Studio

The Players Performing Arts Studio is an interdisciplinary center for children and adults bringing together a faculty from across a full spectrum of performing arts disciplines. At the beginner or introductory level, basic courses in acting, singing and dancing are offered. At an advanced level, cross-over skills are emphasized: singers and dancers working on acting skills, actors working on voice and movement.

Classes for children and adults are offered year round. The Players plays an important role in helping young people discover theater and music, in helping talented amateurs build their craft, and in helping professionals expand their skills into other performing arts disciplines.

NEW PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO

See our fabulous new 4 studio facility located at 500 Tallevast Road. Conveniently serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

For more information on classes or to request a brochure please email us at school@theplayers.org or call 360-0120. Or you can download and print a brochure by

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Jolie Schell-Schroeder

Administrator Players Performing Arts Studio: Mrs. Schell-Schroeder formerly served as School Administrator of The Dance Studio for more than 6 years. She established the curriculum, processed the fees, hired instructors, and generally oversaw all aspects of the school. Since joining The Players Performing Arts Studio, enrollment has increased by more than 20%.

Her duties include overseeing all aspects of the Studio such as establishing the school curriculum, hiring instructors, seeing to the execution of course work, and coordinating all community events for The Players Performing Arts Studio students. Under Mrs. Schell-Schroeder´s supervision, a variety of workshops have been added to the current curriculum.

Class Schedule 2008 - 2009

Offering classes in Acting, Dance Voice, and Workshops for ages 3- adult

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Performing Arts Studio Regular Curriculum

The Players Performing Arts Studio wishes to thank The Bank of America Client Foundation/ Julius Brandenburg Fund, the Allen Wirtz Nobbe and Jo Bowen Nobbe Educational Enrichment Program of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the Bernard and Mildred Doyle Charitable Trust, Publix Super Markets Charities and the Florida Theatrical Association for their support of The Players.

The Players Performing Arts Studio offers classes in ACTING, DANCE, and VOICE. Great Classes - Great Discounts Discounts apply when you take more than one class in one discipline and when you enroll in classes in two or more disciplines. Call 360-0120 for information or e-mail school@theplayers.org

TEACHING STAFF

Steven Vincent (Director of Dance)

attended Adelphi University, Garden City, New York, where he Majored in Dance with a Minor in Dramatic Arts. He partnered on Broadway with Ann Reinking, and toured with Mickey Rooney in George M! Steven has been Director of Dance here for the past ten years where he enjoys passing on his love of dance to others. He is the founder of Movement Magic, a unique mind and body exercise program which helps motivate seniors with his daily visits.

Berry Ayers

theatre credits include performances Off Broadway in A Little Bit Off at the John Houseman Theatre and Naked Boys Singing at the Actor’s Playhouse, and in Los Angeles; a National Tour of the musical A Chorus Line, which he starred as Paul. He has numerous Regional Theatre credits. He has worked work such renowned names as Susan Stroman, Tommy Tune, and Anne Reinking to name a few. Berry recently taught with our summer camp and is happy to be teaching this season.

Eric Berkel

got his start dancing at the Players Theatre, and returns home after 10 years with the world famous, Siegfried & Roy in Las Vegas. He has also performed as a Kid of the Kingdom for Walt Disney World in both Florida and Tokyo, Japan, and The New Works Project Dance Company. Since returning to Sarasota, he has choreographed musicals for numerous theatres.

Ashley Crowe

has been dancing since 1982. She has competed extensively at regional and national levels, and has performed across the East Coast, as well as abroad. Ashley obtained her B.S. in Psychology from Fitchburg State College where she was a teacher and officer of the Dance Club, and received her M.A. from Webster University. She has completed post-graduate coursework in Dance/ Movement Therapy at Antioch University. Ashley has been teaching with The Players since 2006 and is thrilled to be the director of the Players Dance Company.

Stacey Elise Dougherty

has been aspiring to act since the age of eleven when she saw her first play, Oliver, at The Players Theatre. She has had nine years of drama training including improvisation and four years of ballet. Stacey has also done commercial modeling, web modeling and print modeling. She can be seen in the films Sweden and 7 Minutes to Midnight. Last year she was asked to choreograph two dances to be performed for the Governor, and teach acting to fifty students at the YMCA’s Operation Graduation. Stacey is excited to be the director of The Players Teens.

Lyndsay Gordon

began taking dance classes at the age of three. A performer and professional choreographer, she has a strong background in classical ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop and musical theatre. She has studied dance at Valencia College in Orlando, Booker High School’s VPA program and Broadway Dance Center in New York City. She has been teaching and choreographing for professional dance schools and performance groups for the past eight years. Lyndsay is passionate about teaching others a strong technique in dance.

Alyssa Goudy

graduated with honors from Anderson University with a degree in Theatre Studies, where she helped to create the school’s first improv troupe, Randomonium. She moved to Sarasota in 2000, and has been working steadily as an actress, director, and improv teacher, and is the current stage manager at the Golden Apple.

Jeffery Kin

is an actor, director, playwright and teacher who, in his spare time, is also the Artistic Director at The Players Theatre. As an actor he’s performed such roles as Guido in Nine, Oscar/Vittorio in Sweet Charity, and Salieri in Amadeus. His plays have been produced in venues across the country and have won numerous awards. Jeffery is on the Board of Directors for Theatre Odyssey, on the Creative Board at The Backlot and is founder of etc...the eclectic theatre company!

Mike McManus

attended the famed American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. While in Manhattan he studied with many of America’s great dance talents including Henry LaTang, Mary Jane Brown, Charles Kelley, Jerry Ames, and Phil Cook. Mike also had the privilege of taking classes with Patsy Swayze in Houston. He has taught dance for The Players for over eleven years.

Jared Walker

holds a BFA in Music and Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, VA. A “Theatre Jack” he is director, producer, choreographer, actor, teacher and costume designer. Since moving to Sarasota almost 3 years ago, he has worked with almost every theatre on the Sun Coast, both onstage and behind the scenes. Jared also teaches private piano for beginners.

Pamela Ann Wiley

began her professional theatre career at age eleven. She has appeared in over thirty-five plays in New York, Los Angeles and Sarasota, including a season at the Asolo. and has made more than 150 TV commercials. Pam has a BA and Educational Degree in Theatre, Film and Speech.

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