[NEohioPAL]Corrected/ Updated Arts Classes At Forest Lodge In Akron
Suzanne Graham
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Apologies for the repetitiveness!
AWAKEN!
As the changing leaves usher in a season of sleep, the Akron Recreation B=
ureau offers a new awakening to the community. This fall, the City of Ak=
ron is revealing a new direction for Forest Lodge Community Center. The =
Center, now known as the Forest Lodge Community Art Center offers a varie=
ty of programming to bring the fine arts to our community.
In our first session of classes, we are offering programming in theatre a=
nd performance, movement, creative writing, and acting for non-actors. W=
e are also featuring a chat space designated for young adults and a multi=
-generational drumming circle. Classes are intended for a variety of ages=
from youth to older adults. =20
Classes are taught in a relaxed and accessible atmosphere, inviting stude=
nts to learn and grow in programming designed to accommodate experience l=
evels from beginner to advanced. Through our commitment to offering oppo=
rtunity to both the artist and the student, the Center offers high qualit=
y programming at a reasonable cost, With instructors whose qualifications=
include Artistic Directors, Screenwriters, Award winning playwrights, Br=
oadway choreographers and professional actors, we strive to make accessib=
le a diverse source of education in your own backyard. =20
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Watch for our spotlight to shine on the visual arts in our next session b=
eginning January 4.
Classes begin as early as October 27, so call (330-375-2813/ 330-375-2853=
) or mail in your registration right away to register. Class sizes are l=
imited so register immediately!
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Awaken your mind, awaken your spirit, and awaken your creativity!
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Classes offered session 1 (see below for dates, descriptions, and instruc=
tor bios)
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Introduction to Acting-Adult/Older Adult
Performance Writing: New Script Development
Introduction to Improvisation for Homeschoolers
Beginning Acting- Ing=C3=A9nue Theatre
Act Teen Technique
Acting for Non- Actors
Dance and Movement Creativity for Performers
The Hero=E2=80=99s Journey: Mythic Structure in Story
Writing What You Know
Performance Writing: New Script Development
Community Drumming Circle
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Introduction to Acting-Adult/Older Adult
Instructor: Adam Hoffman
Fee- $56
Nov 11- Dec 16
Tuesdays 10:30-12
Adult/Older Adult
This class teaches up-and-coming thespians the fundamental tools of actin=
g. The students will learn, through games and exercises, how to tap into =
the three major elements of acting: the voice, the body, and the imaginat=
ion. This class is useful for adults and older adults who have always wan=
ted to "try out" the boards. Students will learn to comfortable on the st=
age, to be able to make strong, committed acting choices, to vocally proj=
ect, and to learn basic acting technique.
Adam Hoffman: is a graduate of Kent State University (MFA in Acting) and =
Baldwin-Wallace College (BA in Theatre). He has acted, directed, and tau=
ght throughout the Akron-Cleveland Area. Adam has taught acting and thea=
tre for the past ten years. Highlights include: teaching acting and gen=
eral theatre classes at KSU ( three years), serving as the director of t=
he prestigious Cain Park School for the Arts ( five years), teaching impr=
ov and advanced acting classes for Stagecrafters in Orange ( six years) a=
nd teaching classes at Dobama Theatre, the Rainy Institute, and, most rec=
ently, serving as a monologue coach for the Westside Vocal Academy in Akr=
on.H has acted professionally throughout Northeastern Ohio: recent roles=
include work at Porthouse Theatre and the Ohio Shakespeare Festival.
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Introduction to Improvisation for Homeschoolers
Instructor: Adam Hoffman
Fee- $56
Nov 12- Dec 17
Wednesdays 10:30-12
Youth Ages 10-16
Students will learn the rules and nature of improvisational acting. Throu=
gh games, scenes, and exercises, the class will discover the joys of taki=
ng risks in acting, trusting theatrical instinct, and to create drama or =
comedy spontaneously. This class is movement based. Students will learn t=
he fundamental rules of improv ( no questions, stay in the present, etc) =
and will be taught skills that will allow them to approach "regular" acti=
ng in a more energetic and exciting way. A major goal is to allow the stu=
dents to become comfortable on stage without the support of a script.
Adam Hoffman: is a graduate of Kent State University (MFA in Acting) and =
Baldwin-Wallace College (BA in Theatre). He has acted, directed, and tau=
ght throughout the Akron-Cleveland Area. Adam has taught acting and thea=
tre for the past ten years. Highlights include: teaching acting and gen=
eral theatre classes at KSU ( three years), serving as the director of t=
he prestigious Cain Park School for the Arts ( five years), teaching impr=
ov and advanced acting classes for Stagecrafters in Orange ( six years) a=
nd teaching classes at Dobama Theatre, the Rainy Institute, and, most rec=
ently, serving as a monologue coach for the Westside Vocal Academy in Akr=
on.H has acted professionally throughout Northeastern Ohio: recent roles=
include work at Porthouse Theatre and the Ohio Shakespeare Festival.
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Beginning Acting- Ing=C3=A9nue Theatre
Instructor: John Moore/ Whitney Newberry
Fee- $25
Nov 8-Dec 13
Saturdays 11-12:30 p.m.
Youth Ages 8-12
An excellent class for young people who want to see what acting is all ab=
out in a relaxing, non-intimidating environment. This introductory six-w=
eek class will guide students through the development of physical, vocal,=
and mental exercises for the stage. Emphasizing preparation and improvis=
ation, this class is appropriate for beginners or more advanced students =
who wish to brush up on their acting skills. =20
A presentation for families will be held during the final session of the =
class. Come discover your inner star in this fun and energizing class!
Whitney Newberry and John Moore are graduates of the Ing=C3=A9nue Theatre=
Ensemble, the City of Akron=E2=80=99s Youth Drama Program. Whitney has =
performed in the roles of the Friar in Romeo & Juliet, and the Wicked Aun=
tie in One Ill Fitting Shoe. She has served as an assistant director for=
many Ing=C3=A9nue productions, and is making her teaching debut in this =
class. John Moore has played the roles of Macbeth, Mephistopheles, Romeo=
and others with the Ing=C3=A9nue Ensemble. He has also acted with Fires=
tone High School Theatre, Bad Epitaph Theatre Company, and Weathervane Pl=
ayhouse where he won an OCTA award for his role as Tybalt in Romeo & Juli=
et. John has assisted as a director for many Ing=C3=A9nue productions, c=
o-written two original productions, and served as an instructor for Ing=C3=
=A9nue classes. =20
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Act Teen Technique
Instructor: Bil Pfuderer
Fee $70 =20
Nov 1-Dec 13
Saturdays 9-11 a.m.
Teens 16-19
A course especially designed to give talented teens (16-19) advanced expe=
rience and coaching in solo and group scene study. Preparation will bene=
fit students with pieces developed for contests, auditions, and college e=
ntrance competition. The course will cover elements of preparation, conf=
idence, poise, and presentation. A final presentation will be held on Su=
nday, Dec. 14, at a time decided upon by the class.
