STUDIO - The Rooted Performer 310

Details

Session: Fall 2024
Chapter:  Denton County
Location:  Character Factory
Time:  4:00pm - 5:30pm
Day:  Monday
Starts:  08/19
Ages:  13 - 18
Tuition:  $5.00

** Registration ended September 5, 2024 at 11:55pm

Description

 A rooted performer is a powerful performer. In this discussion and activity-based course, students will gain the discipline and tools to stay grounded in Christ as a performer in a secular world. Students will read, discuss, and apply lessons from "Acting in Faith" by Michael Kary, as well as from John 15. This in-depth class will challenge performers to both deepen their faith and strengthen their performance skills, preparing them to be steadfast and successful in their future.

Objectives:
  1. Integrate Faith and Performance: Teach students to apply Christian principles to their performance practice, fostering a strong spiritual foundation (Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context).
  2. Develop Discipline and Focus: Encourage students to cultivate discipline and focus in their artistic endeavors, drawing on their faith for guidance and strength (Anchor Standard 10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art).
  3. Strengthen Performance Skills: Enhance students' overall performance abilities, including emotional depth, authenticity, and stage presence, grounded in their personal faith (Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation).

Teacher:


Cassie Chisum

Cassie Chisum holds a BA in Theatre from Harding University, where she directed, stage managed, and acted in a variety of productions. She is now the Education Director at CYT Dallas. She served as the Education and Outreach Director at Theatre Arlington in 2023 and 2024, where she oversaw classes, camps, a traveling children’s theatre troupe, and many other grant-funded programs in partnership with AISD. She also served as the camp director for CYT Dallas’ summer camps in 2022 and 2023, and directed shows like School of Rock, Finding Nemo Jr., and Big Bad The Musical around DFW. Cassie loves building character and confidence in youth through theatre, and in her time off she enjoys hanging out with her husband Jayce and dog Baylor over a good cup of coffee.

Location:

907 W Main Street, Lewisville, TX 75067