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Classes are online unless otherwise indicated School of Fine Arts | 2020
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customers and our sta ff as saf e and local governments,
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canic Studio Theatre and will be page 7 of the Fall catalog.
movie each week in our Wil is “Os car Win ner s.” Ch eck out more information on
Study Workshop
Artist. The Fall’s theme of Film check out the ex-
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Yours in the Arts,
Carly Bishop
Interim Director of Education
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Table of Contents
3 Dance 17 Visual Arts
7 Film 19 Membership
8 BACinema 20 Adult Bridge & Fitness
9 Music 20 Day Camps
13 Theatre/Performing Arts 21 Outreach
16 Simmerling Gallery
IMPORTANT Fall Session Information
Session runs 11 weeks | September 14, 2020 - December 6, 2020
Last day to register - Sun, Sept 27, 2020
No Make-up week
Classes will be held on Indigenous Peoples’ Day - Monday, October 12, 2020
Veterans Day - Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Closed the week of Thanksgiving | Nov 23 - Nov 27
School of Fine Arts Staff Highlighted Event
Carly Bishop, Artistic Director
carly@beverlyartcenter.org
773.445.3838 Ext 208
Matt McKinney, SOFA Manager
matt@beverlyartcenter.org
773.445.3838 Ext 211
Jennifer Marschand, Outreach Manager
jennifer@beverlyartcenter.org
773.445.3838 Ext 210
FREE
EVENT
Get Spooky
2407 W 111th Street Sunday, October 25, 2020 | 2-3pm
Chicago, IL 60655
773.445.3838 Spooky Stories, Sing-a-longs, and
www.beverlyartcenter.org | D E Q Crafts for ages 3-10
w a l k w h en
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Fall Dance Performances
The Fall Dance performances are scheduled for the week of December 14, 2020. At the time of registration, patron will be charged a $45
costume fee for each dance class participating in Fall Dance Performances. Students will also need appropriate tights and shoes for the
performances. Costume fees are not covered by scholarships. Students registered for multiple dance classes will have to pay one fee per
class (unless a class has different sections). Patrons who are on record of having purchased a costume in Spring 2020 do not need to
pay the costume fee.
- Unless otherwise indicated
BALLET
Students will learn the foundation of Dance graduating through tiered levels matching age, learned techniques, and experience. Beginning
first with Mommy/Daddy & Me levels where a parent must also participate in class, then graduating to Twinkle Toes Toddlers and then into
Creative Movement, students begin by learning how a dance class operates, basic positions, warm-up and cool down skills, and introductory
techniques. Students graduate into Pre-Ballet at age 5, building coordination, turn-out, and skill, and then move through Ballet I through
V learning higher level techniques, musicality, and barre work while increasing flexibility and poise. All dancers must wear pink leotard, pink
tights, pink ballet shoes with hair off face or wear white t-shirt, black sweatpants, and black ballet shoes. Adults may wear comfortable cloth-
ing with pink ballet shoes.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Mommy/Daddy & Me 1½ -3 Mondays 10:00-11:00AM Sept 14 TBD $115($103)
Mommy/Daddy & Me 1½ -3 Fridays 10:00-11:00AM Sept 18 TBD $115($103)
Twinkle Toes 2-3 Mondays 3:30-4:00PM Sept 14 Dyckman $115($103)
Twinkle Toes 2-3 Saturdays 8:30-9:00AM Sept 19 Dyckman $115($103)
Creative Movement 3-4 Mondays 4:00-4:45PM Sept 14 Gamboa $170($153)
Creative Movement 3-4 Mondays 4:45-5:30PM Sept 14 Dyckman $170($153)
Creative Movement 3-4 Saturdays 9:00-9:45AM Sept 19 Gamboa $170($153)
Creative Movement 3-4 Saturdays 9:45-10:30AM Sept 19 Dyckman $170($153)
Pre-Ballet 5-6 Mondays 4:00-4:45PM Sept 14 Dyckman $170($153)
Pre-Ballet 5-6 Saturdays 10:30-11:15AM Sept 19 Dyckman $170($153)
Ballet I 7-9 Thursdays 4:00-5:00PM Sept 17 Gamboa $210($189)
Ballet II 10+ Thursdays 4:00-5:00PM Sept 17 LeDuc $210($189)
Ballet III 10+ Mondays 5:30-6:30PM Sept 14 Dyckman $210($189)
Ballet III 10+ Thursdays 6:00-7:00PM Sept 17 Gamboa $210($189)
Ballet IV – section 1 10+ Wednesdays 5:45-7:15PM Sept 16 Becker $300($270)
Ballet IV – section 2 10+ Thursdays 5:00-6:30PM Sept 17 LeDuc $300($270)
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Ballet V 10+ Mondays 7:15-8:45PM Sept 14 Becker $300($270)
Advanced Practice 10+ Wednesdays 10:00-12:00PM Sept 16 Wright $300($270)
Adult Ballet 18+ Tuesdays 7:00-8:00PM Sept 17 Becker $210($189)
Pre-Pointe/Pointe I 10+ Thursdays 6:30-7:30PM Sept 17 LeDuc $223($201)
Pointe II 12+ Thursdays 7:30-8:30PM Sept 17 LeDuc $223($201)
BREAKDANCE
Fast-paced and athletic, this dance style teaches popular dance moves mixed with flexibility and creativity. Students need comfortable cloth-
ing, sneakers or jazz shoes, and hair off face.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Breakdance 5-8 Wednesdays 7:00-8:00PM Sept 16 Nasadowski $209($188)
COMBO
Basic fundamentals of ballet and tap are explored while developing creativity, imagination, and body awareness in Pre-Combo. In Combo I
and II, the focus of the class also includes fundamentals of jazz dance, while building balance, precision, and working within an ensemble.