Mr. Pfuderer most recently finished a stint as an actor, playing Banker P=
otter in the National Tour of a new musical version of IT'S A WONDERFUL L=
IFE". He HAS BEEN CALLED A "Renaissance Man," an actor, director, produc=
er, scenic artist, photographer, all with professional credentials. Born=
in Hanover, Germany, Bil has worked in a wide variety of occupations, bu=
t always in the theatre. He has acted in, directed, designed or produced=
over 400 productions here in the U.S., England, Russia, Italy, Germany, =
and France. His broad range of experience covers Broadway, Off Broadway,=
radio, Film, Television, and Regional Theatres. Formal training comes f=
rom the University of Iowa under C. Edward Maybee and Oscar Brockett, Wes=
tern Illinois University with Jared Brown, The University of Erlangen, Ge=
rmany, The Goodman Theatre of Chicago, and The Royal Academy of Dramatic =
Art. He has taught classes at Western Illinois University, The Universit=
y of Notre Dame, Monmouth College, and assisted Mr. Edward Magnum in foun=
ding the para professional theatre training program at St. Edward's Unive=
rsity in Austin, Texas. For several years he served as Supervisor of Per=
forming Arts for the City of Austin, Texas and was active in state wide t=
heatre activities, serving as a member of the Texas Commission on the Art=
s, and on the Board of Governors of Texas Non-Profit Theatres, Inc. In h=
is career, he has been fortunate to work with such famed actors as Alfred=
Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, Richard Burton, Lief Erickson, Eileen Heckhart, =
Howard Keel, Christopher Plummer, Martha Rae, Gordon McCrea, Mercedes McC=
ambidge, Jane Powell, Maurice Evans, John Carradine, Will Geer, and Tommy=
Tune.
A man of many accomplishments, Bil is proudest of the Austin Circle of Th=
eatre's Special Achievement Award and the Deacon Crane Award for Continui=
ng Excellence in Theatre Arts. =20
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Acting for Non- Actors
Instructor: Bil Pfuderer
Fee- $75
Nov 1-Dec 13
Saturdays 1-3 p.m.
Adult/ Older Adult
A course designed for anyone who must appear before an audience. It will=
help develop confidence and poise, effective speaking skills, and give p=
ointers on how to conquer jittery nerves. The skills gained in this cour=
se can be carried over into everyday living whether a teacher, a CEO, sal=
esperson, PTA President, or housewife. In our lives we are all actors pl=
aying a variety of roles and our success can be based on how well we can =
convincingly and effectively convey our ideas to others. The course will=
deal with effective speech organization, speaking poise, diction, non-ve=
rbal communication, and in dealing effectively with public situations. A=
final presentation will be held on Sunday, Dec. 14, at a time decided up=
on by the class.
Mr. Pfuderer most recently finished a stint as an actor, playing Banker P=
otter in the National Tour of a new musical version of IT'S A WONDERFUL L=
IFE". He HAS BEEN CALLED A "Renaissance Man," an actor, director, produc=
er, scenic artist, photographer, all with professional credentials. Born=
in Hanover, Germany, Bil has worked in a wide variety of occupations, bu=
t always in the theatre. He has acted in, directed, designed or produced=
over 400 productions here in the U.S., England, Russia, Italy, Germany, =
and France. His broad range of experience covers Broadway, Off Broadway,=
radio, Film, Television, and Regional Theatres. Formal training comes f=
rom the University of Iowa under C. Edward Maybee and Oscar Brockett, Wes=
tern Illinois University with Jared Brown, The University of Erlangen, Ge=
rmany, The Goodman Theatre of Chicago, and The Royal Academy of Dramatic =
Art. He has taught classes at Western Illinois University, The Universit=
y of Notre Dame, Monmouth College, and assisted Mr. Edward Magnum in foun=
ding the para professional theatre training program at St. Edward's Unive=
rsity in Austin, Texas. For several years he served as Supervisor of Per=
forming Arts for the City of Austin, Texas and was active in state wide t=
heatre activities, serving as a member of the Texas Commission on the Art=
s, and on the Board of Governors of Texas Non-Profit Theatres, Inc. In h=
is career, he has been fortunate to work with such famed actors as Alfred=
Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, Richard Burton, Lief Erickson, Eileen Heckhart, =
Howard Keel, Christopher Plummer, Martha Rae, Gordon McCrea, Mercedes McC=
ambidge, Jane Powell, Maurice Evans, John Carradine, Will Geer, and Tommy=
Tune.
A man of many accomplishments, Bil is proudest of the Austin Circle of Th=
eatre's Special Achievement Award and the Deacon Crane Award for Continui=
ng Excellence in Theatre Arts. =20
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Dance and Movement Creativity for Performers
Instructor: Christine Martin
Fee- $55
Oct 27-Dec 15
Mondays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
15- Adult
Actors and singers! Here is your chance to hone your marketable skills a=
nd prepare yourself better for choreography and stage movement. The clas=
s will employ basic jazz technique and movement improvisations to help st=
udents improve their coordination, flexibility, core strength, and dance =
technique. In addition, students will be able to build on often overlook=
ed areas such as breath support and control, warming up, use of visual im=
agery, rhythm, spatial awareness, and physical confidence that will give =
them the edge in auditions and performances. This class is designed for =
less-experienced (or experience-less) performers who want to dance! Part=
icipants will want to bring a workout mat or towel for floor work and wea=
r comfortable, easy-moving clothing. Ballet slippers or jazz shoes sugge=
sted but not required.
Christine Martin: Christine began teaching dance at A Time to Dance in 1=
995 after a lifetime of dancing. For the next 8 years, she taught ballet=
, jazz, tap, modern, lyrical, Irish step dance, wheelchair dance, special=
needs dance, adult and fitness classes at the studio, as well as directi=
ng various performance groups and acting as manager. In 2000, Christine =
founded the innovative Irish step dance group, Eternity Irish Dance, ages=
12-18. She produced, directed and choreographed a full-length program o=
f Irish dance and music for the troupe, entitled =E2=80=9CCeltic Spirit,=E2=
=80=9D in 2001 as a fund-raiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Socie=
ty. Christine has choreographed and danced with Larry Wilgus=E2=80=99 Ch=
ristmas Music Spectacular and Broadway and More shows (now at the Akron C=
ivic Theater, previously at the Canton Palace), Look Who=E2=80=99s Onstag=
e at the Palace, the Football Hall of Fame Queen=E2=80=99s Pageant, Mount=
Union College Dance Company, and many other local community events. She=
also has extensive theater experience, recently combining her talents an=
d becoming a choreographer and musical theater dance teacher. Choreograp=
hy credits include Grease, Fiddler on the Roof, Joseph and the Amazing Te=
chnicolor Dreamcoat, Big, the Musical, and A Midsummer Night=E2=80=99s Dr=
eam. She acted with Lake Players (formerly Church Street Players and Suf=
field Players) for many years, as well as the Canton Players=E2=80=99 Gui=
ld, North Canton Playhouse, and Mount Union Players. She will be directi=
ng her second show this winter at NCP, The Importance of Being Earnest, w=
ith a cast comprised of Hoover High School students. Christine loves wor=
king with adults and older teens not only because of their maturity and d=
epth of creativity, but also because of the steep learning curve with thi=
s group, and their particular appreciation for their own accomplishments =
and the art and science of dance.
