Looking for a fun activity for your child on the autism spectrum? We offer theatre classes for all abilities on Saturdays throughout the year. Our classes enhance communication skills while promoting creative collaboration. Our instructors are trained in specific techniques to help students on the spectrum succeed in class and in life. Class size is small, so be sure to register right away. For anyone who is interested but not sure how their child will take to theatre classes, please contact us and arrange for a visit/observation. Cost is $260/10 sessions. The Center for Applied Drama and Autism is located at 1501 S Hawkins Ave, Akron OH 44320. Our fall session begins Sept 14 and goes through Nov 23. Contact us via email: info@centerforada.org, office phone: 234-678-7830 or check out our web site: centerforada.org Fall 2019 Schedule ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE** Ages 8-13 Saturdays 9 am - 10 am 10 weeks, $260 Instructors: Wendy Duke & Laura Valendza For young people who enjoy role play and acting out stories, with a focus on adventure tales, superheroes and sidekicks, animal trickster tales and a wee bit of Shakespeare IMPROV FOR ALL* For all ages and abilities Saturdays 10:15 am - 11:15 am 10 weeks, $260 Instructors: Ruben Ryan and Brandon Meeker Our improv class encourages collaboration, curiosity and creativity. Our instructors create a fun and supportive environment that allow the participants to explore, develop, and succeed using the art of theatre improvisation. NEXT STAGE TRANSITIONS WORKSHOP** Ages 14-22 Saturdays 11:30pm - 12:30pm 10 weeks, $260.00 Instructors: Wendy Duke & Laura Valendza For young people on the spectrum who are getting ready for a transitional time in their lives, moving from middle school to high school to college to career. Through work on a collaborative theatre project, participants will be rehearsing the skills they will need in real life as well as the stage. *Inclusive and diverse — for young people of all abilities **Designed for young people with autism specifically *Wendy Duke* Co-Founder, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism* Program Director, *Theatre on the Spectrum Adult Day Company, Ardmore Inc* email: wendy@centerforada.org <laura@centerforada.org> telephone: 330.687.4177 web: centerforada.org