QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES — With the enforcement of the community quarantine across the country, we have seen companies look for creative ways to deliver their services. In this effort, PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association) has introduced its digital platform in April, launching a roster of online programs meant for the creative-at-heart such as Storytelling Sundays, Talk Tuesdays, and Let’s Get Creative.
Attracting an audience of theater-lovers from all over the country, these home-friendly artistic and educational activities has inspired the company to further develop its existing programs, to cater to creatives who are compelled to stay at home in these trying times.
PETA’s Let’s Get Creative series—a free, hour-long workshop conducted on Facebook Live every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday covering various topics such as visual arts, music composition, improvisation, among others—paved the way for the creation of a more comprehensive version.
Let’s Get Creative Plus for Kids is PETA’s first paid and exclusive workshop program. With the vision of nourishing the artistic potential of kids during the quarantine period, the workshop created an intimate online space for learning and socialization at a time where individuals are required to adhere to social distancing rules. More importantly, it proved to be a productive activity for kids and parents alike. Taking this as a cue, PETA has then extended the program to content suited to more than just kids.
Below is PETA’s new lineup of courses for Kids and Adults:
CHILDREN’S THEATER BATCH 4 (8-10 y/o)
Class schedule: June 11- June 15
Children’s Theater is an opportunity for children to exercise their imagination freely. With the online class, children are put in a setting where they can comfortably express their artistic potential, nourish their creativity, and build their self-confidence from the safety of their own homes.
Kids will be immersed in the art of rhythmic movement, dance, songs, games, painting, puppetry, storytelling, and role-playing done in various creative methods. The classes allow kids the opportunity to interact and form friendships with fellow kids, even in this time of social distancing and quarantine.
MUSICAL THEATER FOR TEENS (13 y/o-17 y/o)
Class schedule: June 23 – July 1
Musically-inclined teens can enhance their talents from the comfort and safety of home with our Musical Theater for Teens class taught by composer, musical director, Jeff Hernandez.
Participants will learn basic vocal techniques and the process of song interpretation. All this will culminate in a showcase where participants get to shine through performing solo musical scenes.
ACTING FOR SCREEN (18 y/o-above)
Class schedule: June 23 – July 1
Open to adults ages 17 and up, this specialized class is devoted to acting for screen taught by TV and theater director, Phil Noble. It is designed to teach the techniques of acting in front of a camera, starting from character creation and monologue performance.
ACTING FOR STAGE (18 y/o-above)
Class schedule: June 24 – July 2
PETA brings its signature acting curriculum to the online realm. Through this masterclass, students are inspired to master the craft of acting for the theater through an intimate online workshop. Learn the rudiments of script analysis, scenework, and character creation from theater director and acting coach Dudz Teraña.
CREATIVE PEDAGOGY FOR BLENDED LEARNING (Open to all K-12 educators)
Class schedule: June 17, 19, 22, 24, 26
Crafted to help teachers adapt to the “new normal”, this course focuses on the application and integration of the arts as a complementary tool for teaching. Participants can expect to enhance their ability to foster a fun, creative, and learner-centered environment in both classroom and virtual platforms.
Conducted via Zoom, participants will undergo an exclusive learning experience facilitated by PETA’s Artist-Teachers with a limited number of ten to twelve (10-12) students per class from the safety and comforts of their own home.
Find out more at www.bit.ly/PETAOnlineWorkshop, or contact Betita at 0926-406-6858 or betitasarmiento@petatheater.com
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