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Drumming Circle
Coordinator: Michele McNeal
Fee- Refreshment Donation
Introductory (interest gauging) workshop on Friday, November 14; 6:30-7:3=
0 p.m.
Multigenerational
Hear the beat. Feel the rhythm. Slip into the groove and join us for a=
drumming circle. All levels of musical experience are welcome and wante=
d. Please bring your own drums, rattles, shakers, or other instruments.
=E2=80=9CA drumming circle is a group of people creating and sharing a rh=
ythmical and a musical experience. The instruments used are usually percu=
ssion instruments divided into four timbres; drums, metal, wood and shake=
rs. The circle format is used to optimize listening and communicating and=
to emphasize the equality of the participants.=E2=80=9D =20
The goal of the introductory circle is the experience of musical cooperat=
ion and expression, as well as identifying the level of interest in conti=
nued programs. Future programs might focus on particular styles or rhyth=
ms, on playing particular types of instruments, on the construction of si=
mple instruments from household items, or other topics depending on the i=
nterests of the participants.
Michele McNeal loves drumming and is hoping to help build a new community=
circle in the Akron Area. =20
She=E2=80=99s participated in such circles in the Akron and Columbus area=
s since 1990.
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The Hero=E2=80=99s Journey: Mythic Structure in Story
Instructor: Michael Dempsey
Fee- $80
Mondays Nov 3 - Dec 8
7-8:30 p.m.
Ages 14-Adult
Pssst! We'll tell you a secret. Great stories are no accident.
Would you believe the The Matrix, the legend of the Buddha, the tales of =
King Arthur, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and even The Simpsons all share t=
he same universal story elements?
It's true. What's more, those very same elements helped George Lucas turn=
Star Wars from a muddled mass of ideas into one of the biggest block=C2=AD=
busters of all time. They're what cause The Wizard of Oz to keep winning =
the hearts of readers, generation after generation. =20
What are we talking about? It=E2=80=99s the shape of the Hero=E2=80=99s J=
ourney...the voyage from the Ordinary world to the Special World, to the =
Abyss, and back again. Drawn from Joseph Campbell=E2=80=99s classic studi=
es of world mythology and Christopher Vogler's adaptations for writers, t=
his archetypal structure is more than good fiction--it's the pattern of l=
ife, growth and experience...something we live ourselves, something that =
binds us together, and something we instinctively recognize in good story=
telling. =20
Let playwright and screenwriter Michael Dempsey guide you step-by-step th=
rough each stage of the journey and help you apply this rich tapestry to =
your artistic projects, infusing them with direction and purpose. =20
Whether you're an actor looking to better analyze characters, a writer in=
terested in creating more compelling plays, novels and screenplays, a stu=
dent interested in religion or myth, or someone who simply wants a framew=
ork against which to view their lives, The Hero's Journey class will give=
you concrete tools to analyze what you read, watch and write=E2=80=94and=
how you live.
MICHAEL DEMPSEY is a playwright and television/ film writer and director =
whose credits include CBS's Cybill starring Cybill Shepherd, as well as n=
umerous regional, New York, and Los Angeles theater productions. His pla=
y Hail to the Chef, was seen in Washington, D.C. and Off-Broadway in 1997=
. Mr. Dempsey's plays and one-acts have been produced at Actors Theatre =
of Louisville, Theatre Geo in L.A., and in New York by such theatres as E=
nsemble Studio Theatre and Manhattan Punch Line Theatre. Mr. Dempsey was=
a staff writer for Cybill from 1995-97. His screenplays include RetroZo=
ne, Lame Duck, Dead Pets, Beach, and The Last Man. As a director, Mr. De=
mpsey has over thirty productions to his credit, including productions Of=
f-off Broadway in New York and Los Angeles. =20
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Writing What You Know
Instructor: Nicole Hirsh
Fee- $50
Tuesdays Oct 28- Dec 16
6-7:30 p.m.
Adult
This workshop is for adult students who wish to explore the creative poss=
ibilities of non-fiction and memoir writing. The starting point for this=
workshop will be the old adage: write what you know. We will work on tu=
rning our life experiences into great stories for ourselves, our families=
and friends, and possibly, for publication=E2=80=94after all, writing is=
about sharing. Emphasis will be placed on getting started, finding one'=
s authentic voice, and turning ideas into narratives. Short readings and =
writing assignment will be given weekly to help facilitate and stimulate =
the imagination, and student work will be shared and discussed in class. =20
Students will receive the instructor=E2=80=99s feedback on their pieces t=
hroughout the session. Before the final session, each student will selec=
t one of their previous assignments to develop in full, so that by the en=
d of the session, everyone will have at least one story that they can con=
sider polished and finished.
Nicole Hirsh: For the past seven years, Nicole Hirsh has worked in the p=
ublishing industry helping writers to develop their style, cultivate thei=
r voices, and hone their craft. Nicole has a B.A. in English Literature =
from Tufts University and a Master=E2=80=99s in critical writing from The=
New School University. As a writer of fiction and non-fiction herself, =
she has been involved in and led many writing workshops. =20
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Performance Writing: New Script Development
Instructor: Joanne Frances Durante
Fee $100
Fridays Oct 31- Dec 19
6-8 p.m.
Youth Ages 12-16
Learn how to develop a script for performance =E2=80=94 a play, a book fo=
r a musical, a screenplay, song lyrics, or even a comic monologue. The Pe=
rformance Writing/New Script Development program is offered year-round in=
weekly 2-hour sessions segmented into 8-week cycles. Each cycle culminat=
es with a script-in-hand dramatic reading before an invited audience. Ses=
sions are limited to ten students and may be repeated as often as desired=
, as writers continue to develop their works towards the ultimate goal of=
production. =20
Classes incorporate improvisation, script analysis, dramatic reading, and=
discussion. Students will learn to:
=C2=B7 Understand and appreciate the various forms of performance=
writing
=C2=B7 Respect the collaborative process, with a special emphasis=
on the writer's relationships with the director, performers, and audienc=
e
Create their own work for performance
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Joanne Durante has been a professional writer since 1981. She interned as=
a playwright at The Cleveland Play House during the 1991-92 season. Her =
plays have had staged readings and productions throughout Northeast Ohio.=
Joanne developed a Performance Writing program while at the Play House, =
based on the work of Gerald Chapman. She has taught students, aged 10 thr=
ough adult, at various venues including The Cleveland Play House, Geauga =
Theater, Dobama Theatre, and in Cleveland-area public schools.
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To register for a class at Forest Lodge Community Arts Center, complete a=
registration form (below) and mail to :
Forest Lodge Community Arts Center
260 Greenwood Ave
Akron, Ohio 44313
or drop it into the mail slot at that same address. For additional regis=
tration forms, stop by Forest Lodge Community Arts Center and pick up an =
extra form (additional after hours registration forms are available on th=
e door). Please submit one registration form per student. Make check or =
money order payable to the instructor=E2=80=98s name. Do not enclose cas=
h. Classes begin as early as October 27. Class sizes are limited, so re=
gister right away! =20
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You may reserve a spot in a class by calling 330-375-2813. Registrations=
will be confirmed on a first come first served basis in the order of pay=
ments received.
