Youth Theatre Classes ~ September 3 – November 12, 2014
Dinah Smith will present an Acting & Musical Theatre Combo class for students ages 10-14 (with experience or audition only) on Wednesdays from 3:45 – 5:15 p.m. The series of ten classes will begin on September 3 and run through November 12, 2014. The last class will include a fun and entertaining Show Case performance for family and friends. Cost for the series is $200.00. For more information or to register, please contact Dinah Smith at (858) 354-3241 or at [email protected] .
In class, students will:
~ Explore the Principles of Good Acting
~ Develop Believable Characters
~ Learn Audition Tips & Techniques
~ Create & Perform Scenes and Mini Plays
~ Learn & Perform Songs & Choreography from Broadway Musicals and Movies
Dinah Smith
Dinah Smith (Teacher / Coach, Choreographer / Director, Actor)
With a BA in Theatre and a Masters in Education, Dinah Smith has been involved in the entertainment industry and Theatre Arts Education as a teacher, director, choreographer, and performer since the 1970’s.
Locally, she was worked with Sierra Stages, LeGacy, Paul Emery, and Sandra Rockman. Dinah teaches at Bitney Prep, Colfax Elementary, and Yuba River Charter School.
Most recently, Dinah directed the highly acclaimed premier holiday production of Sonja Weissman and The Miracle Play featuring 9 local youth performers.
Photo by Akim Aginksy
The Mission of the Miners Foundry Cultural Center is to preserve, enhance and utilize the historic Miners Foundry for cultural, educational and social activities. The Foundry is a non profit organization, pleased to support the Nevada County theatre community.
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The Miners Foundry Cultural Center and Dinah Smith will present an Acting / Musical Theatre Combo Summer Camp for kids ages 8-14 from June 12 through June 26, 2014 at the Miners Foundry. Each day’s session will run from 9:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m., with a special Showcase performance on Thursday at 12:30. Tuition is $200.00 and includes all materials. For information and registration, please contact Dinah at (858) 354-3241 or 
The Miners Foundry Cultural Center and Dinah Smith will present a spring series of Acting & Musical Theatre classes for students aged 8-13 from April 23 – May 28, 2014 at the Miners Foundry. Each class will run from 3:45 – 5:15 p.m., with a special Showcase performance on May 28th at 4:45 p.m. Tuition is $120.00 and includes all materials. For information and registration, please contact Dinah at (858) 354-3241 or