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Workshops at The
Drama-Play Connection
Our workshops give students an opportunity to learn new
skills and enjoy a variety of activities. Each workshop is
led by an instructor with special knowledge or expertise of the subject
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Introduction to Acting and Performance
Skills for Adolescents |
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This Workshop
will focus on three phases of the acting process: 1: Preparation
and Exercise geared to
sharpen acting skills and increase creativity and spontaneity;
2: Character Development and
Performance Selections; and 3: Performance preparation.
A final
performance will be either live or filmed, as determined by the
students. |
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Instructor:
Timothy Leahy, LICSW |
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8 Weeks: Sun: 11:00am - 12:30pm. |
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The Art of Mentalism |
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Mentalism is an art of
supernatural mental abilities, such as telepathy. It is the most
powerful type of magic. In this workshop, students will learn the
fundamentals of mentalism, such as reading body language, understanding
the "tells" by looking at the posture, gestures and other physical
signals of another person. Students will also work on developing their
character and routine as a mentalist, as well as learn many fun mental
illusions. |
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Instructor:
Christopher Grace |
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6 weeks:
Saturdays 9:00 - 10:30 |
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The Art of Face Painting |
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Students of this course will learn
everything from the tools (paints, brushes, etc.) face painters use to
how the tools are utilize to create a wide variety of designs. Students
start with the basics and complete the course with techniques used to
paint any design desired. Also, the course teaches students who to use
this valuable skill in the community and how to work with a variety of
clients. Specific topics include starting small talk, keeping a
conversation going, working with a variety of different people. |
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Instructor:
Maureen Yalenezian |
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6 Weeks,
Tuesdays 5-6:30pm |
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Illusion 101 |
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Our Illusion 101
workshop teaches the basics of magical illusion and performance.
Students will learn many basic magic tricks, as well as some of the most
commonly used techniques. This workshop will provide students with
some of the necessary props and tricks that will be learned.
Students will also learn how to engage with their audience. |
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Instructor:
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Elements of Comedy |
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This
workshop is geared toward young actors who want to develop their
individual repertoire of skills and who recognize that comedy is often
seen as more difficult than dramatic acting. With a focus on different
styles of comedy performance, students will learn and develop their
comedic acting skills through progressive comedy techniques while
working with a range of comedy scripts across various formats (comedy
drama, satire, live theatre, filmed, etc.). Students will also learn how
to analyze and break down scripts to find classic joke set-ups and
identify the rhythm, timing and pace to maximize performance, as well as
learn how to develop comedic characters. Finally, students will gain
practical experience for auditions and production performance through
the rehearsal and preparation of filmed scenes to study in a group
format. |
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Culinary Arts |
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Through hands-on learning, students learn basic cooking and baking techniques utilizing a wide variety of ingredients to prepare all many wonderful dishes and specialties. Additionally, students will learn to use sensory evaluations to understand herbs and their role in creating flavor profiles. Recipes will be analyzed and modified to create individualized masterpieces.
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Clowning Around |
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The class focuses on the art of Clown
in the context of Theater, Comedy, and Circus. Students learn the basics
of clowning as well as performance skills and social clowning. Exercises
in clowning, physical comedy, and improvisation are used to develop
confidence and skills interacting with performance partners and
audiences |
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Instructor:
Maureen Yalenezian |
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8 Weeks: Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:00 |
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The Art of Balloon Twisting and Design |
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Students have a blast learning how to
turn a variety of balloons into almost anything imaginable! This course
starts with the basics of twisting and the unique knots twisters use to
manipulate the shape of a balloon. Students will learn basic designs as
well as how to create their own and unique designs. This workshop also
teaches students how to perform and interact with audiences of all ages
while making balloon designs. |
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