[caption id="attachment_23928" align="alignnone" width="648"]<a href="https://mountainmedianews.com/gvts-education-classes-begin-january-16/cassie-lilly-alex-degraff-and-kaelin-maro/" rel="attachment wp-att-23928"><img class=" wp-image-23928" src="https://mountainmedianews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2017/01/Cassie-Lilly-Alex-Degraff-and-Kaelin-Maro-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="432" /></a> Cassie Lilly, Alex Degraff and Kaelin Maro in the 2016 Spring GVTeens Showcase Cinderella on Trial[/caption] Greenbrier Valley Theatre (GVT), the State Professional Theatre of West Virginia, is proud to announce that registration is now open for the 2017 spring education classes, GVTots I (grade K-1) and II (grade 2-3), GVTweens (grade 4-5), GVTeens I (grade 6-8), GVTeens II (grade 9-12) and the year-long GVTeen Conservatory (grade 8-12). Enrollment in the after-school program is open now through Jan 13. Register for classes by contacting GVT’s Education Office at 304-645-3838 ext. 111 or courtney@gvtheatre.org. [caption id="attachment_23931" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="https://mountainmedianews.com/gvts-education-classes-begin-january-16/tweens2016/" rel="attachment wp-att-23931"><img class="size-medium wp-image-23931" src="https://mountainmedianews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2017/01/Tweens2016-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a> Front Row: Autumn Rudd (left), Kymberlyn Morgan and Emily Pyles. Back Row: Savannah Adkins (left), Bailey Honaker and Abigail Fowler in the 2016 Spring GVTweens Showcase The Reluctant Dragon[/caption] After-school classes begin Jan. 16 and will continue until May 12 on the following schedule: <ul> <li><strong>Monday</strong></li> </ul> - GVTweens (Grade 4-5, Enrollment Cap 20) 4-5 p.m. - GVTeen Conservatory (Grade 8-12, Enrollment Cap 14) 5:15-7:15 p.m. <ul> <li><strong>Tuesday</strong></li> </ul> - GVTots I (Grade K-1, Enrollment Cap 20) 4-5 p.m. - GVTots II (Grade 2-3, Enrollment Cap 20) 5:15-6:15 p.m. <ul> <li><strong>Wednesday</strong></li> </ul> - GVTeens I (Grade 6-8, Enrollment Cap 30) 4-5 p.m. - GVTeens II (Grade 9-12, Enrollment Cap 30) 5:15-6:15 p.m. [caption id="attachment_23930" align="alignright" width="300"]<a href="https://mountainmedianews.com/gvts-education-classes-begin-january-16/neely-seams-sophia-gum-and-jordan-reed/" rel="attachment wp-att-23930"><img class="size-medium wp-image-23930" src="https://mountainmedianews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2017/01/Neely-Seams-Sophia-Gum-and-Jordan-Reed-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a> Neely Seams, Sophia Gum and Jordan Reed in the Spring GVTeen Conservatory Showcase[/caption] “Students enrolled in GVT’s drama classes learn so much more than theater skills. They learn and demonstrate ensemble building, public speaking, a sense of community, empathy, and more. Each class becomes a little family where we look after each other, support one another, and gain life-long friends. The spring semester is special because each student enrolled will perform in a class showcase. The showcases are performed on GVT’s mainstage which is a magical experience for children and teens,” Education Director Courtney Susman said. Spring Showcases are as follows: <ul> <li>GVTots I & II: <em>Once Upon a Time…</em> (Apr. 11 at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.)</li> <li>GVTweens: <em>Snow White</em> (Apr. 25 at 6 and 8 p.m.)</li> <li>GVTeens I: <em>The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet</em> (May 2 at 6 and 8 p.m.)</li> <li>GVTeens II: <em>10 Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse</em> (May 2 at 6 and 8 p.m.)</li> <li>GVTeen Conservatory: <em>Twelfth Night</em> (May 11 and 12 at 7 p.m.)</li> </ul> [caption id="attachment_23929" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="https://mountainmedianews.com/gvts-education-classes-begin-january-16/gvtots-2016/" rel="attachment wp-att-23929"><img class="size-medium wp-image-23929" src="https://mountainmedianews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2017/01/GVTots-2016-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a> The 2016 Spring GVTots Showcase Falling Up to Broadway[/caption] Showcase rehearsals will take place during class, along with two additional mandatory technical rehearsals. Spring tuition for these classes is $90 ($125 for conservatory) per semester. Tuition for each additional child in the same family is $65 per semester. Need-based scholarships are available. For scholarship applications, to register or for any other information regarding the education programs, contact the Education Office at 304-645-3838 ext. 111 or courtney@gvtheatre.org. This program is presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Division of Culture & History and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.
