Kids Act
Putting your child's imagination into action!
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Bring verse to life!
Create your own characters!
Create your own plays!
Acting out Puss 'n Boots
Read Stories and act them out!
Exchanges Program
Pairing professional performing artists with Kids Act students to create and perform original work.
Camps!
Read what they're saying about Kids Act!
Read the article "Self Expression" from the March 6, 2004 San Diego Union-Tribune
See what parents are saying about Kids Act
Check out these acting "success stories" about Kids Act alumni!
Kids Act acting classes for children in North County San Diego, created and taught by Aleta Barthell
Classes are taught at locations in Encinitas, Solana Beach, and Carmel Valley, with performances at the class sites and in the theater at the
Dove Library in Carlsbad.
Kids Act classes are more than fun: they help develop your child's self-confidence, creativity, and ability to work with others. Each child is encouraged to step forward and shine in an atmosphere of respect and trust. Class sizes are small, and everyone participates.
Kids play games, create characters, invent stories, and put on a performance for friends and family. Aleta has adapted her own professional training to build a play-based program - kids have fun while they learn. Kids Act is process-oriented, emphasizing creativity, self-expression, cooperation, and developing the skills needed to bring ideas to life. These valuable life skills are transferable to many other activities as your child grows and finds his or her way in the world. While the focus is not on professional development, Kids Act does impart core acting skills which are applicable to stage, film, and commercial work (page of "success stories" coming soon). Your kids won't notice that - they'll be busy playing games, making up characters and stories together, and acting them out!
Kids Act is taught and founded by Aleta Barthell
-SAG and AFTRA member
-Professional stage actor 10+ years
-Registered screenwriter with Screenwriter's Guild of America
-Trained at Northwestern University (B.S.), British American Drama Academy,
Shakespeare & Company, and UCSD La Jolla
-(see Aleta's complete acting and writing resume)
For more information,
Call Aleta Barthell
(760) 635-3340 or...
email Aleta Barthell with any questions or comments!
Class sizes are limited so...
Enroll now for:
10 Week Kids Act Summer Sessions and Teen Acting Workshop!
(Creating Original Plays)
June 21 - August 27th, 2008 at the Encinitas Community Center (Taught by Aleta Barthell)
Kids Act
Wednesdays
4-6 year olds; 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. (Course #10028), $149 Encinitas residents/$159 non-residents
7-11 year olds; 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Course #9693), $159 Encinitas residents/$169 non-residentsTeen Acting Workshop
Mondays
12-17 year olds; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (Course #10029), $159 Encinitas residents/$169 non-residents
Classes held at The Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024.
Enroll through the Encinitas Community Center using the course numbers above:
Call (760) 943-2260
Or enroll online: http://www.encinitasrecreg.com/
6 Week Kids Act Summer Session!
(Bringing Great Children's Stories to Life Through Performance)
July 24 - August 28th, 2008 at the Encinitas Community Center (Taught by Aleta Barthell)
Thursdays
4-6 year olds; 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. (Course #9532), $79 Encinitas residents/$89 non-residents
7-11 year olds; 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. (Course #9560), $84 Encinitas residents/$94 non-residents
Classes held at:
The Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024.
Enroll through the Encinitas Community Center using the course numbers above:
Call (760) 943-2260
Or enroll online: http://www.encinitasrecreg.com/
5 Day Kids Act Summer Camp!
August 4 - August 8th, 2008 at the Encinitas Community Center (Taught by Aleta Barthell)
Monday - Friday
5-9 year olds; 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Course #9548), $119 Encinitas residents/$129 non-residents
Classes held at:
The Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024.
Enroll through the Encinitas Community Center using the course numbers above:
Call (760) 943-2260
Or enroll online: http://www.encinitasrecreg.com/
New!!! 10 Week Summer Session at Carmel Valley Site!
June 21 - August 27, 2008 (Taught by Lettie De Anda)
Saturdays
4-6 year olds; 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. cost: $154
7-11 year olds; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. cost: $169
Fee $169
Classes held at:
13152 Chambord Way
San Diego, CA 92130
Final Performance at the Carlsbad Dove Library Auditorium, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, 92008.
Classes taught by Lettie De Anda:
-MA in Theater; University of Texas, El Paso.
-BA in Political Science; University of Texas, El Paso.
-Teaching Artist, North Coast Repertory Theater, Solana Beach, California.
Kids Act is thrilled to have this wonderful teacher!
Limited class sizes. Enroll now to reserve your child's place!
(Click on "Buy Now" button below for ages 4-6. $154)(Click on "Buy Now" button below for ages 7-11. $169)
(Your payment is processed securely through Paypal. YOU DO NOT NEED A PAYPAL ACCOUNT - JUST LOOK FOR THE CARD SYMBOLS
ON THE PAYPAL CHECKOUT PAGE AND CLICK ON "CONTINUE".)
If you have any questions or prefer to pay by check, please contact me by phone ( (760) 635-3340 ) or email. - Aleta
New!!! July 2008 Wednesday Drama Camp - Grades 2-5!
offered through The Kid's College
Every Wednesday in July: 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, & 7/30 2008
9:00am - 11:00am
Classes held at:
Study Hall USA
2235 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 207
Encinitas, CA 92024
Fee: $135Play Theater Games! Perform Stories! Create your own Characters and Stories! Kids Act classes are more than fun: they help develop your child's self-confidence, creativity, and ability to work with others. Each child is encouraged to step forward and shine in an atmosphere of respect and trust. Class sizes are small and everyone participates. Kids play games, create characters, and invent stories. Kids Act is prosess-oriented, emphasizing creativity, self-expression, cooperation, and developing the skills needed to bring ideas to life. These valuable skills are transferable to many other activities as your child grows and finds his or her way in the world.
Sign up for Summer fun!----Register and pay online at www.thekidscollege.org
For information about the Kids College Camps, call Ann at (760) 207-6112.
For information about Kids Act, please call Aleta at (760) 635-3340.
Classes also offered on site for students enrolled at:
Beth Am Preschool (858) 481-2893
The Gifted Preschool in Encinitas (760) 436-9666
Santa Fe Montessori School (858) 755-3232
Rancho Encinitas Academy (760) 942-2011
