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Ages 5–9

Tuesday, October 13

Comedy LabFrom $515

Comedy Lab

Manhattan School for Children · Upper West Side

Comedy Lab Ever wonder how comedians, stunt performers, and actors create unforgettable characters? In Comedy Lab, students learn the secrets of physical comedy, improvisation, and character creation. Through movement, games, and creative challenges, students experiment with how adding a walk, a gesture, a sound, or a facial expression can tell a story and make people laugh. No script? No problem! Students work together to invent scenes, solve creative challenges, and build their own hilarious worlds.

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Monday, October 19

Musical Theater Builders K-1From $515

Musical Theater Builders K-1

Manhattan School for Children · Upper West Side

In Musical Theater Builders , children experiment with theatrical improv to develop original stories and characters. New lyrics are created, based on the children’s ideas, and set to famous Operatic, Symphonic, and Musical Theater hit tunes—often with very comic effect! On the final day of class the group performs their original musical sketch comedy revue for friends and family! Each class is accompanied by a conservatory-trained musician. Class size is limited, ensuring that each child is given the opportunity to make their own unique contribution. This is one of Creative Stage's most popular classes and has been taught at schools throughout Manhattan since 2013. In fact, it’s become so popular that a spin-off theater troupe—our nonprofit company, Creative Stage Collective —was formed based on the Creative Stage Method! If you’d like to learn more about the Creative Stage Collective performing troupe, come to a show, or get involved, visit our website at: creativestagecollective.com or follow us on Instagram: @creativestagecollective QUICK FACTS Time: 3:15 PM–5:00 PM (Free after-school pickup at 2:40 PM for PS 333 students; flexible parent pickup from 5:00–5:30 PM) Location: Classes held in the Manhattan School for Children building at 154 W 93rd St. No need to be a confident singer —kids of all comfort levels are welcome! Previous performing experience is helpful but not necessary. Interested in financial aid? Contact us at: info@creativestage.org

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Musical Theater Builders, grades 2-3From $515

Musical Theater Builders, grades 2-3

Manhattan School for Children · Upper West Side

What do you get when you combine SNL-style sketches, with music by great composers ranging from Mozart, to Salt n Pepa?-- Musical Theater Builders! Through the use of various improvisational games and exercises students and instructors work together to develop characters and comic sketches. Next, an original script is created based on the characters and ideas the students create through improvisation. Comic lyrics are devised and set famous tunes by great composers and song writers. Then students rehearse and perform their show, complete with group and solo singing, theatrics and dance moves. On the final day of class the group performs their original musical sketch comedy revue for friends and family! Class size is limited, ensuring that each child is given the opportunity to make their own unique contribution. This is one of Creative Stage's most popular classes and has been taught at schools throughout Manhattan since 2013. In fact, it’s become so popular that a spin-off theater troupe—our nonprofit company, Creative Stage Collective—was formed based on the Creative Stage Method! If you’d like to learn more about the Creative Stage Collective performing troupe, come to a show, or get involved, visit our website at: creativestagecollective.com or follow us on Instagram: @creativestagecollective QUICK FACTS Time: 3:15 PM–5:00 PM (Free after-school pickup at 2:40 PM for PS 333 students; flexible parent pickup from 5:00–5:30 PM) Location: Classes held in the Manhattan School for Children building at 154 W 93rd St. No need to be a confident singer —kids of all comfort levels are welcome! Previous performing experience is helpful but not necessary. Interested in financial aid? Contact us at: info@creativestage.org

Ages 7–9Course
Film Makers' WorkshopFrom $515

Film Makers' Workshop

Manhattan School for Children · Upper West Side

In Creative Stage Filmmakers Workshop focuses on storytelling through the medium of film. Kids will be introduced to all stages of the filmmaking process from story-boarding, to filming, directing, producing, acting and editing, as they work together to create an original comic short film! Led by industry professionals, students gain the insider tips and tools they need, to unleash their creative vision. *kids will spend time outside filming "on location" in local parks, weather permitting.

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