Pioneer Valley Theatre News February 6, 2020

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Pioneer Valley Theatre Newsletter View this email in your browser February 6 - 26, 2020 Lots of great information and workshops and other opportunities at the end of the newsletter this week - don't forget to scroll all the way down to check it out! And if you are looking for an internship, don't miss the Internship fair that the Arts Extension Service is putting on today at the Fine Arts Center.  The next issue will include events through March 4. Submit upcoming events via the link below or by emailing me before Tuesday at midnight. Any questions, comments or feedback? Email me at pioneervalleytheatre@gmail.com Submit Your Theatre Event YOUR EVENT HERE $5 per week for your poster and ticket link in top billing! Email me to reserve your dates. THIS WEEK IN THEATRE NEWS: from Howlround A Lover's Guide to American Playwrights: Edward Albee by Todd London From the article:  Edward Albee is famous for despising being eulogized. So here goes: a salute to the living, breathing, writing Edward Albee. Have you read an interesting article about theatre recently? Send it to me! pioneervalleytheatre@gmail.com Click to Access: Pioneer Valley Theatre Google Calendar Click to Access: Pioneer Valley Theatre Personnel Spreadsheet PERFORMANCES “DEATHTRAP” SET FOR FEBRUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 16 AT MAJESTIC THEATER The latest production in the Majestic Theater's 23rd Season is “Deathtrap,” which runs through February 16, according to Producing Director Danny Eaton. The classic comedy/thriller by Ira Levin follows the story of Sidney Bruhl, a formerly successful playwright now low on money and inspiration. A play written by a student, Clifford Anderson, arrives and Sidney is certain it will be a hit, even joking to his wife that he may have to kill the young man and steal his script. Sidney invites Cliff over to work on the play, which is also titled “Deathtrap,” then learns there are no other copies of the play in existence. To the horror of his wife, Sidney appears to choke Cliff to death and drag him off to bury him, but are things as they seem? Levin's play is described as an ingenious and spellbinding thriller, both sinister and hilarious. The cast includes Ron Komora, Krista Lucas, Jack Grigoli, Lisa Abend and Walter Mantani. Danny Eaton is producing director. The director is Robbie Simpson, set design is by Greg Trochlil, Dawn McKay is costume designer and the lighting design is by Dan Rist. Stephen Petit is production stage manager. Ticket prices range from $24 to $31 and can be purchased by calling the box office at (413) 747-7797 or visiting while the box office is open (Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 1pm). UMASS NEW PLAY LAB produced by Maegan Clearwood, Bianca Dillard, Josh Glenn-Kayden and Tatiana Godfrey directed by Josh Glenn-Kayden The Interrobangers by M Sloth Levine Feb. 6 at 7:30 Feb. 8 at 2  The Curtain Theater Walden by Amy Berryman Feb. 14, 15, 20 at 7:30 Feb. 22 at 2 The Curtain Theater Audience members are encouraged to stay after the performance for a conversation about the play. Tickets $5 students and seniors, $7.50 general admission. Call 1-800-999-UMAS or reserve your tickets through the Fine Arts Center Box Office   Two sisters working out family tensions amid a climate crisis and the settlement of Mars. Four meddling kids and a dog confront the unexplainable and question their identities. The pair of plays selected for this year's UMass Theater New Play Lab — running Jan. 31-Feb. 22 — use sci-fi conventions as a way to look at familiar issues from a new angle. Now in its seventh iteration, Play Lab offers our team of graduate student dramaturgs and director, as well as our cast of undergrads, the opportunity to work on selecting and shaping new work fresh from the brains of emerging playwrights.  As valuable as the creative members of this enterprise are, though, there's one more element needed for a successful Play Lab, and that's the audience. Getting a work in front of community members who share their honest reactions is crucial to the Play Lab process, because it offers playwrights and our team an in-the-moment barometer of which parts of the script are successful and what needs more work. Those changes are often made in between performances. We've seen whole scenes added, even titles changed, over the course of a Play Lab run based on audience reactions and feedback gathered during the post-show conversations held after every performance. It's an immediate way for theater-goers to affect the