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Questions? Call 330-375-2813 or email at grahasu at ci.akron.oh.us
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Forest Lodge Community Arts Center-Registration
Please complete and submit this form with payment of check or money order=
made payable to the class instructor (in parentheses). Do not enclose c=
ash!
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NAME (of Student)__________________________________________________
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PARENT NAME (if applicable)_________________________________________
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ADDRESS_________________________________________________________
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CITY/STATE_______________________________ ZIP CODE_______________
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PHONE NUMBER___________________________________________________
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ALTERNATE PHONE NUMBER________________________________________
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PLEASE MARK AN X BY THE CLASSES FOR WHICH YOU ARE REGISTERING:
INTRODUCTION TO IMPROVISATION (Adam Hoffman) $56
INTRODUCTION TO ACTING (Adam Hoffman) $56
BEGINNING ACTING (Ing=C3=A9nue Theatre) $25
ACT TEEN TECHNIQUE (Bil Pfuderer) $70
ACTING FOR NON ACTORS (Bil Pfuderer) $75
DANCE AND MOVEMENT CREATIVITY FOR PERFORMERS (Christine Martin) $55
THE HERO=E2=80=99S JOURNEY: MYTHIC STRUCTURE IN STORY (Michael Dempsey) $=
80
WRITING WHAT YOU KNOW (Nicole Hirsh) $50
PERFORMANCE WRITING: NEW SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT (Joanne Frances Durante) $100
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Persons with disabilities needing assistance are asked to contact Richard=
Johnson, Office of the ADA Coordinator, 166 South High Street, Akron, Oh=
io 44308. (330) 375-, (voice), (330) 375-2345 (TDD) at least seven (7) d=
ays in advance. Printed on recycled paper. =20
Visit our website at www.recreation at ci.akron.oh.us
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><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">Awaken your=
mind, awaken your spirit, and awaken your creativity!</SPAN><SPAN style=3D=
"FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TE=
XT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> <o=
:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11=
pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">Classes offered session 1 (see below for=
dates, descriptions, and instructor bios)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P c=
lass=3DMsoNormal><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial N=
arrow'"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B><SPAN st=
yle=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: =
12.0pt">Introduction to Acting-Adult/Older Adult<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P=
> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'A=
rial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Performance Writing: New Script=
Development<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <H1><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt=
; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Introduction t=
o Improvisation for Homeschoolers<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H1> <P class=3DMsoNo=
rmal><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-=
bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Beginning Acting- Ing=C3=A9nue Theatre<o:p></o:p>=
</SPAN></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; F=
ONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Act Teen Techniqu=
e</SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; =
mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><=
B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-f=
ont-size: 12.0pt">Acting for Non- Actors<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P cla=
ss=3DMsoNormal><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Nar=
row'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Dance and Movement Creativity for Perfo=
rmers</SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narro=
w'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNorm=
al><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bi=
di-font-size: 12.0pt">The Hero=E2=80=99s Journey: Mythic Structure in Sto=
ry<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <H1><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAM=
ILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Writing What You Know<o:=
p></o:p></SPAN></H1> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11=
pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Performance =
Writing: New Script Development<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=3DMsoN=
ormal><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso=
-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Community Drumming Circle</SPAN><o:p></o:p></B><=
/P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B> <o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNorma=
l><B> <o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B> <o:p></o:p><=
/B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Introduction to Acting-Adult/Older Adult<=
o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Instructor: Adam Hoffman<o:p><=
/o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Fee- $56<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P clas=
s=3DMsoNormal><B>Nov 11- Dec 16<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><=
B>Tuesdays 10:30-12<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Adult/Olde=
r Adult<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoBodyText2><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SI=
ZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans-s=
erif"><FONT size=3D2>This class teaches up-and-coming thespians the funda=
mental tools of acting. The students will learn, through games and exerci=
ses, how to tap into the three major elements of acting: the voice, the b=
ody, and the imagination. This class is useful for adults and older adult=
s who have always wanted to "try out" the boards. Students will learn to =
comfortable on the stage, to be able to make strong, committed acting cho=
ices, to vocally project, and to learn basic acting technique.<o:p></o:p>=
</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoBodyText2><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZ=
E: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sa=
ns-serif"></FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoBodyText2><FONT face=3D"=
Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif"><FONT size=3D2><STRONG><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZ=
E: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Adam Hoffman</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN st=
yle=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">: is a graduate of Ke=
nt State University (MFA in Acting) and Baldwin-Wallace College (BA in Th=
eatre). He has acted, directed, and taught throughout the Akron-Cle=
veland Area. Adam has taught acting and theatre for the past ten ye=
ars. Highlights include: teaching acting and general theatre =
classes at KSU ( three years), serving as the director of the&=
nbsp;prestigious Cain Park School for the Arts ( five years), teaching im=
prov and advanced acting classes for Stagecrafters in Orange ( six y=
ears) and teaching classes at Dobama Theatre, the Rainy Institute, and, m=
ost recently, serving as a monologue coach for the Westside Vocal Academy=
in Akron.H has acted professionally throughout Northeastern Ohio: =
recent roles include work at Porthouse Theatre and the Ohio Shakespeare F=
estival.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN style=3D"FON=
T-SIZE: 10pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <H1><FONT size=3D2>Introductio=
n to Improvisation for Homeschoolers</FONT></H1> <H1><FONT size=3D2>Instr=
uctor: Adam Hoffman</FONT></H1> <H1><FONT size=3D2>Fee- $56</FONT></H1> <=
P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Nov 12- Dec 17<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNo=
rmal><B>Wednesdays 10:30-12<o:p></o:p></B></P> <H1><FONT size=3D2>Youth A=
ges 10-16</FONT></H1> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt=
; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Students will =
learn the rules and nature of improvisational acting. Through games, scen=
es, and exercises, the class will discover the joys of taking risks in ac=
ting, trusting theatrical instinct, and to create drama or comedy spontan=
eously. This class is movement based. Students will learn the fundamental=
rules of improv ( no questions, stay in the present, etc) and will be ta=
ught skills that will allow them to approach "regular" acting in a more e=
nergetic and exciting way. A major goal is to allow the students to becom=
e comfortable on stage without the support of a script.<o:p></o:p></SPAN>=
</P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'A=
rial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=
=3DMsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial =
Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Adam Hoffman</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN st=
yle=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: =
12.0pt">: is a graduate of Kent State University (MFA in Acting) and Bald=
win-Wallace College (BA in Theatre). He has acted, directed, and ta=
ught throughout the Akron-Cleveland Area. Adam has taught acting an=
d theatre for the past ten years. Highlights include: teachin=
g acting and general theatre classes at KSU ( three years), serving =
as the director of the prestigious Cain Park School for the Ar=
ts ( five years), teaching improv and advanced acting classes for Stagecr=
afters in Orange ( six years) and teaching classes at Dobama Theatre=
, the Rainy Institute, and, most recently, serving as a monologue coach f=
or the Westside Vocal Academy in Akron.H has acted professionally through=
out Northeastern Ohio: recent roles include work at Porthouse Theat=
re and the Ohio Shakespeare Festival.</SPAN><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10p=
t; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNorm=
al><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'"> <o:=
p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Beginning Acting- Ing=C3=A9nu=
e Theatre<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Instructor: John Moo=
re/ Whitney Newberry<o:p></o:p></B></P> <H1><FONT size=3D2>Fee- $25</FONT=
></H1> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Nov 8-Dec 13<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3D=
