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FRENCH CREEK PLAY CLUB
by Erin Moran 15 Dec '20

15 Dec '20

Since we were unable to do it in person this season, let's read Agatha Christi's "And Then There Were None" together virtually! Bringing back an old favorite, French Creek Play Club is going virtual. Read aloud and discuss Agatha Christi's "And Then There Were None" in a virtual classroom. Scripts provided. Pre Register by January 13th. $2 This class is for pure enjoyment and will not have an audience- perfect for a light exercise in virtual performance! Register here: https://reservations.metroparks.cc/programs/56022/ <https://reservations.metroparks.cc/programs/56022/?fbclid=IwAR3BYyBW2YG8kVa…> Instructions about joining the event and receiving your scripts will be sent out after registration. -Erin Moran Cultural Arts & Nature Programmer French Creek Theatre

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“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play” at Western Reserve Playhouse
by Hannah Hilty 14 Dec '20

14 Dec '20

*Western Reserve Playhouse presents “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play”* Get into the holiday spirit with this classic seasonal story, told by your favorite WRP actors! Directed by Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski, our 1940’s radio station performers will bring to life countless characters, beautiful moments, and even a fair amount of live sound effects! This amazing cast includes August Scarpelli (George Bailey), Shani Ferry (Mary Hatch), Jasen Smith (Uncle Billy), Eric Coulbourne (Clarence), Victoria Kirgesner (Violet Bick), Daniel Hunsicker (Harry Bailey), Chris Bizub (Henry F. Potter), Mia Radabaugh (Joseph), and Hannah Hilty (Zuzu Bailey). Get your tickets today! Shows will be streaming December 18th, 19th, and 20th at 7:30pm each night. Tickets are $15! On the night of each show, *you will be emailed a link to the show about half an hour prior to 7:30pm*. We will use the email that you type in at the checkout, so make sure it’ll be accessible over the weekend! This show will be streaming virtually online. All video links will expire at midnight of each show night. Click here for tickets! https://thewrp.org/join-us-for-its-a-wonderful-life/ Click here to view our trailer! https://youtu.be/UCP19xhKqeM -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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VIRTUAL Teacher Training Workshops
by Tessa Gaffney 14 Dec '20

14 Dec '20

The Center for Applied Drama and Autism is hosting virtual teacher training workshops, with techniques that can be used online and in a live setting, beginning THIS SATURDAY, December 19. *IMPROV AND COMEDY * *Saturday, December 19* *Improv: Morning Session (9AM-noon EDT)* Improvisation techniques for autistic/disabled students and actors — for use in both virtual and real life settings. Creating characters, developing scenes (conversations) and exploring the power of “Yes and…” *Comedy: Afternoon Session (1-4PM EDT)* Comedy techniques for individuals, partners and teams: through improv, stand-up comedy, comedy teams, and sketch comedy. Learn how to empower students of all ages and abilities through basic acting skills. Promote creativity and confidence through activities and games, modified to meet the needs of individual autistic/disabled students. *Receive a 15% discount when you sign up for multiple sessions by entering the code TEACHTRAIN20 at checkout.* 3 hours = 0.3 CEUs, $40 per session 6 hours = 0.6 CEUs, $68 for two sessions 12 hours = 1.2 CEUs, $136 for four sessions 18 hours = 1.8 CEUs, $204 for six sessions *Continue your education **and expand your expertise with CADA!* Register here: centerforada.square.site -- *Tessa Gaffney* Marketing Director, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism*

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Tap on Tuesdays
by Douglas Woods 13 Dec '20

13 Dec '20

Classes are Zooming at Absolute Dance Studio in Avon Lake. Tuesdays 4:15-5; 5-5:45 Sent from my iPhone

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Introducing........Meisner Online Weekly Classes w/ Houde School Of Acting
by Jessica Houde 13 Dec '20

13 Dec '20

Hi All, As the world continues to change, the acting world is of course, changing with it. Auditions are now online and callbacks are online as well. A virtual callback?! This is new territory for all actors from beginners to veterans. How can we connect with our partner across a computer screen? With that in mind, we have created a new online class called Meisner Online, a weekly class where you will learn and practice how to connect, read behavior and be present online just like you do in-person. While the Meisner Technique is typically an in-person, face to face technique, we have created a way to do this remotely online. Thanks to technology like zoom and zoom’s breakout rooms, we will simulate an in-person Meisner class completely online giving you the ability to be hypersensitive in an online setting. This also allows actors to continue honing their acting craft while safely in the comfort of their own home. This weekly class will be taught by Meisner Technique expert, and founder of Houde School of Acting, Jessica Houde-Morris. Registration: https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration/meisner-online-mont… Class Time: Saturdays 5-7pm Class Teacher: Jessica Houde-Morris If you have any questions, please feel free to message us.