direction of their favorite performing art! About this year's plays: The Interrobangers is written by M Sloth Levine. Four groovy teens and a dog search the woods in their van to solve a mystery while exploring drugs, queerness, and the fear that men in rubber masks are scarier than monsters. The four question the world they know, looking into the parts of their history they would rather avoid. Walden by Amy Berryman is an extraordinary piece asking the questions about the relationships between the human spirit and scientific discovery. In the not-so-distant future, climate change has intensified and scientists are recommending that we colonize elsewhere. Cassie, a NASA botanist, returns from her year-long deployment in space and is shocked to find her sister, Stella, a former NASA architect, engaged to an Earth Advocate. As the twins grapple with questions of rivalry and love, humanity hangs in the balance.  Tickets are $5 for students and seniors, and $7.50 general admission. All audience members are invited to the free post-show conversation after every performance. Come see both plays, or see a play twice and watch it evolve. Ja’Duke Theater is ready to impress with their first show from the Broadway Junior Series, Frozen Jr. Don’t miss out on Ja’Duke’s Frozen Jr, February 7, 8, 14, 15 at 6:00pm and February 9, 16 at 2:00pm. For more information and to purchase tickets visit, www.jaduketheater.com. Part of the Broadway Junior Series, Frozen features a cast of 2nd – 12th graders from all over Franklin County. Don’t let the “Jr” fool you…this is no small production. With exciting magic and gorgeous sets to back them up, these students shine bright as Disney’s well-loved characters. Frozen is the timeless tale of two sisters, pulled apart by a mysterious secret. As Elsa struggles to find her voice and harness her powers within, Anna embarks on an epic adventure to bring her family together once and for all. Both are searching for love. They just don't know where to find it. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! Don’t miss out on Ja’Duke’s Frozen Jr, February 7, 8, 14, 15 at 6:00pm and February 9, 16 at 2:00pm. For more information and to purchase tickets visit, www.jaduketheater.com. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $10 for children and seniors. Tickets can be purchased online at www.jaduketheater.com/frozen-jr or in person at the Ja’Duke Theater Box Office. Box office operating hours are Monday through Thursday 5:30 – 7:00, and one hour before show time. Contact Info: Kimberly Williams Ja’Duke Theater 110 Industrial Blvd, Turners Falls, MA 413-883-1179 jaduketheater@gmail.com A Completely Ridiculous Open Mic with Klaus, Musicologist Saturday February 8th, at 7pm Sign up at 6.30 Northampton Center for the Arts, at 33 Hawley St. Tickets:  "Hello, my name is Klaus. I am a German musicologist primarily focussed on the work Steve Miller and his band - The Steve Miller Band. I, Klaus am traveling through America for the first time to gain insight into the country that shaped the genius of Steve Miller and the Steve Miller Band.  In pursuit of my goals I am organizing my very first open mic. My hope is that people will come and tell me stories about their experiences in and of America. These stories can come in the form of a dance, a song, a comedy routine, a poem, a magic trick, or even an actual story. Whatever it happens to be, I will be most grateful to you for helping me to understand the birthplace of one of, if not the most important composers of our modern times.  Danke in advance for your time, presence and invaluable assistance. ~K ps. If you are one of the unlucky ones who has not yet experienced the wonder of Steve Miller and his Band, just stare into the drummers eyes in this youtube video. The majesty! The passion!! I truly can not wait to share all of it with you." An open mic like no other! Join Klaus (Gabe Levey) as he attempts to host a public event for the first time, understand more about America, and spread the gospel of The Steve Miller Band. Featuring the work of you, you and YOU! (And also Steve Miller). Sign up begins at 630, for a 7pm show. Improvised Mockumentary  February 8th at 7:00 PM Happier Valley Comedy Theater (1 Mill Valley Rd, Hadley, MA)    A new limited run show inspired by The Office and Christopher Guest films! Saturday, February 8th at 7pm at the Happier Valley Comedy Theater (1 Mill Valley Rd, Hadley, on rte.9). Tickets: $13 online and at the door. For more info: www.happiervalley.com. Smith College Department of Theatre New Play Reading Series presents  LIFE SENTENCE Written by Mary Beth