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Welcome to your June Update Summer term is well underway and we are all looking forward toSwallows and Amazons and our 2014 Summer Schools. Swallows and Amazons (see above for dates and ticket information) Remember that if you buy direct from Stage2 you avoid a booking fee! We are rapidly approaching this show and with just over a month to go please make sure you get all your tickets as soon as you can. Please also help us spread the word city-wide about this wonderful show for the whole family! If you need any resources to help you market this show please email info@stage2.org or call/text 07961 018841 Swallows and Amazons, is a beautiful story packed to the brim with a huge range of theatrical elements such as atmospheric music, engaging characters and fantastical adventure. Stage2 will use our creative ensemble of actors to bring both authenticity and fresh techniques to this wonderful piece of literature, creating a vast array of imaginative visuals for the audience, the chorus will become a part of the water and help guide the boats on their journeys, and teach Roger to swim through its ripples. There’s also pirates, puppets and much much more! It is easy to see why this book is loved by generations of adults and children alike, and the production’s style will show a brand new side to this well-known classic. Everyone getting into the spirit of the play at our Amazons Adventure Mentorvent! CALLING ALL WORKING PARENTS AND GUARDIANS We want to give you and your colleagues a fantastic opportunity to send your kids to a professional, affordable, engaging, exciting, educational and FUN Summer School! We know that finding things for your kids to do every holiday is a challenge and we want to help! We are offering 3 very different Summer Schools over 2 weeks catering for everyone! Week 1 - Mon 18 - Fri 22 August Taster Week For those who want to try out Stage2, those who can’t commit to a whole week or those who just want something different! Each day focuses on a different area... Monday: Movement  Tuesday: Puppetry and Masks Wednesday: Voice  Thursday: Offstage  Friday: Musical Theatre  Do single days for £25 each or do the whole week for £100 (and get one day free)! Week 2 - Mon-25 - Fri 29 August Acting Week For anyone, any age and any level of experience – we just ask that you bring energy and enthusiasm. Work as a team to devise a piece of theatre to be performed to parents, friends and The Hamlet Group on Friday evening (5.30-6pm). Starting with ‘getting to know each other games’ and trust exercises, we will move through the use of different stimuli, brainstorming ideas, how to construct a piece, create an outline, develop scenes, run-throughs with notes and detailed polishing.  Hamlet Pretext For anyone wanting a detailed knowledge and insight into the most famous play in the world (set on every school syllabus!) and/or to audition for our Easter 2015 production. Liz will paraphrase and discuss every word of the play – focussing on the cuts and concepts in the forthcomingStage2 production, but still considering the extended text. There will be some practical work – learning to beat iambic pentameter etc – but the sessions will mainly consist of making notes in your own copy of the text (we recommend the Penguin version and not a Complete Works!) with the option to volunteer to read back the next day.  A few dates for the Diary... Sat 21st June A very busy evening for us!!  4 - 5pm Parent Coffee Afternoon  5.30 - 6.30pm Questions and Queries Session – ask us anything about anything Stage2.... + CD and Photosale for Why is John Lennon Wearing a Skirt?  6.30 - 8pm  Jess Southwood (ex Director of Purple Monster, International Training Company) is coming into give a talk and Q & A about different environments and careers where you can use drama and how the arts can overlap with business. Ex members and parents all welcome £3 for kids (£4 if you want to bring parents). Booking closes 14/6/14 Sat 28th June 5.15- 7.30pm Interviews for the Tech Team of Private Peaceful and Assistants for the Workshops  Auditions for Private Peaceful  You are welcome to go for any of the above (please email us info@stage2.org or ask a current member for a contract.) Tue 1st July Priority Booking ends for Autumn Term.  Make sure you book by this date for the Autumn Term to save money! Fill out the form on the internet, get a current member to bring your cheque in on a Saturday or just post it to the Stage2 office and we will issue a receipt.  Tue 8th July 7.30pm LAMDA Showcase Evening and Certificates Presentation Evening We hope to see you all at this great evening which is back in the Crescent Main House. Get a company member to check if you are on the Certificates List so you can confirm attendance and get your certificate presented. Get a current member to buy you a ticket for £5 or pay on the door for £7.