byPUBLICdemand Virtual Offerings: Week of May 25

New classes, new teachers…it’s a new session of byPUBLICdemand offerings! REGISTER NOW!

Join us for one (or all!) of our upcoming byPUBLICdemand events! Click on each link to get registered for that specific class. All classes will be presented through Zoom.

Monday, May 25th

4:30 to 5:15 p.m. | Public Prep Virtual Studio Grades Pre-K to First (Free)
Yoga with Actor and Yoga Instructor Natalie Buster
As actors, our mind, body, and voices are the tools we use onstage. Practicing mental and physical wellness is an essential part of training as an actor. This fun and physical intro to the world of Yoga is a perfect place to expand your understanding of your physical being and find your zen! Click here to register.

Tuesday, May 26th

4:30 to 5:15 p.m. | Public Prep Virtual Studio Grades Grades 2-3 (Free)
Set Design with Designer Nicholas Ponting
Have you ever wondered how an empty stage turns into the setting for a musical or play? This class will take you through the process for set designing, from first idea to opening night! Learn what role a set designer plays in the theatrical process, what skills you need to be a designer, how sets are built, and be inspired to design your own! Click here to register.

Wednesday, May 27th

4:30 to 5:15 p.m. | Public Prep Virtual Studio Grades Grades 4-5 (Free)
Vocal Technique and Pedagogy with Music Director Andrew Hendley
Vocal health and technique are paramount as a musical theater actor and it is more important than ever to stay in practice with your vocal training during this time away from the physical classroom. This class will share vocal warm ups to do at home, go through the ways to keep your voice in shape, make the most of your breath, and discover your most powerful sound! Click here to register.

Thursday, May 28th

4:30 to 5:15 p.m. | Public Prep Virtual Studio Grades 6-8 (Free)
Hip Hop with Resident Choreographer Courtnie Mercer
Get your bodies up and moving with this awesome new dance class! Modern musical theater dance isn’t just jazz hands and grapevines anymore. These days you see all sorts of dance styles on stage, from ballet and jazz to tap and ballroom. It’s important to train in every kind of dance you can find a class for and what better place to start than hip hop! Learn basic hip hop moves and then pop and lock your way through a funky routine! Click here to register.

Friday, May 29th

4:30 to 5:15 p.m. | Public Prep Virtual Studio Grades 9-12 (Free)
Let’s Speak Shakespeare with Actor Melissa Danielle
Does the language of Shakespeare make your head spin? We’re here to help! Join Melissa as she helps break down the Bard in a way that is fun and easy to understand! Students will learn the ins and outs of Shakespeare’s pentameter, become familiar with his plays and sonnets, and uncover some historical realities of the Elizabethan era along the way. This interactive workshop will have you speaking Shakespeare in no time, no matter your age or experience. Click here to register.

If you have any questions, contact Ariel Rosen, Education Coordinator, at ariel.rosen@thepublicsa.org.