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Live Stream Tai Chi/Qigong
by Rev. Edward Niam, DD 13 Dec '20

13 Dec '20

Live Stream Tai Chi/Qigong Class Monday, 12/14/20, Noon **Your first class is always FREE Tai Chi Institute USA presents continuous classes facilitated by Sifu Edward Niam. Our proprietary program, "The Movement of Life" heals the mind, body & spirit utilizing Tai Chi and Qigong. This is Lesson 4, Section 2 of the Yang Style Form. Step-by-step, you will learn the movements in sequence. Join us to experience the most beautiful and elegant form of moving meditation ever created. You are invited to try a FREE class. Forward your email to taichicleveland(a)gmail.com to receive an invitation for any of our classes. Take the first step to better mental, physical and spiritual health. Subscribers have access to our entire library, so it does not matter where you start. You can always go back and review/learn anything you may have missed. https://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland <https://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland?fbclid=IwAR1uqGRvawNWUcZ-SZyU6-_nNQWqpPV0…> *Tai Chi Institute USA* *"Free your spirit, still your mind, open your heart and hear the music inside of you..."* *~The Movement of Life~TM* *Shaolin Warrior Athlete Training* Sifu Edward Niam http://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardniam 8210 Macedonia Commons Blvd Suite 68 Macedonia, Ohio 44056 330.564.7558 www.taichicleveland.com <http://www.taichicleveland.com> taichicleveland(a)gmail.com moxie.xyz/taichicleveland <http://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland> www.liveyourlifeofpurpose.com Facebook - Tai Chi Institute USA <https://www.facebook.com/groups/877587632326146/> "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." <https://about.me/SifuEdwardNiam?promo=email_sig>

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Virtual Holiday Boutique & Winter/Spring Classes & Webinars
by Shaker Arts Council 13 Dec '20

