Young People's Program - 2009

A multi-arts program, for young people ages 5-14, that offers students an opportunity to work with highly experienced staff in a low key nurturing environment.

A * indicates a series of workshops

All Programs will take place at the Becket Arts Center unless otherwise stated.


Scholarships

Scholarships for the Puppetry, Dance Together at the Pillow and  Shakespeare in Becket workshops, use Scholarship Application and mail as early as possible to BAC, PO Box 286, Becket, MA 01223.

Seventh Annual Young People's Arts Festival
Wednesday, August 5 at the Becket Arts Center

Enjoy art work created in the Young People’s workshops:
My Images & Me & Art Adventures and presentation by Marmalade Production’s Big Puppet Day puppeteers.

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*Shakespeare in Becket
Tuesday, July 7 and August 4 • 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm  (Twelfth Night)
Thursday, July 30 and August 13 • 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm (Comedy of Errors)

Ages: 7-14
Site: Becket Arts Center Upstairs Gallery
Bring: Water, soft drinks, juice
Instructors: Shakespeare & Company Teaching Artists.
Fee $18; Non-members: $22
Series of 4: members: $65; non-members: $80
Scholarships available primarily for year-round Hilltown residents

Shakespeare & Co staff will work with students in the BAC.  Students  will play theatre skill games related to the world of the play, and learn the story of the two summer 2009 mainstage productions at Shakespeare & Co. through their own interactive performances.  Students will perform their short scenes for each other with minimal props and sound.  Sessions will end with a reflective exercise during which students recount surprises and delights of their experiences.  It may be possible for students to receive a voucher entitling them to attend the Sunday and Friday matinee of the performance free, accompanied by a parent who can attend at a reduced rate.  The scenes for each workshop, even though based on the same play, will be different.

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*Dance Together at the Pillow
Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13, 20 • 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm  • Followed by INSIDE /OUT performance 6:30 pm - 7:20 pm

Ages: 5-12 accompanied by an adult.

Site: Meet at Jacob's Pillow on the porch of Avnet House, across from the Tea Garden. Wear loose clothing and bring a snack.

Family* per class: $10; Non-members $15
Family* Series of 7: $56; Non-members $84
*Family = one household

Scholarships available primarily for year-round Hilltown residents

Come discover how simple movements can create an exciting dance.  Following class, hear a brief talk about the Inside/Out artists and then  attend the free Inside/Out Performance from 6:30-7:20pm.

Jeff Bliss is a former member of the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange and was a faculty member of Lincoln Center Institute’s program in the schools.  He is a founding artist with the Wolftrap Institute for Early Learning through the Arts and continues to teach and perform Contact improvisation throughout the US.

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*Art Adventures
Tuesdays, July 14, 21, 28 • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Ages 5 - 8
Free Registration
Enrollment Limit: 15
Site: Becket Federated Church Community Room

Students will explore a variety of art materials and processes.  They will work from imagination and observation using paint, drawing materials, and collage.  They will learn about famous artists as they relate to their projects. Student art work will be exhibited at our Student Arts Festival.

Abby DuBow is a practicing artist and art educator. She received her B.A. from Bennington College and her M.A. from Bank Street School of Education. She has been an art teacher for over 30 years and has taught all ages from 3 year olds to adults.

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*My Images and Me
Tuesdays, July 14, 21, 28 • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Ages 9 - 14
Free Registration
Enrollment Limit: 15

Students will make two and three-dimensional images in a variety of media that will reveal their interests and concerns. Resources such as reproductions of artist's work, newspaper articles, and exhibits at the Becket Arts Center will be examined. Work will be done outside, weather permitting. Presentation by each student at the end of each session about their working process and/or product will recognize and reinforce what has been accomplished. Student art work and accompanying writing will be exhibited at our Student Arts Festival.

Joan L. Davidson, artist and art educator (K-College) for over 30 years has taught Art in New York City Public Schools, and at New York University.  Joan is President of the Becket Arts Center.


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Marmalade Production's Big Puppet Day
Wednesday, August 5 • 9:30 am - noon and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Ages 7 and up;
Fee for the whole day!!!! Family $15; non-members: $20.
Adult $10; non-members $15
Children 8 and above $10; Non-member $12

Bring snacks and lunch.

Scholarships available primarily for Hilltown residents.

In the morning students will construct Shadow puppets that will tour the world and beyond.  We will be exploring in shadow, modes of travel and landmarks, that we associate with different lands we know and imagine.  Space vehicles, Pyramids, Eiffel Tower and Stonehenge will be explored and a clue found that leads our puppeteers on their next exciting journey of discovery. Vignettes will emerge and will be rehearsed in the afternoon. Parents are invited to participate. The puppets will come alive in the afternoon by young puppeteers working along with a professional puppeteer, to present a free performance/sharing for community members.

Meredyth Babcock  Is the Artistic Director of Marmalade Productions (www.marmaladeproductions.com ).  She performs and conducts workshops for libraries and schools throughout New England.  Her newest show, THE WATERSHED WALTZ, is full of original music, story telling, puppets and watershed wisdom.  She can be reached at meredythbabcock@hotmail.com.

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