Plaza Theatre Announces Exciting News for Conservatory Program
Puzzle Players Autism Theatre Troupe, American Idol Workshop, Clean Teen Comedy and Cabaret among groundbreaking new programs
MANALAPAN, FL (September 8, 2014) The Plaza Theatre is taking theater to a new level, and to a new market this season with its dynamic new Conservatory programming. Unique programs include the Plaza Theatre Puzzle Players Autism Theatre Troupe, Clean Teen Comedy and Teen Cabaret Night and an American Idol Workshop which includes a trip to Disneyworld for the American Idol Audition Experience.
The Plaza Theatre Puzzle Players welcomes those on the Autism Spectrum to come out for a chance to gain new social and life skills training through theatrics. Led by Jeffrey Voner, Palm Beach County School District Behavioral and Autism Specialist and theater professional, the Puzzle Players learn new skills through participating in theater, music, role-playing, games, performance and more. The Players meet every Wednesday evening from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. starting September 23.
Another new program is Clean Teen Comedy and Teen Cabaret Night, which offers stand up comedy and other performance opportunities for teenagers. Each teen is given five minutes to showcase performance-ready, family-friendly material. The next Clean Teen Comedy Night is September 20 at 7:30 p.m in ClubPlaza, the Plaza Theatre’s 80 seat cabaret space.
Finally, the Plaza Theatre Conservatory will be hosting an American Idol Workshop. Those looking for a chance at the reality show will learn techniques from professional casting directors, music instructors and audition coaches. The classes culminate with a trip with Amy Davis Travel to Disney World for the chance to participate in the American Idol Audition Experience. Classes are scheduled to start Wednesday September 23.
The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Conservatory is committed to the growth of self-confidence and essential life skills through individualized instruction in performing and communication arts training. All group classes are limited to 12 students and all performance workshops and productions are limited to no more than 35 students. Opportunities for both adults and young actors include classes, workshops and performances in the 250 seat professional theater and the more intimate cabaret space ClubPlaza.
For more information about the Plaza Theatre, its current or upcoming season, or the Conservatory program, please contact the Plaza Theatre box office located at 262 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalpan, in the Plaza Del Mar Shopping Center; calling 561-588-1820, or visit www.plazatheatre.net.
ABOUT THE PLAZA THEATRE: The Plaza Theatre, a not-for-profit 250-seat theatre, is home to a variety of light-hearted shows, with an occasional gripping drama, that will please every show-goer. Opened in early 2012 by Alan Jacobson, a Palm Beach Gardens resident who ran the Florida Jewish Theatre for five seasons in the 1990s and then became an independent producer of cabaret shows, musical revues and comedies such as If You Ever Leave Me … I’m Going With You and Down the Garden Path, which played at the Royal Poinciana Playhouse, The Plaza Theatre promises lower-than-average ticket prices and is bringing quality entertainment to all. The Plaza Theatre is located at 262 S. Ocean Blvd in Manalapan, FL. For more information, please call (561) 588-1820 or visit www.theplazatheatre.net.