At Drama Kids, we pride ourselves on the fact that our original plays and films are ensemble pieces. Meaning that every character is integral to the overall production, and that most characters share about the same number of lines. But inevitably, some parts are bigger than others simply due to basic plot structures. (We have a story to tell, after all!) We have often tried in vain to avoid this, to the detriment of the overall finished product, and the individual experience in rehearsal. Now, as part of the Drama Kids "PRO" experience, we are embracing the different sizes of roles.
A leading role will require more time and effort both in class and at home. After all, "with great power comes great responsibility." Bigger roles require greater responsibility, both for our Drama Kids and our teachers. For our "Pro" class members, they will be getting an extra 45-60 minutes of further instruction to be sure they are ready to give their best performance in the more challenging, lead roles. Featured roles will require less line memorization and less rehearsal time, which is why they rehearse for only one hour a week in the Spring. This is an excellent way to tailor your individual DKI experience. For instance, if your child hates memorizing lines, but loves the DKI classes, then the basic package would be a better option. However, if your child wants more of a challenge, more rehearsal time, and more one-on-one and small-group coaching then the "Pro" classes are the better option. That's just what we want to you to think when you're thinking about the "Pro" classes. MORE. You'll be getting everything you love about DKI, but with more! Now, I'm sure some of you are thinking, the DKI Spring Performances are wonderful already, why do they need more? We here at DKI constantly strive to up our game with the quality of plays and level of instruction. A common complaint from students in years past is that they wanted more time for character work and individual coaching. When you have a class of 24, and some kids just aren't committed to learning lines, the time in class inevitably gets eaten up all too quickly when trying to put together a quality finished product. With these new changes in place, we can focus more on the performance of the individual student. With Drama Kids "Pro" we will have even better performances and higher quality experiences for each student along the way - at the level each student wants. Let me also address a question I fear may come up based on this new structure, and that is, "so if I pay extra, my child will have a bigger part?" Something we have always tried to impress upon our Drama Kids is that there are no small parts, only small actors. Many times a supporting character will steal the spotlight from the more leading roles. And you will be hard pressed to find another drama program that keeps the kids on stage virtually the entire time so that they can give the all important reactions we stress in class. It simply comes down to time, commitment and quality. Time spent outside of class learning lines. Time spent in class working with our fabulous teachers one-on-one. Commitment to being in class every week to ensure the best performance possible. And quality of experience for each student - that they are getting everything out of the program they want to, whether that be Basic or Pro. Simply put, we hope that parents can appreciate the fact that more challenging roles require extra time & support - and here at Drama Kids, we value the time and caliber of support our staff has to offer. I like to think of it not as "paying for a bigger part," rather providing your child with additional training, in a more intense program. That being said, the DKI philosophy and quality of our program will always be at the core. The new Pro upgrade will simply be our core, plus a lot more!
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