A new children's theatre program for the serious young performer

Our first summer camp series was a huge hit with kids and parents alike -- and they've been asking for more opportunities!

The Boiler Room Theatre, Williamson County's Resident Professional Theatre Company, in conjunction with Janet Ivey of Janet's Planet is launching a new learning and performing opportunity for young performers, ages 8 through 14 beginning October 5, 2002.

The six-week fall semester will be held on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Boiler Room Theatre, 230 Franklin Road, Building Six.

Who Should Attend:
The program is geared toward kids ages 8 through 14 and is for the serious young performer. Experience is not required, but a strong desire to learn and grow as a performer is.

Cost and Registration:
$215 per child. Class size will be limited to 30 participants, so early registration is highly encouraged.

Call 615-794-7744 to register by phone or to request a brochure for mail registration.

Dates: Saturdays from October 5
          through November 9

Time:  1 - 4 pm

Place: Boiler Room Theatre
          The Factory at Franklin
          230 Franklin Road • Building Six
          Franklin, TN 37064

What to Wear:
Kids should come dressed in loose, comfortable clothes and tennis shoes (bring dance shoes if available).

To register, call 615-794-7744.

Payment must be received by September 28, 2002. Maximum class size 30. No refunds or make-ups. Credit/debit cards may be used for registration.

An intensive performance program
This six-week program will be an intensive study of vocal music performance, acting for the stage and theatre dance. The series will be led by Janet Ivey (acting and improvisation), J. Dietz Osborne (theatre dance) and Jamey Green (vocal music). Each is a highly respected professional in his or her field and brings years of directing, teaching and performance experience to the class. Additionally, special guest instructors will also work with the participants.

Kids will perform two evening shows!
The fall semester will culminate in two full evening performances on Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9 at the Boiler Room Theatre. These "debut" performances by the new BRT Harlequins Performance Troupe will be advertised and open to the public. Music, dance and scenes learned and rehearsed during the six-week series will be performed in the intimate, off-Broadway style professional theatre.

Instructors
Janet Ivey
Ms. Ivey has taught camps and workshops for Stageworks, Diamond Talent Productions in St. George, Utah, Bleu Moon School of Performing Arts, Jody's School of Dance. From directing full-scale productions to facilitating specialized camps such as acting for the camera, Janet Ivey is well known and respected for her commitment to children's theater. A published children's author, Ms. Ivey also created Janet's Planet which can be seen on PBS. The stage version premiered at the Boiler Room Theatre in January 2002 and will return for a special Halloween-themed engagement in October. Ms. Ivey also created original children's shows for Opryland.

J. Dietz Osborne
Mr. Osborne has choreographed and assistant directed for the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department's Star Bright Players as well as directed for the Bethlehem Players. A professional actor and dancer, Mr. Osborne has performed extensively at the Boiler Room Theatre and Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theater.

Jamey Green
Mr. Green is a professional vocal coach in addition to serving as co-Founder, President and Artistic Director of the Boiler Room Theatre. He has directed and musical-directed nearly 100 shows and has worked as resident musical director for Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre as well as director and/or musical director for the Boiler Room, Euphoria! The Theatre, St. Croix Center for the Performing Arts, the Avante Garage Theatre and TheatreRevolution (now known as Nashville Shakespeare Festival).