The Phoenix and Turtle Club is an ensemble of young artists dedicated to performing classical works of drama and literature.
9-11am
Poetry in Motion (ages 7-11)
Poetry in Motion is an introduction to poetry for young artists ages 7-11. Through theatrical movement and text-based activities, students will explore rhyme, meter, and some basic poetic forms. Students will write their own poems as part of the class and stage a performance for family and friends at the end of six weeks.
Saturdays, 9/28 - 11/9 @ Clover Montessori (excl. 10/26)
Taught by IRMAK SAGIR
Irmak Sagir (she/her) is a performer, director, and performance-maker specializing in devising original performances. She holds a BA in Theatre with minors in Dance & Movement Studies and Art History from Hamilton College. As an artist, she makes multimedia performances deeply rooted in movement through her experience in various movement practices ranging from physical theatre to contemporary dance to circus to yoga, as well as video and installations. Her teaching approach is based on collaboration, exploration, and curiosity. She values embracing the imperfection and impermanence of performance, aiming to build confidence in following artistic impulses in young artists.
11-1pm
Shakespeare’s Sonnets (ages 12-17)
A deep dive into Shakespeare’s canon of over 150 sonnets, this class is a good fit for Shakespeare veterans and newbies alike! Over the course of six weeks, students will study the history of the Shakespearean sonnet and learn why the Bard wrote in this popular form. Students will read a number of sonnets, analyzing the verse and interpreting them for performance. As a capstone on the class, students will try their hand at writing sonnets themselves, and prepare one for a reading for family and friends after the final class.
Saturdays, 9/2 8- 11/9 @ Clover Montessori (excl. 10/26)
Taught by IRMAK SAGIR
Irmak Sagir (she/her) is a performer, director, and performance-maker specializing in devising original performances. She holds a BA in Theatre with minors in Dance & Movement Studies and Art History from Hamilton College. As an artist, she makes multimedia performances deeply rooted in movement through her experience in various movement practices ranging from physical theatre to contemporary dance to circus to yoga, as well as video and installations. Her teaching approach is based on collaboration, exploration, and curiosity. She values embracing the imperfection and impermanence of performance, aiming to build confidence in following artistic impulses in young artists.
