Tiny Tots: Kindergarten through 2nd Grade. Meets Saturdays for up to 8 sessions from January through February (extended depending on inclement weather closures, at the discretion of the activity center director and the drama coach). 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $60 for the session.
What is the Tiny Tots Troop?
The Tiny Tots Troop falls under the HDG Drama Guild, which also encompasses the Youth Troop, Teen Troop, Lewis Lane Singers & Lewis Lane Players and are programs established through the Havre de Grace Rec Committee and directed by Tom Barnes. A student director may assist the director from time to time, however an adult is always present with the Tiny Tot Actors. For more information on any of these programs, please follow the links to the left.
What ages are part of the Tiny Tots Troop?
This troop is for kids in grades K-2 and in the age ranges of 5 to 8. 8 year olds in the 3rd grade must belong to the Youth Actors Troop. We only allow 10 slots. However, if we find the need to increase the number of slots or add another program , we will do so as we add adult staff to our troop or find additional meeting space. Parents that wish to volunteer may contact me at 410-702-5914.
When and where are meetings?
The Tiny Tots Troop meets on Saturdays, January through February from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Meetings are held at the Havre de Grace Activity Center located at 351 Lewis Lane in Havre de Grace (next to the HDG Middle School) unless otherwise noted.
Is there a cost to belong to Tiny Tots?
Yes. The 8 week session cost is $60.
What happens at meetings?
The Tiny Tot actors are taught varying basic techniques that are age and grade appropriate. This is done through games, movies, "classroom instruction," handouts, etc. Often the Tots are given assignments/homework to take home or try out during the week.
What are the expectations of my child?
Acting is like life in general - a persons expectations has to be their own. Therefore, aside from proper behavior, we will not force amy child to do anything they do not want to do. We will encourage them to participate but what is most important is that they do what they are comfortable with. Our goal is to encourage them to build character through drama, not to traumatize them so they are afraid of the stage.
About the Director
Tom Barnes is a trained actor who has worked all across the United States in various community theater's. He has been a professional model and actor for a the Colorado Premiere Talent Agency in the mid and late 1980's. He has over 35 years experience in the theater, which began in 1974 in a simple school musical at Odenton Elementary called "The Electric Sunshine Man." The visionary behind the Drama Guild, he has been with the program since it's inception in 2006. As the founder, he currently remains the President of both the Executive and Directional Boards.
