WILD RICE ACADEMY DRAMA PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN 5-12 - TERM PROGRAMMES 2021
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WILD RICE ACADEMY
DRAMA PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN 5-12
TERM PROGRAMMES 2021
TERM PROGRAMMES: AGES 5-8
ADVENTURES IN
2021 TERM PROGRAMMES
STORYLAND
New terms begin in January and July 2021 CLICK HERE OR SCAN
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Stories are full of magic and wonder – January Term
they can teach us about ourselves, or fly Registration now open!
us to the moon and back. Classes begin 9 Jan
15 Weeks
Adventures In Storyland is Wild Rice
Academy’s weekly drama programme for 5-6 year-olds
5 to 8-year-olds that will give children the 9.30am - 11am
gift of stories and story-telling. This year,
7-8 year-olds
we are excited to go on Adventures in 11.30am - 1pm
Storyland with two Singaporean writers!
July Term
Each programme features a mix of story- Registration opens May
telling, drama skills and role-playing that Classes begin 3 Jul
will engage your child’s creativity, 13 Weeks
imagination and empathy. The programme
will culminate in a showcase of their little 5-6 year-olds
creations! 9.30am - 11am
7-8 year-olds
11.30am - 1pm
Fees
Early Bird*:
$60 / 90 min lesson
excl. GST
Standard:
$63 / 90 min lesson
excl. GST
*Please refer to fee schedule on
page 6-7.
TERM PROGRAMMES: AGES 5-8
What to Expect in the Class Featured Book for January Term
Storytelling and Reading Aloud Tibby The Tiger-Bunny
Each class will be based on a specially Written by Emily Lim
chosen children’s book. Our trained Illustrated by Jade Fang
facilitators will read the stories with each
class, while exploring the plot, characters
and issues together with the children.
Exploration and Creation
At various points in the stories, our
facilitators will pause and guide each class
in exploring and creating the world of the
story. Your child will be engaged in role-
playing, performing short scenes, creating
freeze frames and even adding their own
ideas into the story.
Rehearsing and Performing Poor Tibby! All he has ever wanted
As each class begins to assemble their is some friends to play with, but the
own little creations, our facilitators will other rabbits think he is too
guide our participants, encouraging them strange. After all, he can pounce
in developing their confidence and and roar like a tiger. But he also has
long floppy ears and can hop like a
performance skills – especially when it
bunny.
comes to public speaking, facial
expressions, body language, movement
Is he a tiger or a bunny?
and more.
No one knows, until the day Tibby
Performance Showcase
show everyone just how much of a
To close out the term, parents and/or
tiger – and a bunny – he really is.
guardians are invited to join us for a
performance showcase starring your
child!
A Note on COVID-19
In line with the efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, all programmes conducted at the
Wild Rice Academy will be carried out in accordance to the prevailing safety advisories and
Safe Management Measures (SMMs) as advised by the relevant authorities. Please see our
COVID-19 Heath and Safety Measures for more information.
Should we be unable to proceed with the programme as planned, participants will be offered
a suitable alternative or a refund for the remaining sessions of the programme.TERM PROGRAMMES: AGES 9-12
ACTS OF
2021 TERM PROGRAMMES
IMAGINATION
New terms begin in January and July 2021 CLICK HERE OR SCAN
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Making theatre is a thrilling adventure that
gives us new ways in which to think and talk
January Term
about the world. In this programme for 9 to Registration now open!
12-year-olds, children learn to make and Classes begin 9 Jan
perform theatre under the guidance of 15 Weeks
industry professionals. This year, we are
excited to introduce two new modules - 9-10 year-olds
Devising Performance and Performing 2pm - 3.30pm
Comedy!
11-12 year-olds
Each programme will focus on a set of skills 4pm - 5.30pm
comprising a mix of acting, expression and
scene creation that will stretch your child’s July Term
creativity, empathy and reflective thinking. Registration opens May
The programme will culminate in a showcase Classes begin 3 Jul
for parents and invited guests. 13 Weeks
January Term 9-10 year-olds
2pm - 3.30pm
Devising Performance (15 weeks)
In the theatre, we often begin with a script 11-12 year-olds
that tells us everything about the play. In 4pm - 5.30pm
‘Devising Performance’, we take a different
approach to telling stories and performing Fees
scenes. Students become co-creators and Early Bird*:
actors who are empowered to think and $60 / 90 min lesson
create as they learn. excl. GST
With the help of our trained facilitators, they Standard:
will make decisions about the stories they $63 / 90 min lesson
perform. Who are the characters in the excl. GST
scene? What conflict exists between these
characters? What happens at the end? And *Please refer to fee schedule on
page 6-7.
