CHECK OUT OUR FALL/WINTER 2015 CLASSES!
MYT is offering classes for “Toddlers to Teens” in Theatre, Storytelling, Dance, and much more…
Toddlers (2.5 yrs and up) – Toddler/Adult Flying Time! (Trapeze) – A creative playground for adults and toddlers while hanging around and spinning!
Pre-K (up to 5 yrs old) – Emily Butterfly’s wonderful program for the little ones “STORYTELLING & DRAMATIC PLAY.”
Grades 3 through 8 – HIP HOP & WORLD DANCE with Rebecca Cervantes and Maica Folch’s always thrilling BAILANDO con TRAPECIOS (Trapeze).
Grades 4 through 8 – “TELL US YOUR STORY!” the oral tradition of storytelling with an emphasis on personal and family stories.
For our Teens – DIGITAL STORYTELLING & THE PERFORMANCE CONSERVATORY – This popular and exciting program focuses on developing the fundamentals of stage performance.
All Classes will culminate in an exciting WINTER SHOWCASE in December!
No youth are turned away for lack of financial resources.
Financial Aid and sliding scale for tuition is available for qualifying students. information and applications for financial assistance can be downloaded here. Para formularios de ayuda financiera en español, presione aquí.
Please submit the financial aid forms prior to the start of class via email to mytdirector@themarsh.org or in person or by mail here:
Wayne Harris, MYT Director
1062 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
PERFORMANCE CONSERVATORY
With Liz McAninch and Ron Jones
The Performance Conservatory will feature a series of two-hour “Master Classes” encompassing different aspects of the theater. Guest artists will include professionals in such areas as playwriting, stage combat, acting styles, script analysis, the audition process, improvisation, movement, music, masks, and stage craft.
Students will present a “Showcase” of work done throughout the fall session on the last Saturday session.
Saturdays | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Dates:
September 19
October 3, 17
November 14
December 5
Grades: Teens (middle/high school)
Tuition: Sliding Scale $100.00 – $360.00
REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS HERE!!
HIP HOP & WORLD DANCE
With Rebecca Cervantes
Students will learn Hip Hop history, make and share their own choreography, practice free styling and work together to create a Hip Hop and World Dance show for Dia de Los Muertos; using old traditions and creating new ones to honor those who have passed in our lives.
Fridays | 4:00pm – 5:15pm
Dates: September 11 – December 18
Grades: 3rd – 8th
Tuition: Sliding Scale $65.00 – $210.00
REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS HERE!!
BAILANDO CON TRAPECIOS/MOVING WITH TRAPEZE
With Maica Folch
Wednesdays | 4pm – 5:15pm
Dates: September 9 – December 16
Grades: 1st – 6th
Ages: 6 – 12 years old
Tuition: Sliding Scale $65.00 – $210.00
Dangling, Swinging, Flying! Explore aerial dance with low flying and spinning trapezes! This class is a great opportunity for children to discover their own aerial movement skills and physical awareness. Through technique and improvisation, children contemplate the physics involved in their moves while suspended in the air. Classes will be conducted in Spanish and English. We sing, dance, fly, play, create dances, and learn some Spanish together!
Ay que bonito es volar!!!!!
REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS HERE!!
TODDLER & ADULT FLYING TIME
With Maica Folch
Fridays | 10:00am – 11:00am
Dates: September 4, 25 | October 9, 23
Grades: 2.5 yrs +
Tuition: Four Sessions | $120.00
This class is ideal for parents who want to learn and play with their young children. We will be working in a creative playground where adults and children develop physical skills and engage their imagination together.
This is an opportunity to move and play, while hanging, flying and spinning on low trapezes!
REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS HERE!!
STORYTELLING & DRAMATIC PLAY
With Emily Butterfly
Storytelling is the root of theater. In this 1 hour class, children will explore the elements of story telling and theater through games and story development with Emily Butterfly and her magical puppet friends.
Our meetings will culminate into a fabulous mini play that will be presented to family and friends on stage at The Marsh SF!
Thursdays | 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Dates: September 17 – December 10
Grades: Pre-K (2.5 yrs – 5 yrs)
Tuition: Sliding Scale $65.00 – $210.00
REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS HERE!!
TELL US YOUR STORY!
With Wayne Harris
Explore the Magic Stories in Your Life.
Traditional storytelling with a personal twist! Students grades 4-8 will learn the structure and techniques that are the backbone of storytelling and the oral tradition. An experience that will last for a life time!
These skills culminate in students telling their own personal stories and those of their family. A great inter-generational process connecting youth with their family and history!
Thursdays | 4:00pm – 5:15pm
Dates: September 10 – December 17
Grades: 4th – 8th
Tuition: Sliding Scale $65.00 – $210.00
REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS HERE!!
DIGITAL STORYTELLING
With Wayne Harris
Discover the power of YOUR STORY! Combining traditional storytelling with the latest in digital technology!
In this class, students will explore basic participation, collaboration, and communication skills through a variety of of theatre and media activities. Students will participate in team-building theatre warm-ups and digital media activities to develop a holistic approach to storytelling while utilizing today’s technology. The class will focus on writing and capturing personal stories to be featured on our YouTube channel “MarshTV.”
Thursdays | 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Free Open House: Thursday, October 8th
Grades: 9th – 12th
Tuition: Sliding Scale $100.00 – $600.00 Financial Assistance Available
SIGN UP FOR CLASSES VIA EMAIL: mytdirector@themarsh.org
To see the full bio of MYT teachers, click here.
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Why is Marsh Youth Theater so cool? Check out what former MYT students had to say about their classes!
“Dancing is important to me because it makes me feel free.” –Kylie
“I like trapeze because I like hanging from my hands and knees.” –Julian
“I like being able to have lunch at the park. In class I like learning new things with my friends.” — Natalia