Students either wear any color leotard with tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, and black jazz shoes with hair off face or wear white
t-shirt with any color sweat pants.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Pre-Combo 5-6 Mondays 4:45-5:30PM Sept 14 Gamboa $170($153)
Pre-Combo 5-6 Saturdays 9:00-9:45AM Sept 19 Dyckman $170($153)
Combo I 7-9 Saturdays 11:15-12:45PM Sept 19 Dyckman $300($270)
Combo II 10-13 Saturdays 10:30-12:00PM Sept 19 Gamboa $300($270)
HIP HOP
Dancers will explore pop and lock, character development, and freestyling while learning this popular dance style. All students are invited to
wear comfortable clothing and jazz or gym shoes with hair off face.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Teeny Tot Hip Hop 5-6 Saturdays 9:45-10:30AM Sept 19 Gamboa $115($103)
Hip Hop I 7-9 Wednesdays 5:00-6:00PM Sept 16 Nasadowski $210($189)
Hip Hop II 10+ Wednesdays 6:00-7:00PM Sept 16 Nasadowski $210($189)
Hip Hop III 12+ Wednesdays 8:00-9:00PM Sept 16 Nasadowski $210($189)
Adult Hip Hop 18+ Thursdays 8:00-9:00PM Sept 17 Nasadowski $210($189)
JAZZ
Jazz is a dance discipline that is energized and fun. Students begin in Jazz I and continue through Jazz III, building techniques as they move
through the levels. Students will work on passing, turns, leaps, and exciting choreography. Students need black bottoms with a solid colored
leotard, black jazz shoes, and hair off face.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Jazz I 7+ Saturdays 12:00-1:00PM Sept 19 Gamboa $210($189)
Jazz II 12+ Thursdays 7:00-8:00PM Sept 17 Gamboa $210($189)
Jazz III 15+ Thursdays 8:00-9:00PM Sept 17 Gamboa $210($189)
Adult Jazz 18+ Tuesdays 7:00-8:00PM Sept 15 TBD $210($189)
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LATIN
This high energy class is focused on basic body rhythms inherent in Cumbia, Merengue, Salsa, Bachata, and Cha-Cha-Cha. This class is
open to beginners and students with more experience in the form. Students need comfortable clothing and black jazz shoes with hair off face.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Latin 10+ Sundays 2:00-3:30PM Sept 20 TBD $210($189)
Adult Latin 18+ Fridays 6:00-7:00PM Sept 18 TBD $210($189)
Adult Latin 18+ Sundays 3:30-5:00PM Sept 20 TBD $210($189)
MODERN
A contemporary dance form with roots in Ballet, classes will emphasize the use of the floor, focus on breath, body awareness, and strength-
ening the core. This class is danced in bare feet. Students should wear comfortable dance bottoms, a solid colored leotard, and hair off face
or wear a white t-shirt with solid colored sweatpants.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Modern I 9-13 Thursdays 5:00-6:00PM Sept 17 Gamboa $210($189)
Modern II 13+ Saturdays 12:00-1:00PM Sept 19 Becker $210($189)
Modern III 17+ Wednesdays 4:00-5:00PM Sept 16 Becker $210($189)
Adult Modern 18+ Thursdays 8:00PM-9:00PM Sept 17 TBD $210($189)
MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE
Students learn the techniques needed to go from show to showstopper in this jazz-heavy class that also works in ballet techniques. Explore
techniques of the greatest Broadway choreographers and how dance can tell stories in this fun and high energy class. Students should wear
comfortable clothing and black dance shoes.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Musical Theatre Dance 8-12 Saturdays 4:00-5:00PM Sept 19 Zordan $167($150)
Musical Theatre Dance 13-18 Saturdays 12:00-1:00PM Sept 19 Zordan $167($150)
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
This class is designed to improve the strength and endurance of the dancer while lengthening and conditioning muscles, increasing agility
and performance.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Levels 3-5 12+ Mondays 6:30-7:15PM Sept 14 Becker $170($153)
Levels 3-5 12+ Wednesdays 5:00-5:45PM Sept 16 Becker $170($153)
Adult 18+ Tuesdays 8:00-9:00PM Sept 15 Becker $170($153)
TAP
Students learn rhythm and musicality through across the floor exercises and choreography, beginning in Tap I and moving through Tap IV.
Students need black dance bottoms, a solid colored leotard or top, and black tap shoes.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Tap I 7-9 Mondays 5:30-6:30PM Sept 14 Gamboa $210($189)
Tap II/III 10+ Saturdays 9:00-10:00AM Sept 19 Becker $210($189)
Tap IV 13+ Saturdays 10:00-11:00AM Sept 19 Becker $210($189)
Adult Tap I 18+ Tuesdays 6:00PM-7:00PM Sept 15 Becker $210($189)
Adult Tap II 18+ Wednesdays 7:30-8:30PM Sept 16 Becker $210($189)
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VOGUE-ING
A style that arose from the Dance houses in New York City’s LGBTQIA community in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, Vogue-ing has found
new popularity due to the FX show Pose. Students need comfortable clothing, sneakers or jazz shoes, and hair pulled back.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Vogue-ing 10+ Tuesdays 7:00-8:00PM Sept 15 TBD $210($189)
Vogue-ing for Adults 18+ Sundays 3:00-4:00PM Sept 20 TBD $210($189)
Thanks to the
generous support of
our dance sponsor
Dance Performances
Fall
Dance
Performances
Dec 14-20, 2020
Get Spooky
FREE EVENT
Sunday, October 25, 2020
2-3pm
Spooky Stories,
Sing-a-longs, and
Crafts for ages 3-10
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Film Study Program
Part of the new BACinema
Miss a weekly movie at the Beverly Arts Center? Then this is the class for you! Each week participate in a talkback with a Film
Teaching Artist and then view a full-length film in the BAC’s Studio Theatre. Each session will have a different theme: Best Picture
Winners (Fall), The Best Film of Each Decade (Winter), Game Changers (Spring), and The Best of Summer Cinema (Summer).
There will be a drop-in rate of $10 per movie charged for those who do not want to sign up for the entire session; however, this
class will not run unless 15 students are registered.
FILM STUDY WORKSHOP
This is a weekly movie and lecture offered in the BAC’s Studio Theatre with a different theme for each of the four sessions:
Best Picture Winners (Fall), The Film of the Decade (Winter), Game Changers (Spring), and The Best of Summer Cinema
(Summer). Each class includes a deep dive into the content of the film with a professional Film Teaching Artist and a showing
of the complete film.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Film Study Workshop 18+ Wednesdays 6:30-9:30PM Sept 16 Damon Griffin $108($97)
Those interested in dropping in to see specific movies, will be charged a $10 fee per movie.
