Winter Break Feb. 18th-26th
No Rehearsals
Classes & Clue resume Mon. 2/27
Oz 1, 2, 3, resumes Weds. 2/29
Oz 4, 5, 6, resumes Fri. 3/2
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TREASURE HUNT!
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Please scroll down for information regarding all of
our exciting, upcoming programs!
SCENES FROM OUR CONSERVATORY MONDAY CLASSES:
"Yoga For Actors"
Instructor: Patti V. Lewis
Meets: 4:00-4:50 p.m.
The SPRING 2012 CLASS SESSION begins
Monday February 27th.
Scroll down for class descriptions
SCENES FROM SUMMER DRAMA CAMPS 2011 ~
"PETER PAN" - I Won't Grow Up!
"Peter Pan" - Captain Hook and The Pirates
Tiger Lily
"Little Shop Of Horrors" Teen Repertory
The Directors Get Eaten!
SRYT Showchoir Performs At HersheyPark 2011
TEEN REPERTORY AUDITIONS are over for 2012.
Congratulations to all our new members! We will be
accepting new members Fall 2012.
New members must be invited to
audition by current members.
Teen Repertory members will only be auditioning
once a year in order to be cast in a full season of Teen Repertory shows/event. Calendar
below:
February Musical: "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying"
April Musical: "Clue" mystery based on the Parker Bros. game
Traveling Showchoir - Summer + Alternative Rock Set
October Haunted House Event: "Ghost Ship"
December Show: "A Christmas Carol"
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CONSERVATORY CLASSES RESUME~ Mon. February 27, 2012
Here are two exciting new workshops resuming:
Monday, February 27th:
"YOGA FOR ACTORS" Teacher: Patti V. Lewis
Mondays, 4:00-4:50 p.m. (For Teens)
Yoga For Actors incorporates elements of meditation and breathing techniques within the framework of dynamic pose practice. Actors will be working on inner and outer strength building, controlling their breathing, calmness and stillness and creating centered, consistent characters all in an effort to spark creative thinking and boost energy during performance.
"METHOD ACTING" Teacher: Christopher Barker
Mondays, 5:00-5:50 p.m. Ages 8-12
An intermediate class designed for the young, veteran actor who wants to take that "next step" in their theatre education. This step-by-step method towards creating characters combines both Stanislavski sense memory exercises, Meisner repetition techniques and Mr. Barker's improvisation "games". Acting students will be working weekly on not only improving their performance but their audition success, as well.
Tuition is per session per class: $175 Members, $200 Public
Class-Size limited to 8-10 students for more one-on-one attention
201-825-8805
Session 1: Sept. 12-Oct. 24 2011
Session 2: Jan. 3-Feb. 13, 2012
Session 3: Feb. 27-Apr. 9, 2012
SRYT NEW AND NOTEWORTHY FALL 2010:
December 1, 2010 ALERT!
Due to the increasing popularity of our Youth Musical Programs,
we are highly recommending scheduling ALL of your auditions for
the year when you call to schedule time-slots. Please look over
our Youth Musical Progam page to choose Youth Musical Programs that best fit your age range and interests and then make a call or
email us today:
201-825-8805
We will be requiring a $50 non-refundable audition deposit for
New SRYT Members for each Youth Musical Program you schedule an audition for --
for all 2011 programs. Each audition deposit will be
deducted from your tuition on the day of the audition(s).
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Our 2012 Teen Showchoir will be
performing a showcase of songs from 80's rock classics on
Wednesday, June 27th, 11:30 am at HersheyParks' Milkmen Stage.
The Talentquest Agent cited our troupe as one of the best of their
summer season!"
We look forward to next year's competition
and we invite all of our SRYT
families to join us in HersheyPark
for this wonderful family event.
Pictured Below~
Scenes from 2010's Showchoir's
"Defying Gravity" Performance.
Already have an audition for one of our shows? Click
on the YOUTH MUSICAL PROGRAM page. here or in our MENU for more information!
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The Saddle River Youth Theatre is located in Highlands
Regional Playhouse (Archer Hall) on the grounds of
Archer United Methodist Church, 37 East Allendale
Avenue & Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, New Jersey, 07401.
To learn more about Archer Church and their events,
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The Saddle River Youth Theatre (SRYT) has recently been awarded a 2012 Excellence Award from The Bergen County Department Of Parks, Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs.
Saddle River Youth Theatre, founded in 1996, has been an integral part of Youth Theatre education and production in Bergen County, N.J., for 17 years now. Our team of dedicated theater professionals has sought to enrich the cultural and artisitic enjoyment of N.J. theater audiences by bringing the Broadway experience to local communities. With over 140 shows to our credit, in addition to countless specialized workshops such as: Auditioning Techniques, Acting For Film, and Shakespeare For Teens--our talented and nurturing staff of teachers share a common goal. Our shared philosophy is to reinforce self-confidence as well as encourage teamwork among cast members and their peers.
By taking part in theater productions, students (Ages 6-18) have an opportunity to participate in full-scale shows in our recently-renovated, 120-seat, air-conditioned Playhouse. Every child gets a part and no part is too small. A vast majority of our younger students have continued to train with us through their teenage years, utilizing the skills they have learned through our classes, shows and overall SRYT experience.
We have recently developed an INTERNSHIP PROGRAM where students, ages 13-17, learn backstage arts such as lighting & sound design, stage design and stage management, which they implement in our very own productions. (see PROGRAMS)
Many of our younger casts members aspire to become part of our Teen Repertory. The Repertory is a program that grew out of our adult community theatre group, The Park Players---originally created to launch the rebirth of the Historic Paramount Theater in Asbury Park, New Jersey in 2007. These extremely talented actors have also performed here at our own theatre, the Highlands Regional Playhouse located in Allendale.
We invite you to explore our website and learn more about the SRYT theater experience, whether to take part in a specialized acting workshop, or an upcoming,full-scale musical show.
Our theater family has grown by leaps and bounds over the past 17 years and we are excited to invite countless more children to join in the SRYT experience. Visit us and learn why the Bergen County Departmentof Cultural & Historic Affairs has deemed Saddle River Youth Theatre, "an outstanding theater education program".
Sincerely,
Christopher J. Barker
Executive Director, SRYT, Inc.
A FEW WORDS FROM OUR CAST MEMBERS & FAMILIES ABOUT SRYT...
"When you hear the audience clap, laugh or cry because of what
you are doing it is the best feeling in the world and I don't know what
is better than that!"
"You make a difference in children's lives everyday. Thank you!"
"We think the world of SRYT and can't wait until the next show!"
"This was the best summer I had in a long time with many thanks to you! As I saw my parents faces at the end of the show and I heard how proud they were of me I can only thank you for making this all happen."
"We have all enjoyed watching the shows so much and sincerely appreciate all of your efforts!"
- Funding for Saddle River Youth Theatre has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, through grant funds administered by the Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs.
