Interviews Part 2

Students on the Blog !!!

Damani Washington writes:

 This is my first year in the program. So far i have participated in Drama and lights and so far I like them both and look forward in participating in other classes. I am learning how to improve on my speaking skills and memorizing lines.

Serria Johnson writes:

 At the AACC I am taking a theater class, I am having a lot of fun at the center. What i expect to get out the program is some new skills, for example, I expect to learn new skills about lighting, sound, stage design, digital arts and costuming. I am looking forward to reading scripts and becoming new characters.

Layah Writes:
 This class is so fun and i take the set designing class, lighting class , and the acting class. I cant wait for the play Christmas is coming uptown, I'm going to do the lighting for the play after that we are going to learn the sound. My favorite class is lighting.

Zjahfek Kirk Davis writes:
 In the Theater Arts Program of the AACC, You learn  lot of things like, lights stage and video. What I wan to get of these classes is to be a better person. I like the program it stands out above the other programs. I really like the class and the teachers.

Interviews with students and Instructors

A word from the students

Over the few weeks we asked the students to share what they like about the program. Here is what they have said.

Za'chai kirk Moore wrote: 

" I like to be behind stage, this is my first year here. I want to be behind the stage because I am nervous to be in front of people on the stage. This is going to be my first time on stage".

 

Malik springs wrote:

"This year the class is larger, and their are a larger range of activities this year, including. Lighting, Media, Drama, Set Design and Costumes. I have Done the Theater Arts class since last year, What I look to get out of this class this year is being better at learning my words, and being a better actor, not just on stage but behind as well."

Hettie Kirk wrote:

"this is my first year being on stage, and my first year being in a play. The Theater Arts Program is good for me, I hope that what i get out of the program is, Media, Stage and Video skills. I like the theater and reading."

"I am Quanaejah Miller and I am a member of the Theater Arts Program. I'm looking forward to better learn how to improvise while also learning to become a better actress for instance: learning to portray a character. I like the choreography class that I  am taking because it gets my blood flowing and my energy. This year i am taking up Lighting, Digital Art and Technology and getting into our characters more."

Kchyri Kirk Wrote: 

"This is my first year, I plan to gain skills to be a better actor. My strength is to be the best I can be, my challenge is to go on stage and not get stage freight. I also what to be in all the plays I can be in.

TAP Students pose for Photo Op!

Many thanks to the Exchange Students from China who are currently attending Medaille College - Vicky Chen, Melinda Li and Clair Shi for coming out and volunteering their time to assist with the Theatre Arts Program. Also, A special thanks to Ab James Patterson who offers assistance weekly to the students and instructors.

Fun with Green Screens

Digital Technology class under the direction of Mr. Andre Shadwick discusses performing in front of stage lights and cameras. The students were fortunate to have stage and film veteran Mr. Stephen McKinley Henderson present to share some of his first hand experiences. During the class students were given 30 seconds to discuss who they are and how the world perceive them. Mr. Shadwick will utilize the video shot during this exercise and show students how manipulating digital technology can add great tools and production value to a quality of work. He will superimpose objects and images on the green screen to add an additional layer to the dialogue the students were speaking.