Sylvania students learn drama

Artistic director for the Sylvania Community Art Commission Irina Zaurov teaches a theater class Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at Northview High School in Sylvania. This is Zaurov's seventh year offering both beginners and advanced classes for children in fourth through eighth grade. Currently, about 45 kids participate in the program. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Lynley Acres, 12, left, and Adam Parker, 12, center, take stage direction during an improvisational scene from artistic director for the Sylvania Community Art Commission Irina Zaurov.

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Artistic director for the Sylvania Community Art Commission Irina Zaurov smiles at a student while teaching her theater class at Northview High School.

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Adam Parker, 12, left, laughs as he and other attendees watch two of their fellow students preform an improvisational skit during a theater class.

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Lynley Acres, 12, left, takes stage direction during an improvisational scene. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Emma Johns, 12, left, and Mitali Dalwalla, 13, right, act out an improvisational scene together. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Artistic director for the Sylvania Community Art Commission Irina Zaurov, center, watches as her student Ella Wilson, 10, left, cries for dramatic effect.

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Lynley Acres, 12, left, Cassie McCloskey, 11, center, and Jason Rogers, 12, right, watch as two of their fellow students perform a short skit.

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Artistic director for the Sylvania Community Art Commission Irina Zaurov, left, talks with her class about improvisational techniques.

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Ella Wilson, 10, left, and Adam Parker, 12, work though an improvisational skit as their teacher Irina Zaurov gives them direction.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ella Wilson, 10, left, and Adam Parker, 12, work though an improvisational skit as their teacher Irina Zaurov gives them ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Julianna Pennetta, 13, applauds her fellow students after a skit. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH