ARTS Program - Activities Revealing Talents & Skills

For information contact the Program Developer/ Theatre Director, Annie Roseen

CHOICE, unlimited (218) 724-5869 ext. 34.

BOLD-choice Theatre spreads the word while having fun in local parades!

Professional instruction in the Arts is available to CHOICE, unlimited Consumers free of charge in the following Art disciplines:

Visual Arts: Studio Class
This popular class has been in peak demand since March of 2006. Participants discover hidden talents while discussing art and developing their individualized artistic expression. The class provides its participants an opportunity to learn how to work together on special projects.
Where: Lincoln Park Center
When: Thursdays throughout the winter at 9:30-10:30, 11:00-12:00
Please note: Class is currently full.

These developing artists have the opportunity to display their work in public venues and at CHOICE, unlimited’s annual Art Show Fundraiser.

Instructor of Visual Arts Carla has been teaching Visual Arts at CHOICE, unlimited since March of 2006 and holds a Master of Art Education from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. She has 13 years experience as an Instructor for schools within the local education system and has 3 years experience as the primary (solo) Administrator of one of Minnesota’s most popular Art & Craft Shows, the Park Point Art Fair.

Carla Tamburro Studio Arts Class

Fundamentals of Dance and Movement
CHOICE, unlimited is offering this fun new class for the first time this winter! It will offer students a chance to get acquainted with moving their bodies to music. It will explore different genres of music and movement. The class will be a beginner-level class and is geared toward all people that would benefit from getting in touch with their bodies and gaining control over their movements. It is appropriate for those that may have difficulty with movement or expression. This class will be a 10-week session.
Where: Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
When: Mondays Dec. 21 - Feb. 22 at 9:30-10:30

Movement & Dance: Emotion in Motion
The success of our past dance class; Emotion in Motion has inspired CHOICE, unlimited to continue to offer this creative style of movement in a 10-week Winter Session of Emotional Characters in Motion. This class is a little quicker paced and challenges both past and new participants to explore the potential of their body’s individualized expression of movement. Participants gain greater body awareness and control and become less inhibited in expressing emotions and movement in front of others. Dancers get a chance to become more confident in their abilities and opportunities as artists.
Where: Mount Olive Lutheran Church
When: Mondays Dec. 21 - Feb. 22 at 1:00-2:15

Theatre Arts: Acting Class
This 8-week course allows participants to gain valuable communication and performance skills while having fun. The group learns how to portray different characters and emotions while participating in theatre games and improvisations.
Where: Mount Olive Lutheran Church
When: Wednesdays, Jan. 13 - Mar. 17 at 1:00-2:15

BOLD-choice Theatre Company(Battling Obstacles Living with Disabilities)
BOLD-choice Theatre Company is an Outreach Theatre Company that creates and tours disability awareness theatre productions. It provides a unique style of theatre performance that exposes community and student audiences to the talents of individuals with disabilities.

Arts Program Coordinator, Theater and Dance Instructor Annie holds a BA in Theatre, English and Gender/Women’s Studies. She has been involved in the local Arts Scene as a Theatre Director, Choreographer, Dancer, Actress and Instructor for the past 9 years. She has directed, choreographed and taught Theatre and Dance in public schools and private schools, as well as Community Theatres and Semi-Professional venues. Annie began teaching Dance at CHOICE, unlimited in January of 2008 and accepted the position of Arts Program Director in September of 2008. She is the Director of BOLD-choice Theatre Company as well as the instructor of the Theatre Arts and Dance classes offered by CHOICE, unlimited.

Annie Roseen Dance & Movement, Theatre Arts and BOLD-choice Theatre Company

Romeo & Juliet's Tragic Comedy

Romeo and Juliet’s Tragic Comedy is an original piece created by the BOLD-choice Theatre Company based on the Shakespearean classic tale of star-cross’d love. In the BOLD version of the story, the characters face the realities of discrimination, stereotyping, alienation and group think.  They also experience the joys of young love, friendship, family and unification.  As the story unfolds, the actors themselves get a chance to share the challenges they have personally encountered, as well their own hopes and wishes. Romeo and Juliet’s Tragic Comedy allows the audience a chance to experience a new world with an entertaining and honest twist on the age old story of love and hate.  The play encourages the ideas of thinking for oneself and looking beyond pre-conceived notions --questioning why we act the way we do toward people who are different than us.  Romeo and Juliet’s Tragic Comedy brings to life the beauty of finding similarities among one another and appreciating the differences that make us unique. 

Romeo and Juliet’s Tragic Comedy targets a slightly older audience that involves not only Middle Schools, but High School students as well. Romeo & Juliet’s Tragic Comedy will be 60 minutes long & appropriate for 5th through 12th grade students. Discussion guides will be available to help prepare for the presentation and encourage pre and post show student discussions.

To book a performance or for more information, contact Theatre Director, Annie Roseen
at CHOICE, unlimited (218) 724-5869

FAQs about booking a BOLD-choice Theatre production:

What day of the week does BOLD-choice Theatre perform?

• The Company members are available to perform on Tuesday afternoons.
• A 1:30 pm performance time often works out to be the best time for a performance.

How much does it cost to bring BOLD-choice to your school or organization?

• Romeo and Juliet’s Tragic Comedy is $200 per performance.
• Our performance fee helps cover expenses CHOICE, unlimited spends toward travel and employee time. We work out an agreement with schools and organizations that cannot cover our initial fee as listed above. Contact Annie Roseen at (218) 724-5869.

What size space is needed to make it happen for BOLD-choice to present there?

• A performance space that is large enough to suffice both actors and audience.
• The actual performance area should be approximately 25’ deep by 25’ wide.
• The day of the performance this space must be available the whole day so as to allow the crew to set up for the performance.
• Actors arrive at noon to rehearse. This becomes a closed rehearsal until 15 minutes prior to show time (30 minutes prior for public audience presentations).

What age group does BOLD-choice appeal to?

• We have found that BOLD’s unique style of performance appeals to all ages. However, each production is created with a different age range targeted. Romeo & Juliet’s Tragic Comedy is has been created to appeal to Middle School through High School.

Why would a school want BOLD-choice Theatre to perform for its students?

• BOLD-choice provides high impact Issue Awareness Entertainment that promotes student discussion concerning topics such as:

• disability awareness
• bully /diversity awareness
• teen love and relationships
• the perils of war
• teen suicide
• thinking for oneself
• individuality

Testimonials:
The following quotes were taken from evaluation sheets and thank you letters written about the BOLD-choice Theatre’s past performances.

• “This was one of the best performances I have seen dealing with disabilities and diversity.”
• “Mesmerizing performance – you had the students’ attention the entire time.”
• “My students ‘got it’ – better than any lesson I could teach.”
• “I know this really touched my students and they saw the message of looking at people’s character.”
• “The most touching parts were when the actors shared about their disabilities.”
• “Your troupe made a big impact here!”
• “The discussion guide was very helpful in engaging the students to openly talk about disabilities and diversity.”
• “We’d love them to come back again.”

• “I learned something from this play. I learned that every one including people with disabilities are special.”
• “Disabilities can be painful to have but even though you still have a big heart.”
• “It made me feel that disabled people are so cool.”
• “It was really awesome.”
• “Thank you BOLD-Theatre for the best play ever to be seen by people.”
• “If I could see your play again - I would.”