HERE IS THE MOVIE SCHEDULE FOR THE FALL SESSION:
9/16 All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)
9/23 Rebecca (1940)
9/30 All About Eve (1950)
10/7 The Apartment (1960)
10/14 Patton (1970)
10/21 Ordinary People (1980)
10/28 Dances With Wolves (1990)
11/4 Gladiator (2000)
11/11 The King’s Speech (2010)
11/18 Parasite (2020)
11/25 BAC Closed for Thanksgiving
12/2 The English Patient (1998)
12/9 The Hurt Locker (2009)
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BACinema
Saturday, November 28, 2020 | 7PM
National Lampoon’s Christmas
Vacation Upcoming Movies
$8($7)
Since its release, Christmas Vacation has become a holi-
day staple. The third installment in the National Lampoons
series, written by John Hughes, this 1989 film is set in Chi-
cago and stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, and Randy Sunday, January 17, 2021 | 2PM
Quaid. Meet the Griswald family as they hilariously navigate Princess Bride
the trials and tribulations of celebrating the holidays with Free Family Fun activities 1:15-2:00pm • 2PM showing
family. $8($7)
Part of our Black History Month celebration
Tuesday, December 22, 2020 | 7PM
Sunday, February 7, 2021 | 7PM
A Christmas Story Do the Right Thing
$8($7) $8($7)
Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd,
this beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of Saturday, March 6, 2021
youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends South Side Irish Parade Film Festival
most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming
of his ideal Christmas gift, a “Red Ryder air rifle.” Frequently
at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comfort-
ed by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles Part of our Women’s Month celebration
to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes
intact. Sunday, March 21, 2021 | 2PM
Little Women (1949)
Free Family Fun activities 1:15-2:00pm • 2PM showing
$8($7)
Part of our Cinco de Mayo celebration
Sunday, May 9, 2021 | 2PM
Frida
$8($7)
Friday, July 23, 2021 | 5PM
Grease – Sing-a-long!
$8($7)
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GUITAR
Group guitar class is a great way to gain the skills you need for successful performance. Learn chords, strumming patterns, melodic lines,
and popular songs as well as how to play with others in a fun, relaxed setting. Guitar Intro workshop is perfect for our youngest students to
learn the basics of guitar. Students 8 and older move on to Guitar Basics workshop, followed by Guitar I and Guitar II. Students must bring an
acoustic or electric guitar to class. Electric guitarists do not need to bring an amp.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Guitar Intro 5-7 Tuesdays 4:00-4:30PM Sept 15 Reichard $72($65)
Guitar Intro 5-7 Saturdays 9:00-9:30AM Sept 19 Quigley $72($65)
Guitar Basics 8+ Tuesdays 5:00-5:30PM Sept 15 Reichard $72($65)
Guitar Basics 8+ Saturdays 9:30-10:00AM Sept 19 Quigley $72($65)
Guitar I 8+ Tuesdays 6:00-7:00PM Sept 15 Reichard $132($119)
Guitar I 8+ Saturdays 10:00-11:00AM Sept 19 Quigley $132($119)
Guitar II 9+ Tuesdays 7:00-8:00PM Sept 15 Reichard $132($119)
Guitar II 9+ Saturdays 12:00-1:00PM Sept 19 Quigley $132($119)
Teen/Adult Guitar 14+ Tuesdays 8:00-9:00PM Sept 15 Reichard $132($119)
Private Lesson-Guitar 4-6 Various 20 minutes Sept 14 Various $200($180)
Private Lesson–Guitar 7+ Various 30 minutes Sept 14 Various $300($270)
Private Lesson–Guitar 7+ Various 60 minutes Sept 14 Various $600($540)
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HARMONICA
Students new to harmonica should begin with Harmonica Basics and move through Harmonica I and II when appropriate. Classes will begin
with basic techniques including breathing techniques, the 12-bar blues pattern, and an introduction to improvisation and continue with more
advance techniques such as blowing and playing, breathing techniques, tongue blocking, and note-bending. Students must bring a C-Dia-
tonic Harmonica to class.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Harmonica Basics 8+ Thursdays 6:00-7:00PM Sept 17 Bashir $132($119)
Harmonica I 15+ Thursdays 7:00-8:00PM Sept 17 Bashir $132($119)
Harmonica II 15+ Thursdays 8:00-9:00PM Sept 17 Bashir $132($119)
INFANT & TODDLER MUSIC
This fun, interactive class is for parents/caregivers and little ones. Each class will include rhythmic activities, stories, finger plays, singing,
dancing, and instrument exploration.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Music & Movement 8m-3 Thursdays 10:00-10:45AM Sept 17 Parks $132($119)
Music & Movement 8m-3 Saturdays 10:30-11:15AM Sept 19 Wasowski $132($119)
PERCUSSION
Students new to percussion instruments should begin with Drum basics workshop. Students progress in levels learning proper hand tech-
niques, rhythm interpretation, and keeping tempo in multiple time signatures. Students need a drum practice pad and drum sticks which they
should bring to each workshop.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Drum Basics 7+ Saturdays 11:30-12:00PM Sept 19 Bishop $72($65)
Drum Basics – Teens 12+ Saturdays 12:00-1:00PM Sept 19 Bishop $132($119)
Drum Basics – Adult 18+ Saturdays 1:00-2:00PM Sept 19 Bishop $132($119)
Private Lesson – Drums 7+ Various 30 minutes Sept 14 TBD $300($270)
Private Lesson – Drums 14+ Various 60 minutes Sept 14 TBD $600($540)
PIANO
Group piano is an ideal way to try out the piano and build the foundation for continued individual study in piano or other instruments. Students
learn orientation to the keyboard, music reading skills and simple melodies in an age appropriate manner. Head- phones are used to promote
concentration. Students may use BAC headphones or bring their own.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Piano Intro 3-4 Wednesdays 4:00-4:30PM Sept 16 McKinney $72($65)
Piano Intro 3-4 Saturdays 9:30-10:00AM Sept 19 Streeter $72($65)
Piano Basics 5-6 Wednesdays 4:30-5:00PM Sept 16 McKinney $72($65)
Piano Basics 5-6 Thursdays 4:30-5:00PM Sept 17 McKinney $72($65)
Piano Basics 5-6 Saturdays 10:00-10:30AM Sept 19 McKinney $72($65)
Piano I 7+ Wednesdays 5:00-6:00PM Sept 16 McKinney $132($119)
Piano I 7+ Saturdays 10:30-11:30AM Sept 19 McKinney $132($119)
Piano II 8+ Wednesdays 6:00-7:00PM Sept 16 McKinney $132($119)
Piano II 8+ Saturdays 11:30-12:30AM Sept 19 McKinney $132($119)
Piano Basics - Adult 15+ Wednesdays 7:00-8:00PM Sept 16 TBD $132($119)
Piano I - Adults 15+ Wednesdays 8:00-9:00PM Sept 16 TBD $132($119)
Piano II - Adults 15+ Saturdays 1:30-2:30PM Sept 19 McKinney $132($119)
Private Lesson - Piano 3-4 Various 20 minutes Sept 14 Various $200($180)
Private Lesson - Piano 5-12 Various 30 minutes Sept 14 Various $300($270)
Private Lesson - Piano 13+ Various 60 minutes Sept 14 Various $600($540)
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Closed the week of Thanksgiving | Nov 23 - Nov 27
All Prentice Johnson STRINGS classes can be taught
STRINGS
