| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Karen Gross presents The Black Cat Cabaret Gets FriskyPresented by Tin Angel at Tin Angel February 24, 2012 A versatile cabaret performer, songwriter and comedienne, Karen Gross enchants audiences with her warmth, humor, captivating stage presence and gorgeous, expressive voice.Karen’s original cabaret show “Sex & the Single Singer,” a sassy mix of music and comedy, sold out the house at legendary venues including Cabaret at Odette’s and Philadelphia's Tin Angel. “Sex & the Single Singer” is a fun, sexy musical journey about the search for love. In... | Tin Angel | 02/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Winter Kid's Crew: Play PracticePresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company January 7-February 25, 2012 A great place to use all you have learned in acting class! In Play Practice, students work with an actual script for all 8 weeks and learn how to develop characters, analyze a script and stage scenes. The last day of class, parents and friends are invited to see selected scenes from the play! For students in 5th grade. | Arden Theatre Company | 01/07/12-
02/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Winter Teen Company Acting ClassesPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company January 21-February 25, 2012 This class helps you build your ensemble skills. Learn to be an active listener, create believable characters, establish objectives and obstacles, and dissect scenes. For grades 9-12. | Arden Theatre Company | 01/21/12-
02/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Winter Teen Company Classes: DesignPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company January 21-February 25, 2012 There's a lot more to theatre than acting. Designers tell a story with sets, lights, props, costumes and sound. Work with talented designers and have backstage access at the Arden as you work with the Acting and Musical Theatre classes to enhance their scenes with design elements. For grades 9-12. | Arden Theatre Company | 01/21/12-
02/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Shakespeare and Stage Combat WorkshopPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company February 25, 2012 Develop the skills that will help you understand the power of Shakespeare's language by studying and rehearsing scenes from Othello while incorporating safe and proper stage combat moves! Learn how to act out convincing, falls, slaps and fights in a safe environment. For grades 9-12. | Arden Theatre Company | 02/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Burlesque Showcase: Anniversary EditionPresented by Sisters February 24-February 25, 2012 Featuring a mix of returning favorites and some brand new faces, there is something for everybody! Holly Heartbreaker makes her triumphant return! Kiki Berlin (formerly of the Hellcat Girls) makes her debut! Plus Timaree of Sisters Sirens! And Blaze, Philly's sexiest stud dancer graces our stage for the first time! The amazing ladies of Awakenings Pole Fitness return to rock your socks! And your sexilicious Mixtress of Ceremonies, the Notorious OMG! DJ Goddess provides the killer dance... | Sisters | 02/24/12-
02/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Annual Oscar PartyPresented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute February 26, 2012 Some people just know how to party. Join fellow film lovers as Bryn Mawr Film Institute tunes into the year’sbiggest celebration of film: the 84th Academy Awards. Simulcast live from the Kodak Theater in Hollywood onto Bryn Mawr Film Institute’s big screen, you will feel a part of cinema's most exciting night. During the commercial breaks, we will keep you entertained with a gourmet buffet dinner provided by JPM Catering and Events, a cash bar, and a silent auction full of... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 02/26/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Arden Drama School Winter Teen Company Classes: The Actor's ToolboxPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company January 21-February 27, 2012 This class helps you build your ensemble skills. Learn to be an active listener, create believable characters, establish objectives and obstacles, and dissect scenes. For grades 6-8. | Arden Theatre Company | 01/21/12-
02/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Winter Teen Company Musical Theatre ClassesPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company January 23-February 27, 2012 Some of Philly's finest musical theatre pros will teach kids how to sing, act, and dance all at once! Teens will have a ball as they learn how to interpret a song, read music, sing harmony and present a song. Students will work with a piano accompanist in every class. On the last day, parents, friends and family will be invited to share a musical revue starring their teens! For grades 9-12. | Arden Theatre Company | 01/23/12-