MsoNormal><B>Saturdays 11-12:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></B></P> <H1><FONT size=3D=
2>Youth Ages 8-12</FONT></H1> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SI=
ZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">An exc=
ellent class for young people who want to see what acting is all about in=
a relaxing, non-intimidating environment.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: ye=
s"> </SPAN>This introductory six-week class will guide students thr=
ough the development of physical, vocal, and mental exercises for the sta=
ge. Emphasizing preparation and improvisation, this class is appropriate =
for beginners or more advanced students who wish to brush up on their act=
ing skills.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></S=
PAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY=
: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">A presentation for families=
will be held during the final session of the class.<SPAN style=3D"mso-sp=
acerun: yes"> </SPAN>Come discover your inner star in this fun and =
energizing class!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN style=3D=
"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt=
"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE=
: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Whitney =
Newberry and John Moore</SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FA=
MILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"> are graduates of the I=
ng=C3=A9nue Theatre Ensemble, the City of Akron=E2=80=99s Youth Drama Pro=
gram.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Whitney has performe=
d in the roles of the Friar in <I>Romeo & Juliet</I>, and the Wicked =
Auntie in <I>One Ill Fitting Shoe.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> =
; </SPAN></I>She has served as an assistant director for many Ing=C3=A9nu=
e productions, and is making her teaching debut in this class.<SPAN style=
=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>John Moore has played the roles of M=
acbeth, Mephistopheles, Romeo and others with the Ing=C3=A9nue Ensemble.<=
SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>He has also acted with Fir=
estone High School Theatre, Bad Epitaph Theatre Company, and Weathervane =
Playhouse where he won an OCTA award for his role as Tybalt in <I>Romeo &=
amp; Juliet</I>.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>John has =
assisted as a director for many Ing=C3=A9nue productions, co-written two =
original productions, and served as an instructor for Ing=C3=A9nue classe=
s. </SPAN><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'"><o=
:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt;=
FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMso=
Normal><B>Act Teen Technique<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>I=
nstructor: Bil Pfuderer<o:p></o:p></B></P> <H1><FONT size=3D2>Fee $70 </F=
ONT></H1> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Nov 1-Dec 13<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P clas=
s=3DMsoNormal><B>Saturdays 9-11 a.m.<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNor=
mal><B>Teens 16-19<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoBodyText3><FONT face=3D=
"Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif">A course especially designed to give talented=
teens (16-19) advanced experience and coaching in solo and group scene s=
tudy.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Preparation will ben=
efit students with pieces developed for contests, auditions, and college =
entrance competition.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The =
course will cover elements of preparation, confidence, poise, and present=
ation.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A final presentatio=
n will be held on Sunday, Dec. 14, at a time decided upon by the class.</=
FONT></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMIL=
Y: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P =
class=3DMsoNormal><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial =
Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt">Mr. Pfu=
derer </SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narr=
ow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt">most recent=
ly finished a stint as an actor, playing Banker Potter in the National To=
ur of a new musical version of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE". He HAS BEEN =
CALLED A "Renaissance Man," an actor, director, producer, scenic artist, =
photographer, all with professional credentials. Born in Hanover, G=
ermany, Bil has worked in a wide variety of occupations, but always in th=
e theatre. He has acted in, directed, designed or produced over 400=
productions here in the U.S., England, Russia, Italy, Germany, and Franc=
e. His broad range of experience covers Broadway, Off Broadway, rad=
io, Film, Television, and Regional Theatres. Formal training comes =
from the University of Iowa under C. Edward Maybee and Oscar Brockett, We=
stern Illinois University with Jared Brown, The University of Erlangen, G=
ermany, The Goodman Theatre of Chicago, and The Royal Academy of Dramatic=
Art. He has taught classes at Western Illinois University, The Uni=
versity of Notre Dame, Monmouth College, and assisted Mr. Edward Magnum i=
n founding the para professional theatre training program at St. Edward's=
University in Austin, Texas. For several years he served as Superv=
isor of Performing Arts for the City of Austin, Texas and was active in s=
tate wide theatre activities, serving as a member of the Texas Commission=
on the Arts, and on the Board of Governors of Texas Non-Profit Theatres,=
Inc. In his career, he has been fortunate to work with such famed =
actors as Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, Richard Burton, Lief Erickson, E=
ileen Heckhart, Howard Keel, Christopher Plummer, Martha Rae, Gordon McCr=
ea, Mercedes McCambidge, Jane Powell, Maurice Evans, John Carradine, Will=
Geer, and Tommy Tune.<BR>A man of many accomplishments, Bil is proudest =
of the Austin Circle of Theatre's Special Achievement Award and the Deaco=
n Crane Award for Continuing Excellence in Theatre Arts. </SPAN><SP=
AN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'"><o:p></o:p></SP=
AN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:=
'Arial Narrow'"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Act=
ing for Non- Actors<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Instructor=
: Bil Pfuderer<o:p></o:p></B></P> <H1><FONT size=3D2>Fee- $75</FONT></H1>=
<P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Nov 1-Dec 13<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNo=
rmal><B>Saturdays 1-3 p.m.<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Adu=
lt/ Older Adult<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoBodyText3><FONT face=3D"=
Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif">A course designed for anyone who must appear b=
efore an audience.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It will=
help develop confidence and poise, effective speaking skills, and give p=
ointers on how to conquer jittery nerves.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes=
"> </SPAN>The skills gained in this course can be carried over into=
everyday living whether a teacher, a CEO, salesperson, PTA President, or=
housewife.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In our lives w=
e are all actors playing a variety of roles and our success can be based =
on how well we can convincingly and effectively convey our ideas to other=
s.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The course will deal wi=
th effective speech organization, speaking poise, diction, non-verbal com=
munication, and in dealing effectively with public situations.<SPAN style=
=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A final presentation will be held on=
Sunday, Dec. 14, at a time decided upon by the class.</FONT></P> <P clas=
s=3DMsoNormal><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'=
"><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> =
<P class=3DMsoNormal><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Ari=
al Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt"><FON=
T face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif" size=3D2>Mr. Pfuderer </FONT></SPAN>=
</B><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif"><FONT size=3D2><SPAN style=3D=
"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aria=
l; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt">most recently finished a stint as an actor=
, playing Banker Potter in the National Tour of a new musical version of =
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE". He HAS BEEN CALLED A "Renaissance Man," an =
actor, director, producer, scenic artist, photographer, all with professi=
onal credentials. Born in Hanover, Germany, Bil has worked in a wid=
e variety of occupations, but always in the theatre. He has acted i=
n, directed, designed or produced over 400 productions here in the U.S., =
England, Russia, Italy, Germany, and France. His broad range of exp=
erience covers Broadway, Off Broadway, radio, Film, Television, and Regio=
nal Theatres. Formal training comes from the University of Iowa und=
er C. Edward Maybee and Oscar Brockett, Western Illinois University with =
Jared Brown, The University of Erlangen, Germany, The Goodman Theatre of =
Chicago, and The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He has taught class=
es at Western Illinois University, The University of Notre Dame, Monmouth=
College, and assisted Mr. Edward Magnum in founding the para professiona=
l theatre training program at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas.&n=
bsp; For several years he served as Supervisor of Performing Arts for the=
City of Austin, Texas and was active in state wide theatre activities, s=
erving as a member of the Texas Commission on the Arts, and on the Board =
of Governors of Texas Non-Profit Theatres, Inc. In his career, he h=
as been fortunate to work with such famed actors as Alfred Lunt and Lynn =
Fontanne, Richard Burton, Lief Erickson, Eileen Heckhart, Howard Keel, Ch=
ristopher Plummer, Martha Rae, Gordon McCrea, Mercedes McCambidge, Jane P=
owell, Maurice Evans, John Carradine, Will Geer, and Tommy Tune.<BR>A man=
of many accomplishments, Bil is proudest of the Austin Circle of Theatre=
's Special Achievement Award and the Deacon Crane Award for Continuing Ex=
cellence in Theatre Arts. </SPAN><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:=
p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIG=
