Testimonials

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

- Parent at Yulupa Elementary

“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 daughter loved it!”

- Parent from Tiny Tots Alice in Wonderland

“I liked everythiing 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

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

- Child from Drama Camp

“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
Voted “Best Drama Classes”
by Family-Life Magazine readers Spring 2008 & 2009!
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.
Sign up through the Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Department at www.santarosarec.com or by calling 543-3737 or 543-3282.

What's New for Fall 2010?


Class Instructor Ages Place Date Time Code Fee
The Adventures of Young Harry Potter, Section B Bridget Palmer 6-8 Proctor Terrace School,
1711 Bryden Lane		 09/15/10
To
11/03/10
 3:30pm
To
4:30pm		 56409 $105
The Adventures of Young Harry Potter, Section A Raymond Skipp 8-12 Proctor Terrace School,
1711 Bryden Lane		 09/15/10
To
11/03/10
 3:30pm
To
4:30pm		 55837 $105
Tiny Tots
The Little Mermaid 		Bridget Palmer 4-6 Bennett Valley Senior Center
704 Bennett Valley Rd.		 9/11/10
to
10/30/10		 9:00am
to
10:00am		 55838 $105
Beginning Theater
The Adventures of Young Harry Potter
 Bridget Palmer 7-10 Bennett Valley Senior Center
704 Bennett Valley Rd.		 9/11/10
to
10/16/10		 10:15am
to
11:45am		 55839 $105

More After School Classes to be announced SOON!
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IMPORTANT:
Classes are canceled 3 days before the start date if we don't reach minimum enrollment. Please enroll a.s.a.p. if you want your child to be in a class.
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 ManiaLittle Red in the Big Bad Woods