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“Bridget Palmer is the real magic here – hold onto her!”

- Parent at Yulupa Elementary

“A positive fun experience. My daughter likes going. Good self-esteem builder and practice talking in front of a crowd.– ”

- Parent from Tiny Tots Snow White

“My child is loving this class!”

- Parent at Riebli Elementary

“We love Bridget….She is so respectful of the children. Thank you.”

- Parent from Pixie Hollow production

“My daughter was REALLY excited about it. Very age appropriate intro to theater.”

- Parent from Twelve Dancing Princesses

“Great performance – My child loved it.”

- Parent from Peter Pan

“My child is LOVING this class!”

- Parent from Broadway Babies

“Fantastic teacher made experience very positive for kids. Very organized.”

- Parent from Tiny Tots Peter Pan

“My daughter loved it — great 1st acting experience”

- Parent from Broadway Babies

“Great Class. Great teacher. Lots of fun. Wish it was longer.”

-Child from Drama Camp

“Way beyond expectations!”

-Child from Drama Camp

“Excellent Service provided for our community. Keep up the good work!”

-Parent from Tiny Tots Pixie Hollow

“I liked the freedom they had and how fun it was made for them.”

-Parent from Tiny Tots Pixie Hollow

“Fun and helped push me out of my comfort zone.”

- Improv Workshop Participant

“My child loved all the costumes and acting. Thank you! Great job. They worked hard at memorizing their lines.”

- Parent from Harry Potter

“I liked everything but I didn't like nothing.”

- Child from Tiny Tots Sleeping Beauty

“My daughter liked all of it. She came out happy every day and enjoyed the other kids.”

- Parent from Little Red in the Big Bad Woods

“My nephew was in the play and I was so impressed with the cast and crew. Thank you for a wonderful evening!”

- Aunt from Peter Pan at Proctor Terrace

“Fun, humor, theater was cute. My daughter loved this class. Saturday couldn't arrive soon enough.”

- Parent from Ensemble Theater at BVSC

“I love drama camp. I hope to come here again. I had a great time.”

- Child from Drama Camp

“This is a return class for both of our children. Helps the children grow in many ways. Fun!! Bridget Palmer always does a great job.”

- Parent from Ensemble Theater at BVSC

“I love this drama camp. It's great! The only thing I wish is that the camp was longer. It's sad to leave after the show. Thank you so much. I hope to come again next year!”

- Child from Drama Camp

“She loved Bridget!! Thanks so much. We love your theatre classes!”

- Parent from Tiny Tots Alice in Wonderland

“I liked how we can all work together with so many new friends.”

- Child in Drama Camp

Voted “Best Drama Classes”
by Family-Life Magazine readers!
THE BENEFITS of participating in theater games and performances are extensive:
  • Learning to Cooperate
  • Improving Body-Awareness
  • Expanding Imagination
  • Developing Self-Esteem
  • Building Courage
  • Growing Neural Connections
  • Becoming a Confident Public Speaker
  • Practicing Self-Discipline
Because acting helps children martial inner resources when they are "on the spot", they get used to the process of making something out of nothing. They learn that they can rely on themselves for answers and follow through with excellence.
No other activity can rival the character-building capacities of acting because
acting is a novel way of using all five senses with emotion and that's how the brain grows.
Our brains actually grow in size, complexity, and capacity as a result of our experiences. Our brain structure is essentially a response to our environment: a unique map of associations, or patterns of sensory experiences we create to make sense of the world. One catalyst for heightened "mapping", or neural interconnectivity is novelty. It's an evolutionary mandate that the conscious mind electro-chemically "wake up" in novel situations. It needs to grow connections to record new information so we can survive and thrive.
We reach our highest potential through optimizing brain patterns.
The Feldenkrais® principle, that changing the brain makes the impossible possible fuels our work with children. Inviting self-awareness during theater games and rehearsals triggers greater neural connectivity. Starting to reflect on "what" you are doing and "how" you do it are higher brain functions. Leading children through this process supports the development not only of the analytical functions of their brain's frontal cortex, but also stimulates the development of the right brain which is a powerful component of creative problem solving. Through embodying different characters, children learn that they have the power to use their imagination and their intellect to make choices, and can start to differentiate which choices are more effective than others.
We are building the children's life skills, teaching them that movement is more beneficial and enjoyable than "stuckness" and that they can each develop a unique way of moving through life which will be accepted and valued.

