Kids Philadelphia - April 20, 2009

Acting Up

Raising Talent Classes

She’s got stars in her eyes and a song in her heart, but the Great White Way seems a long way off.

Get your budding belter on the right track with a visit to Raising Talent coach Tamlyn Shusterman. A former Rockette and Broadway performer, she knows it’s not just step-ball-changes and hitting high C’s.

Shusterman offers dancing and singing instruction for kids 8 and up. She’ll share her knowledge of auditioning techniques and tips for being emotionally resilient in a tough industry.

Plus, her parent info sessions will steer you away from scary stage mama tendencies.

And keep it from being curtains for sure.

Raising Talent (267-882-8447 or raisingtalent.net).

CREATE
Community Paint Day
What: Get hands on and help paint the new mural.
Why: Hue knows?
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 1221 S. 15th St. (215-685-0750).

CELEBRATE
Fairmount Art Center’s Fifth Birthday
What: Blow out candles on a huge cake, hear live music, and participate in make-n-take art projects.
Why: And many more.
When: Sun., 2-6 p.m.
Where: Fairmount Art Center, 2501 Olive St. (215-765-2787).

LISTEN
Story Time for Toddlers
What: Hang out and hear a book read aloud.
Why: Once upon a time.
When: Ongoing. Thurs., 11 a.m.
Where: Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Ln. (215-844-1870).