BAC string classes begin with fundamentals and progress in levels, adding higher technical skills, introducing mixed meters and scales, and
challenging students to improve sound and dexterity as they learn to play more difficult pieces. Preschool students begin in Pre-Violin. Older
students progress through Violin Intro A and B. Older students begin in Violin, Viola, Cello I and progress through levels one to three with
instructor approval. Students may bring their own instrument or rental is available for $28/month (violin/viola), $35/month (cello) from Paul
Wargaski Violins.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Pre-Violin 3-4 Saturdays 9:00-9:30AM Sept 19 Johnson $72($65)
Violin Intro A 5-7 Mondays 4:00-4:30PM Sept 14 Johnson $72($65)
Violin Intro A 5-7 Saturdays 9:30-10:00AM Sept 19 Johnson $72($65)
Violin Intro B 5-7 Mondays 4:30-5:00PM Sept 14 Johnson $72($65)
Violin Intro B 5-7 Saturdays 10:00-10:30AM Sept 19 Johnson $72($65)
Violin, Viola, Cello I 8+ Saturdays 10:30-11:30AM Sept 19 Johnson $132($119)
Violin, Viola, Cello II 9+ Mondays 5:00-6:00PM Sept 14 Johnson $132($119)
Violin, Viola, Cello II 9+ Saturdays 11:30-12:30PM Sept 19 Johnson $132($119)
Violin, Viola, Cello, III 10+ Saturdays 12:30-1:30PM Sept 19 Johnson $132($119)
Violin, Viola, Cello IV 10+ Mondays 6:45-7:45PM Sept 14 Johnson $132($119)
Violin, Viola, Cello IV 10+ Saturdays 1:30-2:30PM Sept 19 Johnson $132($119)
Private Lesson-Strings 3-4 Various 20 minutes Sept 14 Johnson $200($180)
Private Lesson-Strings 5+ Various 30 minutes Sept 14 Johnson $300($270)
Private Lesson-Strings 12+ Various 60 minutes Sept 14 Johnson $600($540)
UKULELE
Beginning students will find the ukulele fun and easy to play! With only four strings, the ukulele is the perfect instrument for learning basic
chords and simple strumming patterns. Students will learn valuable solo and ensemble techniques. Students must bring an ukulele to class.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Ukulele Basics 7+ Saturdays 11:00-11:30AM Sept 19 Bishop $72($65)
Private Lesson- Ukulele 7+ Various 30 minutes Sept 14 Various $300($270)
Private Lesson - Ukulele 18+ Various 60 minutes Sept 14 Various $600($540)
VOICE
Students in Songbirds and BAChoir will learn proper warm-up techniques, basic rhythmic notation, and solo and ensemble vocalization skills.
Music covers a variety of styles. Students should bring a folder and pencil to each class.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Songbirds 6+ Saturdays 9:00-9:30AM Sept 19 Wasowski $72($65)
Private Lesson - Voice 10+ Various 30 minutes Sept 14 Wasowski $300($270)
Private Lesson - Voice 14+ Various 60 minutes Sept 14 Wasowski $600($540)*
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Private Lessons
Private Lessons are available in all Woodwind
instruments (Soprano, Alto, and Tenor Saxo-
phone, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Piccolo, and
Flute), Brass instruments (Trumpet, Trombone,
Tuba, and French Horn), Percussion, String
instruments (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, Cello, Vio-
lin, and Viola), Harmonica, and Voice. Private
lessons are scheduled through the SOFA
Manager, Matt McKinney at matt@beverly-
artcenter.org.
Music Happenings
SOFA
Music Recitals
December 5, 2020 | 1pm and 4pm
Each registered student receives 2 free tickets
Additional Tickets • $5
Missing those birthday parties and special events? The BAC will
be offering BACkyard Concerts for any family that would like
a performance in their front or backyard! Choose the type of
performance you would like from a wide-variety of options and
get a catered meal thanks to Americanos. While you enjoy the
food, your surrounding neighbors enjoy some music, theatre, or
a dance performances.
The cost of this program is $500 for up to six people
VISIT BEVERLYARTCENTER.ORG FOR MORE INFO Additional family members are $50 each
Family members must all be from the same household and
must maintain social-distancing from the performers at all times.
To register visit beverlyartcenter.org
If you have questions contact Jennifer Marschand at outreach@beverlyartcenter.org
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Theatre classes at the Beverly Arts Center range from introductory classes, to more advanced work for the vested artist,
to the opportunity to perform in multiple productions throughout the year! Performance opportunities for all ages include:
THEATRE WORKSHOPS
From the interactive Broadway Babies workshop where a parent or guardian accompanies their child into the fun of imaginative sto-
ry-telling and creative play, to the high-energy and engaging Little Stars for 3-5 year olds, to the progressive classes of Acting & Musical
Theatre I, Acting & Musical Theatre II, and Acting & Musical Theatre III, Theatre classes taught by professional Theatre artists provide
an engaging environment where students may express themselves through story-telling, singing, movement, and character devel-
opment. For those interested in learning the ins and outs of theatre design and working backstage, try our new Techies Workshop!
Stage Combat and Sword Play workshops challenge the performer to engage in scenes of dialogue while swashbuckling on a Pirate
Ship, fighting a Medieval Knight, or a Jedi fighting off the Dark Side. These workshops are taught by a certified Teaching Artist and
involve coordination through foot work and different sword styles.
Students ages 7-17 interested in performing in BAC Junior STAR, BAC Teen Studio, or BAC STAR+ production must take Musical
Theatre workshop in order to audition for productions. The class may be taken at the same time as the production.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Acting - Private Lessons 10+ Any Any Any Various $213($192)
Broadway Babies 1½-3 Mondays 10:00-10:45AM Sept 14 Zordan $132($119)
Little Stars Jungle Book KIDS 4-7 Saturdays 2:00-3:00PM Sept 19 Zordan $150($135)
Acting & Musical Theatre l 6-8 Tuesdays 5:00-6:00PM Sept 15 Zordan $167($150)
Acting & Musical Theatre ll 8-11 Saturdays 1:00-2:00PM Sept 19 Zordan $167($150)
Acting & Musical Theatre lll 12-17 Wednesdays 7:00-8:00PM Sept 14 Morgan $167($150)
Acting for Adults 18+ Sundays 3:00-4:00PM Sept 20 Cooper $167($150)
Sword Play - Youth 8-13 Sundays 2:00-3:00PM Sept 20 Blakely $184($166)
Stage Make-Up 12+ Tuesday 7:00-8:00PM Sept 15 Cooper $227($204)
Techies Workshop 12+ Saturdays** 10:00-12:00PM Sept 19 Kassenbrock $167($150)
Musical Theatre Dance 8-12 Saturdays 4:00-5:00PM Sept 19 Zordan $167($150)
Musical Theatre Dance 13-18 Saturdays 12:00-1:00PM Sept 19 Zordan $167($150)
These classes are
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Little Stars 3-5 Wednesdays 3:30-4:10PM Sept 16 Welser $100($90)
Young Stars 6-8 Wednesdays 4:00-4:40PM Sept 16 Myers $100($90)
Junior Stars 9-12 Tuesdays 4:00-4:40PM Sept 15 Myers $100($90)
Teen Stars 13-18 Mondays 7:00-7:40PM Sept 14 Cooper $100($90)
*Students must take Acting and Musical Theatre l, ll, or lll, in order to audition for productions.
