JONESBOROUGH REPERTORY THEATRE

JRT Classes are fun, interactive courses for kindergarten thru 12th grade students that have just been introduced to theatre and are looking to grow as performers of the stage. Classes include various avenues of theatre from pantomime and improvisational games to developing listening and story-building skills – from theatre basics to auditioning at the professional level or for college and community theatres.

High School Drama Class from Spring 2007.
They are rehearsing Hardy Hard Head (from The Jack Tales).

Classes are designed for students who want to explore the different aspects of play production. Classes will learn vocabulary, stage directions, and the layout of a typical theatre. Through the use of drama games and many other activities, students will actively study to improve skills in pantomime, stage voice/projection, movement, musical theatre, character development, improvisation, scene studies/design, playwriting, storytelling and auditioning. All the while, students will be improving their communication, listening skills, group cooperation, awareness, and confidence.

Fall 2007 K-2nd grade Drama Class taught by Kathleen Buttolph

 

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

The focus of the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre’s educational program is to provide students with a broad exposure to theater and the numerous creative disciplines that are associated with performance. More specifically, the JRT attempts to:

• Improve the participant’s artistic skill in drama, creative writing, storytelling, musical performance, public speaking, dance and set design.
• Promote interest in the various forms of the performing arts, and educate students to the importance and value of these art forms to our community.
• Enhance the overall learning skills of students in order to improve the success of their educational opportunities.

Arts Create Educational Improvements

The Arts are a critical component of the educational and learning process. The JRT is committed to provide opportunities for Jonesborough area residents to improve their lives through their exposure, involvement in, and knowledge of the Arts. Studies show without a doubt that arts activities enhance academic achievement. Students participating in the Arts are:

• Four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement
• Four times more likely to be a participant in a math or science fair
• Three times more likely to have excellent high school attendance
• Four times as likely to be involved in some community service

Young people in the Arts have lower truancy rates and higher graduation rates. In a changing technological world, creative and analytical skills are at a premium. Exposure to the Arts enhances these skills and creates more educated young people who can also communicate more effectively.

 

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Please continue to check our website for upcoming shows, events and auditions (for all ages) at JRT.

For more information, please call and leave a message at 423-791-4440 and we will return your call or email us at jrtstudents@yahoo.com.

Jonesborough Repertory Theatre is located at 125½ West Main Street, across from Jonesborough Presbyterian Church, next door to The Historic Eureka Inn – down the alley.

　

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