Theatre Sampler: Places Please!

We welcome back the vivacious Leslye Orr to host this delightful theatre sampler course. We will expose you to a myriad of Park Square Theatre guest artists and allow you to experiment with some of the techniques and tools they use to create theatre.

Class members are welcome to participate or just observe the activities offered.

February 2: Understanding Shakespeare. Actor and director Doug Scholz Carlson will demonstrate and teach participants how to speak Shakespeare’s words with conviction and relish. Doug will also talk about Shakespeare’s writing and what is so amazing about performing his work.

February 9: Warm-Ups for the Stage. This class will offer participants some useful tools to use when warming up their voices for acting, singing, and even for giving speeches. Leslye will lead you in some fun tongue twisters and other vocal exercises.

February 16: Creating Special Effects with Stage Makeup. Professional makeup artist Tessie Bundick will tell some fun stories and the history and evolution of stage makeup. Tessie will also demonstrate how to create special effects like burns and scars, and let you try to create a special effect yourself.

February 23: Reader’s Theater. Taught by Leslye Orr, this class will explore the art of reading aloud from a script as a form of theatre. See how this radio drama-like acting becomes vivid and powerful storytelling.

March 1: Puppet Power. Margo McCreary will return and share even more laughter and fun with participants about how to give life to sock puppets and reveal characters from within.

March 8: Stage Fights and Sword Play. Professional stage combat choreographer Brian Hesser will demonstrate the elements of stage violence and talk about how he choreographs fight scenes in professional theater.

March 15: Creating Comedy Improv. Jen Scott, improvisation artist and playwright, will teach and demonstrate the nuts and bolts of improvisational and sketch comedy. It’s a great way to lighten up your day!

March 22: The Perfect Finale Class–The Amazing World of Opera. Veteran Opera performer, musical theatre director, actor and vocal coach, Stephen Houtz will talk about the history and evolution of opera. Stephen will perform for you as well as offer any other singers a chance to break glass by hitting a high note or just be a part of a rousing chorus.

If you would like to be in this class, have questions, or would like more information please contact Allyson Linden, Artful Living Logistics Coordinator, at (651) 632-5357 or alinden@lyngblomsten.org.