13 Dec '20

*Virtual Holiday BoutiqueNovember 28 - December 31, 2020* Shaker Arts Council presents a virtual pop-up shop for the holidays supporting local artists. If you are looking for a unique gift, this is the opportunity for you. The boutique will run November 28 - December 31, 2020. The boutique gives you the opportunity to browse and contact the artists directly for sales. Selections will include accessories, ceramics, drawing, jewelry, mixed media, paper goods, painting and photography. *Visit the holiday boutique here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/virtual-holiday-boutique.html>* Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) announces a Winter/Spring series of community virtual art classes and webinars. Community art classes specifically geared to* K-12 students *begin with a Winter Break Session, Monday - Wednesday, December 21-23 and 28-30, 2020. Another Mini-Session for youths will be offered Monday and Tuesday, February 15-16, 2021. *General classes for students of every age* will be offered after-school and on weekends during the 2021winter/spring sessions January 17 - March 20 and March 21– May 30. *Mini Session Classes* NEW Acting and Memory Technique Program Description: This acting course will introduce basic memory techniques which support creativity, character development, and shorten memorization time. Based on modern neuroscience, Memory Acting help actors understand how the brain naturally learns and memorizes. Every actor should have basic memory techniques. Instructor: Dr. Ellen Rooney NEW Audition Technique: College & Beyond Program Description: Have audition material you’d like a second opinion on? Want to get a monologue or song in shape for an upcoming audition? Join Cody Swanson in personal, virtual, and intimate sessions as, together, you create or build upon, strong pieces of text to audition with for college and other needs. Instructor: Cody Swanson NEW Dynamic Art - Comic Art - Visual Story-telling Program Description: Sessions for development in dynamic anatomy drawing/ illustration, story-telling thru panel visuals and cinematic placement to project best visual presentation. Instructor: Abdul Rashhid INDI Art Zone Virtual Branding Sessions Program Description: Our INDI Art Zone Virtual Branding Sessions are designed to educate the youth of today on the power of branding in the arts. Our goal with our virtual branding sessions is to inspire the youth to invest in their artistic creations by educating them on how to create small business plans for their artistic development. Instructor: Jada Renee NEW Round Trip Flamenco Program Description: De ida y vuelta is a dance & arts residency designed for K-12 students that brings Hispanic history to life. Students learn and help create a flamenco dance from the "ida y vuelta" (round-trip) family of music, which have influences from Latin America, West Africa, and Spain. Students create their own fan with craft supplies as a prop, and receive worksheets to learn about the history and culture. Instructor: Alice Blumenfeld Shoes as Art Program Description: Create a shoe that expresses who you are. In this workshop, you will create a work of 3-dimensional work of art in the form of a shoe. Gather materials you can collage that show your interests. These items can be photos of friends or family, magazine images or drawings; they can include ribbon or fabric or hardware or glitter; things that you can find around your house and that work together to tell a story. Have a pair of scissors and some newsprint or paper you can stuff in a shoe. The only purchase you may need to make is for 2 rolls of 2” clear wrapping tape. Finally, you will need to select your favorite shoe – which I promise will not be harmed in the making of the project! Instructor: Sally Levine *General Session Classes* NEW Acting and Memory Technique Program Description: This acting course will introduce basic memory techniques which support creativity, character development, and shorten memorization time. Based on modern neuroscience, Memory Acting help actors understand how the brain naturally learns and memorizes. Every actor should have basic memory techniques. Instructor: Dr. Ellen Rooney Appreciating Photography Program Description: A survey of creative photography to see how different image makers have used the camera to create meaning throughout the history of the medium. Instructor: Benjamin Hauser NEW Art Journaling Program Description: Art journaling can relieve stress, clarify thinking, and increase creativity! It’s unique, personal, and very rewarding. Gather your journal and a few art supplies, and I'll show you: prompts to get you started and keep you motivated tips and techniques to spice up a journal, colorful tools to make it fun. Instructor: Karen Koch Building An Online Craft Business Using Etsy Program Description: Etsy is a popular marketplace for selling handmade goods. Learn to open your own shop and build your online business. Topics include creating compelling listings, finding your target customers, getting found in search, branding, marketing, taking good photos, pricing strategies, and customer service. Instructor: Karen Koch Class Piano Program Description: Class Piano provides students with an exploration of the piano and beginning musical concepts such as high vs. low, piano orientation, steady beat/rhythm patterns and playing/reading music. This exploratory course is great for students to find out if they might be interested in beginning piano lessons or for students who have already begun piano lessons. Students will participate in a variety of games and activities in each session. Instructor: Alex Piepenbrink Chalk Pastel Portraits Program Description: Chalk Pastel Portraits is a course that teaches students to use chalk pastel to render the likeness of a face. We will study the proportions from different angles of the face and techniques for blending and matching colors of skin tones and textures for hair. Students should have chalk pastels, and a recommended supply list will be provided. Instructor: Casandra Harner NEW Dynamic Art - Comic Art - Visual Story-telling Program Description: Sessions for development in dynamic anatomy