<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"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">Heads Up Productions</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt"></span><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</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">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 and check.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Credit cards not accepted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It is not necessary to attend all 4
workshops though it is highly recommended.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Participants who sign up for all 4 workshops will receive 2
free tickets to Heads Up’s performance of Corpus Christi by Terrence McNally
which runs April 21-23 at First Grace United Church of Christ located at 350 S.
Portage Path in Akron, OH.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>All
participants who attend the April 6<sup> </sup>workshop will be invited to
attend that evening’s Corpus Christi rehearsal from 8-11 to see Heads Up’s
working process. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Workshops are appropriate for actors and directors ages 16
and above.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The training is rooted
in physical theatre techniques and ensemble building.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>These workshops will provide an introduction to and
foundation in The Suzuki Method of Actor Training and the Viewpoints.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">The Suzuki Method was developed by Japanese director Tadashi
Suzuki and <span style="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"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:7.5pt"><o:p> </o:p></span>The Viewpoints were
adapted by Master Director Anne Bogart from choreographer Mary Overlie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The Viewpoints are ways to examine the
actors’ tools of Time and Space when creating a performance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>They quickly create a common vocabulary
between an ensemble.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">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></p><p class="MsoNormal">Visit <a href="http://www.headsupproductions.net">www.headsupproductions.net</a>
for more information or to register for the workshops. </p>
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