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Many of these shows are brought from Broadway or their professional shows from LA. Remember these tickets sell fast and people only under 25 may attend.

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Free Tickets for Playgoers 25 and Under

If you're 25 and under, you're invited to attend the first preview performances for free! We want you to be a part of the art, conversation, and change that starts on our stages, and to help us ensure the future of live theatre. To remove one of the biggest barriers that keeps young Angelenos from experiencing live theatre, Center Theatre Group is offering free tickets to the first performance of all productions at the Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre as well as select Ahmanson Theatre shows.

FreePlay tickets will become available by phone, online, and at the Center Theatre Group Box Office approximately two weeks before the performance, up until 30 minutes before showtime, pending availability.
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2020/21 Season productions and reservation dates will be announced later this spring.

Two FREE* tickets for playgoers 25 and under for the first performance of each play (*$5 handling fee online or by phone)

Tickets released approximately two weeks prior to each performance

Tickets must be picked up (and age verified) at the Box Office day of the performance; tickets must be picked up at least 30 minutes prior to curtain or will be released for general sale

You may attend as many plays as you want

Enjoy the performance and help us ensure the future of live theatre!

Center Theatre Group's programs support the next generation of theatregoers, artists, and artisans, encouraging them to learn more about themselves, the world, and the arts. Through workshops, events, discussions, and other programs, we encourage, support, and connect young people with theatre, and with one another. Here's a quick snapshot of some of our programs:

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There are lottery tickets to buy $20 tickets and they're usually in the front rows. All other tickets are low-priced and you may look at other Theatre tickets in different areas.

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FILM at LACMA presents classic and contemporary narrative and documentary films, artists and their influences, emerging auteurs, international showcases, special guest-curated programs, and conversations with artists and special guests...

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Affordable Theatre Workshops for Youth

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Youth Classes CASA 0101 offers year-round classes in acting and writing for youth and adults, and offers seasonal classes in improv, filmmaking, puppetry, and dance. All classes are free for youth. Saturdays: January 25 - March 28, 2020 Location: CASA 0101 Theater See More Saturdays: January 25 - March 28, 2020 Location: CASA 0101 Theater [...]

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Plaza de la Raza offers a wide range of programs designed to meet the needs of all students regardless of age, experience, or financial situation. Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, all students must be vaccinated in order to take any classes on-site.

Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Classes
Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Classes are labeled as such through the program. Some classes may have the additional label "FSC" or "CON" which are explained below: FSC CLASSES
Classes designated as FSC in the program provide free beginning-level arts recreation activities to students ages 5-18 who meet poverty, very low, and low-income requirements and reside within designated areas set forth by the City of Los Angeles. Weekly classes include group instruction in various forms of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts. This program is sponsored by the FamilySource Center (FSC).
CONSERVATORY CLASSES
Classes designated as CON in the program are designed to provide intermediate through advanced-level arts recreation activities to talented students in all disciplines. These classes are available to students throughout the greater Los Angeles area for a nominal registration fee.

Student Mariachi Program

Students of all ages explore the rich musical tradition of Mexico in group classes led by a team of well-trained and highly qualified mariachi instructors. Bi-weekly classes are offered in guitarrón (bass guitar), vihuela, trumpet, violin, and voice.

Family Program (Discounted Classes for the Entire Family)

In order to provide arts education to all members of the community, Plaza de la Raza offers after-work courses to adults in all disciplines. A special Family Plan is made available at a discounted rate to enable all family members to participate together in Plaza's recreational programs.

Recitals, Exhibitions, and Open Houses

Each year, Plaza hosts several student performances including the Spring Dance Recital, Student Art Exhibition, Music Recital, and Youth Theatre Production. All events are open and free to the public.

Plaza Cultural Ambassador Program

Students in the Plaza Cultural Ambassador Program have the additional opportunity to perform in public as part of their class curriculum. Depending on their skill set, these students (aged 18 and under) are able to join Plaza's Folklorico Dance Troupe, Latin Jazz Ensemble, Mariachi Musician Group, or Salsa Band. These groups will be asked to perform at dozens of community venues and events throughout Los Angeles each year. On Occasion, they are asked to perform across the State or Nation.

