I Got D.I.S. (Drama, Improv & Scene Study)
“I Got DIS!”
These fun-filled classes for elementary and teens, provide a venue for young actors to express themselves through Drama, Improv & Scene Study/Song (DIS). Acting through drama and improv helps children to learn how to actively listen, communicate verbally and non-verbally, be open to ideas, respond quickly in the moment, use imagination, collaborate, effectively use emotions, be more engaging, be flexible to change, and be more aware of what’s going on around them. For those students choosing to learn to sing in this semester, they will be learning breathing techniques, pitch, tone, and vocal projection that will help them with vocals for all stage performances.
Professional Instructor for Broadway/Theater
Sing, Dance, and Act with Meili Aspen
(Ages 9 - 18)
Join Meili for a semester of fun learning the basics of on-stage performance. For 16 weeks, you will learn to sing, dance, and act with confidence. You may also want to join to improve on the skills you already have!
ABOUT MEILI
Meili Aspen is internationally known as Katy Perry’s co-star in the music video, “Electric”, a contestant on season 20 of American Idol, and for the release of her debut single in 2022, “Love Me Less”.
Her stage credits are diverse lead roles as Oz in We Will Rock You, in H.E.A.R.T. Hilo productions as Jasmine in Aladdin Jr., June in Gypsy, Sandy in Grease, Roxy Hart in Chicago, and Heather Chandler in Heathers.
She has showcased her dance skills in several stage performances and in the production, “Once on this Island”.
Meili continues her studies as a dancer, currently on a full scholarship, at Center Stage Dance Alliance.
Meili also appeared in the films, “B Movie”, “Racket”, and “A Good Evening” which have been shown at the Hawaiian Film Festivals.
Tuesdays
January 14 - May 6, 2024
3:00PM - 4:00PM
(No session March 18 for spring break)
Tuition for the 16 classes is $250 and includes registration and script fees.
Deposit of $25 is due upon registration via Venmo, Cash App, or by check and the remainder of tuition of $225 can be made through Venmo @Astania-Caputo or through Cash App at $AstaniaCaputo or by check made out to Astania Caputo and mailed to: Astania Caputo PO Box 492732, Kea'au, HI 96749 by the first day of class, January 14, 2025
Short Play Performance (ages 10-19)
This class is for students who want to put on a performance for an audience at the end of the semester. The play will be chosen once registration is closed. The number of students will determine the script.
Tuesdays
January 14 - May 6, 2025
4:00PM-5:00PM
(No session March 18 for spring break)
Tuition for the 14 classes is $210 and includes registration and script fees plus some costume or prop needs.
Deposit of $25 is due upon registration via Venmo, Cash App, or by check and the remainder of tuition of $185 can be made through Venmo @Astania-Caputo or through Cash App at $AstaniaCaputo or by check made out to Astania Caputo and mailed to: Astania Caputo PO Box 492732, Kea'au, HI 96749 by the first day of class, January 14, 2025
Industry Specialty Workshops (Ages 10 - 19)
These workshops will be loaded with fun learning AND field trips to the Na Leo TV Station and a radio station (which one yet to be determined).
The following are on the agenda:
Accents
Comedy/Improv
Fight Scene Choreography
Horror Fantasy Genre Acting
Prop Making
Slapstick Humor
Special Effects Makeup
Radio DJ Introduction
Voice-over Training
News Casting/Interview
14 sessions and 2 field trips on Tuesdays from January 14 - May 6, 2025
5:00PM - 6:00PM
(No session March 18 for spring break)
Tuition for this weekly class is $250 plus $50 for prop material and special effects makeup orders.($300)
Deposit of $25 is due upon registration via Venmo, Cash App, or by check and the remainder of tuition of $275 can be made through Venmo @Astania-Caputo or through Cash App at $AstaniaCaputo or by check made out to Astania Caputo and mailed to: Astania Caputo PO Box 492732, Kea'au, HI 96749 by the first day of class, January 14, 2025
If registering per month based on interest in Specialty Workshops, here is the following tuition:
January 14 - Feb 4 - Comedy/Improv and Slapstick Humor $65
February 11 - March 4 - News Casting/Camera Understanding and Accents $65
Includes field trip to Na Leo TV Station on February 18
March 11 - April 8 (No class Spring break March 18) - Fight Scene Choreography, Horror Fantasy Genre Acting, and Prop Making $85
April 15 - May 6 - Voiceover Training/Radio Introduction $100
Includes field trip to Kukuau Recording Studio on April 22
For Full Semester Registrations
Register for 2 classes, receive 5% off tuition
Register for all 3 classes, receive 10% off tuition
Family Special - Full tuition for one child,
additional siblings receive 5% off tuition
If payment plan is necessary for any of the classes, after $25 deposit, 50% of tuition is due by 1st day of class along with a POST-DATED CHECK of March 4, 2025 with remainder of tuition.
There are no refunds after the second class of the semester.
Classes will be held at The Venue
811 Laukapu St., Ste 5, Hilo
CLASS RULES: With the exception of water, no food, drink, and gum are allowed. Always treat your instructor and fellow actors with respect.
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