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After School Programs
It is extremely important to us that every student enjoy his or
her time spent with us! Whether they will be learning something
new and exciting or nurturing an already established interest, we
want the students to know they are a part of The Sad Café.
We are open to any and all suggestions from parents and students
concerning any part of our program.
All programs meet from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm on days specified. Transportation
is provided for Atkinson, Danville, Plaistow and Sandown NH students from Timberlane in Plaistow, NH and Sanborn Middle School in Newton, NH. Workshops
will be postponed on snow and early release days.
Scholarships are available.
Programs & Workshops
ROCK and THEATER Return!
Rock music and theater are back at The Sad Café this fall! Our two all time favorite workshops Making a Band and Musical Theater take the lead. Both programs will run 2:30 to 5 with pick up offered at the Sanborn and Timberlane Regional Middle Schools. Musical Theater will run Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We are very excited about our new instructor Joanna Coretto, a recent New York University theater grad with extensive local and NY theater experience. Cost is $200 for the 12 week session. That's just $8 a day! The talented rock musician and guitar instructor Neal Guinane joins us from Quality Guitar Lessons of Salem, NH for Making a Band on Thursdays, cost is $65 a month.
Returning this year are our Friday short workshops in the arts directed by Chester College students. Ready to go this fall are workshops in Poetry, Short Story Writing and Illustration and Graphic Design:Collaging Emotions. 4 week workshops are $40. Scholarships available. Call Donna Rooney for more info at 382-8893. Or go to the after school page and download the registration form. Programs starting week of September 17th.
Poetry: Form and Free Verse
Begins Friday, September 14th for four weeks. Fee: $40
Do you journal and write poetry or love to rhyme and rap? This workshop focuses on all poetic forms with an emphasis on free verse. Different forms will be read, listened to and discussed with participants encouraged to create their own works with the new elements uncovered in the workshop.
Writing and Illustration for Young People
Begins Friday, September 14th for six weeks. Fee: $40 Supplies: Provided
Think you would like giving short stories a try? In this workshop you will learn the basics of writing short fiction for any age in an easy-going creative environment that is geared not only to building a story base for writing, but also to help you find your own unique voice., and then illustrate your own story. For writers and artists alike!
Collaging Emotions
Begins, Friday, September 14th for four weeks Fee: $40 Supplies: Provided
Did you ever wonder how people write the ads, or design movie trailers or even public service announcements? Think you might like to give it a try? Take this beginner course in graphic design to explore basic human emotions and how to capture them in design through collage.
The Sad Café Players
On-going Production fee: $200 for 12 weeks ( only $8 per day, includes transportation). Meets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, beginning September 18.
Broadway bound? Join us and develop theater skills of acting, singing, and stage dancing as well as staging, costuming, and other technical skills. This popular, exciting program involves students of all skill levels in all aspects of theatrical production. At the end of the workshop, participants will perform their own musical or dramatic production. Exciting new instructor Jo Finkle, a recent theater graduate from New York University, with experience in all areas of theater and production will lead the Players this year!
Making a Band
On-going Fee: $65 for four weeks. Meets on Thursdays. Begins Thursday September 20.
Interested in having your own band? Whether you are a beginner or you've had experience, this workshop teaches you to play a “rock” instrument at a basic level. The techniques of working in an ensemble are covered and musical content is determined. The instructor will work closely with the students who have previously completed MAB or have had previous experience developing their playing ability, stage presence and building a repertoire in order to prepare them for “real” gigs outside this course.
For more information on the Sad Café Players, Making a Band, or other programs contact the Sad Café at 603-382-8893
Register For Programs
To sign up for programs fill
out this form, print it out and bring it to The Sad Cafe to
register.
Payment is to be made monthly-cash or checks payable to: The
Sad Café. Call 603-382-8893 for more info or to register.
Donations of musical instruments/amps, art supplies, board games,
bookcases & storage cabinets are needed.
The Sad Café is located at 148 Plaistow Rd. in Plaistow,
NH
Phone: 382-8893
Website: www.thesadcafe.com
Grant funding provided in part by Rockingham County DCYF, US Department
of Justice, OJJDP through the Division for Children, Youth and Families,
NH Department of Health and Human Services. Additional funding by
The Sad Café
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