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Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA Arts, Theatre & Dance Programs

Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA  Arts, Theatre & Dance Programs

CREATIVITY FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE!

Find your artistic side at one of the many arts and humanities programs at the YMCA!  We give you plenty of opportunity throughout the year to try your hand at a multitude of music, theatre and art programs that are designed to get your creative juices flowing.

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Explore the Arts

Ages: 2-5 years

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Fee: Y Member $64 Community $96

Experience the joy of creating music, drama and art together in this creative class with your child! Play instruments, read and act out stories, and do fun arts & crafts projects. Class length is 45 minutes.

LVO Thursday 10:45am

 

Oh the Drama!

Ages: 3-5 years

Fee: Y Member $55 Community $70

Introduce your child to the world of theatre and creative play! This fun class encourages preschoolers to explore their imaginations using masks, storytelling, creative movement, puppets, and folk tales. A great opportunity for children who like to “make believe!”

Class length is 30 minutes.

SALY Wednesday 10:30am

 

Mini Magic Musicals: Jungle Book

Ages: 4-7 years

Fee: Y Member $55 Community $90

Your dramatic young star will shine on stage in a mini stage production. Rehearse songs and scenes while being coached on stage presence, confidence, and basic theatre terms. Class culminates in a performance for friends and family. Space is limited.

SALY Wednesday 3:30 pm

 

YMCA Glee Club

Auditions are open to singers ages 12-18 years

Fee: Members $35 Community $50

Introducing, the YMCA Glee Club! This group of singers will work with classically trained and incredibly talented professional vocal performer Samantha Gambaccini. Samantha will vocally coach the a capella group as they learn more about harmonies and performance techniques. The club will meet once a week and have the opportunity to perform at various community events on the North Shore.

Auditions at the Salem YMCA September 10 & 11, 6:00-

8:00pm Callbacks at the Salem YMCA September 12  *Spaces are limited for this group*

 

Improv Troupe

Ages: 12-16 years

Fee: Y Member $80 Community $96

An awesome opportunity to be part of our Improv Troupe. Learn how to be spontaneous and perform on the fly. Be a part of an acting team. Taught by local professional Improv actor Ryan Coil.

SALY Wednesday 6:00pm-8:00pm

 

Private Lessons - Acting and Voice

Single 45 minute lesson:

Fee: Y Member $45 Community $70

Package of Four (45 minute lessons):

Fee: Y Member $160 Community $235

Private voice and acting lessons provide personal attention to a young performer. One-on-one coaching focused on specific strengths and development areas improve the participants’ abilities, implement healthy habits, advance performance techniques, as well as strengthen audition and performance confidence. Arranged by appointment with times and locations catered to participant and instructor schedules. Schedule individual sessions, or register for a 4-lesson package. Please contact Nicole Leotsakos at leotsakosn@northshoreymca.org

Jam Time

Ages: 14–18 years

Fee: Y Member FREE Community Guest Fee

Do you have a band or play an instrument and need a place to practice? Thursday nights - come down and get a room at the YMCA to rehearse! You must bring your own gear, but a drum set is available upon request. Grab your instruments and come on down. Length is 2 hours. Meets in Early Learning Center. For more information, please contact Adam Rodgers, Teen and Camp Director, at 781-990-7013 or rodgersa@northshoreymca.org.

LVO Thursday 6:00pm

 

Private Guitar Lessons

Ages: 8 years & older

Fee: Y Member $160 Community $210

Learn guitar or perfect your chords with an experienced instructor. All levels welcome, guitars will be provided or bring your own. Time slots available after school and evenings. This is a block of eight weeks/30 minute lessons. For more information, please contact Adam Rodgers, Teen and Camp Director, at 781-990-7013 or rodgersa@northshoreymca.org.

 

YMCA OF THE NORTH SHORE THEATRE COMPANY

is excited to announce auditions for HONK! JR.

Open to all actors ages 5-18 years

Fee: Y Members $235  Community $295

 Auditions at the Salem YMCA

October 18 from 4:00-6:00pm

October 21 from 4:00-6:00pm

Auditions at the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA

October 20 from 2:00-4:00pm

Callbacks at the Salem YMCA: October 22

Rehearsals will be held at Salem YMCA, Mon-Th 4-6pm actual time will depend on actor’s part

Performances: January 24-February 2 

Contact Nicole Leotsakos to sign up for an audition slot at leotsakosn@northshoreymca.org or 781-990-7065.

 

YMCA PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY

Open to all actors ages 12-18 years

Fee: Y Members $315  Community $395

Introducing the YMCA Performing Arts Academy! This group of actors will focus on sharpening their singing, dance and acting skills in an intensive rehearsal setting. Special master classes, trainings, and performance opportunities will be available specifically for Academy members. Academy members will work with local professional musicians, theatre artists, and dancers. One on one time will be spent setting personal goals and making long term performance plans. Meet with college professors and learn how to stand out in a collegiate setting. Take your performing arts experience to the next level!

Hairspray 

Auditions at the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA

October 20 from 4:00-6:00pm

Auditions at the Salem YMCA

October 18 from 6:00-8:00pm

October 21 from 6:00-8:00pm

Callbacks at the Salem YMCA: October 23

Rehearsals will be held at Salem YMCA, Tue-Fri 6-8pm, actual time will depend on actor’s part

Performances: January 10-12

*Roles are limited for this production. Cast members become honorary YMCA Performing Arts Academy Members for the duration of the show process*

Contact Nicole Leotsakos to sign up for an audition slot at leotsakosn@northshoreymca.org or 781-990-7065.

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