what does this story mean?TERM PROGRAMMES: AGES 9-12
July Term A Note on COVID-19
Performing Comedy (13 Weeks) In line with the efforts to
curb the spread of COVID-19,
In this term, the students will learn the all programmes conducted
fundamentals of performing comedy - from at the Wild Rice Academy
understanding the type and structure of will be carried out in
jokes to what goes into honing and delivering accordance to the prevailing
a comic performance. safety advisories and Safe
Management Measures
As children get older, there is a need to (SMMs) as advised by the
continuously foster and support their ability relevant authorities. Please
see our COVID-19 Heath and
to let go of their inhibitions, and create space
Safety Measures for more
for fun and imagination.
information.
Throughout this term, the students will be Should we be unable to
given the opportunity to poke fun at familiar proceed with the
things they notice about their daily lives, and programme as planned,
build their confidence as they learn to laugh participants will be offered
at themselves, and with one another. They a suitable alternative or a
will work in small groups to put together a refund for the remaining
short scene and perform their creations to an sessions of the programme.
invited audience.
What to Expect in the Class
Understanding Good Story Structure Physical, Vocal and Facial
Through the programme, students Expressions
will learn about the key elements of Your child will be engaged in
good stories – from establishing creating scenes toward their final
context, developing conflict to performance. They will learn how to
creating satisfying and meaningful convey personalities and emotions
resolutions. through their body language, voices
and facial expressions.
From Page to Stage Performance Showcase
Students will learn how to tell a To close out the term, parents and/
story on stage. They will participate or guardians are invited to join us
in making decisions about staging for a performance showcase starring
and finding ways to ’show’ rather your child!
than ‘tell’ the story in an engaging
manner.SCHEDULE & FEES: JANUARY 2021 TERM
JANUARY 2021 TERM SCHEDULE
SESSION DATE AGES 5-6 AGES 7-8 AGES 9-10 AGES 11-12
1 9 Jan
2 16 Jan
3 23 Jan 9.30am - 11am 11.30am - 1pm 2pm - 3.30pm 4pm - 5.30pm
4 30 Jan
5 6 Feb
- 13 Feb CNY CNY CNY CNY
6 20 Feb
7 27 Feb
8 6 Mar
9 13 Mar
10 20 Mar
9.30am - 11am 11.30am - 1pm 2pm - 3.30pm 4pm - 5.30pm
11 27 Mar
12 3 Apr
13 10 Apr
14 17 Apr
15 24 Apr
JANUARY TERM FEES
EARLY BIRD STANDARD 2021 TERM PROGRAMMES
(ends 20 Dec 2020) (from 21 Dec 2020)
Per 90 min Session $60.00 $63.00
Number of Sessions 15 15
Subtotal $900.00 $945.00
GST 7% $63.00 $66.15
Total $963.00 $1011.15 CLICK HERE OR SCAN
TO SIGN-UP
Registration closes 2 Jan 2021.SCHEDULE & FEES: JULY 2021 TERM
JULY 2021 TERM SCHEDULE
SESSION DATE AGES 5-6 AGES 7-8 AGES 9-10 AGES 11-12
1 3 Jul
2 10 Jul
3 17 Jul
4 24 Jul
5 31 Jul
6 7 Aug
7 14 Aug 9.30am - 11am 11.30am - 1pm 2pm - 3.30pm 4pm - 5.30pm
8 21 Aug
9 28 Aug
10 4 Sep
11 11 Sep
12 18 Sep
13 25 Sep
JULY TERM FEES
EARLY BIRD STANDARD
(ends 6 Jun 2021) (from 7 Jun 2021)
Per 90 min Session $60.00 $63.00
Number of Sessions 13 13
Subtotal $780.00 $819.00
GST 7% $54.60 $57.33
Total $834.60 $876.33
Registration will open in May 2021 and close 26 Jun 2021.FAQs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. What if the programme cannot proceed due to COVID-19?
Should we be unable to proceed with the programme as planned, participants will be offered a
suitable alternative or a refund for the remaining sessions of the programme.
