Creative Drama (Ages 3-5)

January 5  from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

This lively class involves children ages 3-5 in creative play that encourages growth and autonomy through theatrical fun! Parents/guardians and children will engage in a variety of activities and games based on American theatre educator Viola Spolin’s creative drama methodology that is designed to encourage expression and self-advocacy within a framework of fun. Using their imaginations and participating in teamwork-building activities, students will explore how their own bodies move through space, how their voices work for communication, and how they can make a variety of simple choices while exploring what they are capable of expressing with their bodies. This class is a great primer for children who have already shown an interest in theatre and/or other performing arts and is a wonderful introduction for all children learning to express themselves creatively. A parent or guardian must stay with their child for the duration of the class.

Teaching Artist: Rikki Jo Hickey

Cost: Free

Location:  mNemosyne Studios, 104 Depot Street in La Grande

Rikki Jo Hickey is a theatre artist who has taught theatrical classes, workshops, and summer camps to people of all ages for more than 20  years. She is the owner/instructor at mNemosyne Studios (theatrical and performing arts classes) in La Grande. Rikki holds an MFA in Theatre Direction from University of Hawai’i at Manoa and has studied theatre since she was five years old. She is excited to be partnering with Art Center East to help foster the performing arts in Eastern Oregon.

Parents/guardians of students age 18 or younger must fill out an ACE Youth Release Form. CLICK HERE to access the form.