- Last Updated on Friday, 11 December 2020 16:35
By Charlotte Hopkins
During the pandemic, the Mon River Arts had to postpone, and in some cases cancel classes and events altogether. Three of the dance and theater classes have since been rescheduled for March 1 – May 1 of 2021 and the registration begins on December 1, 2020.
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| Jason Berman, Michael Nath, and Diane McClintock, members of the Mon River Arts Board of Directors joined in the town's ‘Annual Sip n' Shop’ event to inform the community of new hours and dates for workshops and classes. Previous changes made during the lockdown and pandemic. |
The Rising Stars Class ($150) is for children ages 5-7 and will be held on Mondays from 5:30-6:15 PM. This is a musical theater class that teaches creative movement in a fun way for the young performers.
The Stageplayers Class ($200), for children ages 8-12, is a combination of theater and vocal instruction that focuses on developing acting skills, confidence, and friendships. They will meet on Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 PM.
The Showstoppers Class ($250), for children ages 13-17, is an advanced musical theater class that focuses on building the triple threat qualities: acting, vocals, and dance. They will meet on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:30 PM.
For the adults, there are two classes that will meet on Mondays from March 1 – April 26. However, there will be no class on March 29. The Monologue Workshop Class ($150) will meet from 6:30-7:30 PM. The group will help with sharpening acting and monologue techniques. An Adult Dance Class will meet from 7:30-8:30 PM. The class helps to build confidence and polish dance skills.
For further information or to register for classes contact the Mon River Arts through their website monriverarts.org or by phone at 412-405-8425. The classes will be held at the Grand Theater in Elizabeth Borough at 206 Plum Street. The Theater is sanitized regularly and mask requirements are implemented when social distancing is not possible.
