<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">Heads Up
Productions</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt"></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 21px; ">Announces</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">Training Workshops <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:244.0pt"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">(For
Immediate Release…Akron, OH) First Grace United Church of Christ is hosting
Heads Up Productions for training workshops every Wednesday in April! (Dates
are: April 6, 13, 20 & 27.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>Workshops start at 6 pm and end at 8 pm.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>Prices are $10 per workshop, due at the beginning of each
session.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Payment can be made in
the form of cash or check.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Credit
cards not accepted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Attendance at
all four workshops is highly recommended but not necessary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Registration can be completed through
Heads Up’s website: <o:p></o:p></span><a href="http://www.headsupproductions.net/workshops-and-classes">wwww.headsupproductions.net/workshops-and-classes</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; ">Participants
who register and pay for all 4 workshops at the first session will receive 2 free tickets to Heads Up’s
performance of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Corpus Christi</i> by
Terrence McNally that runs April 21-23 at First Grace United Church of
Christ.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>All participants who
attend the April 6<sup> </sup>workshop will be invited to watch that evening’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Corpus Christi </i>rehearsal from 8-11 to
see Heads Up’s work methodology.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:45.0pt 114.0pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; ">Workshops
are appropriate for performers of all backgrounds (including actors and
dancers) and directors ages 16 and above.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; "><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; ">The training is rooted in physical theatre techniques and ensemble
building.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; "><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; ">These workshops will
provide an introduction to and foundation in The Suzuki Method of Actor
Training and the Viewpoints.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; "><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">The
Suzuki Method was developed by Japanese director Tadashi Suzuki and </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:7.5pt">develops the actor's inner
physical sensibilities, builds the will, stamina and concentration. By
developing the body awareness of the corporal center, and a consistent level of
energy, primary elements of the actor's awareness are heightened. The best and
most consistent evidence of this work is apparent onstage reflected through an
increasingly centered and controlled actor. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:133.0pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; ">Master
Director Anne Bogart adapted the Viewpoints from Choreographer Mary
Overlie.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; "><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; ">The Viewpoints are ways
to examine the actors’ tools of Time and Space when creating a
performance.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; "><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; ">They quickly create a
common vocabulary between ensembles.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; "><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; ">The
workshops will be lead by Artistic Director Benjamin Rexroad and Assistant
Artistic Director TJ Jozsa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>Rexroad has trained with Anne Bogart and SITI Company during their 2010
Summer Intensive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; ">Visit
<a href="http://www.headsupproductions.net">www.headsupproductions.net</a> for
more information or to register for the workshops.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">***End***<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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