drawing/ illustration, story-telling thru panel visuals and cinematic placement to project best visual presentation. Instructor: Abdul Rashhid Eurhythmics: Music and Movement Program Description: Eurhythmics is the study of music through movement, musical games, and kinesthetic learning. This short course will serve as an introduction to experiencing music and rhythm at its core, and practicing using your body as a tool to understand music’s most fascinating secrets. Instructor: Graham Rosen NEW Intro to Flamenco Program Description: Looking for an exciting way to get moving in 2021? Why not flamenco! Students will learn the basics of flamenco dance technique and learn a short flamenco dance choreography. Students will learn about the history of flamenco, the culture, and the musical structures that give the dance form. Instructor: Alice Blumenfeld NEW The Joy of Movement: A Creative Movement Workshop Program Description: Join Erin & Julia for a workshop that will connect you to the joy of moving! Through guided movement activities, you’ll explore moving with different qualities and body parts. Discover your personal movement style, and create your own short dance phrase. Open to all people, no dance experience necessary. Instructor: Erin Pennebaker & Julia Dillard Making Art with Code Program Description: Using the Processing Language (a free and open source language based on Java), students will learn the basics of programming as applied to programming graphic images and shapes. Depending on time, we will touch on programming animation of these shapes and graphics. Instructor: Steven Gutierrez National and International Dialects for the Stage Program Description:Ever wonder how to Sound like Harry Potter or Tony Soprano? Join Cody Swanson as he teaches you the ins and outs of dialects from all over the United States or from different parts of the world. These dialects can be used on-stage or for film work. Instructor: Cody Swanson Shoes as Art Program Description: Create a shoe that expresses who you are. In this workshop, you will create a work of 3-dimensional work of art in the form of a shoe. Gather materials you can collage that show your interests. These items can be photos of friends or family, magazine images or drawings; they can include ribbon or fabric or hardware or glitter; things that you can find around your house and that work together to tell a story. Have a pair of scissors and some newsprint or paper you can stuff in a shoe. The only purchase you may need to make is for 2 rolls of 2” clear wrapping tape. Finally, you will need to select your favorite shoe – which I promise will not be harmed in the making of the project! Instructor: Sally Levine The Zentangle® Method: ...One Stroke at a Time® Program Description: The Zentangle Method is a fun way to relax and create beautiful art. Using eight easy steps we complete a small masterpiece called a tile, using a pencil and pen. In these sessions, tangle along with a certified teacher to learn the method. You will be amazed! Sharing your work is optional. The instructor can provide personal Zentangle kits. The price for each kit is $10, and includes all of the items needed for the class and to tangle on one's own between and after the class. Instructor: Lee Kay *Free Webinars* A+ Meditations (The A is for Aura) with Ras Chi Program Description: This webinar will be packed with insight by certified meditation program “Ras Chi”. Something for the whole family, especially during these times. The art of meditation will be thoroughly explained by meditation coach Mr.Cofield as well as a few simple but highly beneficial techniques which help us all in life. Lets strengthen our Auras and immune system together. Instructor: <https://shakerartscouncil.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0a5b07734a7329…>Sirwilliam Cofield NEW Creating a Paper Collage Mandala Program Description: The Mandala (Sanskrit for "circle") is an ancient art form that is closely tied to spiritual practices. However, it was psychologist Carl Jung who felt that the mandala as an art form could be useful as a therapy, and it is, in fact, a very relaxing and therapeutic process. Torn paper collage mandalas are easy to create, require little preparation or previous art experience . Instructor: Sharon Dundee Introduction to Voiceover in this webinar, you’ll learn how to get started in voiceover. We’ll cover essential topics like creating a demo, setting up an inexpensive home recording studio, finding and submitting auditions, connecting with talent agents, negotiating rates, and marketing your services. Instructor: Amanda Terman NEW Grant & Proposal Writing Fundamentals for Arts Professionals Program Description:The process of grant and proposal writing can be simple and pragmatic. Precise language can make the difference between an award and a decline. The eCourse provides tools on how to answer frequently asked questions on grant applications, and how to fine-tune your writing skills for winning proposals. Instructor: Brandi Rae Hicks NEW Making Russian Tea Biscuits at Home Program Description: Cleveland has a long history of making and eating Russian tea biscuits, dating back to at least the 1920s. In keeping with tradition, we will discuss a few different historic recipes and then make one of the recipes online together. Instructor: Sarah Bania-Dobyns & Melanie Ferstman The Zentangle® Method: ...One Stroke at a Time® Demonstration Program Description: The Zentangle Method is a fun way to relax and create beautiful art. Using eight steps we complete a small masterpiece called a tile, using a pencil and pen. In these sessions, tangle along with a certified teacher to learn the method. You will be amazed! Sharing your work is optional. The instructor can provide personal Zentangle kits. The price for each kit is $10, and includes all of the items needed for the class and to tangle on one's own between and after the class. Instructor: Lee Kay *Click here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/art-class-33808.html> for more information and to register*. *---Amara Romano* *Administrative Assistant **Shaker Arts Council **shakerartscouncil.org <http://shakerartscouncil.org/>*