**This class meets every other Saturday.
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Performing Arts Categories
BAC LITTLE STAR: 20-21 Productions: Jungle Book Kids, December 2020 and 101 Dalmatians KIDS, August 2021. Students ages 4-7
rehearse a 30-minute performance. This opportunity introduces our youngest performers to being on-stage, playing a character, memorizing
simple song lyrics and telling familiar stories. These productions culminate with a simple performance on the Baffes Theatre stage with minimal
set, props, and costumes.
BAC JUNIOR STAR: 20-21 Production: Honk Jr, February 2021 and Madagascar Jr, July 2021. Students ages 8-12 rehearse an up to
90-minute show, experiencing the art of theatre on a deeper level. More advanced theatre techniques are learned while cultivating charac-
ter-development, performance technique, and vocal work. These productions culminate in a fully-realized production over multiple dates on
the Baffes Theatre stage.
BAC TEEN STUDIO: 20-21 Production: You Can’t Take It with You, March 2021 and Spamalot, August 2021. Students ages 13-22 re-
hearse a show with themes appropriate for older performers. These include both straight plays and musicals and incorporate the BAC TE-
CHIES class to help get the production up and running. Students learn audition techniques, more advanced theatre theories, acting exercises,
warm-up techniques, and push their art to the limit. These productions culminate in a production over multiple dates in the Baffes Theatre or
Studio Theatre.
BAC STAR+: 20-21 Production: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, May 2021. These productions are audition only. Students and community
members will get the opportunity to work with a professional director, choreographer, musical director, and theatre designer in addition to
performing live on-stage in the Baffes Theatre with professional actors.
Performing Arts Fall Productions
SHOWCASES!
Acting and Musical Theatre I, II, and III will all have final performances, either on
the Baffes Theatre stage or on a virtual platform at the end of the session in De-
cember. More details to come as we keep a close eye on where our city stands
in the fight against COVID-19.
BAC LITTLE STARS (4-7 year olds)
*No prerequisite or experience required
Jungle Book KIDS | Directed by Anna Zordan
Banished by the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan, a human boy named Mowgli and his panther friend, Bagheera, are on the
run in the deepest parts of the jungle. On their journey, the two meet a sinister snake named Kaa, a herd of elephants
and a giant bear named Baloo, who teaches them the swingin’ musical rhythms of the jungle. After surviving a dangerous
encounter with a band of monkeys led by King Louie, Mowgli and Bagheera are forced to run for their lives. When Shere
Khan returns, our heroes must rally their fellow animals into battle and restore
peace throughout the jungle.
Rehearsals Saturdays, 2:00-3:00PM
Dress Rehearsal Thursday, December 10, 2020 5:00-6:00PM
Tuition $150($135)
TICKETS $8 ($7)
Performances
December 11 and 12, 2020 1:00-2:00PM
14BAC JUNIOR STAR (8-12 year olds)
*Prerequisite required
HONK Jr.
Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to
notice and point this out, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds
himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly
meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be.
Auditions Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | 6-8PM
Callbacks Thursdays, December 3, 2020 | 6-8PM
Rehearsals Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-8:00PM
Tuition $180($162) Performances
TICKETS $12 ($10) Friday, February 26, 2021 at 7:00PM
Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 2:00PM
Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 7:00PM
Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 3:00PM
Professional Theatre Season 2020/2021
FRONT PORCH SOCIETY
Written by January 31, 2021 at 3PM
Melda Beaty, February 5 & 6, 2021 at 7:30PM
Beverly resident February 7, 2021 at 3PM
Directed by Delia Gray
November 4, 2008; Marks, Mississippi. America is on the eve of BEING SINCERE – Black History Month Staged Reading
electing its first Black president. Amidst the town’s excitement over Written by Hana L. Anderson
Barack Obama, Carrie Honey grieves her son’s tragic death at the Wilcanic Studio Theatre
hands of police. After 40 years of failed attempts to seek justice, February 27, 2021 at 7:30PM
Carrie has grown bitter and is no longer interested in life’s celebra- Tickets $8($7)
tions but when a scandal at the town’s cemetery, where her son
was laid to rest, rocks this historic day, a past secret is revealed that
FRANKIE & JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE
restores her faded faith.
Written by Terrence McNally
October 25, 2020 at 2PM
Tickets $10($9) Directed by Carly Bishop
One dollar of each ticket will be donated to an organization sup- Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune explores intimacy and vul-
porting Black Lives Matter. nerability in humanity’s most sensitive moments, and encourages
trust and companionship when something positive comes into
one’s life. Through Frankie and Johnny’s tentative romantic begin-
STEEL MAGNOLIAS nings, and their complicated but sweet hope for good prospect to-
Written by Robert Harling gether, the audience is urged to celebrate connection, and to learn
Directed by Stacy Stoltz from one another how best to have faith in our common bonds
All the best ladies in Chinquapin, Louisiana get their hair done at when the world has taught us not to in the past.
Truvy’s beauty salon. Helped by her new assistant, Annelle (who Wilcanic Studio Theatre
is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, April 9 & 10, 2021 at 7:30PM
wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the April 11, 2021 at 2:30PM
town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouise; an eccentric millionaire, Miss
April 16 & 17, 2021 at 7:30PM
Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader,
M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby , is about to marry a “good ole April 18, 2021 at 2:30PM
boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but hu- Tickets $26(23)
morously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy
when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby, who is a diabetic. COMEDY OF ERRORS
The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also Written by William Shakespeare
draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, Directed by Carly Bishop
and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching,
One of Shakespeare’s hysterical comedies! Egeon travels to Ephe-
funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.
