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"Coming Home" A Virtual Benefit for Irish American Archives of Northeast Ohio featuring Filmmaker Kevin Toolis and The Portersharks
by Margaret Reardon 13 Feb '21

13 Feb '21

*Sunday February 28* * Beginning at 2:00 pm EST* Irish American Archives Society of Northeast Ohio <http://www.irisharchives.org/> has commissioned internationally acclaimed filmmaker, poet, journalist, TED speaker, and performer Kevin Toolis <https://twitter.com/KevinToolis?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctw…>to create “Coming Home”—a multi-media reflection on Ireland’s “long bleeding into exile,” filmed in an abandoned house in Ireland and incorporating spoken poetry, keening, and music. Toolis will be debuting the piece at this event. A live post-performance conversation with Toolis and a performance by one of Cleveland's favorite Irish bands The Portersharks <https://www.facebook.com/ThePortersharks/> will follow. Kevin Toolis is a BAFTA winning writer, film maker and bardic poet who has reported on wars, famines and plagues for The New York Times and The Guardian. Kevin lives in his family’s village in Dookinella, on the ocean’s edge, in Achill Island, County Mayo where his ancestors have lived for the last 250 years. He grew up in Scotland. He is also the author of My Father’s Wake: How the Irish Teach Us to Live, Love and Die <https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kevin-toolis/my-fathers-wake/97803…> and Nine Rules to Conquer Death <https://oneworld-publications.com/nine-rules-to-conquer-death-hb.html>. * Tickets begin at $25. But wait there's more! There is also a Baskets of Cheer Raffle <https://rafflecreator.com/pages/44857/iaas-baskets-of-cheer>! *View complete details and registration information here <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coming-home-the-debut-of-a-new-work-by-kevin-t…>* Slainte!

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Live Stream Class
by Rev. Edward Niam, DD 13 Feb '21

13 Feb '21

*Way of the Shaolin Warrior* Live Stream Sunday, 2/14/21, 10 am ~First class FREE to new users!! Classes facilitated by Sifu Edward Niam. Experience Shaolin QiGong exercises to build incredible power and excellent health. Also, learn fighting applications of movements. Forward your email to taichicleveland(a)gmail.com to receive a link for a Free Class. Offering Private Virtual and In-Person classes. Contact us for details. Subscribe now to access all live classes and video library. Fee Schedule: $7.00 – Single Class $24.00 – Unlimited weekly live classes & video library $42.00 – Unlimited monthly live classes & video library $34.00 – Unlimited monthly video library *https://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland <https://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland>* *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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Short Film Seeks 4 Actors for March 2021
by Nehemiah Stark 13 Feb '21

13 Feb '21

Logline: A bartender opens up his father’s tavern early so that two old friends can reunite, safely and alone, after years spent outside the neighborhood. Amidst the pandemic, they, in the circuitous manner of bar talk, reflect on days and people passed, their mortality, and love for and uncertainty about their dear ones. Roles: ENCI (M, 38-48) — Construction worker and bartender tending to his sickly father ANA (F, 34-44) — High school teacher and breadwinner for herself, Enci, and their young son NED (M, 62-76) — Commercial painter and solitary musician, left the neighborhood some decades back SAM (M, 62-76) — Roofer-turned-restaurant owner, likes to think of himself as alpha to Ned Among other things, this project is a tribute to the losses that so many are experiencing these days, and the complications of small business and working class politics around the virus. We will be going about this small production in the safest manner possible, including helping schedule free COVID tests for cast and crew. Shooting in early-mid March. Grad school film, limited pay and plenty of food. Please send an email to n.strakovsky(a)gmail.com <mailto:n.strakovsky@gmail.com> with 2-3 headshots, and 2-3 work samples that are at least 30 seconds long each, preferably from films. Play clips welcome, too, though. If it looks like you may be a fit, I’ll email sides for you to record. Thank you all. -Nehemiah

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Tap and Jazz
by Douglas Woods 13 Feb '21

13 Feb '21

Professional and pre-professional Broadway to Vegas tap and Jazz offered at Absolute Dance Studio in Avon Lake. Tuesdays 4:15-5, 5-5:45. Wednesday’s 4:00, 4:45, 5:30 With Douglas Woods Sent from my iPhone