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DAREN STAHL PHOTOGRAPHY
by beezersh＠aol.com 13 Dec '20

13 Dec '20

Greetings to all from Daren Stahl Photography! I hope you are all well and healthy. It's time to shake the spors off of 2020 and prepare for auditions for up-coming 2021 productions! Schedule a headshot today! COVID precautions will be in place (message me for details). Please keep me in mind for your photographic needs, see below, and stay well in 2021! Peace in the New Year,~Daren Stahl PhotographyContact Daren Stahl: beezersh(a)aol.com Daren Stahl Headshots$80 for a 1/2 hour session and up to 3 digitally retouched photos are yours to keep AS WELL AS print release on the rest of the session. Indoor, outdoor, B&W or color. Longer sessions available. Headshot Portfolio: https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Headshot-Sessions/Studioheadshots/ "Daren, you really did an amazing job on these photos..... breath taking. You have no idea how happy and pleased I am." "Thank you so much for capturing my beauty." ~Lorrainna "This has been a most enjoyable experience" ~ Evelyn "You have perfectly captured his essence -- his warmth and friendliness....we are so appreciative to have these images as we mark this big milestone~Julie To view Daren's pricing page and for longer portrait sessions, SENIOR PORTRAITS and more, click below. https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Site-Pages/n-p8xckD/Pricing Contact Daren Stahl: beezersh(a)aol.com OR you can contact through the Smugmug links. See you soon!Daren Stahl Photography

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CREATE YOUR OWN SHOW ZOOM WORKSHOP WITH WILLIAM ROUDEBUSH
by Cindi 12 Dec '20

12 Dec '20

CREATE YOUR OWN SHOW William Roudebush, award winning director, teacher and writer, is offering an online ZOOM CLASS on the ONE PERSON SHOW beginning Wednesday, December 16th from 7 to 10pm for five consecutive weeks through Wednesday January 20th(Xmas week off) IF YOU HAVE: 1.) Always wanted to create a show JUST FOR YOURSELF and don’t know how to get started. 2.) An idea you wish to develop and workshop. 3.) An idea already in development that you need feedback and continued development work on. 4.) Already developed your own show and you need to refine and rehearse what you have created. This is the class for you. If you are an actor who LOVES TO CREATE and you are locked down inside, now is the perfect opportunity to do something with this valuable time. When the theatre does come back, gradually, I believe the ONE PERSON SHOW will be in demand: Easy to social distance, inexpensive to produce and adaptable to almost any performing venue. While you are waiting for someone to hire you, START CREATING YOUR OWN FUTURE. Five sessions. Unlimited check-ins. Class size limited to five actor/writers.. $400 STAY SAFE!! STAY INDOORS!! For additional information, or to enroll, email me back at roudebushwilliam(a)gmail.com “ Bill did an incredible job helping me to create the spine of my solo show, in deciphering out the most relevant information and parts of the story that are conducive to a dramatic through line. He has also worked intensively with me in the story telling, to keep past events in an active present…a master” John Sannuto, Chair, Theatre Department, LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY. “ Bill is an excellent solo show teacher with immense skills, not just in writing, but in understanding how the show translates visually to the stage. I’ve learned a lot from this class…” Glory Kadigan, Artistic Director, Planet Connections Festival, NYC. “William Roudebush conjures up the actor’s talent and digs deep into the text ‘till he knows the play as well as the playwright (as this playwright can attest). His uncanny genius is knowing how the actor and the play can work together like a Swiss watch. William Mastrosimone, playwright. For additional background information log on to www.williamroudebush.com

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Actors, Directors, Writers: Let Bluestocking Productions give you the coaching you need for your post-pandemic career.
by Christine McBurney 12 Dec '20

12 Dec '20

Season's Greetings. Christine McBurney, actor/director/teacher/coach and Artistic Director of Bluestocking Productions here. How can I help you get ready for a post-pandemic career? Do you need coaching on: * Auditioning * Dialects (RP, Cockney, Irish, Southern, NYC, Italian) * Monologues * Script Analysis (theatre & film) * Script Coverage * Self-Tape Review * Shakespeare * 10-minute playwriting After teaching full-time for 20 years, acting and directing part-time, and co-founding and co-leading Mamaí Theatre Company for five seasons of award-winning productions, I do not want to wait to create. As a busy freelance actor, director, and teacher (even in a pandemic), I still miss having an artistic home and so I have created Bluestocking Productions as a place where my teaching & coaching and my own creative work can feed each other. The goal is to ultimately collaborate and produce works in the post-pandemic world. Theatre, film, classes...who knows... “Thoughtful, fun, phenomenal, positive, and life-changing is how students describe Christine's coaching. "Emotionally astute, gripping, stellar, inventive, and stalwart" is how critics describe Christine's directing. "Delicious and wonderful” is how critics describe her performances. Contact me for more information bluestockingproductionsllc(a)gmail.com. https://www.bluestockingproductions.org/

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