French Drama Club

THURSDAYS, 3:35pm to 5:00pm (90 minutes)

For Grades 2-3

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Session 1 Dates: Sep 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, Dec 4,

11, 18, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5

$530

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Session 2 Dates: Feb 26, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr 2, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4

$395

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FRIDAYS, 3:35pm to 5:00pm (90 minutes)

For Grades 4-5

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Session 1 Dates: Sep 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, Dec 5, Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6

$510

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Session 2 Dates: Feb 27, Mar 6, 13, 27, Apr 3, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5

$380

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In this workshop, students will participate in a range of performance-related activities, culminating in an end of session performance. They will engage in improv activities, study scene and character development, practice role-playing, and more, all while they prepare for a production at the end of the term. They will learn about the process of putting on a theatrical piece, including blocking, costume and set  selection and design, role selection (auditions) and more. This activity will prioritize the French language and while we may allow the flexibility of using English in some of the activities, such as improv, our end-of-term production will be in French.

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About the Instructor

John Cleary comes to us from the Lycée Français de San Diego where he taught English for the past 5 years and launched the LFSD theater program, directing plays for ages ranging between 2nd grade to Middle School. Prior to making a move into teaching, Mr. Cleary spent 15 years as an in-house French translator/interpreter for one of the world’s largest NGOs. He has a passion for the French language and culture as well for teaching theater and improv.

 

Students registered for one of these ateliers can stay at school until 6pm by registering for the Extended Day option.