HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Hi Drama Kids families!!

I wanted to be sure to take a moment to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! I also wanted to let you know that YES, classes will be held Monday and Tuesday this week. However, we will be closed for the holiday, the rest of the week. Remember, we follow Knox County Schools' calendar, therefore we are closed when they are closed. Also - this time of year is a time to remember what we are thankful for. I want to be sure to let you all know how thankful I am to have you as a part of the Drama Kids community! This whole adventure started almost a year ago for me and has grown and become a true blessing in my life and that is due entirely to YOU! Thanks so much and may we have a dramatic rest of the school year!!

Acting Academy and a BIG WELCOME to Amherst Elementary!!

I'm just so excited with the Acting Academy I could burst! The pictures here show the students working on a script where William Shakespeare was being denied entry into his own play! Needless to say, the kids were GREAT! I am also looking to add additional Academy locations, for those of you who are hoping for afternoon classes! I also want to be sure to extend a HUGE WELCOME to our newest Drama Kids location - AMHERST ELEMENTARY!! We will be there with bells on every Monday from 3:00 until 4:00. Please call 865-947-5427 for more information. I also want to make sure that everyone recognizes our new "Lead Teacher," Jamison Stalsworth, or "Mr. Jamie" to the kids. Please say "Hello!" when you see him!

Also - don't forget to clear your schedules the week of January 28th for "Parent Presentations!" It's your student's chance to shine in front of you and show you what they have been up to in class! This is for ALL Drama Classes, including the elementary school classes, which have already begun putting together pieces of this performance.

HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD!!

Whew!

Greetings All!!!

We have had a couple of back-to-back whirlwind weeks! First, the DKI Acting Academy is growing and we are having soooo much fun on Tuesday evenings at Christus-Victor Lutheran Church! I also had the opportunity recently to visit the hotbed of entertainment - HOLLYWOOD! I'm also thrilled that I've received information regarding the big Spring Performances and will be sharing that with students this week in class! As you can see, students at Halls are having a great time, as are the students at Karns! Each week I notice students becoming more and more confident in their speech, especially in articulation and projection! We also would like to welcome Amherst Elementary into the Drama Kids family! A new class will be starting there on Mondays, beginning on November 16th and our newest teacher, Mr. Jamie will be assisting me with the instruction as we open the new location! Don't forget to bring friends to class - they are also welcome and the classroom door is always open to new faces!