Theatre Classes to excite and ignite your imagination  at Salem Community Theatre!   Monday, June 11-Friday, June 15. “Work Sharing Session” for parents, family and friends, Saturday, June 16 at 10 a.m. See your “stars” and find out  about upcoming Youth Theatre classes and productions! 

TALES FROM THE TREASURE CHEST… (Grades 1-3; 9:30 -10:30 a.m.) $50 per student

In this creative drama class, we will open our treasure chest and see what is inside! It may contain costume pieces, props, musical instruments, puppets or other “odds and ends” that we will play with and use to create a new story each day. Every day will be a new adventure, so “pack up” your imagination and join us! This class stresses developing the imagination, creative movement, verbal and listening skills and self confidence.

IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT…(Grades 4-6; 11 a.m.-12 noon) $50 per student

Students will learn the basics of acting, stage skills and performance techniques through the use of classic improvisational games and drama exercises. They will then apply those skills to create, rehearse and perform their own original mystery story. Chills and chuckles for everyone! Emphasis is on learning to be comfortable on stage, team work and self esteem.

ACTING 101

So, you want to be an actor? Never been on stage before? Have some experience, but want to sharpen your skills? This class covers the fundamentals of vocal techniques, body awareness, improvisation, character building, stage skills, script analysis and auditioning – everything you need to get started and ready for the upcoming theatre season!

All classes will be taught by Patricia M. Fagan. Class size is limited. To register and for further information, call (330) 788-1498.

-an “Emerging Artists Series” that will feature area performers who have exibited promising talent, ready to expand their abilities to larger and more diverse audiences.  The first concert in this series will be April 14, 2012 featuring Natalie Sprouse (see the Special Events page for mare details)

-a “Local Legends” series, featuring talented entertainers form our area who have enjoyed careers in the performing arts

-an “On The Road” series, with national performers and entertainers who are currently touring, of various musical styles and appeal, from jazz to classical, from ethnic to eclectic.

See the Special Events page on this web site for information on coming attractions!

Join us for the “Tale as Old As Time …” as our Youth Theatre presents BEAUTY and the BEAST, Jr., directed by Sarah Durham, and musical direction by Neil Meloro and Natalie Modarelli.  “Be our guest” for performances on May 11, 12, 18 & 19 at 8:00 and May 13 and 20 at 2:00.  Call the box office now at 330-332-9688 for your reservations!

AND THEN …..

June 15 & 16, 2012, SCT will present Nathan Pechia & Carly Magnuson for a musical Cabaret “An Accident Waiting To Happen,” the second in our Community Theatre Concert Series.  These two uber-talented singers/actors will uber-entertain you with classic and comtemporary Broadway selections documenting the development of their fun friendship.  Also featured will be awesome pianist Alex Marr, accompanying Nathan and Carly in this wonderful cabaret-style concert.   Tickets are just $10!  Call the box office for reservations … 330-332-9688. 

Final preparations are being made to release our new season of theatrical productions.  We have increased the number of regular season productions as well as our Youth and Holiday shows to an unprecedented total of 9 productions!  This is sure to be an exciting season featuring more musicals than ever, and great directors to bring to the stage a variety and quality that you’ll want to be a part of, as a theatre-goer, season ticket holder, patron or sponsor!  Visit this site soon for all the details!