Baffes Theatre sus with his son Antipholus and servant, Dromio. Antipholus learns
January 29 & 30, 2021 at 7:30PM that he has a twin brother, separated from him at birth and as-
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sumed lost at sea during a shipwreck in his infanthood. The other fessional Theatre Series at the BAC!
set of twins, also named Antipholus and Dromio, live in Ephesus, Wilcanic Studio Theatre
and the new arrivals cause a series of hilarious incidents of mistak- July 12-18, 2021
en identity. Tickets $5 per staged reading
Courtyard
Friday & Saturday - June 18, 19, 25, 26 at 7:30PM TORCH SONG
Sunday - June 20 & 27 at 2:30PM Written by Harvey Fierstein
Tickets $24($22), Children 10-17: $12($10) Directed by TBD
The life of Arnold Beckoff, a torch song-singing, Jewish drag queen
NEW PLAYWRIGHT FESTIVAL living in New York City, is dramatized over the span of the late
Calling on all playwrights! In this new program, unpublished play- 1970s and 1980s through Stonewall, the AIDS crisis, and other
wrights from all over the country may enter for the chance to receive ground-breaking milestones for the LGBTQIA community. Told with
a staged reading of their new full-length plays. An entrance fee of a likable, human voice, Torch Song follows Arnold’s odyssey to find
$10 per submission will help to support the cost of the program. happiness in New York. All he wants is a husband, a child, and a
A jury of theatre professionals will read all of the submissions. The pair of bunny slippers that fit, but a visit from his overbearing mother
top seven submissions will receive a staged reading in the Studio reminds him that he needs one thing more: respect.
Theatre July 12-18, 2021 at 7pm. Playwrights must be 18 years or Wilcanic Studio Theatre
older. Submissions will be accepted April 26, 2021-May 9, 2021. August 20, 21, 27, and 28, 2021 at 7:30PM
The list of seven plays accepted will appear on the BAC website on August 22 & 29, 2021 at 2:30PM
May 17, 2021. Audience members and selected jurors will vote on Tickets $24(22)
their favorite play from the readings. The play with the most votes
will be given a fully-mounted production slot in the 2021-2022 Pro-
Visual Arts Happenings FREE
to the
Public
Art Comp reception
Friday, November 13, 2020
6-8pm
SOFA Visual Arts Showcase
Friday, December 4, 2020
6-8pm
Simmerling Gallery
2020-21 Gallery Schedule | Openings on Fridays from 6-8PM
“Women’s Work” - Ceramics Exhibition Liz Born and Gabe Hoare -
Open during MUSIC MONDAYS Printmaking/Drawing
8.2.20 Closes 1.3.21 Opening Reception
2.2.21 Closes
Elaine Miller - Painting
9.25.20 Opening Reception Anna Hasseltine - Printmaking/Drawing
11.8.20 Closes 2.7.21 Opening Reception
3.8.21 Closes
Art Comp
11.13.20 Opening Reception
12.27.20 Closes
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- Paul Klee - Paul Klee
- Unless otherwise indicated
WORKSHOPS FOR TINY ARTISTS
Time to Pretend is all about acting out. Create masks, toys and all kinds of stuff with your little one and let them act it out in this adorable new
class for our youngest artists. In Storytime Art Class, every class is a new story to engage in backed up with an art project to make it into
reality. Come in with your little one and get lost in the plot. Have a little Picasso on your hands? Sign them up for Let’s Get Messy! Stimulate
the left side of your little one’s brain alongside other parents with their kids. There’ll be a different project every class that will be sure to get
the wiggles out.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR SUPPLIES PRICE
Time to Pretend* 1-3 Fridays 9:00-10:00AM Sept 18 TBD Provided $100($90)
Storytime Art Class* 1-3 Fridays 10:15-11:15AM Sept 18 TBD Provided $100($90)
Let’s Get Messy* 1-3 Fridays 11:30-12:30PM Sept 18 TBD Provided $100($90)
*Caregiver must also be present for class.
WORKSHOPS FOR KID ARTISTS
Creating art can be a big mess, so who wants to clean that up? We at the BAC will! In Art for Kids, we will have fun with all the projects that can
get messy; playing with clay, painting, and making puppets. Please dress expecting a mess! In Ceramics for Kids get a head start and have
a solid foundation in ceramics. Everything from sculptural to functional pieces will be made and in a variety of techniques. Comics/Manga for
Kids fosters your child’s interest in art and story-telling through illustration. This class is taught by a professional comic writer/illustrator that will
take your child from a consumer to a creator of what they love.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR SUPPLIES PRICE
Art for Kids 4-7 Saturdays 10:45-11:45AM Sept 19 TBD List $130($117)
Art for Kids 4-7 Sundays 11:00-12:00PM Sept 20 TBD List $130($117)
Ceramics for Kids 4-7 Tuesdays 6:00-6:45PM Sept 15 TBD Provided $100($90)
Comics/Manga for Kids 4-7 Saturdays 10:30-11:30AM Sept 19 TBD List $130($117)
WORKSHOPS FOR TWEEN ARTISTS
Painting and drawing go hand-in-hand. In Painting and Drawing for Tweens, students grow skills and drawing that they will later apply to
painting. A great primer for a future in the arts, Ceramics for Tweens will engage students using raw clay and basic ceramics tools. Projects
focus on the process of creating and will cover all the basics. Like comics, anime or manga? Want to create your own characters or master
the form of your favorite heroes? In Comics and Manga for Tweens, we’ll cover the basics of drawing from the ground up, while also showing
you how to write a story and draw it as a comic book.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR SUPPLIES PRICE
Painting/Drawing - Tweens 8-12 Saturdays 9:00-10:30AM Sept 19 TBD List $130($117)
Painting/Drawing - Tweens 8-12 Sundays 3:30-5:00PM Sept 20 TBD List $130($117)
Ceramics for Tweens 8-12 Thursdays 5:30-7:00PM Sept 17 TBD Provided $176($158)
Comics/Manga for Tweens 8-12 Saturdays 11:45-1:15PM Sept 19 TBD List $176($158)
Thanks to the
generous support of
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WORKSHOPS FOR TEEN ARTISTS
In Painting for Teens is the first stop on a journey. Acquiring foundational level skills and techniques that will prepare the teen for a more
advanced craft. Drawing for Teens is where it all starts. Teen artists get serious with foundations level skills and techniques of an advanced
draftsman. Teens of all experience levels are invited to join in Ceramics for Teens, having fun of creating fabulous and functional pieces of art!
We will cover the basics through advanced throwing techniques to create a variety of projects. Leave class with pieces you can be proud of!