N: center" align=3Dcenter><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <o:p></o:=
p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Dance and Movement Creativity for P=
erformers<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Instructor: Christin=
e Martin<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Fee- $55<o:p></o:p></=
B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Oct 27-Dec 15<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3D=
MsoNormal><B>Mondays 6:30-7:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNorm=
al><B>15- Adult<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN style=3D"FO=
NT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; =
mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3D2><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, S=
ans-serif">Actors and singers!<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </=
SPAN>Here is your chance to hone your marketable skills and prepare yours=
elf better for choreography and stage movement.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spaceru=
n: yes"> </SPAN>The class will employ basic jazz technique and move=
ment improvisations to help students improve their coordination, flexibil=
ity, core strength, and dance technique.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"=
> </SPAN>In addition, students will be able to build on often overl=
ooked areas such as breath support and control, warming up, use of visual=
imagery, rhythm, spatial awareness, and physical confidence that will gi=
ve them the edge in auditions and performances.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spaceru=
n: yes"> </SPAN>This class is designed for less-experienced (or exp=
erience-less) performers who <B>want to dance!</B><SPAN style=3D"mso-spac=
erun: yes"> </SPAN>Participants will want to bring a workout mat or=
towel for floor work and wear comfortable, easy-moving clothing.<SPAN st=
yle=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Ballet slippers or jazz shoes sug=
gested but not required.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=3DM=
soNormal><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso=
-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face=3D"Genev=
a, Arial, Sans-serif"><FONT size=3D2><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>=
<P class=3DMsoNormal><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif"><FONT size=
=3D2><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-=
bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Christine Martin:</S=
PAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-=
bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style=3D"mso-s=
pacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans-seri=
f"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-=
font-size: 12.0pt">Christine began teaching dance at A Time to Dance in 1=
995 after a lifetime of dancing.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> =
</SPAN>For the next 8 years, she taught ballet, jazz, tap, modern, lyrica=
l, Irish step dance, wheelchair dance, special needs dance, adult and fit=
ness classes at the studio, as well as directing various performance grou=
ps and acting as manager.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>=
In 2000, Christine founded the innovative Irish step dance group, Eternit=
y Irish Dance, ages 12-18.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN=
>She produced, directed and choreographed a full-length program of Irish =
dance and music for the troupe, entitled =E2=80=9CCeltic Spirit,=E2=80=9D=
in 2001 as a fund-raiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.<SP=
AN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Christine has choreographed =
and danced with Larry Wilgus=E2=80=99 Christmas Music Spectacular and Bro=
adway and More shows (now at the Akron Civic Theater, previously at the C=
anton Palace), Look Who=E2=80=99s Onstage at the Palace, the Football Hal=
l of Fame Queen=E2=80=99s Pageant, Mount Union College Dance Company, and=
many other local community events.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">&nbs=
p; </SPAN>She also has extensive theater experience, recently combining h=
er talents and becoming a choreographer and musical theater dance teacher=
.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Choreography credits inc=
lude Grease, Fiddler on the Roof, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Drea=
mcoat, Big, the Musical, and A Midsummer Night=E2=80=99s Dream.<SPAN styl=
e=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>She acted with Lake Players (former=
ly Church Street Players and Suffield Players) for many years, as well as=
the Canton Players=E2=80=99 Guild, North Canton Playhouse, and Mount Uni=
on Players.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>She will be di=
recting her second show this winter at NCP, The Importance of Being Earne=
st, with a cast comprised of Hoover High School students.<SPAN style=3D"m=
so-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Christine loves working with adults and o=
lder teens not only because of their maturity and depth of creativity, bu=
t also because of the steep learning curve with this group, and their par=
ticular appreciation for their own accomplishments and the art and scienc=
e of dance.</SPAN><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Nar=
row'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT=
></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: A=
rial"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Drumming Circl=
e<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Coordinator:<SPAN style=3D"m=
so-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Michele McNeal<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P clas=
s=3DMsoNormal><B>Fee- Refreshment Donation<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3D=
MsoNormal><B>Introductory (interest gauging) workshop on Friday, November=
14; 6:30-7:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Multigener=
ational</B></P> <P class=3DMsoBodyText2><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; m=
so-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3D2><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sa=
ns-serif">Hear the beat.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </=
SPAN>Feel the rhythm.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Slip=
into the groove and join us for a drumming circle.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spa=
cerun: yes"> </SPAN>All levels of musical experience are welcome an=
d wanted.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please bring you=
r own drums, rattles, shakers, or other instruments.<o:p></o:p></FONT></F=
ONT></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoBodyText3 style=3D"TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><FON=
T face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif">=E2=80=9CA drumming circle is a grou=
p of people creating and sharing a rhythmical and a musical experience. T=
he instruments used are usually percussion instruments divided into four =
timbres; drums, metal, wood and shakers. The circle format is used to opt=
imize listening and communicating and to emphasize the equality of the pa=
rticipants.=E2=80=9D </FONT></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-INDEN=
T: 0.5in"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; ms=
o-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3D2><FO=
NT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif">The goal of the introductory circle=
is the experience of musical cooperation and expression, as well as iden=
tifying the level of interest in continued programs.<SPAN style=3D"mso-sp=
acerun: yes"> </SPAN>Future programs might focus on particular styl=
es or rhythms, on playing particular types of instruments, on the constru=
ction of simple instruments from household items, or other topics dependi=
ng on the interests of the participants.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN><=
/P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Ar=
ial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:=
p><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif"></FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P cl=
ass=3DMsoNormal><FONT size=3D2><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif"><=
B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-f=
ont-size: 12.0pt">Michele McNeal</SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt=
; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> loves drummin=
g and is hoping to help build a new community circle in the Akron Area.<S=
PAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></F=
ONT></FONT></P> <P class=3DMsoBodyText3><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans=
-serif"><SPAN style=3D"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">She=E2=80=99s particip=
ated in such circles in the Akron and Columbus areas since 1990.</SPAN><S=
PAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SP=
AN></FONT></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3D=
center><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN><SPAN style=3D"FONT-S=
IZE: 10pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>The Hero=E2=
=80=99s Journey: Mythic Structure in Story<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3D=
MsoNormal><B>Instructor: Michael Dempsey<o:p></o:p></B></P> <H1><FONT siz=
e=3D2>Fee- $80</FONT></H1> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Mondays Nov 3 - Dec 8<=
o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>7-8:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></B></P>=
<P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Ages 14-Adult<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoN=
ormal><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif"><FONT size=3D2><SPAN style=
=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: A=
rial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Pssst! We'll tell you a secret. Great s=
tories are no accident.</SPAN><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY=
: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></=
FONT></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif"><=
FONT size=3D2><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'=
; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Would you beli=
eve the <U>The Matrix,</U> the legend of the Buddha, the tales of King Ar=
thur, <U>Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,</U> and even <U>The Simpsons</U> all =
share the same universal story elements?</SPAN><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: =
