Acting ‘Master Classes’ With Visiting Wisconsin Troupe

So, you have an 8-year-old who loves center stage? A yen to tread the boards yourself? Children, moms and dads are invited to pick up some acting basics from professional actors in two free “Master Classes” offered by the Great American Children’s Theatre of Wisconsin at the central Los Angeles Public Library’s KLOS Story Theatre this Saturday and next from 10 to 11 a.m.

In town for its L.A. tour of the L.M. Montgomery classic “Anne of Green Gables” at the Wilshire Theatre in Beverly Hills, Wednesday through Feb. 27, the theater company’s cast members will present the free classes as part of a pilot program to promote learning through reading and the performing arts. Since space is limited, the classes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Information: (800) 852-9772.

Classics for Kids: If Beethoven and Brahms are the ticket, check out “A World of Music,” a child-sized classical concert/workshop for ages 4 and up at Kidspace Museum in Pasadena twice on Sunday. Pianist Polli Chambers Sazar will play excerpts from Chopin, Scarlatti, Rachmaninoff, Beethoven and other composers as part of two interactive music workshops at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Children participate through discussion and movement. Free with museum admission. Information: (818) 449-9144.

They’re Not Kidding Around: Talk about an early career boost. At ages 9 to 13, the newest deejays at Radio AAHS’ 24-hour children’s radio station KPLS-AM (830), fit right into the station’s target audience of 2- to 12-year-olds. Ashley McCormick, David Harris, Kyle Ellison, Mara Stringfield and Jennifer Gonzalez are the new stars of the all-kids show, “AirForce Kids,” airing from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Playing music, reporting on sports, entertainment, education and the environment, the five were chosen from 150 applicants in December for their writing ability and presentation skills. Besides “age-appropriate music,” listeners will hear critiques of books, computer software, music and movies, plus celebrity gossip, interviews and nature news. And, yes, although the budding broadcasters won’t be socking away a fortune, they do get paid.