Tacoma Little Theatre proudly presents
TRIPLE THREAT ACADEMY
Are you…
- Interested in Theatre as a career or a form of artistic express?
- Looking for new and fresh sources of artistic instruction?
- Eager to find like-minded people to discuss and learn with?
- Wanting to learn new techniques and raise the odds of getting the roles you long for?
- Have a desire to reach into history and learn how famous actors from a variety of eras and from a wide range of shows worked to create what we strive to accomplish on stage and in film today?
Tacoma Little Theatre’s Triple Threat Academy (TTA) is currently in its 3rd successful season of classes and workshops for actors striving to raise the bar in their theatrical journey. Students meet every Saturday to grow their craft by learning a variety of theatrical skills, personal and professional disciplines and develop life-long friendships. Through the use of film study, class exercises, one-on-one instruction, classmate evaluation, field trips and knowledge gained from the very best experts in the “business” TTA members receive an unparallel education for Theatrical Art and life.
TTA members have opportunities to perform brief showcases prior to TLT’s main stage, second stage productions and summer programs. Every June of each TTA season there is a performance showcasing every member’s matured talent. There simply is no better way to improve and explore your artistic potential!
Subjects Studied in TTA
Dance (Tap, Stage, Ballroom, Hip-Hop, Jazz, etc.)
* Independent Thought * Language * Monologues
* Music Notation & Interpretation * Play Analysis
* Scene Study * Shakespeare * Vocal instruction *
Stage Combat * Technical Theatre
Film and Theatre History * Writing * Voice
What students are saying:
“There is not another place where you could find such loving people. Many of these students and I have known each other for years and they are so supportive in everything I do. I mean each one of us here has such big personalities and yet we all fit together. We have become a family – noisy, comical, loud, and sometimes an embarrassment to be with, but we are a family. Tacoma Little Theatre and TTA have become my home away from home.” – Anna Laura Kastima, 14
“TTA helped me in my theatrical endeavors by helping me become comfortable in my own skin. I still have my shaky moments, but for the most part I am permitted to express myself without being embarrassed.” – Sarahann Rickner, 18
Tuition: Students are encouraged to study year round as the program is designed to be a 9 month journey bathing in theatrical knowledge and increasing development in all areas. Classes may also be taken as a three month term or month-to-month basis.
Rate at three or more consecutive months: $125.00 a month (due by the first class of each month)
Rate at a month-to-month basis: $ 135.00
Age Requirement: 13 to 19 years old
Instructor: David Duvall with 3 visits a month from industry experts with Broadway and Regional credentials: Anne Allgood, Allen Fitzpatrick, Geoff Alm, Michelle Blackmon, Julie Grant, Terence Kelly, Chris Nardine, Larry Albert and many more.
When: Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. October 2007- March 2008. Beginning April 2008, classes will run 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Membership Enrollment is by audition only and is limited to only 20 students. To schedule and audition contact David Duvall, Artistic Director, at Tacoma Little Theatre (253)272-2281 ext. 11.
Each 9 month season brings new curriculum for new and repeat students for many years of continued growth!
Act 2, SCENE 1
Have you been considering joining Triple Threat Academy? (TTA) Do you wonder what it is about? Well, now is your chance to experience a taste of it over an 8-week session. This session is a rare opportunity! New students and current members of TTA have the opportunity to take this class without membership requirement. Very soon there will be a prerequisite of at least two months of TTA classes in order to take these fabulous 8-week sessions. (Yes, more to come with rotating themes and much-admired instructors in the future) The main focus of this class is enticing and intense scene work with an acclaimed director who has spent more than 30 years in professional theatre with over 250 productions to his credit and a professional Actress who has been in the industry in a number of capacities. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with Tacoma Little Theatre’s Artist Director, David Duvall and the Educational Director, Casi Wilkerson. Young Performers Institute highly encourages TTA members to attend this class (in addition to their Saturday class) to grow in a new way. In fact, if you are currently a member of TTA you are invited to take this 8-week session at half the tuition. This is an excellent outlet for TTA members and new students to put their studied theatrical skills in motion towards a fun final showcase. This class will conclude with a final performance for family and friends on May 13th.
Act 2. SCENE 1 with David:
Begins: March 18th - April 15thAct 2. SCENE 1 with Casi:
Begins: April 22nd - May 13thInstructors: David Duvall and Casi Wilkerson
Grades: 9-12 (or by audition/permission)
Time: Tuesdays from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Tuition: $ 165.00 (for new students)
$ 82.50 (for TTA members)
Note: Final performance on May 13th at 5:30 pm.
Class held at: Tacoma Little Theatre
DAVID DUVALL has received 2 Emmy nominations for Best Original Music for Television, the first for the KING-TV film SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS and the second for the KCTS Special THINGS THAT AREN'T HERE ANYMORE. He is a recipient of 9 Richard Odlin awards for his directing and musical direction work at Tacoma Little Theatre and 3 Bellingham Theatre Guild Awards for Outstanding Direction of a Musical. Mr. Duvall has spent more than 30 years in professional theatre with over 250 productions to his credit - working in a variety of capacities with such companies as The Montana Repertory Theatre, Seattle Children's Theatre, Eastside Theatre Company, Tacoma Actor's Guild, Evergreen Theatre Company, Studio East, Tacoma Little Theatre, ACT in Seattle, Western Washington University, Western Theatre Summer Stock and American Revue Theatre, where he served as Founding Artistic Director for four years. As producer, director, musical director and/or actor his credits include: SOUTH PACIFIC, PIPPIN (4x), GREASE (4x), THE LION THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, AUNTIE MAME, MY FAIR LADY, GODSPELL (5x), BRIGADOON, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' (3x), INTO THE WOODS, and LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. He teaches privately, has served on the faculties of Seattle Children's Theatre, Studio East in Kirkland, The Northwest Actor's Studio in Seattle, Village Theatre KIDSTAGE in Everett and continues to be a guest instructor at Cornish College of The Arts in Seattle.