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The Art of Reading Book Club & Winter/Spring Classes & Webinars
by Shaker Arts Council 12 Feb '21

12 Feb '21

Art of Reading Book Club Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) announces The Art of Reading Book Club. The saying goes “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Come spend a cozy and casual evening discussing an eclectic mix of books with art related storylines, explore the images they showcase and the times they reflect. Pre read the book or just join for the experience of connecting with fellow art lovers. Margaret Reardon will lead the discussions. Meetings will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm as a part of Stay-in-Place Productions, the arts council’s response to COVID -19. This program is free and open to everyone. Advance registration is required. *For more information and to register click here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/the-art-of-reading-book-club.html>.* Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) announces a Winter/Spring series of community virtual art classes and webinars. *General classes for students of every age *will be offered after-school and on weekends during the 2021 winter/spring sessions January 17 - March 20 and March 21– May 30. Community art classes specifically geared to *K-12 students *will be offered during a February Mini Session, Monday and Tuesday, February 15-16, 2021. *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 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. The class will explore the traditional, cartoon and anime styles of comic illustrations. 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 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 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 *February 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. The class will explore the traditional, cartoon and anime styles of comic illustrations. Instructor: Abdul Rashhid 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 *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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Live Stream Class
by Rev. Edward Niam, DD 12 Feb '21

12 Feb '21

Live Stream Tai Chi/Qigong Class Saturday, 2/13/21, 9 am **First class FREE to new users!! Classes facilitated by Sifu Edward Niam. Lesson 9, Tai Chi Yang Style Section 3. No previous training is necessary. Join us to experience the most beautiful & elegant form of moving meditation ever created. Try a FREE class. Forward your email to taichicleveland(a)gmail.com to receive an invitation for any of our classes. Also offering Private Virtual and In-Person classes. Contact us for details. Subscribe now to access all live classes and video library. Fee Schedule: $7.00 – Single Class $24.00 – Unlimited weekly live classes & video library $42.00 – Unlimited monthly live classes & video library $34.00 – Unlimited monthly video library *https://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland <https://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland>* *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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Five World Premiere 15-Minute Musicals
by Julie Gilliland 12 Feb '21

