WELCOME TO YOUR COMMUNITY THEATRE

Wagnalls Family Theatre (WFT) provides a space for families, of all kinds, to come together for the purpose of learning about and enjoying the art of drama. Throughout the year, WFT provides many opportunities for experiencing quality theatre. We offer children and adult’s theatre classes and various productions for the community members of all ages to participate as actor, audience member or volunteer.

WFT is a part of the Wagnalls Memorial Foundation whose core purpose is to enrich lives. Wagnalls Memorial offers a cultural center, library, gallery, and theatre with many kinds of opportunities and activities.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!
If you would like to be a part of the upcoming production on our volunteer staff selling tickets, concessions, or working backstage, lights, sound, etc, please contact Karen Edwards. kiki38@earthlink.net

Children’s Theatre Classes

Pre-Register now for Children’s Spring Theatre Classes.

Spaces in each class are limited. We are asking that everyone pre-register. Classes are $40.00 each, or $30.00 for each additional child per family.

Classes will take place every Saturday beginning April 19th through May 31st with an educational performance May 31st at 7pm.

 Fairy Tale Flips
The evil Cinderella? A good pirate? We will use theatre games and storybook characters to begin a study in acting and the theatre. As a class, the children will compose and perform in their very own fairy tale for the final class session. This class is offered from 10am to 12pm for ages 5 - 8 for those who have not yet taken an acting class.
 

Shakespeare Comedy for Kids
Did you know that Shakespeare made up thousands of words? In this class we will use theatre games and improvisations to learn about the Bard's (another word for Shakespeare) Comedies. The class will present abridged scenes from A Midsummer Night's Dream for the final class. This class is offered from 1pm - 3pm for children ages 5 - 8 who have previously taken acting classes.
 

Introduction to Acting
This class is offered from 1pm to 3pm for children ages 9 and up who have not yet taken an acting class. Your child will be learning stage direction, story elements and fundamentals of the stage through acting exercises, improvisational games, and scene work. Performance will include a class chosen script.
 

Classical Ensemble
This class is offered from 10am to 12pm for children ages 9 and up who have previously taken acting classes. We will analyze and perform a classical script. Your child will learn stylistic stage movement along with the impact of team connection from an ensemble piece.

Price for classes: $40.00 (each additional child in family will be $30.00)

You may register by calling the foundation office, downloading a registration form,
or E-mailing to nunziatina4@yahoo.com.

WAGNALLS FAMILY THEATRE-REGISTRATION FORM-SPRING 2008

WAGNALLS FAMILY THEATRE ANNOUNCES OUR NEXT PRODUCTION:

“The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe”
Bring a headshot and resume to auditions, if you have one.

SHOW DATES: 5/9/08 through 5/26/08
Show Times are7pm every Fri. and Sat. nights and 2pm Sundays.
(Special Memorial Day performance @ 2pm.)
Tickets are 10.00 for Adults and 8.00 for Students and Seniors.
Tickets go on sale April 14th. Call (614)837-4765 ext.104

Award winning playwright Joseph Robinette, faithfully recreates the wonderful world of CS Lewis’ Narnia. This is a heroic tale of love, faith, courage and giving: the life and death struggle for control of Narnia and the grandeur of the triumph of good over evil which has enthralled audiences of all ages.

The play is suited for audience members of all ages. If you would like to volunteer to help for this production and others, please email Karen Edwards, Wagnalls Family Theatre Manager: kiki38@earthlink.net.

DIRECTOR PROFILE – Aaron Leu

Wagnalls Family Theatre welcomes Aaron Leu to the role of Director for our next production: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Aaron brings to us over 15 years of theatrical experience ranging from acting roles, technical involvement, Musical theatre and more. A self described “theatre junkie”, Aaron is also a free lance visual artist who prides himself on transitioning the visual to the stage and helping actors express the child within in their roles. A summa cum laude graduate of Taylor University, Aaron has also trained with Baldwin Wallace Summer Musical Theatre. Wright State University Summer Theatre, and Wesley Institute in Sydney, Australia. A proven leader with many leadership projects under his belt, Aaron is excited about his role as Director for this production. “My goal is to present the most professional show possible while encouraging cast and crew alike in the talents they possess. As the cast steps into the world of Narnia, I would hope that their eyes would be open to the child within each of them and that their hearts would be profoundly impacted.” --- Welcome, Aaron!

Available for Pre-Order Now!

WFT-Lion, Witch and Wardrobe t-shirts! Available to order now – just $15.00! Email: kiki38@earthlink.net with size desired and your name and e-mail/phone number. T-shirts are black with white design that matches the posters. Wear it to the show, show it off to your friends and be a part of the LWW in-crowd!

Meet the Cast! Immediately after. After each performance, meet the cast, get autographs on your LWW gift book & have your picture taken! Immediately after each performance in the Gallery.

Your business can purchase a program ad in the LWW program book. E-mail kiki38@earthlink.net or call 837-4765 ext. 104 for pricing. Ad deadline is 4/18/2008.

Wagnalls Family Theatre News Flash!

Coming Soon! New Adult Theatre Classes This Summer!

Acting 101 for Teens-Ages 16-19
June 14, 21, 28. (Three Sat.) 12-4pm.
Material is designed to assist pre-college students who might consider a major or minor in Theatre. The class will focus on scene work, character analysis, auditions, and stage movement to better prepare for the college experience. Prerequisite: an interest in pursuing Theatre classes in college.
Instructor: Tina Gleason        CLASS FEE: 50.00 per person

Adult Audition Workshop- Ages 18-up
June 14th (One Sat.) 10am-5pm.
The first part of this Workshop will include a basic overview of theatre terms and techniques. The second part of the day will explore several scripts taken from the 2008-2009 seasons in the Columbus area. Class participants will explore improvisational techniques, script analysis, character analysis, movement and vocal work in an effort to work on audition techniques. The final part of the day will include a mock audition. Three directors from the Columbus area will be studied during the Workshop. Lunch provided.
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: April Olt                   CLASS FEE: $55.00 per person Includes lunch

Improvisation for Adults- ages 18-up
June 8, 15, 22, 29 (Four Sundays) 1-3pm
Are you a “Whose Line is it Anyway?” junkie? Were you the Class Clown? An actor trying to hone your skills? An executive wanting to strengthen your team’s skills to work together? Come study and strengthen your skills at IMPROV! Learn the basics of improv and then take the ball and run with it! The class includes the basics of improv, improv games, character study through improv, team strengthening through improv, body language and lots of laughs! Life is an improv! What’s your next line?
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Barbara Medlock               CLASS FEE: $50.00 per person