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Bobby Gene's Actor's Clubhouse - Acting Classes

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Saturday mornings with Bobby are a blast! If you ever think about pursuing acting, his classes are amazing.

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Meet Our 2022 Teen Theatregoers

When did you figure out why, how, and which kinds of theatre moved you? Our free program for high school students-Teen Theatregoers-is bringing a group of young people to Center Theatre Group productions to see live theatre, talk about it, and learn more about their own taste in art with theatre professionals from January - May 2022.
Applications for Teen Theatregoers were due by 5pm, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 and are now closed.
Program Information

Participation is free and students will receive two tickets, one for themselves and one ticket for a guest, for select performances, and attend virtual group discussions with theatre professionals and their peers.

Eligibility

Arts-interested high school students ages 14-18 who reside in Los Angeles County are eligible to apply. We're looking for teens who want to see and discuss live theatre with one another. No theatre experience is required!

IMPORTANT Covid-19 Health & Safety: Center Theatre Group is committed to following current City, State, County, and CDC guidance for reducing the spread of COVID-19. All Center Theatre Group staff are required to be fully vaccinated and all audiences and program participants are required wear masks and provide proof of vaccination when arriving at the theatre, for performances, and program related events. Booster shots are highly recommended and will be required in February for those eligible. Health policies are subject to change during the course of the program, per current City, State, County, and CDC guidance. Learn more at CTGLA.org/Safety.

If the interested participant is not fully vaccinated and if you have questions regarding this health and safety policy, please contact Felipe M. Sanchez, Program Manager at fsanchez@ctgla.org.

For the most updated health and safety information for our theatres, visit Center Theatre Group's Health & Safety webpage.

Location

Group Discussions will take place via Zoom, and performances will take place the Ahmanson Theatre, and Mark Taper Forum, both located at 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 and the Kirk Douglas Theatre, located at 9820 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232.

Teen Theatregoers are required to attend:

Participants are required to attend five complimentary performances during the course of the program. For the program orientation, the entire group will see the musical Everybody is Talking About Jamie at the Ahmanson Theatre and the musical Come From Away for our closing discussion. In addition, participants will see three more performances of their choice on dates of their choice (subject to availability) at the Ahmanson, Taper and/or Kirk Douglas Theatres from January - May 2022. Participants are required to attend the following meetings:

Opening Discussion, and Performance of Everybody is Talking About Jamie: Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 4:30pm to 9:30pm (includes performance time)

Virtual Discussion 1: Thursday, February 24, 2022, 4:30-6:30pm (no performance)

Virtual Discussion 2: Thursday, March 24, 2022, 4:30-6:30pm (no performance)

Virtual Discussion 3: Thursday, April 28, 2022, 4:30-6:30pm (no performance)

Closing Discussion, and Performance of the musical Come From Away: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm (includes performance time)

Students will receive one ticket for Everybody is Talking about Jamie for January 16, 2022, plus two tickets for three additional performances at Center Theatre Group for themselves and a guest of any age. In addition, students will receive one ticket for Come From Away for May 31, 2022. The total time commitment is about 15 hours-most of it as an audience member!

Important: Please note that performances are subject to change. If your performance is cancelled or if your tickets need to be rescheduled for reasons beyond our control, you will receive a notification of postponement or cancellation from Center Theatre Group's Box Office and the Theatregoers Program Manager.

Program Application

How to Submit Your Application
Applications for Teen Theatregoers were due by 5pm, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 and are now closed.

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Center Theatre Group partners with local educators to host students from the greater Los Angeles area for select performances through our Digital Stage, a platform to tell important stories in new and innovative ways. Our goal is to collaborate with classroom teachers to provide young people access to high-quality, professional theatre as a core part of their basic education and to help them make meaningful connections between art and their lives.

Student matinees include:

A professional, full-length performance of a show On Demand

Educational materials to help prepare students to comprehend the world of the play, explore their own creativity, and show them the power of stories

A live Q&A webinar on the Friday morning of each performance week with dancers and creative team members

Eligibility

All schools (including charter schools, private schools, home school networks) and community organizations serving young people are eligible to apply. Schools in Los Angeles County in under-resourced communities will receive priority for enrollment.

