Harbor Lights Theater Company

2011 News "Enter Stage Right" Open Enrollment for our educational program for youth Register now!

Upcoming Events   "ENTER STAGE RIGHT" With           THE HARBOR LIGHTS THEATER COMPANY The Harbor Lights Theater Company, a professional not-for-profit company  dedicated to illuminating the human experience through the highest quality theatrical production  and arts education, announces its professional theater training program "Enter Stage Right" and its Spring  Semester courses, for youth ages 11-18. SPRING SEMESTER (February - May 2011) ALL CLASSES to be held at Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, New York SCENE STUDY          with Jay Montgomery SATURDAYS:             1:00 - 2:30pm at Cottage E 2nd floor. FROM:                         February 5 - April 30, 2011 (10 classes total) COST:                         $300 includes final showcase. Scene Study focuses on the acting and analysis of theatrical scenes both contemporary and classical, emphasizing every element of an actor's craft - developing concentration, overcoming fear and self-consciousness, exercising voice and body, unlocking emotional availability, drawing upon personal experience, and most importantly, learning to use one's imagination - all in order to bring a character to life. The class will emphasize developing skills for cold reading, improvisation, listening and responding, memorization, stage awareness, and isolating a character's objectives and obstacles. The class ends with a final invited showcase (date and time TBD).     PRIVATE VOCAL INTRUCTION      with Tamara Jenkins PLACE:                       Private Studio  (Contact Ms. Jenkins for appt. 646-206-1652) FROM:                        Ongoing COST:                        $65 Instruction begins with breathing exercises and trains core muscles to develop excellent breath control.  Special emphasis is placed on dilating the throat and developing strong muscles to assist in singing with the larynx in a relaxed position. The aim is to ensure vocal health and longevity. Technique is then applied to repertoire. Students will perform at Semester Final Showcase.     THEATER DANCE    with Beth Gittleman THEATER DANCE     SATURDAYS 3 - 4:30  Building G, room 202 TAP                             SATURDAYS 4:30 - 5:30pm  Building G, room 202 FROM:                         February 5 - April 30, 2010 (12 classes) COST:                         $300 includes final showcase.   Theater Dance:  This class will focus on establishing a strong base level of theatrical dance knowledge.  An introduction will be made into various styles of theater dance; Fosse, Robbins, Song and Dance, etc.  Special attention is paid to acting within a number.  Must have previous dance training.  Tap Dance:  Focus will be paid to learning the fundamentals of tap dance.  Exercises will incorporate ankle strengthening, rhythm, and syncopation.  Class will have three components; barre, across the floor and theatrical tap choreography. Tap shoes required, no experience necessary. *Classes must have a minimum of six enrollments.  TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE GO TO:www.theharborlightstheatercompany.org   About The Harbor Lights Theater Company   The Harbor Lights Theater Company is dedicated to illuminating the human experience through the highest quality theatrical productions and educational outreach within the underserved Borough of Staten Island, New York. Harbor Lights operates based on the belief that the health and prosperity of the arts is fundamental to the health and prosperity of our local community. We seek to establish a national presence and a reputation for excellence and authenticity by means of a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) resident theater company based in St. George, Staten Island, thereby contributing to the renaissance of our community and enhancing its reputation.  The Harbor Lights Theater Company 38 Westervelt Avenue Staten Island, New York 10301 718-273-7516 www.theharborlightstheatercompany.org