Love comics or anime? Want to draw your own comic books? Learn the basics of creating your very own comic book, including how to create
a story, how to draw your characters, and how to tell your story in pictures in Comics/Manga for Teens. In Glass-fusing for Teens, learn to
score, cut and arrange glass while the kiln does the rest. Using full color and tack fusing, create window art, jewelry, bowls, platters or anything
you can imagine. In this all new workshop, come learn relief print-making with a master printmaker. Have a talent for drawing and want to take
it to another level? Want to have multiples of your masterpieces? Printmaking is a classic fit for those that love to draw.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR SUPPLIES PRICE
Painting for Teens 13-17 Mondays 5:00-6:30PM Sept 14 TBD List $176($158)
Drawing for Teens 13-17 Thursdays 7:00-9:00PM Sept 17 TBD List $198($176)
Drawing for Teens 13-17 Sundays 3:00-5:00PM Sept 20 TBD List $198($176)
Ceramics for Teens 13-17 Thursdays 5:30-7:00PM Sept 17 TBD Provided $176($158)
Glass-fusing for Teens 13-17 Wednesdays 5:00-6:30PM Sept 16 TBD Provided $130($117)
Comics/Manga for Teens 13-17 Saturdays 11:45-1:15PM Sept 19 TBD List $176($158)
Relief Print-making-Teen 13-17 Mondays 12:00-2:00PM Sept 14 TBD List $180($162)
WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
Adults interested in painting, try Acrylic for Adult and Watercolor workshops. Those new to ceramics or familiar, join us in the Ceramics studio
were work happens on the potter’s wheel or table, using hand building techniques to create diverse works of art in Ceramics or Advanced
Ceramics workshops. For ages and across cultures, creating visual art has been a means to find peace. Rest and relax in a low pressure
environment while creating art with other like-minded folks in Art as Meditation.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR SUPPLIES PRICE
Painting for Adults 18+ Thursdays 7:00-9:00PM Sept 17 TBD List $75($67)
Painting for Adults 18+ Thursdays 7:00-9:00PM Oct 22 TBD List $75($67)
Adult Relief Print-making 18+ Mondays 2:00-4:00PM Sept 14 TBD List $180($162)
Art as Meditation 18+ Mondays 7:00-9:00PM Sept 14 TBD List $180($162)
Adult Ceramics 18+ Thursdays 7:00-9:00PM Sept 17 TBD Provided $90($81)
Adult Ceramics 18+ Thursdays 7:00-9:00PM Oct 22 TBD Provided $90($81)
Advanced Ceramics 18+ Tuesdays 7:00-9:00PM Sept 15 TBD Provided $180($162)
Glass-fusing for Adults 18+ Wednesdays 7:00-9:00PM Sept 16 TBD Provided* $90($81)
Glass-fusing for Adults 18+ Wednesdays 7:00-9:00PM Oct 21 TBD Provided* $90($81)
Advanced Glass-fusing 18+ Sundays 2:00-4:00PM Sept 20 TBD Provided* $90($81)
Advanced Glass-fusing 18+ Sundays 2:00-4:00PM Oct 25 TBD Provided* $90($81)
Watercolor 18+ Sundays 4:00-5:00PM Sept 20 TBD List $60($54)
Watercolor 18+ Sundays 4:00-5:00PM Oct 25 TBD List $60($54)
*Students may used provided stock, but may also purchase additional supplies if they choose.
60+ ART
Time to get out there and meet some other interesting folks? Flex your creative muscles in a variety of artforms. See contemporary art. Meet
and chat with others in a fun, low pressure forum.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR SUPPLIES PRICE
Art Mixer 60+ Fridays 1:00-3:00PM Sept 18 TBD Provided $150($135)
PAINTING PARTIES
Enjoy a Paint and Sip class with family and friends! Students learning painting techniques from a professional Teaching Artist while creating
their own masterpiece in a single night. A glass of beer or wine and all supplies are included with the cost of tuition.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Autumn Leaves 21+ Friday 7:00-10:00PM Oct 23 Papish $45($40)
Holly Jolly 21+ Saturday 7:00-10:00PM Dec 12 Papish $45($40)
18Membership
By investing in the BAC, you provide our neighborhood and community with lively arts
and entertainment offerings, ensure the sustainability of a lively space that enriches the
lives of adults, children, and families and support working and aspiring artists through art,
education and performance opportunities. We are proud to offer you this opportunity to
demonstrate your commitment to this icon of the arts so close to home!
Membership Levels
Silver Circle Membership $1,000-2,500
Encore Society $500 annually for 5 years
Benefactor $250
Family $75
Senior- Family $50
Individual $40
Senior $35
Membership Perks
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Adult - Unless otherwise indicated
BRIDGE
Join us in our sunny, Atrium on Monday through Wednesday for good conversation with a competitive edge for Bridge Workshop. Players
will refine their game with directed play and discussions. Different subjects will be explored based on the ability and interest of the students.
Beginning and intermediate players will cover the basics and improve their skills while being challenged with different games through directed
play in Intermediate Bridge. In Advanced Bridge more experienced players will continue to refine their game with directed play and instruction.
Classes are for students 18+. All supplies are provided.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Beginner Bridge Adult Tuesdays 6:30-8:30PM Sept 15 Williams $150($135)
Beginner/ Intermediate Adult Wednesdays 9:15-11:15AM Sept 16 Williams $150($135)
Advanced Bridge Adult Mondays 9:15-11:15AM Sept 14 Williams $150($135)
FITNESS for 60+
Tai Chi is a mind and body exercise characterized by slow, round, continuous movements that integrate awareness and breath support. Tai
Chi promotes internal strength and energy through movements based on self-defense and traditional Chinese health principles. This class
focuses on various health aspects including balance, circulation and stress relief. Chair is provided. In this gentle form of yoga, Chair Yoga
revitalizes the mind and body. Postures are performed while either sitting in the chair or standing and using the chair for support. Practicing
yoga regularly has many physical and mental benefits. All levels are welcome. This class is most beneficial for students with limited mobility
who want to increase their range of motion. Chair is provided, but students should also bring a yoga mat.
CLASS AGE DAY TIME START INSTRUCTOR PRICE
Tai Chi for 60+ Adult Tuesdays 6:30-7:30PM Sept 15 Ryan $150($135)
Tai Chi for 60+ Adult Wednesdays 12:00-1:00PM Sept 16 Ryan $150($135)
Chair Yoga for 60+ Adult Tuesdays 7:00-8:00PM Sept 15 TBD $150($135)
Chair Yoga for 60+ Adult Thursdays 10:00-11:00AM Sept 17 Braggs $150($135)
Day Camps
Indigenous Peoples Day Camp (Ages 5-12)
$45($40)
Monday, October 12, 2020
How about a day of acting games, dance-offs, insane visual arts proj-
ects, and Fall-themed games topped off with a movie on the big screen
in the Baffes Theatre?
Veteran’s Day Camp (Ages 5-12)
$45($40)
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Come learn about our service members and what we can do for our
community during a day of service while dancing, singing, creating fun
crafts, and watching a movie on the big screen in the Baffes Theatre.
