FANTASTIC SPRING PERFORMANCES

Cudos to my fantastic actors and actresses, as well as my wonderful teachers, for awesome performances yesterday at the Howard County Center of the Arts! Pictures of these amazing performances will be posted soon!

Veterans Elementary School

Drama Kids students at Veterans Elementary School will be performing, "Storyland," on May 15, at 10:00 am at the Howard County Center of the Arts. Please come out and support your friends and classmates.

PEERCE'S LANDING - HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Hello Everyone,
My friend, Joe Bivona, owns Peerce's Landing (formerly Peerce's Plantation) located in Phoenix, MD (Greenspring Valley Road - Baltimore County) and is offering a phenomenal special. He is waiving his room rental for all holiday events/parties (normally $2000-$3000) as a special promotion in lieu of current economics. If you or someone you know is planning a holiday event, please have them email me and I can connect them with Joe. My email is diannejensen@aol.com. Be sure to let your friends, family, corporate partners, etc. know about this fantastic offer. The venue is beautiful and the service is exceptional. I look forward to hearing from you!

IT'S NOT TO LATE TO REGISTER.......

DON'T DELAY! CLASSES ARE BEGINNING SOON AT CLEMENS CROSSING ELEMENTARY, ST. JOHN'S PARISH DAY SCHOOL, DAYTON OAKS ELEMENTARY IN HOWARD COUNTY AND BETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION IN OWINGS MILLS (BALTIMORE COUNTY)!

DAYTON OAKS ELEMENTARY STARTS WEDNESDAY, 9/30;

CLEMENS CROSSING ELEMENTARY STARTS 10/1;

ST. JOHN'S PARISH DAY SCHOOL STARTS 10/6; AND

BETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION/OWINGS MILLS CLASSES START ON 10/7.

HURRY -- SPACE IS LIMITED. CALL DIANNE JENSEN AT 410-480-2017 OR REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.DRAMAKIDS.COM/MD1 (OUR SCHEDULE).

LET THE FUN BEGIN!

Thought I'd share some of the fun we had last year! Looking forward to seeing lots of DRAMA KIDS in Howard and Baltimore County again this year!

DKI Acting Academy for Teens

Our dynamic ACTING ACADEMY is open to all students attending middle school and high school. It attracts a wide range of young people, from those seeking to increase their confidence and speaking ability, to those hoping to pursue a career in theatre and media. The theatre arts program encompasses a five year cycle of curriculum providing young actors with a great diversity of material. As with the classes for 5 – 11 year olds, the developmental side of the program is still important, encouraging students to become confident, articulate communicators. However, the theatre arts side of the program in the ACTING ACADEMY is very comprehensive, covering spontaneous improvisation, voice production, small-group improvisation, mini-scripts, character analysis, open-ended dialogues, theatre games, radio plays, quick-fire dialogues, monologues and structured scenes. In the final term of each year, students begin work on a scripted production which is performed for a public audience. This is always a highlight of the year and reflects the talents and skills of students and their teachers. Last but not least, many lasting friendships are made through attending the ACTING ACADEMY.

DRAMA DEVELOPS KIDS!

What your child needs: To be happy and successful in today's highly competitive world, your child needs to be confident and articulate. Whether destined for the stage or the boardroom, DRAMA KIDS prepares children and young adults to speak up clearly and with confidence -- putting them on an easier path for lifelong success. No one does drama like DRAMA KIDS -- no one!

Fall Classes Enrolling Now!

September is approaching and our fall classes are now enrolling. Sign up now, space is limited. Don't delay--Join the fun now!!!

SUMMER CAMPS COMING TO AN END.....

Well, our last day of summer camp is tomorrow and I'm going to miss all of the smiling faces and the "dramatic fun" we've had during our 3 weeks of camp. We had so many talented actors and actresses in this year's camps and hope to see everyone in our weekly classes starting in September. I've posted a few pictures so you can see how much fun we've had!

REMINDER: SUMMER CAMP - MONDAY, AUGUST 3

Don't forget -- exciting drama camp starting Monday, August 3 at The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD 21044.!

HIGHLY MOTIVATED & ENERGETIC TEACHERS WANTED!

Part-time, after school positions in Howard County and Southern Baltimore County for experienced teachers to teach fun classes designed to build speaking skills and confidence in children -- all through the art and fun of drama classes. Previous classroom and/or drama/theatre experience is required. Full training and world-renown curriculum/lesson plans provided. Excellent pay and bonus plan. Email resume to dramakidshcmd@yahoo.com.

Teacher Testimonial

From one of my teachers, Ms. Krystal Brown:

"You have definitely turned Drama Kids International into a great program, and I am proud and honored to have worked with this company, specifically under your direction. Let me thank you, first of all, for all that you have taught me throughout this new experience. Working with you and Cheryl has given me the confidence to continue in this profession."

"ONCE UPON A TIME. . . ."

Looking for Dramatic Fun?

Drama Kids Summer Camp has new and exciting drama activities each day for non-stop fun. Learn acting skills and star in a special end-of-camp performance. Join us for a dramatically fun summer!

DKI SUMMER CAMP -- AUGUST 3 - AUGUST 7 -- for ages 5 - 13. The camp theme is "ONCE UPON A TIME . . ." The Camp will be held at The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD 21044. Full and half day options are available. Full day tuition is $250 (9 am - 5 pm). Half Day tuition is $150 (9 am - 1 pm). Students to bring bag lunch and 2 snacks(if full day and a snack if half day. Camp curriculum includes a unique combination of fun and creative theatre and speech activities, such as mini-plays, silent scenes, dialogue development, partner performances and theatre games. The camp will feature the play "Fancy That" - specifically written for Drama Kids International.