Director Cindi Bekas leads the Drama program. Cindi has a BFA in Theater from Ohio University, which she attended on a full talent scholarship. She has worked professionally as a performer, director and choreographer in D.C. and Atlanta. She has been teaching drama and dance for the Cumming Recreation Dept for the past 15 years. She is currently working with the Academy Street Theater, a performing arts program of the Cherokee Board of Education, as a choreographer and has been choreographing musicals for Sequoyah High School for the past several years.
Let’s Pretend- This class will explore the artistic use of imagination and communication in a fun filled, supportive environment . Students develop confidence and self assurance through theater games, improvisation, puppets and storytelling.
GRADES K—2
MONDAY 3:30—4:20 PM
Drama for Fun - Using improvisation and acting games, we learn creativity and build self esteem in a fun environment. You will learn to feel comfortable speaking in front of people, storytelling and being spontaneous! Thinking on your feet.
GRADES 3—4
MONDAY 4:30—5:20 PM
Acting for the stage- This Class is a progression of theater study , beginning with developing the actors tools: voice, body and imagination . It will include theater games and improvisation exercises, progressing into scripted work. This will involve memorization. It will include individual and ensemble work. We will also cover audition techniques for plays and multimedia, we will cover some of the basics of musical theater.
GRADES 4—8
MONDAY 5:30—6:20 PM
Cumming Recreation Department
$53.00 per 6 week session.
Six-week Sessions for Drama Classes will follow the same schedule as those for Dance Classes
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