02/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Winter Kid's Crew Acting ClassesPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company January 7-February 28, 2012 Begin to learn the techniques that actors use on stage by using your bodies, minds and voices to create characters. Kids will work with scenes from different scripts as they begin to learn the fundamentals of acting. No experience necessary! For grades 3-5. | Arden Theatre Company | 01/07/12-
02/28/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Winter Kid's Crew: StorycraftersPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company January 7-February 29, 2012 Star in your favorite book! Kids learn acting and storytelling by reading their favorite books and working together to act them out dramatically. Learn how to create a character and be a great storyteller! | Arden Theatre Company | 01/07/12-
02/29/12 | Philadelphia |
Trick Zone Magic TheaterPresented by Magic Theater January 26-February 29, 2012 TrickZone Magic Theatre is the premier magic theater in Philadelphia, hosting the best performances, from magic and juggling to one-of-a-kind performers from all over the world. TrickZone shows will leave you laughing and applauding, truly transforming your evening into a world of magical illusion! | Magic Theater | 01/26/12-
02/29/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Winter Kid's Crew: Treasure TrunkPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company January 7-March 1, 2012 Kindergarteners discover the power of creation by inventing their own stories! Boxes full of hats, baskets full of costumes and trunks full of props inspire kids to new heights of creativity. For students in kindergarten only. | Arden Theatre Company | 01/07/12-
03/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Play-in-a-DayPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company March 3, 2012 Kids work together to conceive, write, and perform a play of their own creation! Parents and other guests can enjoy the fruits of their kids' labor at the end of the day. Each Play-in-a-Day is as unique as the group of children! Take it once or take it ten times, the story and the characters are always new! This workshop for grades 3-5. | Arden Theatre Company | 03/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Spring Teen Company Musical Theatre Workshop Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company March 3, 2012 Learn to perform a song together as a group. Become a triple threat by singing, dancing and acting! Develop your performance skills and vocal and dance techniques as you practice and present numbers from some of your favorite musicals! For grades 6-8. | Arden Theatre Company | 03/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Teen Company Musical Theatre WorkshopPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company March 3, 2012 In this class you will learn to perform a song together as a group. Become a triple threat by singing, dancing and acting! Develop your performance skills and vocal and dance techniques as you practice and present numbers from the musical Rent! For grades 9-12. | Arden Theatre Company | 03/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Action Adventure Storytelling Movement Class: ZoomDance (Rittenhouse)Presented by ZoomDance January 9-March 3, 2012 ZoomDance: For 1.5-3 year old kids, tis is a high energy class of dance, music, storytelling, imagination and fun! Over the course of the session, children will develop agility, coordination, rhythm, and balance through a dynamic range of actions. There is an emphasis on creativity and building confidence through songs, stories, and performance. Each week we'll read a new story and then explore the movement and adventures of the characters. Kids have the opportunity to show off their... | ZoomDance | 01/09/12-
03/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Action Adventure Story Telling Movement Class: ZoomDance (Fairmount)Presented by ZoomDance January 9-March 3, 2012 For 1.5-3 year-old kids, this is a high energy class of dance, music, storytelling, imagination and fun! Over the course of the session, children will develop agility, coordination, rhythm and balance through a dynamic range of actions. There is an emphasis on creativity and building confidence through songs, stories and performance. Each week we'll read a new story and then explore the movement and adventures of the characters. Kids have the opportunity to show off their favorite moves,... | ZoomDance | 01/09/12-
03/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Action Adventure Story Telling Movement Class: ZoomDance Intermediate (Fairmount)Presented by ZoomDance January 9-March 3, 2012 For 3-5 year olds, this is a high energy class of dance, music, story-telling, imagination and fun! With lots of energy and focus on exploring new ideas, we will start to push the edges of dancing, the spectrum from wild abandon to careful details. In addition to learning trickier "moves," we will start thinking of phrases and dances instead of only individual moves, and students will perform for each other in class. When acting out the story our teachers will encourage students... | ZoomDance | 01/09/12-
