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Y Theatre News and
Upcoming Events
Next up:
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.
Christ Church December 18, 2011 at 4 pm. Donations gratefully
accepted and will benefit the Y Theatre After School Program at
Washington Irving School in Tarrytown. Directed by Peter Royston,
produced by Barbara Turk, with Technical Director Jeff Eagan and Rob
Dondiego on Sound and Lights. A play for all ages about the
innocence and wonder of the times.
Featuring: Jan Atkinson, Judy Burke, Kim Gaudin de
Gonzalez, Judy Kass, Carol Kelly, Kathy Deuel Lillis, Howard
Lipson, Arley Morton, Paul Rinaldi, Tim Royston,
Kathleen McCarthy Udoff, Hank Walter, Trish Weyenberg and
more!
Recent Productions:
The Jungle Book at Washington Irving School in Tarrytown,
featuring students in grades 4 & 5 and directed by Peter Royston. Performances November 9 at 8:30 am and 7 pm & November 10
at 9:30 am and 7 pm.
Adult Theatre troupe presented an original play by James Balestrieri, Rip Van
Winkle on October 21 and November 20.
Y Theatre in collaboration
with Huzzah Productions presents a staged reading of an
original play, Rip Van Winkle, written by James
Balestrieri, directed by Peter Royston, produced by Y
Theatre, and featuring Michael Fox as Rip Van Winkle.
Balestrieri and Fox are partners in Huzzah Productions,
Barbara Turk and Royston are principals in Y Theatre,
all are local residents. The reading by Y Theatre's
Adult Troupe will include local youth actors and is
aimed at both children and adults.
The second reading will take place on Sunday November 20 at 4:30 pm at Reformed Church of
the Tarrytowns at 42 N Broadway in TT. Donations support
financial aid for children in the Y Summer Shakespeare
Camp.
Rip Van
Winkle Press Release
Thanks to our amazing campers and counselors for another wonderful summer
Shakespeare Festival 2011 in the Park! Be sure to check out our blog
and FB page for photos and updates! See you next summer...
About Y Theatre
The Y is home to Y Theatre, comprised of Y Theatre
after school programming at Washington Irving School, Summer Shakespeare
camps, and Adult Theatre Troupe. Peter Royston is the Director of
Y Theatre, Barbara Turk is the Producer.
Y Theatre at Washington Irving school is funded by
the Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns, the Miles
Hodsdon Vernon Foundation, St. Faith's House Foundation, and starting
fall 2011, the EPTA's of the Tarrytowns. We are so grateful for
the community support of this amazing youth program.
Summer Shakespeare Camp now offers three camps,
Teen Theatre Troupe for kids entering grades 6 - 12, Youth Theatre
Troupe, for kids entering grades 2 - 5, both directed by Peter Royston,
and Theatre Arts Camp, for kids who want to make sets, costumes, props
and learn from former Broadway costume designer and local artist, Vera
Zamdmer. Please visit our Summer Camps page for more information.
Adult Theatre Troupe performs staged readings of
classic and new plays as fund raisers for Summer Shakespeare
scholarships for underserved kids.
Come be a part of Y Theatre!
About Y Aerial Arts
The Aerial
Arts is a circus genre in which acrobats perform on apparatuses
suspended in the air, such as aerial silks/tissu, rope, trapeze, hammock
and more. It is a showcase of strength, skill, agility, and highly
technical choreography and tricks. The Y Aerial Arts program offers a
unique opportunity for students to learn this artform in a safe,
accessible, and professional environment. From the child looking to try
something new, to the adult seeking a fun way to stay fit, or the
performing artist looking to embark on a more professional track, these
classes are catered to the individual. Classes currently focus on the
art of aerial silks. Students learn basic technique including footlocks,
wristkeys, inversions, drops, sequencing, and choreography. Absolute
beginner through advanced students welcome.
  
About the Director/Teacher
Hilary Sweeney has been teaching the aerial arts at the Family YMCA at
Tarrytown since 2008. Hilary's teaching style focuses on building strong
technique, fluid movement, and above all incorporating safe practices.
She customizes training according to individual abilities and goals.
Hilary’s mission in both teaching and performing is to inspire ordinary
people to do extraordinary things.
Hilary is an active
performer and has been featured in Cirque Le Masque’s “Carnviale”,
ImaginAerial, Amazing Grace Circus, Above the Belt off-broadway,
Showboat Shazam, and numerous special events. She trained privately
with Cirque du Soleil's Ivo Georgiev and the Gemini Twins, National
Circus School's Kevin O'Connor, ImaginAerial's Laura Witwer, and Espana
Streb Trapeze Academy's Bobby Hedglin. In addition to more than eight
plus of aerial training, Hilary draws from extensive dance training
since the age of five.
Current Class Schedule
All
classes take place in the Y gymnasium/basketball court.
4 students max per class.
Fees: Family Member $22 / Member $26/ Non-member $30
Sunday
12:00-1:00 pm Youth Aerial Silks
1:00-2:00 pm Teen/Adult Aerial Silks
2:00-3:00 pm Teen/Adult Aerial silks
Tuesday
3:00-4:00 pm Open level Aerial silks
Friday
6:00-7:00
pm Open level Aerial silks
Stay tuned for an expanded schedule as we look to build Y Circus - a
complete program including aerial, tight-wire, clowning, juggling, and
more!
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