inside Source

Step behind the stage curtain at insideSOURCE, an all-day, family-friendly open house on August 2, 2009. Admission is FREE. Light saber combat training, hip-hop t-shirt making, sing-alongs and more in the morning for all ages. In the afternoon, adults are invited to watch performances from resident theatre companies Constellation Theatre Company, In Series and Washington Improv Theater.

All events take place at Source.

Schedule
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
| Music with Groovy Mr. Nate
Come sing along, dance, play rhythms to classic and original children’s music. Ages 3 & up.
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
| Journey to Africa: Sharing Family Experiences
A family workshop will introduce many exciting ways to adapt songs, rituals and activities from other cultures to every family’s daily routine. Take an imaginary journey to share in the movements, sounds, and instruments of different West African traditions. Ages 3 & up.
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
| Light Saber Workshop presented by Adventure Theatre
Learn how the Jedi’s make it look so easy. Ages 5 & up.
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
| The Art of Storytelling presented by Constellation Theatre Company
Learn to use your creativity and imagination to spin enchanting tales. Ages 6 – 10.
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
| Spain in Dance & Song presented by In Series
Two singers, a dancer and an actor take everyone on a visit to Spain, with castanets and plenty of interactive games. Ages 3 & up.
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
| Learn how to Step with Step Afrika!
Stepping, an art form born at African American fraternities and based in African traditions has intricate kicks, stomps and rhythms mixed with spoken word. Step Afrika will show you how to pound the floor and fill the air with this exciting workshop. Ages 6 & up.
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
| Hip Hop T-Shirts: Design and take home your own shirt
Paige Hernandez will lead kids through making their own unique, individualized T-shirts for crafty fun that makes what you’re wearing speak louder than words. Ages 5 & up.
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
| WIT is for Kids! presented by Washington Improv Theater
Improv and make believe for kids. Explore agreement, support and heightening in a playful environment. Rainbows and unicorns may be included. Parents welcome, too! Ages 5 & up.
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
| Adventure Theatre presents The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
Four adventurers step through a wardrobe door and into Narnia, a frozen land enslaved by the White Witch. When almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change and sacrifice. Ages 4 & up.
1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
| Learn How to DJ presented by Words, Beats & Life, Inc.
Come out and learn hands on what it takes to be a DJ from Words Beats & Life's Urban Arts Academy. This interactive workshop teaches hip-hop history, dj techniques, and some of the tricks of the trade of turntablism. Whether you have a vinyl collection or navigate song lists on your ipod, this workshop is for all ages and skill levels. Ages 12 & up.
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
| Introduction to Stage Combat
Learn the choroeography that makes the action on stage look so real! Ages 10 & up.
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
| Slam Poetry Team presented by Sol y Soul
Ages 12 & up.
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
| Introduction to the Visual Design Process for Theatre presented by Constellation Theatre
Ages 12 and up.
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
| Intro to Improv Workshop presented by Washington Improv Theater
How does unscripted comedy work? Come find out in this workshop that explores the basic principles of improv: Creativity, agreement and heightening.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
| FREE performances! Resident Companies Showcase
Enjoy samplings from Source Resident producing companies Constellation Theatre, In Series and Washington Improv Theater.
4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
| Wine & Cheese Reception
Stop in to meet the Resident organizations at Source and learn more about their performances and programs. Free wine and light refreshments while they last.

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