03/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Action Adventure Story Telling Movement Class: ZoomDance Ages 2-4 (Fairmount)Presented by ZoomDance January 9-March 3, 2012 This is a high energy class of dance, music, story-telling, imagination and fun! Over the course of the session children will develop agility coordination, rhythm, and balance through a dynamic range of actions. There is an emphasis on creativity and building confidence through songs, stories, and performance. Each week we'll read a new story and then explore the movement and adventures of the characters. Kids have the opportunity to show off their favorite moves, invent characters, and... | ZoomDance | 01/09/12-
03/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Action Adventure Storytelling Movement Class: ZoomDance Action TechniquePresented by ZoomDance January 9-March 3, 2012 For 6-8 year olds, this brand new class is perfect for kids who love moving around and want a dynamic alternative to classical dance class. We will work on unique dance sequences full of energy and spontaneity, as well as detail in gesture and some acrobatics. We will introduce choreographic techniques: investigating space, performance, interacting with a group, and composing your own dances. This class is not seeking perfect alignment and pointed toes, but rather fostering a curiosity and... | ZoomDance | 01/09/12-
03/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Action Adventure Storytelling Movement Class: ZoomDance (South Philly)Presented by ZoomDance January 9-March 3, 2012 ZoomDance: For 1.5-3 year old kids, this is a high energy class of dance, music, storytelling, imagination and fun! Over the course of the session, children will develop agility, coordination, rhythm, and balance through a dynamic range of actions. There is an emphasis on creativity and building confidence through songs, stories, and performance. Each week we’ll read a new story and then explore the movement and adventures of the characters. Kids have the opportunity to show off their... | ZoomDance | 01/09/12-
03/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Action Adventure Storytelling Movement Class: ZoomDance (West Philly)Presented by ZoomDance at Studio 34 January 9-March 3, 2012 For 1.5-3 year old kids, this is a high energy class of dance, music, storytelling, imagination and fun! Over the course of the session, children will develop agility, coordination, rhythm, and balance through a dynamic range of actions. There is an emphasis on creativity and building confidence through songs, stories, and performance. Each week we’ll read a new story and then explore the movement and adventures of the characters. Kids have the opportunity to show off their... | ZoomDance | 01/09/12-
03/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Action Adventure Story Telling Movement Class: ZoomDance Intermediate (West Philly)Presented by ZoomDance at Studio 34 January 9-March 3, 2012 For 3-5 year olds, this class has the same essence as the younger ZoomDance class, with lots of energy and focus on exploring new ideas. We will start to push the edges of dancing the spectrum from wild abandon to careful details. In addition to learning trickier "moves", we will start thinking of phrases and dances instead of only individual moves, and students will perform for each other in class. When acting out the story, our teachers will encourage students to offer their own... | ZoomDance | 01/09/12-
03/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Action Adventure Story Telling Movement Class: ZoomDance Intermediate (Naval Square)Presented by ZoomDance January 9-March 3, 2012 For 3-5 year olds, this class has the same essence as the younger ZoomDance class, with lots of energy and focus on exploring new ideas. We will start to push the edges of dancing the spectrum from wild abandon to careful details. In addition to learning trickier "moves," we will start thinking of phrases and dances instead of only individual moves, and students will perform for each other in class. When acting out the story, our teachers will encourage students to offer their own... | ZoomDance | 01/09/12-
03/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Battleship Potemkin (1925)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute March 5, 2012 A sterling example of Eisenstein’s editing, Battleship Potemkin is undoubtedly one of the most influential films of all time. See the famous Odessa Staircase sequence as it was meant to viewed, on the big screen and in glorious 35 mm. This film is shown in conjunction with a Cinema Classics Seminar and will be introduced by its instructor, Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D. | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 03/05/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Ivan the Terrible, Part II (1958)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute March 6, 2012 As Ivan the Terrible attempts to build a personal army, his political rivals plot an assassination. The second part of a planned trilogy, this controversial film was criticized by authorities and was shelved until 1958. Subsequently, all footage of the unfinished Ivan the Terrible, Part III was confiscated and destroyed, leaving the series sadly incomplete.