11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p=
></SPAN></FONT></FONT></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Ari=
al, Sans-serif"><FONT size=3D2><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMIL=
Y: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0p=
t">It's true. What's more, those very same elements helped George Lucas t=
urn <U>Star Wars</U> from a muddled mass of ideas into one of the biggest=
blockbusters of all time. They're what cause <U>The Wizard of Oz</U=
> to keep winning the hearts of readers, generation after generation. </S=
PAN><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi=
-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></P> <P class=3DMsoBo=
dyText3><SPAN style=3D"mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><FONT face=3D"Geneva,=
Arial, Sans-serif">What are we talking about? It=E2=80=99s the shape of =
the Hero=E2=80=99s Journey...the voyage from the Ordinary world to the Sp=
ecial World, to the Abyss, and back again. Drawn from Joseph Campbell=E2=80=
=99s classic studies of world mythology and Christopher Vogler's adaptati=
ons for writers, this archetypal structure is more than good fiction--it'=
s the pattern of life, growth and experience...something we live ourselve=
s, something that binds us together, and something we instinctively recog=
nize in good storytelling. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNo=
rmal><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif"><FONT size=3D2><SPAN style=3D=
"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aria=
l; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Let playwright and screenwriter Michael De=
mpsey guide you step-by-step through each stage of the journey and help y=
ou apply this rich tapestry to your artistic projects, infusing them with=
direction and purpose. </SPAN><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMIL=
Y: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT><=
/FONT></P> <P class=3DMsoBodyText2><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bi=
di-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face=3D"Geneva, =
Arial, Sans-serif"><FONT size=3D2>Whether you're an actor looking to bett=
er analyze characters, a writer interested in creating more compelling pl=
ays, novels and screenplays, a student interested in religion or myth, or=
someone who simply wants a framework against which to view their lives, =
The Hero's Journey class will give you concrete tools to analyze what you=
read, watch and write=E2=80=94and how you live.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT>=
</SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoBodyText2><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-b=
idi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face=3D"Geneva,=
Arial, Sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><F=
ONT size=3D2><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif"><B><SPAN style=3D"F=
ONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-=
family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">MICHAEL DEMPSEY</SPAN></B><SPA=
N style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; ms=
o-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> is a playwright a=
nd television/ film writer and director whose credits include CBS's <I>Cy=
bill</I> starring Cybill Shepherd, as well as numerous regional, New York=
, and Los Angeles theater productions.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">&=
nbsp; </SPAN>His play <I>Hail to the Chef</I>, was seen in Washington, D.=
C. and Off-Broadway in 1997.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SP=
AN>Mr. Dempsey's plays and one-acts have been produced at Actors Theatre =
of Louisville, Theatre Geo in L.A., and in New York by such theatres as E=
nsemble Studio Theatre and Manhattan Punch Line Theatre.<SPAN style=3D"ms=
o-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Mr. Dempsey was a staff writer for <I>Cybi=
ll</I> from 1995-97.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>His s=
creenplays include <I>RetroZone, Lame Duck, Dead Pets, Beach, </I>and<I> =
The Last Man.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></I>As a dir=
ector, Mr. Dempsey has over thirty productions to his credit, including p=
roductions Off-off Broadway in New York and Los Angeles.<SPAN style=3D"ms=
o-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FON=
T-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN><=
/FONT></FONT></P> <P class=3DMsoBodyText2><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: Ari=
al"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN style=3D"FONT=
-SIZE: 10pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <H1><FONT size=3D2>Writing What=
You Know</FONT></H1> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Instructor: Nicole Hirsh<o:=
p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Fee- $50<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P c=
lass=3DMsoNormal><B>Tuesdays<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SP=
AN>Oct 28- Dec 16<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>6-7:30 p.m.<=
o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Adult<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P cl=
ass=3DMsoNormal><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narro=
w'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face=3D=
"Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif">This workshop is for adult students who wish =
to explore the creative possibilities of non-fiction and memoir writing.<=
SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The starting point for thi=
s workshop will be the old adage: write what you know.<SPAN style=3D"mso-=
spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We will work on turning our life experiences=
into great stories for ourselves, our families and friends, and possibly=
, for publication=E2=80=94after all, <I>writing </I>is about <I>sharing</=
I>.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Emphasis will be place=
d on getting started, finding one's authentic voice, and turning ideas in=
to narratives. Short readings and writing assignment will be given weekly=
to help facilitate and stimulate the imagination, and student work will =
be shared and discussed in class. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=3D=
MsoNormal><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; ms=
o-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p><FONT face=3D=
"Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif"></FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal=
><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-fo=
nt-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial=
, Sans-serif">Students will receive the instructor=E2=80=99s feedback on =
their pieces throughout the session.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">&nb=
sp; </SPAN>Before the final session, each student will select one of thei=
r previous assignments to develop in full, so that by the end of the sess=
ion, everyone will have at least one story that they can consider polishe=
d and finished.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN s=
tyle=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-famil=
y: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans-s=
erif"><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><FONT face=3D"Ge=
neva, Arial, Sans-serif"><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: =
'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">=
Nicole Hirsh:</SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Ari=
al Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPA=
N style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SI=
ZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">For th=
e past seven years, Nicole Hirsh has worked in the publishing industry he=
lping writers to develop their style, cultivate their voices, and hone th=
eir craft.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Nicole has a B.=
A. in English Literature from Tufts University and a Master=E2=80=99s in =
critical writing from The New School University.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacer=
un: yes"> </SPAN>As a writer of fiction and non-fiction herself, sh=
e has been involved in and led many writing workshops.</SPAN><SPAN style=3D=
"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FA=
MILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN sty=
le=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <=
P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Performance Writing: New Script Development<o:p></=
o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Instructor: Joanne Frances Durante</=
B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><STRONG>Fee $100</STRONG></P> <P class=3DMsoN=
ormal><B>Fridays Oct 31- Dec 19<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><=
B>6-8 p.m.<o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B>Youth Ages 12-16<o:=
p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN=
style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-fam=
ily: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans=
-serif">Learn how to develop a script for performance =E2=80=94 a play, a=
book for a musical, a screenplay, song lyrics, or even a comic monologue=
. The Performance Writing/New Script Development program is offered year-=
round in weekly 2-hour sessions segmented into 8-week cycles. Each cycle =
culminates with a script-in-hand dramatic reading before an invited audie=
nce. Sessions are limited to ten students and may be repeated as often as=
desired, as writers continue to develop their works towards the ultimate=
goal of production. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal s=
tyle=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMI=
LY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0=
pt"><o:p><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif"></FONT></o:p></SPAN></B=
></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style=3D"F=
ONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;=
mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif">Cla=
sses incorporate improvisation, script analysis, dramatic reading, and di=
scussion. Students will learn to:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=3D=
MsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; TEXT-ALIGN:=
justify; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: .25in"><FONT face=3D"Genev=
a, Arial, Sans-serif"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol=
; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">=C2=B7<SPAN st=
yle=3D"FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> &=