Winter Break Camp (Ages 5-12)
$270($243)
December 21, 22, 23, 2020
December 28, 29, 30, 2020
Learn about winter holidays and traditions from all over the world while
creating gifties for friends and family, making tasty winter-themed cre-
ations, and enjoying songs and theatre games along the way.
Day Camps are 8:30-4pm
Pre-Camp 7:30-8:30am &
After Care 4-6pm are available for an additional fee.
Pre-Camp is $8($7) -- After Care is $16($14)
20Scholarships
The Beverly Arts Center offers tiered scholarships for its School of Fine Arts. Families may apply for a par-
tial scholarship to cover up to 50% of tuition for their School of the Fine Arts workshops and camps. There
are three levels of scholarship.
Eligibility for each tier is based on gross family income and family size. No further discounts may be applied
once a scholarship has been received. No more than three scholarship students per any workshop per
sesion, except for Camp. Camp Scholarships are unlimited.
Scholarship applications are available at the front desk or on our website at www.beverlyartcenter.org.
Outreach
What type of programming is offered? Can we choose multiple disciplines for our programming?
The Beverly Arts Center offers arts-enrichment programming Yes. If you would like Dance, Music, and Theatre at your school
in Theatre, Visual Arts, Music, Dance, and Film. on different days of the week, this is possible. The costs shown
in charts are per Teaching Artist.
Who can be an Outreach partner?
The Beverly Arts Center offers arts-enrichment programming Who are your Teaching Artists?
to CPS private, public, and charter schools, suburban pri-
Our Teaching Artists are working, professional artists in the
vate and public schools, libraries, senior centers, alternative
Chicago-land area. They bring current access and knowledge
education centers, home school programs, and community
organizations. We even offer programming for special events of their field at the professional level to the classroom.
for private citizens such as weddings, baby showers, birthday
parties, parent/child programs, and more. Have your Teaching Artists been finger-printed?
Yes. All of our Teaching Artists go through finger-printing,
How long is programming? background checks, and Mandated Reporter training on a
Programming can range from one day for one hour up to five YEARLY basis.
days per week for an entire school year. The BAC also offers
In-School Summer programming. Can we bring our students to the Beverly Arts Center?
Yes, the Beverly Arts Center Outreach program also offers field
What is the Cost of programming? trips to the BAC for 10-400 students at a time. Programming
The average cost of programming is $70 per hour plus one can include a rotation of arts workshops, a professional chil-
hour of prep per day at $35. This does not include the cost of dren’s theatre show, and/or a career panel where students get
supplies which vary from program to program. The intention
to ask professional artists questions regarding training and
of the BAC Outreach program is that all schools will have ac-
cess to arts-enrichment programming regardless of budget, higher education.
so prices are negotiable.
Is the Beverly Arts Center a CPS Vendor?
We will work with any budget Our CPS Vendor Number is 30370.
When can programming take place? What types of paymentsare acceptable?
Programming can take place Before School, In-School, and CPS schools typically pay with purchase orders, but checks
After-School, or for evening or weekend special events. Pro- are also acceptable. For community organizations and private
gramming is also offered outside of the school year on Winter, citizens, we can also accept major credit cards.
Spring, and Summer Breaks. The BAC also offers field trips.
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BUILDING
HOURS
Mon-Thurs: 9-9
Fri: 9-6
Sat: 8:30-5
Sun: 2-5
Hours subject to change
Registration Tuition and Refunds
There are two ways to register -- Call us at 773.445.3838, or go online to CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
beverlyartcenter.org. The BAC encourages advance registrations. A class Full tuition is refunded only for classes or workshops canceled by the BAC.
that does not meet minimum registration requirements 24 hours before the Students who wish to drop a workshop after registering but before the
first class may be cancelled. While we do accept sign-ups the day classes first date of the workshop will be charged a fee of $25.00. No refunds will
begin, patrons should be aware that registration may be denied if the class is be offered once a workshop has begun even if the student is absent for the
full or has been cancelled due to low enrollment. first day of class. No make-up class will be offered if a student misses a class.
During these unprecedented times, no refunds will be given if the classes
Payment Plans move to a virtual platform. If the patron no longer wishes to participate,
The BAC offers a payment plan to students spending $250 or more in patrons will receive a class credit for a future session to be used within one
a session. Students pay 50% down upon registration. The remaining year’s time. Registration ends the second full week of class. Classes may be
balance must be paid by week five of the session (no later than Oct canceled if minimum enrollment is not met. For classes paid for via Invoice,
19, 2020). Payment plans must be made in person at the front desk. Customer acknowledges that remaining payments must be made according
Payments may be made by cash, check, or credit/debit card. Full to the set payment plan. Full balance must be paid off by due date given.
payment may be made at anytime prior to the fifth week. Payment If payment is not paid in full on given due date, patrons will not be able to
plans require a signed credit card authorization form. participate in any future registration. Registration fees will not be prorated
for classes missed during the session, nor will they be applied to another
If the student drops the class at any time during the session,
session. Not attending a class does NOT constitute an official withdraw from
charges will still apply. Membership discounts and sale prices
a course or cancellation of tuition or fees.
apply.
Photography Release LIVE EVENTS
No refunds or exchanges will be honored once the tickets have been
By registering for a class, the customer grants the Beverly Arts Center
purchased. Should the Beverly Arts Center postpone an event, the original
permission to photograph or video their child’s participation in the
tickets will be honored for the new date. Should the Beverly Arts Center
Beverly Arts Center’s education programs. The customer also grants
cancel an event, a full refund will be given, minus services fees.
the BAC permission to use their or their child’s likeness in a promotional
capacity including but, not limited to print materials, web site, online or Full policy available on our website at www.beverlyartcenter.org
out of home media, and other mediums now or later developed; as well
as permission to share photography and video including their or their
child’s likeness for use by media publication and institutions that fund
the BAC’s operations and programs.
The Beverly Arts Center does not discriminate $1 service fee per class will be charged
on the basis of race, color, national origin, age,
upon registration. If registering online,
religion, disability, gender and expression, sexu-
al orientation, or gender identity in any activities additional online purchasing fees will be
made available to students in the School of Fine charged.
Arts.
22Upcoming Events at the BAC
Front Porch Society National Lampoon’s
Sunday, October 25, 2020 | 2PM Christmas Vacation
November 28, 2020 | 7PM
Get Spooky Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus
October 25, 2020 | 2-3PM December 6, 2020 | 3PM
BAC Art Talk
Check out BAC Art Talk, a bi-weekly podcast shared through Sound Cloud. Enjoy inter-
views with professional Dancers, Actors, Musicians, Directors, and Visual Artists navigating
in the Arts World and keep up-to-date on happenings at the BAC.
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This program is partially supported by a
grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
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