This film, which is directed by Sergei Eisenstein, is not rated and will be shown in 35 mm film.
| Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 03/06/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Ivan the Terrible, Part I (1944)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute March 6, 2012 Eisenstein’s two-part historical epic begins with the early years of Ivan the Terrible’s reign where the tsar faced betrayal from the aristocracy and even his closest friends as he sought to unite the Russian people. Although produced during a time of great political censorship, this favorable portrayal of the tsar won approval from Joseph Stalin.
This film, which is directed by Sergei Eisenstein and stars Nikolai Cherkasov, Lyudmila Tselikovskaya, and Serafima... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 03/06/12 | Bryn Mawr |
| Arden Drama School Kid's Crew Musical Theatre Workshop | Arden Theatre Company | 03/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Spring Teen Company Workshop: Slapstick ComedyPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company March 10, 2012 Learn to use your body to tell a story. This class teaches physical comedy skills as you try out "takes" and classic clown routines, all while creating your own comic characters and scenes! | Arden Theatre Company | 03/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Musical Theatre Audition WorkshopPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company March 10, 2012 Want to land a bigger role in your school's musical? Learn audition tips from the Arden's Casting Director, Matt Decker, as he guides you on song and acting choices. Grades 9-12. | Arden Theatre Company | 03/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Play-in-a-DayPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company March 17, 2012 Kids work together to conceive, write, and perform a play of their own creation! Parents and other guests can enjoy the fruits of their kids' labor at the end of the day. Each Play-in-a-Day is as unique as the group of children! Take it once or take it ten times, the story and the characters are always new! This workshop for grades K-2. | Arden Theatre Company | 03/17/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Spring Kid's Crew Workshop: Choose Your Own AdventurePresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company March 17, 2012 A chance to let your imagination run wild, the teacher begins this class by reading the beginning of a story. All of a sudden, the characters hit a road block! A decision needs to be made, and it is up to the class to create three possible endings and act them all out! For children in grades 3-5. | Arden Theatre Company | 03/17/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Spring Teen Company Acting WorkshopPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company March 17, 2012 Learn the fundamentals of acting while experiencing how to use your mind, body and voice onstage. Rehearse an actual scene from a play from start to finish! For grades 9-12. | Arden Theatre Company | 03/17/12 | Philadelphia |
Finn McCool and Other Tall TalesPresented by Appel Farm Arts and Music Center at Appel Farm Arts and Music Center March 17, 2012 Ken Kaplan has become one of the Delaware Valley's most respected and admired storytellers and performers for children. For twenty years he has enchanted all ages with stories that range from original tales to entrancing versions of ancient myths. Mixing music and stories, you and your family will be spellbound. Best suited ages 3 and up. | Appel Farm Arts and Music Center | 03/17/12 | Elmer |
Preserving the Past through Creative Storytelling for AdultsPresented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center January 30-March 19, 2012 Your history is full of memories that are of immense value to family, friends and others you meet on life's path. Follow recall exercises to unearth significant memories and be guided in ways to artistically portray them through dramatic storytelling. Students will have the opportunity to perform their stories the last week of class, and to have their stories filmed. Bring a journal or notebook. | Darlington Arts Center | 01/30/12-
03/19/12 | Garnet Valley |
Arden Drama School Spring Kid's Crew Acting WorkshopPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company March 24, 2012 Learn the fundamentals of acting while experiencing how to use your mind, body and voice onstage! Rehearse an actual scene from a play from start to finish. For grades 3-5. | Arden Theatre Company | 03/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Spring Teen Company Acting WorkshopPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company March 24, 2012 Learn the fundamentals of acting while experiencing how to use your mind, body and voice onstage. Rehearse and perform a scene from an actual play from start to finish! For grades 6-8. | Arden Theatre Company | 03/24/12 | Philadelphia |
XPN Welcomes Shut Up and DancePresented by MANNA at Forrest Theatre March 24, 2012 Shut Up & Dance is a one-night-only benefit for MANNA featuring choreography and original works by dancers of the Pennsylvania Ballet. The dancers create, choreograph, and produce this event in their free time, between their already rigorous ballet schedules, for the benefit of MANNA. This unique sold-out performance is held at The Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia. Tickets go on sale February 13th - to order call MANNA: 215-496-2662 ex.136. All money raised from ticket sales goes directly... | MANNA | 03/24/12 | Philadelphia |
