[NEohioPAL] Brush up on an old audition piece or Start on a new one!

[Melanie YC Pepe]

NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Melanie YC Pepe  (330) 836-2626x 17
www.WeathervanePlayhouse.com

Fall 2007 
Adult Education
Weathervane Playhouse
Register by phone!  330-836-2626
Register online!  www.WeathervaneCommunityPlayhouse.com

Audition Workshop
In Partnership with Ohio Shakespeare Festival
October 1-22, 2007
Mondays, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Four Classes
Instructor: Terry T. Burgler, Co-Artistic Director of Ohio Shakespeare Festival
Tuition: $100

What it takes to find, polish and deliver a great audition. Monologues, script analysis, character development and mock auditions are covered. The class will focus on standard 2-minute audition monologues, script and character analysis.


Costume Design Seminar
October 13, 2007
Saturday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
ONE class
Instructor: Sandra Harding, Costume Designer
Offered Free by the Production Board

Learn the art and technology of designing and delivering costumes for the stage. The Costume Designer knows to create clothing and accessories to establish time, place and characterization. Costumers know how to build costumes that will look good and stand up to the demands of the stage. Learn how to design and build costuming for plays and musicals.


Acting at the Beginning
October 6-27, 2007
Saturdays, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
Four Classes
Instructor: Marc Moritz, Cleveland Improv Institute
Tuition: $100

A workshop for those who are new to performing or have never taken an acting class before. The perfect opportunity to try new things in a safe, supportive environment! Learn the basics and more; making strong choices, working emotionally, physically and intellectually, truth and honesty in acting, and working with others. You will also learn the language of the theatre and discuss acting theory, approaches and style. This class includes Scene Study and Monologue work.


November Series: Take one, take them all!
November 3, 10, 17, & 24
Saturdays, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
Four Classes
Instructor: John C. Davis, Society of American Fight Directors
Check out his websites here! www.thefightdirector.com & www.hackandslack.com
Tuition: $100 for ALL or $30 each

Comedy Science 101
November 3, 2007
Professional comedy performer John C. Davis, two thirds of the comedy sword-fighting duo "Hack & Slash," offers this class in "Comedy Science." A 22-year comedy veteran, John has performed and directed in 16 countries around the globe and over 4,000 performances. Learn the techniques of both physical and verbal comedy for the actor.

Physical Storytelling
November 10, 2007
Each story has many faces. This class helps actors find the specific stories that create dynamic scenes. Every scene has a big story but it is the little ones that make actors stand out on the stage. Please wear loose-fitting clothes and athletic shoes for this class.

Introduction to Stage Combat
November 17, 2007
Bip! Zonk! Pow! This class offers the opportunity for actors to learn some skills to safely create illusions of violence. John has choreographed hundreds of shows nationwide and performed live stage combat in over four thousand performances of his sword-fighting comedy show, "Hack & Slash." Please wear loose-fitting clothes and athletic shoes for this class.

Swordplay for the Stage 
November 24, 2007
Bring out your inner swashbuckler! Introduction to basic rapier for the stage. Whether you are playing Hamlet, Macbeth, or James Bond, the skill of swordplay will enhance your performance. This skill is one sought after by directors across the nation. Be one lunge up on the competition with a working knowledge of sword play. Please wear loose-fitting clothes and athletic shoes for this class.

Space is limited so sign-up today!
Call to Register!
330-836-2626

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