2020/2021 Student Matinee Program Season

Live Q&A Webinar: Friday, November 13 at 10am
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Live Q&A Webinar: Friday, December 18 at 10am
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Live Q&A Webinar: Friday, February 19 at 10am
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Live Q&A Webinar: Friday, March 19 at 10am
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Live Q&A Webinar: Friday, May 7 at 10am
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The Student Matinee Program is made possible in part by the Rosenthal Family Foundation.
The Student Matinee Program also receives generous support from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Betsy & Harold Applebaum, Diana Buckhantz & Vladimir & Araxia Buckhantz Foundation, Cindy & Gary Frischling, The Norman and Sadie Lee Foundation, Renee & Meyer Luskin, Deena & Edward Nahmias, Laura & James Rosenwald & Orinoco Foundation, Union Bank, The Walt Disney Company Foundation, and Paramount Pictures.

Each production is explored with teachers at a pre-performance conference, using informative Educator Resources and thought-provoking student Discovery Guides to introduce the world of the play. Visit show pages if you are looking for resources related to a specific past or upcoming production, or browse our archive in alphabetical order by show title.

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Find new ways to share theatre with students, inspire their work in and out of the classroom, and experience the many different kinds of performances and workshops we offer.

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Stars like Meryl Streep and Al Pacino make it look easy, but if you want to become a professional actor, don't expect to rely on talent alone. Even if you're a natural performer who can cry on command and memorize lines, you'll need to learn the following fundamental drama techniques to really master the art of acting.

1. Vocal Dynamics

Your lines are just words until you deliver them, but unless your voice is well-trained, they'll still fall flat or sound forced. In order to accurately portray different characters and emotions, you need to expand your vocal toolbox and learn about the ways that range, pitch, and pronunciation affect your performance. Sometimes you need to adopt an unfamiliar accent or use slang naturally; other times you must change your pitch to communicate building anger, excitement, or sadness.

If you hope to perform in theatrical productions, vocal projection is an incredibly important skill. Whether you dream of exciting Broadway musicals or quiet, character-driven dramas, it's equally important to work on your volume, range, and pitch so the audience can hear and understand you!

2. Body Language and Mannerisms

Stage directions are separate from spoken lines, but they work together to explain the events of the plot and clarify each character's emotions and personalities. Actors bring their characters to life by moving, reacting, and even standing in nuanced ways that are natural for their character. Very subtle differences in posture, walking speed, or even the force with which you pick up a prop can speak volumes about your character's intentions.

For example, if your character is angry at another character, your body language should be as tense as possible. You might pace back and forth within a small space as the other actor speaks, or tense your shoulders and clench your fists; these all indicate levels of restraint and anger. If your character is relieved or excited, put a "swing" in your step and relax your shoulders to express openness and contentment. Watching real-life examples is a great way to study this important drama technique. The next time you're out and about, observe how strangers stand and readjust themselves during long conversations, or how a friend moves her arms while walking down a sidewalk.

3. Use and Awareness of Space

It's important to be aware not just of your "marks" on stage, but also of the actors who must interact with or move past you. Your position on the stage or set affects everything from lighting and sound to camera angles and audience perspective. If you know how to make use of the space around you-and seamlessly hit the right marks at the right time-it will show immediately in your performances and auditions. You'll look and sound more authentic, it will be easier for other actors to do their jobs, and you can focus on losing yourself within a fictional world.

4. Improvisational Techniques

You might associate improvisation with comedy clubs and sketch shows, but on-the-spot creativity is a skill that comes in handy for actors of every discipline. For example, if a castmate flubs his line during a live performance, you must be able to think on your feet and respond like your character would; if you're convincing, the audience won't even realize there was a mistake.

Group improv exercises are great practice for this, as they force you out of your comfort zone and require you to come up with believable, funny, or relevant responses to a wild variety of unrelated prompts. Comedic actors develop a better sense of timing and rhythm by practicing improvisation, and dramatic actors benefit just as much. T

Ultimately, mastering these drama techniques will make it easier to shed your own identity and become your character. When you're aware of your voice, mannerisms, and movements, you can combine them in infinite ways to communicate the moods, feelings, and backgrounds of the characters you play. Practice this, and soon it will become like second nature!

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Reaction Acting Exercise and Great Kids Acting Warm-up Game! (Video Acting Lesson)

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