| Arden Drama School Kid's Crew Acting Workshop | Arden Theatre Company | 03/31/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Spring Teen Company Improv WorkshopPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company March 31, 2012 In this hilarious and active class you will use your imagination and teamwork to create characters, skits and stories while thinking on your feet. Learn to trust your instincts, your imagination and your fellow actors! For grades 6-8. | Arden Theatre Company | 03/31/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Spring Break Musical Theatre IntensivePresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company April 2, 2012 Spend the day working with theatre professionals on honing your singing, dancing and acting skills. Perform songs from some of your favorite musicals and showcase the work you did at the end of the day for family and friends! For grades 6-8. | Arden Theatre Company | 04/02/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Spring Break Musical Theatre IntensivePresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company April 2, 2012 Spend the day working with theatre professionals on honing your singing, dancing and acting skills! Perform songs form some of your favorite musicals and showcase the work you did at the end of the day to family and friends! For grades 9-12. | Arden Theatre Company | 04/02/12 | Philadelphia |
A Play In A Day at Darlington Arts CenterPresented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center April 2, 2012 Ages 8-13. Become the writer, art director and star - put on a play from start to finish in one day! Students will design sets and costumes, and bring their story to life. Performance at 3:45 pm for family and friends! Class size limited. Pre-registration required.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 26, 2012. Bring lunch & two snacks and wear play clothes. Before and after care available. | Darlington Arts Center | 04/02/12 | Garnet Valley |
Teen Improv ClassPresented by Act II Playhouse at Act II Playhouse February 7-April 3, 2012 This class focuses on the basics of improvisation, exploring techniques used by the comedic geniuses in Saturday Night Live and Funny or Die. This fun and physical class teaches students to think on their feet and to listen and respond in the moment. Teens will learn acting techniques through theater games and exercises focused on body, voice, and imagination. Students learn how to create scenes, say “yes and...” to improv partners, and expand their imaginations. The class... | Act II Playhouse | 02/07/12-
04/03/12 | Ambler |
A Magical Musical at Darlington Arts Center Presented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center April 3, 2012 Ages 8-13. Calling all wand-carrying, broom-riding pupils! Bring the magical wizarding world to life through acting and original songs as you explore the world of castles, spells and everything magic! Performance at 3:45 pm for family and friends! Class size limited. Pre-registration required.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 27, 2012. Bring lunch amd two snacks and wear play clothes. Before and after care available. | Darlington Arts Center | 04/03/12 | Garnet Valley |
Arden Drama School Spring Break Intensive: CyranoPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company April 4, 2012 An intensive one day workshop that includes studying, rehearsing and performing scenes from Cyrano, a backstage tour, watching the 2 pm matinee performance and a talk with the actors after the show! For grades 9-12. | Arden Theatre Company | 04/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School K-5 Spring Break CampPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company April 2-April 6, 2012 An action packed theatre camp taught by theatre professionals. Kids will spend the week taking storytelling, acting, improv, music, dance and design classes, all while creating a theatre piece of their very own. Each group of campers, guided by their teachers, will create a world-premiere production that they present on Friday afternoon! | Arden Theatre Company | 04/02/12-
04/06/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Spring Kid's Crew Workshop: Musical TheatrePresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company April 7, 2012 In this class you will learn to perform a song together as a group. Sing, dance and act as you get a taste of musical theatre while learning some of your favorite numbers! For kindergarteners, 1st and 2nd graders. | Arden Theatre Company | 04/07/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Play-in-a-DayPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company April 7, 2012 Kids work together to conceive, write, and perform a play of their own creation! Parents and other guests can enjoy the fruits of their kids' labor at the end of the day. Each Play-in-a-Day is as unique as the group of children! Take it once or take it ten times, the story and the characters are always new! This workshop for grades K-2. | Arden Theatre Company | 04/07/12 | Philadelphia |