What's New for Spring & Summer 2012?

Descriptions for Santa Rosa Parks & Recreation classes will be available when the Spring/Summer Activity Guide goes to print. At that time you will be able to read descriptions online or in the Activity Guide & sign up through the Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Department at http://www.santarosarec.com or by calling 543-3737.

To register for all other classes, please email Bridget Palmer, Director of Santa Rosa Children's Theater, at bridget@artoflivinginstitute.org.

Class Instructor Ages Place Date Time Code Fee
Peter Pan Bridget Palmer Grades 2-6 Hidden Valley Elementary,
3435 Bonita Vista Lane
Thursdays
02/09/12
To
3/15/12
2:30pm
To
3:30pm
Email Bridget - see above $69
Peter Pan Bridget Palmer Grades 1-3 Yulupa School
2250 Mesquite
Mondays
4/2/12
to
5/7/12
9:00am
to
10:00am
Email Bridget - see above $67 The Big Show: Tales from Far Far Away Bridget Palmer and Raymond Skipp Ages 6-12 Proctor Terrace School,
1711 Bryden Lane
Wednesdays
02/22/12
To
4/18/12
3:30pm
To
4:30pm
Barcode 62592 $115 ($105 SR Residents)
Tiny Tots
The Jungle Book
Bridget Palmer Ages 4-6 Bennett Valley Senior Center,
704 Bennett Valley Rd.
Saturdays
2/25/12
to
4/21/12
9:00am
to
10:00am
Barcode 62593 $115 ($105 S.R. Residents)
Ensemble Theater:
Tales From Far Far Away
Bridget Palmer Ages 7-12 Bennett Valley Senior Center,
704 Bennett Valley Rd.
Saturdays
2/25/12
to
4/14/12
10:15am
to
11:45am
Barcode 62594 $120 (S.R. Residents $110)
Drama Camp: Session 1 Bridget Palmer, Caroline Lomba, Tim Kniffin Ages 7-13 Biella School, 2140 Jennings Ave. 6/11/12-6/23/12 & Performance 6/23 9:00-3:00 Barcode 62597 $370 (S.R. Residents $360)

Drama Camp: Session 2
Bridget Palmer and Caroline Lomba Ages 7-13 School Site TBA 7/9/12-7/21/12 & Performance7/21 9:00 - 3:00 Barcode 62598 $370 (S.R. Residents $360)
Tiny Tots - The Wizard of Oz Bridget Palmer Ages 4-6 Strawberry Elementary, 2311 Horseshoe Dr. 6/25/12-6/28/12
Performance 6/28
9:00-10:00 Barcode 62595 $75 (S.R. Residents $65)
Tiny Tots - Alice in Wonderland Bridget Palmer Ages 4-6
Strawberry Elementary, 2311 Horseshoe Dr.
7/23, 24, 25, 26
Performance 7/26
9:00 - 10:00 Barcode 62596 $75 (S.R. Residents $65)
IMPORTANT:
Classes are canceled 3 days before the start date if we don't reach minimum enrollment. This summer we are only offering two sessions of Tiny Tots instead of four so be sure to register early to make sure your child can join us!.
Thanks!!
Other titles available for performances
Thumbelina The Rabbit & The Water Hole (An African Folk Tale) The Mystery of Ashbury Alice in Wonderland The Wizard of Oz Peter Pan Little Orphan Annie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Little Princess Pinocchio Beauty & The Beast Horton Hears a Who The Island Princess Aladdin Madagascar Mania Little Red in the Big Bad Woods Lion Witch & The Wardrobe Po's Kung Fu Dream Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone
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