. Simple plays will be staged using costumes, props, simple scenery and make-up too. Our purpose is to foster a love of theater. This particular class will look at bringing to life timeless classic stories such as There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly and Anansi The Spider.

Time: Fridays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Dates: September 9^th- March 2012
Ages: 4-7
Teacher: Betty Lohr
Cost: Parents can choose to enroll their child in the whole year for the lower cost of $10/per class for 22 weeks, or children can attend weekly at a rate of $12/per class.

By an ACT of FAITH Abraham said yes to God’s call to travel to an unknown place that would become his home. Heb. 11:18

Faith requires action