nbsp; </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'A=
rial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Un=
derstand and appreciate the various forms of performance writing<o:p></o:=
p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; T=
EXT-INDENT: -0.25in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-s=
tops: .25in"><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif"><SPAN style=3D"FONT=
-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-f=
ont-size: 10.0pt">=C2=B7<SPAN style=3D"FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> =
; </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style=3D"=
FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial=
; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Respect the collaborative process, with a s=
pecial emphasis on the writer's relationships with the director, performe=
rs, and audience<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN =
style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-fami=
ly: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Arial, Sans-=
serif">Create their own work for performance<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>=
<P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial=
Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"> =
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoBodyText2><FONT face=3D"Geneva, Aria=
l, Sans-serif"><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.=
0pt">Joanne Durante</SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-fo=
nt-size: 12.0pt"> has been a professional writer since 1981. She interned=
as a playwright at The Cleveland Play House during the 1991-92 season. H=
er plays have had staged readings and productions throughout Northeast Oh=
io. Joanne developed a Performance Writing program while at the Play Hous=
e, based on the work of Gerald Chapman. She has taught students, aged 10 =
through adult, at various venues including The Cleveland Play House, Geau=
ga Theater, Dobama Theatre, and in Cleveland-area public schools.</SPAN><=
SPAN style=3D"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <=
P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter><SPAN sty=
le=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10p=
t"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN:=
center" align=3Dcenter><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <o:p></o:p>=
</SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAM=
ILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">To register for a class =
at Forest Lodge Community Arts Center, complete a registration form (belo=
w) and mail to :<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT=
-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FA=
MILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Forest Lodge Community =
Arts Center<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-=
ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAM=
ILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">260 Greenwood Ave<o:p></=
o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" ali=
gn=3Dcenter><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow=
'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Akron, Ohio 44313</SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D=
"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt=
"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 1=
1pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">or drop it =
into the mail slot at that same address.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"=
> </SPAN>For additional registration forms, stop by Forest Lodge Co=
mmunity Arts Center and pick up an extra form (additional after hours reg=
istration forms are available on the door).<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: y=
es"> </SPAN>Please submit one registration form per student. Make <=
B>check or money order payable to the instructor=E2=80=98s name</B>.<SPAN=
style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Do not enclose cash.<SPAN styl=
e=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Classes begin as early as October 2=
7.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Class sizes are limited=
, so register right away! <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SP=
AN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-s=
ize: 12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><SPAN styl=
e=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12=
.0pt">You may reserve a spot in a class by calling 330-375-2813.<SPAN sty=
le=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Registrations will be confirmed on=
a first come first served basis in the order of payments received.</SPAN=
><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P cl=
ass=3DMsoNormal><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'"> <o:p></=
o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3D=
center><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">Questions?<SPAN sty=
le=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Call 330-375-2813 or email at <A h=
ref=3D"mailto:grahasu at ci.akron.oh.us">grahasu at ci.akron.oh.us</A></SPAN><o=
:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=
=3Dcenter><B> <o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT=
-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Forest =
Lodge Community Arts Center-Registration<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P cla=
ss=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter>Please complet=
e and submit this form with payment of <B>check or money order made payab=
le to the class instructor (</B>in parentheses).<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacer=
un: yes"> </SPAN>Do not enclose cash!</P> <P class=3DMsoNormal styl=
e=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter> <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3D=
MsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter><B>NAME </B>(of Stu=
dent)__________________________________________________</P> <P class=3DMs=
oNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter> <o:p></o:p></P>=
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter><B>PARE=
NT NAME </B>(if applicable)_________________________________________</P> =
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter> <o=
:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dc=
enter><B>ADDRESS</B>_____________________________________________________=
____</P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter=
><B> <o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: c=
enter" align=3Dcenter><B>CITY/STATE</B>_______________________________ <B=
>ZIP CODE</B>_______________</P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN=
: center" align=3Dcenter><B> <o:p></o:p></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNorma=
l style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter><B>PHONE NUMBER</B>________=
___________________________________________</P> <P class=3DMsoNormal styl=
e=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter><B> <o:p></o:p></B></P> <P c=
lass=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter><B>ALTERNATE=
PHONE NUMBER</B>________________________________________</P> <P class=3D=
MsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter><B> <o:p></o:p=
></B></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcente=
r><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt">PLEASE MARK AN X BY THE CLASSES FOR WHI=
CH YOU ARE REGISTERING:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B><SP=
AN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt">INTRODUCTION TO IMPROVISATION </SPAN></B><SP=
AN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt">(Adam Hoffman) $56<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P =
class=3DMsoNormal><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt">INTRODUCTION TO ACTI=
NG </SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt">(Adam Hoffman) $56<o:p></o:=
p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt">BEG=
INNING ACTING </SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt">(Ing=C3=A9nue Th=
eatre) $25<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B><SPAN style=3D"F=
ONT-SIZE: 11pt">ACT TEEN TECHNIQUE </SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 1=
1pt">(Bil Pfuderer) $70<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B><SP=
AN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt">ACTING FOR NON ACTORS </SPAN></B><SPAN style=
=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt">(Bil Pfuderer) $75<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3D=
MsoNormal><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt">DANCE AND MOVEMENT CREATIVIT=
Y FOR PERFORMERS </SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt">(Christine Ma=
rtin) $55<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B><SPAN style=3D"FO=
NT-SIZE: 11pt">THE HERO=E2=80=99S JOURNEY: MYTHIC STRUCTURE IN STORY </SP=
AN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt">(Michael Dempsey) $80<o:p></o:p></=
SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt">WRITING=
WHAT YOU KNOW </SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt">(Nicole Hirsh) =
$50<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZ=
E: 11pt">PERFORMANCE WRITING: NEW SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT (</SPAN></B><SPAN st=
yle=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Joanne Frances Durante) $100</SPAN><SPAN style=3D=
"FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TE=
XT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter> <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNorm=
al style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter> <o:p></o:p></P> <P c=
lass=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter><SPAN style=3D=
"FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Persons with disabilities needing assistance are asked =
to contact Richard Johnson, Office of the ADA Coordinator, 166 South High=
Street, Akron, Ohio 44308.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPA=
N>(330) 375-, (voice), (330) 375-2345 (TDD) at least seven (7) days in ad=
vance.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Printed on recycled=
paper.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN>=
</P> <P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=3Dcenter><SP=
AN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Visit our website at www.recreation at ci.akron=
.oh.us</SPAN></P> <DIV><BR><BR>Suzie<BR><BR>What a fine persecution- to b=
e kept intrigued without ever quite being enlightened.<BR>~Tom Stoppard</=
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