Q. Are there any additional costs?
Term Programmes: There will be a costume fee of up to $50. The exact amount will be
communicated to parents/guardians later in the programme as they begin to rehearse for the
showcase.
Holiday Workshop: There will be no additional costs.
Q. Who are the instructors?
Our instructors are drama educators who are themselves actors, singers, dancers. They are
pedagogically trained to bring out the best in every child.
Q. Will my child be performing at the end of the programme?
For our Term Programmes, while we plan for participants to have the experience of performing in
front of a live audience, that may not be possible depending on the prevailing COVID-19 guidelines.
In the event that a live audience is not possible, we will find alternative modes of presentation that
will be shared digitally with parents/guardians at no additional cost.
Q. Are there any exams or certificates awarded?
No, there are no exams at the Wild Rice Academy. Instead, children will get the opportunity to
share what they have learnt in a performance showcase. There will be a certificate awarded on
completion of our Term Programmes with at least 80% attendance. No certificate will be
presented for the Holiday Workshop.
Q. My child has no experience in performing or theatre. Can they join the programme?
Yes, they can join the programme. No prior experience is necessary.
Q. My child has been taking classes prior to this. Can they be placed in a higher age group?
We recommend for them to be in the same class as peers their age, as the programme has been
tailored according to each age group.
Q. If my child joins the Wild Rice Academy, will be perform in the pantomime?
No. They will have to go through an audition for the First Stage! Programme to be a part of the
pantomime, which is a separate programme from the Wild Rice Academy.
Q. Will this clash with the First Stage! Programme?
No. The Wild Rice Academy Term Programmes will not clash with the First Stage! Programme, so
your child can be in both programmes!
Q. Does joining the Wild Rice Academy give my child a better chance of getting into the First
Stage! Programme?
No. The First Stage! Programme is a separate programme in which we cast young actors to
perform alongside professional actors in our annual pantomime. Any participant interested must
for an audition. Many factors come into play in the casting decisions every year, such as age/
height requirements, number and type of roles available, and dates of rehearsals and
performances.COVID-19 ADVISORY
COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY MEASURES
In line with the efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, all programmes conducted at the
Wild Rice Academy will be carried out in accordance to the prevailing safety advisories and Safe
Management Measures (SMMs) as advised by the relevant authorities.
We seek your cooperation with the Health and Safety Measures listed below. All information is
accurate at the time of publishing and will be updated should the prevailing guidelines change.
Should we be unable to proceed with the programme as planned, participants will be offered a
suitable alternative or a refund for the remaining sessions of the programme.
COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures at the Wild Rice Academy:
- Travel Declaration: All participants would be required to submit a travel declaration form on their
travel history and travel plans prior to the commencement of the programme.
- Contact Tracing: Any participants the venue will be required have the TraceTogether Token with
them or the TraceTogether App enabled.
- Temperature Taking: All staff and participants will be screened before the start of the lesson.
Anyone with a temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius or above will be sent home.
- Visible Symptoms of Illness: Any participant or staff exhibiting any symptoms of illness, will not be
permitted to attend lessons. Please stay home to recuperate.
- Face Masks: All parents/guardians, staff and participants will be required to wear a face mask while
within the premises of Wild Rice.
- Quarantine Order or Stay-Home Notice: Any staff or participants who live in the same household as
someone on a Quarantine Order or Stay-Home Notice will not be permitted to participate.
- Drop-off & Pick-up: No waiting is allowed on the premises. We seek your cooperation to drop-off and
pick-up your child/ward on time.
- Entry to Venue: Only required staff and participants will be allowed into the venue. Parents/
Guardians will not be allowed to enter.
- Props: All props used will be cleaned and sanitised after use. Participants will be required to
sanitise their hands before coming into contact with any props.
- Break: There will be a 30-minute break in-between different groups of participants to prevent any
cross-contact.
- Safe Distancing: Participants will have to keep at least 1 metre between each other. Should the
rehearsal or performance require interaction, they will be split into bubbles of no more than 5. Each
group will be kept at least 2 metres apart.
- Voice Training: There will be no voice projection training during this period.
This information is accurate as of 3 November 2020.CONNECT WITH US
Location
Wild Rice @ Funan
107 North Bridge Road
#04-08, Funan
Singapore 179105
REGISTRATION LINKS
Calls / WhatsApp
2021 TERM PROGRAMMES
+65 8876 3524
Email
academy@wildrice.com.sg
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