Zip Zap Zing Acting Academy:

Arabian Nights

1st - 5th Grade (6 – 10 years old)

Grab your magic lamp, jump on your magic carpet, and get ready to fly into a whole new world! In this exciting, original adaptation, performers will get a chance to explore the classic tales of Aladdin, Ali Baba, Sinbad and more. Join Princess Scheherazade as she weaves tales of magic and mystery for 1001 nights. Whether it’s their first time on the stage or not, ZZZ’s play production process will build young performers’ skills and techniques in a fun environment that promotes confidence and encourages imagination. As students strive to develop characterizations and build scenes, they will be fine tuning the three major tools of an actor: mind, body, and voice. Line memorization, character development, blocking with stage directions, focal points, working within an ensemble, as well as musical numbers incorporating singing and basic dance choreography will all be explored. Cost includes script & practice CD.

TUESDAYS IN GRAYSLAKE:

DATES: September 21^st – December 7^th (12 week session)

Performance to be held the weekend of December 10-12th, date and time TBA

TIME: 5:30 – 6:30 pm

LOCATION: Multi-purpose room A at the Grayslake Park District Recreation Center, 240 Commerce Drive

COST: Grayslake Residents – $125, Non-Residents $156

This class is contracted through the Grayslake Park District, to register, call GLPD at 847-223-7529, or view the brochure information HERE (page 31), you can also download the registration form by clicking the following:

Registration form for GLPD

Sorry, but no gift certificates or discounts can be applied to the Grayslake Class. Please contact ZZZ for more info.

THURSDAYS IN GURNEE:

DATES: September 16th – December 9th (12 week session: No Class on November 25th)

Performance to be held the weekend of December 10-12th, time and date TBA

TIME: 5:20 – 6:20 pm

LOCATION: The Dance Room at The Little Gym of Gurnee, 101 Ambrogio Drive, Suite E

COST: $150

Little Gym Members, Prairie Crossing Charter School Students, LHOUSE members: $125

Gift Certificates, Special Offers, and all other discounts will be gladly accepted at the Gurnee location.

Registration for this class is handled directly by ZZZ. You can enroll by calling 847-909-8703, or by downloading the following registration form:

ZZZ Arabian Nights registration form

Zip Zap Zing Pint Size Performers:

Tales from Arabian Nights

4 years old – Kindergarten

Say, “Open Sesame!” and join us as we explore a whole new world! There are magic lamps to be found and magic carpets to fly as performers rehearse stories of Aladdin, Ali Baba, Sinbad and more. Mini drama kings and queens will be introduced to a variety of age-appropriate theatre games and activities that encourage imagination, build verbal skills, develop motor skills & body awareness, enhance socialization, increase memory and mental focus, as well as introduce basic theatre terms and characterization techniques in a fun and approachable way.

While at this age, the focus is very much on building self-confidence and encouraging imagination, the students will also receive scripts for a mini-play and a portion of each class will be devoted to rehearsal. Cost includes script and a practice CD. Performance takes place the final day of class.

TUESDAYS IN GRAYSLAKE

DATES: October 19^th – December 7^th (8 week session)

TIME: 4:30 – 5:15 pm

LOCATION:  Multi-purpose room A at the Grayslake Park District Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive

COST: Grayslake Residents: $90, Non-Residents: $113

This class is contracted through the Grayslake Park District, to register call GLPD at 847-223-7529, or view their brochure HERE (pg 16). You can also download their registration form by clicking on the following:

Registration form for GLPD

Sorry, but no gift certificates or discounts can be applied to the Grayslake class. For more info, please contact ZZZ.

THURSDAYS IN GURNEE

DATES: October 14th – December 9th (8 weeks, no class November 25th)

TIME: 4:30 – 5:15 pm

LOCATION: Dance Room in The Little Gym of Gurnee, 101 Ambrogio Dr. Suite E

COST: $110

Little Gym Members, Prairie Crossing Students, LHOUSE members: $90

Gift Certificates, Special Offers, and all other promotional discounts will gladly be accepted at the Gurnee location.

Registration for the Gurnee class is handled directly by ZZZ. To enroll, call 847-909-8703. or download the following form:

ZZZ Arabian Nights registration form

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