12 Feb '21

5 x 15: Five World Premiere 15-Minute Musicals Tenth Collaboration of Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre Program and Beck Center for the Arts Lakewood, OH-Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org> proudly announces its tenth collaboration with Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre Program<https://bwmt.bw.edu/>, in the form of virtual world premieres of five fifteen-minute brand new musicals, chosen by National Alliance for Musical Theatre<https://namt.org/newmusicals/15-minute-musical-challenge/>. National Alliance for Musical Theatre<https://namt.org/newmusicals/15-minute-musical-challenge/> (NAMT) created the "15-Minute Musical Challenge" to celebrate the power of musical theatre during the spring of 2020. Executive Director, Betsy King Militello shares: "In all times, but especially challenging times, we believe that musical theatre has the power to elevate the human experience and uplift each other. The 15-Minute Musical Challenge, inspired and supported by the Alhadaff Family Charitable Foundation, was developed to inspire creativity during the early days of social distancing. We are thrilled to see five of the winning musicals see further development with Beck Center for the Arts and Baldwin Wallace University." Scott Spence<https://www.beckcenter.org/about/leadership>, now in his 30th season as artistic director of Beck Center for the Arts shares, "Pandemic or no, we were determined that this 10th anniversary of the Beck Center/Baldwin Wallace collaboration must go on. With the addition of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre as a partner, we could not be more excited to offer the World Premieres of five brand new musicals. Composers and lyricists from around the country have been working with us since August 2020 and it's thrilling to put all of this collaboration to work on a national level." Beck Center continues its proud collaboration with Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre Program<https://bwmt.bw.edu/> (BWMT) with Victoria Bussert<https://bwmt.bw.edu/staff-team-members/victoria-bussert> leading the program. Also a director of one of the winning pieces, Perpetual Sunshine and the Ghost Girls, Victoria says, "I was very honored to be asked to read a large number of the 15-minute musicals for NAMT and to serve on the final selection committee. The creativity of these pieces is truly inspiring; it's thrilling for our BWMT students to have the unique opportunity to work with our guest directors and these fantastic writing teams." The creative teams behind the music, lyrics, and performances of these virtual productions are award-winning, talented, and diverse individuals. Perpetual Sunshine and the Ghost Girls, musical director Matthew Webb<https://bwmt.bw.edu/staff-team-members/matthew-webb>. This short musical is an all-woman+ through-composed musical theatre piece about the capitalist exploitation of workers' bodies and rights in the face of a national public health crisis. The show is based on the true story of the women who fought United States Radium Corporation in the 1920s for knowingly poisoning them and subsequently changed United States labor laws forever. This is the first 15 minutes of the full length piece-in-progress. Music by Lynne Shankel<https://lynneshankel.com/> and words by Sara Cooper<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara_Cooper>. Holo, set in 2189 in a holograph museum, the curator and holographic Kyle enter into a unique relationship which recounts the year 2020 and the pandemic that came with it on an ever repeating loop. Book, music, and lyrics by Nico Juber<https://maestramusic.org/profile/nico-juber/>. Ciara Renee<https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4946636/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1> directs. Rodeo Clowns is a queer, western epic about two eccentric outcasts who save the heart of their disintegrating town. This whip crack comedy act features a colorful musical-country score. Dale Sampson <https://namt.org/festivals/2017/?writer=dale-sampson> is the book writer. Marc Campbell<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MisterWives> wrote the music. Sara Bruner<https://www.greatlakestheater.org/about/our-staff/sara-bruner> directs. Musical direction is by Matthew Webb. Monster on the Lawn is directed by Jon Martinez<https://www.abouttheartists.com/artists/494793-jon-martinez>. This fifteen-minute musical centers around Ricky, a six-year-old boy with a growing imagination, wakes up to see a whale-like creature laying on his front lawn. When an incoming hurricane threatens to separate Ricky from his family and his home, he seeks comfort in the presence of this strange and seemingly-quiet monster. Obed De La Cruz wrote book, music, and lyrics. Musical direction is by Lindsay Miller. Eric Jones<https://www.morningstarmediagroup.org/news> wrote book and lyrics for White Man's Burden, music by Joshua S. Davis<https://joshuadavismusic.com/>. Directed by Ed Ridley<https://edridley.com/index.html> Jr. This irreverently funny and powerful mini-rock musical, White Man's Burden, takes place inside of the world of sideshow "freaks" who have been killed because of the color of their skin. They are led by an emcee who is part ringmaster/part infomercial host. He spotlights the oppression and suffering of African Americans during 400 years through a musical kaleidoscope of songs. This limited virtual engagement runs February 12 to February 28, 2021 on any device in the comfort of your home, as part of Beck Center for the Arts' 87th Professional Theater Season. For more information on this world premiere musical theater project please visit beckcenter.org.<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/5x15> Tickets, priced at $20 for one viewer, and $30 for two or more viewers, and $40 for arts lovers who want to support Beck Center can be purchased at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/44593.

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Shining Star CLE 2021- AUDITIONS OPEN in 7 WEEKS!
by Renee Greller 12 Feb '21

12 Feb '21

Are you a high schooler who LOVES TO SING? Want to win a college scholarship? Want to perform for over 10,000 spectators? Then participate in Shining Star CLE 2021- a Northeast Ohio* high school student solo-singing competition! It's easy and free to enter- upload your video audition to shiningstarcle.org between now and June 13 (at 11:59pm), 2021. ALL GENRES OF MUSIC ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED! Rock, Rap, R&B, Opera, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Punk, you name it! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are sticking with the changes to the format of last year's Virtual Finals and the Top 10 Finalists will audition, rehearse, perform and compete in a virtual fashion during The Finals Performance & Competition on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Returning as artistic director, the incomparable Connor O'Brien<http://connorbogart.com/>. To learn more, visit shiningstarcle.org * 216.839-6623 * rgreller(a)menorahpark.org<mailto:rgreller@menorahpark.org>. *Must have a 2022-2025 graduation date, must be from Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage or Summit Counties, home-schooled students included. [https://www.menorahpark.org/files/photosets/donate.jpg?1490724717]<http://www.menorahpark.org/donate> [https://www.menorahpark.org/files/photosets/emailphoto2.jpg] This email and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential and proprietary information. It is for the intended recipient only. If an addressing or transmission error has misdirected this email, please notify the author by replying to this email, and then delete the email. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, disclose, distribute, copy, or print this email.

