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Fall 2010 Young Actor
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Fall 2010 Young Actor
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Fall 2010 Workshops

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YOUNG ACTOR CLASSES
MUSICAL THEATER TRACK
Oct. 10th - Dec. 12th

6th-12th Grade

Fall 2010 Brochure coming soon

Level 1

Acting the Song

Schedule:
Sundays, 2:00-4:00 PM
Oct. 10th - Dec. 12th

Instructor:
Janet Louer

$350
Description:
Musical theatre performances are made powerful due to the acting skills employed while singing. This class explores how to approach a song from an actor's point of view, and then fuse the music with the words. The student will also discover what musical material suits them best. Final class is open to friends and family. Out of class work expected.

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Level 2

Triple Threat

Schedule:
Mondays, 4:00-7:00 PM
Oct. 11th - Dec. 6th

Instructor:
Janet Louer

$500
Description:
Broadway actors must be able to sing, act, and pick up movement very quickly. This class puts the actor through new challenges in singing, acting and dancing every week, all in preparation for the professional Audition, using the Laban-Analysis technique only taught in select schools (such as Yale, Julliard, and RADA). This advanced class is meant to be taken more than once. Out of class work expected. Prerequisite: Acting the Song.

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Level 3

ATC Repertory Company

Instructor:
Janet Louer
Description:
The ATC Repertory Company is made up of talented young musical theatre actors that have proven themselves capable of an intense amount of individual preparation, rehearsal and performance. The Rep Company will take on the challenge of learning three plays to be performed for children, in rep (rotating schedule) on a weekly basis at The Wilmette Theatre on Saturday mornings in Winter. Each performer chosen must have versatility to play a variety of roles. Out of class work expected. By invitation only or by audition with instructor.

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PeopleAreTalking
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" Janet has that amazing way of pulling things out of you you never knew you had. Her ability to see straight to the heart of the song is UNBELIEVABLE!"

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"You learn 500 new things every Sunday with Janet."

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"Janet constantly challenges you the perfect amount."

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"I would recommend Janet's classes because I learned so much and think everyone could benefit from it."

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"Janet Louer is without doubt the finest teacher for the Musical Theatre Actor."
- Rick Boynton
Associate Producer Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

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"Willson has learned more in a week and a half with Janet than he has in an entire session of classes at other theaters. He would do another show with her in a heartbeat."
- Allison Alcorn
Ph.D. Associate Professor of Music School of Music Trinity College

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"Janet Louer's training gave me the skills I needed to get cast in my First Broadway show. Thanks Janet."
- Ginnifer King
Gypsy on Broadway directed by Sam Mendes

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"I have seen her coach many actors in all mediums with great success. There is no one I trust and respect more when it comes to bringing in the right Chicago talent for each individual project I am casting, be it Broadway or Film/TV."
- Mark Brandon
Casting Director for Binder Casting in
New York city

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"Thank you Janet for being an amazing director. No other director could have produce such a wonderful show in 16 hours of rehearsal! I cannot wait to be in another class with you as my instructor. Thank you for a wonderful experience. I will remember this for the rest of my life"
- Sam Baum
Student

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"This was the best acting and singing class I've ever taken."

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"Janet taught me to not show, but just be."

Actors Training Center
1122 Central Ave. Wilmette, IL 60091
Phone: 847-251-8710