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JanLee Marshall

(Artistic Director/Teaching Artist)

JanLee received her BA in Theatre from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1991, her MFA in 2015 from UC Davis, and is a proud graduate of the RBBB Clown College. Over the past 25 years she has worked as an actor, director, clown, and theatre arts instructor, teaching every level of acting from Creative Drama (ages 3- 5) to University Undergrads and Acting for Seniors.  Having made the Bay Area her home 17 years ago, her teaching experience includes Berkeley Rep School of Theatre; The Meher Schools; Contra Costa Jewish Day School; Artz 4 Kidz; University of California, Davis; California Theatre Arts; Florida Studio Theatre; and TADA! NYC. JanLee is thrilled to be starting the B8 Theatre Education Program, as  a huge part of her life’s work and passion is sharing the craft of acting and all that happens when creating theatre.

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As teaching artists, we offer a safe, creative, and inclusive environment in which actors of all ages and levels can explore the craft of theatre at their own pace and comfort level. The courses we offer are designed to not only teach the skills required for performance, but also to enhance each student’s self-esteem, public speaking skills, and self-confidence. By participating in the performing arts, students become in tune with their mind and body.

FREE Theater Classes
for Ages 3-14!

Donations gratefully accepted

CREATIVE KIDS (Ages 3 – 5)

Mondays, 10:00–10:45am

Monday, December 12

As 2016 comes to a close, we’ll share stories of winter holidays.  From celebrating winter itself, to Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve, we will read stories and bring them to life as we share what we celebrate. Come join us for music, movement and stories galore!

LITTLE THEATRE (1st – 3rd Graders)

Thursdays, 4:00–5:00pm

Thursday, November 17

Props! Props! Props! – How do we use props to help express a character or to help us tell a story?  Continuing with our fundamental introduction to acting, this session will include loads of using our imagination, and all sorts of props. 

Thursday, December 8

Do you love winter? Want to tell a story about it—or better yet create a play from it?  Through improvisation and theatre games we will become the characters of winter, and find out what happens when they meet each other.

YOUNG ACTORS (4th and 5th Graders)

Mondays, 4:00–5:00pm

Monday, December 5

Explore characters from plays written for young performers by learning what it is to do a cold reading and make strong choices on the spot.  This week will include working with selected scenes as well as including improvisation and theatre games.

DRAMA CLUB (Middle School Actors)

Tuesdays, 4:00–5:30pm

​Tuesday, November 29

Love the spotlight? Have you always wanted a speech all to yourself? This is your chance to shine.  We’ll work on a variety of monologues written for young actors.  Whether you bring in a monologue you’ve always wanted to do or choose one from the selections in class, we will begin the process of what it takes to deliver an honest and engaging monologue.

Tuesday, December 6

Winter-themed improvisation and trying out your cold reading skills as we play with scenes from plays based around the holidays: The Gift of Winter, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, A Christmas Carol, and more!

Space is limited.

Please reserve your spot by emailing education@b8theatre.org

or call 925.890.8877

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