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VIRTUAL CLASSES for KIDS
by Ariana Starkman 11 Feb '21

11 Feb '21

Storytelling & Play <https://www.studioplaygroundtheatre.com/classes> Grades K-2 Join us for 4 weeks of surprising adventures as we learn to apply the actor’s tools of voice, body, and imagination to telling a story. Students will learn to connect to the world around them through ensemble games and interactive storytelling. Let’s find that delightful little sparkle of joy and share it with an audience! *Tuesdays*, 5:15pm – 6:15pm EST (2/23, 3/02, 3/9, 3/16) *Thursdays*, 5:15pm – 6:15pm EST (2/25, 3/04, 3/11, 3/18) *Saturdays*, 10am – 11am EST (2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20) *$150* per Series, 10% Discount for Multiple Series Clowning Around <https://www.studioplaygroundtheatre.com/classes> Grades 3-5 Unleash your creativity, find your courage, and express yourself with your entire body in this high-energy, improvisational acting class! Get ready for 4 weeks of ensemble games and a whole lot of “HAHAHAHA”! *Thursdays*, 4pm – 5pm EST (2/25, 3/04, 3/11, 3/18) *Saturdays*, 11:15am – 12:15pm EST (2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20) *$150* per Series, 10% Discount for Multiple Series The Physical Actor <https://www.studioplaygroundtheatre.com/classes> Grades 6-8 Discover your generator of fun and creativity and come ready to play! This is a physical acting class where all students will be participating. Actors will receive individualized attention and guidance as they each discover how to use their voice and body for authentic expression. *Saturdays*, 12:30pm – 1:30pm EST (2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20) *$150* Sign up for classes at: https://www.studioplaygroundtheatre.com/classes

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Playwriting Workshop with Dr. Mary E. Weems
by Playwrights Local 11 Feb '21

11 Feb '21

Playwrights Local <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/> & Literary Cleveland <https://www.litcleveland.org/> Present Finding Peace in the Midst of a Pandemic: A Playwriting Workshop With Dr. Mary E. Weems March 11, 18, and 25, and April 1 (Thursdays) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Conducted online/remotely via Zoom $120 ($80 for Literary Cleveland members) Finding Peace in the Midst of a Pandemic is an intensive playwriting workshop with a focus on positive monologues and short 2-3-character plays. During the workshop, you will be guided through prompted writings designed to draw from personal experiences, the experiences of family and friends, and/or stories of the pandemic encountered on social media; inspire hope; and remind us of the importance of love and empathy in the face of chaos. You will create and share new drafts with Dr. Weems and the other participants and receive feedback for editing. Registration at Literary Cleveland https://www.litcleveland.org/classes-workshops/playwriting-workshop-finding… About the Instructor Dr. Mary E. Weems' is a poet, playwright, author, performer, imagination-intellect theorist, and social/cultural foundations scholar. Weems is the author of thirteen books including Blackeyed: Plays and Monologues (2015), five chapbooks, most notably “white” (Wick Award), and numerous poems, articles and book chapters. In 2015 Weems was awarded a Cleveland Arts Prize for her full-length drama MEAT. About Playwrights Local Playwrights Local is a theater company in Cleveland. As a playwrights’ center, our goal is to provide a home for dramatic writing in Northeast Ohio. We offer classes and workshops, produce original plays, provide networking opportunities, and engage the community through outreach projects. Learn more about programs such as our Young Playwrights Collective and our annual Open Call for Submissions at http://playwrightslocal.org/. Make your tax-deductible contributions to our 501(c)(3) group at http://www.playwrightslocal.org/donate/. # # #

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