Brooker MFA ’20 Thursday, February 13 – 7:30 PM Acting Studio 1, Mendenhall CPA, Smith College directed by Mary Beth Brooker and Marty Bongfeldt MFA ’21. When guests come to dinner and invite their hosts to play illusion games, a family’s history is seen in a new light. Free and open to the public. Arena Civic Theatre presents V-Day ACT The Vagina Monologues 2020 February 15 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM The Episcopal Church of Saint James and Andrew, 8 Church St., Greenfield MA Arena Civic Theatre kicks off it's 50th Anniversary season with a V-Day production of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues. V-Day is a global movement to end violence against women and girls, cisgender, transgender and those who hold fluid identities that are subjected to gender based violence. Together we RISE with groups all over the world on this day to free all women from sexual, physical, racial, economic, political, socio-cultural, ideological and climate crisis violence. All proceeds from both performances will be donated to the GCC Women's Resource Center. Not recommended for children.   Tickets. SILVERTHORNE PRESENTS SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY PERFORMANCES OF A. R. GURNEY’S LOVE LETTERS   You know it is the season of love when stores begin to sprout heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and cute teddy bears with red bows. For those who are looking for another way to share the Valentine season, Silverthorne Theater Company presents noted playwright A. R. Gurney’s classic Love Letters on February 14-16 at the new LAVA Center at 324 Main Street, Greenfield.   Three different Franklin County couples will perform the piece on three consecutive days. On Friday night at 7:30 pm, Ginger Carson and Kevin McVeigh of Greenfield will read the roles of Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III.  Saturday, it will be Northfield Mount Hermon Choral Director Sheila Heffernan and her husband Bill Hattendorf’s turn, also at 7:30 pm.  The 2 pm Sunday matinee will feature Conway’s Joan and Mike Haley as the couple.  Silverthorne co-founder David Rowland directs all three couples.   Seating for each show is limited to 36, with reserved table seats at $50 and general admission row seating at $35. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-r-gurneys-love-letters-tickets-90663692545. A fundraiser for Silverthorne 2020-2021, the performances will also feature, wine/beverage tastings by local wineries; and an opportunity to win one of an art photographer Frank Aronson’s stunning pieces.   Love Letters is unique and imaginative theatre piece which, in the words of the author, "needs no theatre, no lengthy rehearsal, no special set, no memorization of lines, and no commitment from its two actors beyond the night of performance." It is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. As the actors read the letters aloud, what is created is an evocative, touching, frequently funny but always telling pair of character studies in which what is implied is as revealing and meaningful as what is actually written down. For questions and further information write to silverthornetheater@gmail.com, or call 413-768-7514. Exit 7 Players presents Noises Off Feb 14, 15, 21, 22 at 8pm; Feb 16 and 23 at 2pm Exit 7 Theater, 37 Chestnut Street, Ludlow, MA 01056 Michael Frayn's Noises Off takes a fond look at the follies of theatre folk, whose susceptibility to out-of-control egos, memory loss, and passionate affairs turn every performance into a high-risk adventure. This play-within-a-play captures a touring theatre troupe’s production of Nothing On in three stages: dress rehearsal, the opening performance, and a performance towards the end of a debilitating run. Frayne gives us a window into the inner workings of theatre behind the scenes, progressing from flubbed lines and missed cues in the dress rehearsal to mounting friction between cast members in the final performance. Brimming with slapstick comedy, Noises Off is a delightful backstage farce, complete with slamming doors, falling trousers, and -- of course -- flying sardines! Directed by Bruce Torrey Cast List: Lloyd -- Jason Rose-Langston Dotty/ Mrs. Clackett -- Theresa Allie Garry/ Roger-- Ryan Bird Brooke/ Vicki-- Krystle Bernier Poppy-- Angela Sanches Frederick/Philip-- Terrance Peters Belinda/Flavia-- Gilana Chelimsky Tim-- Mark Hildreth Selsdon-- Dan Jarvis Tickets on sale now! exit7players.org The Happier FAMILY Comedy Show February 15th at 3:00 PM Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 W Bay Rd, Amherst, MA   Monthly family-friendly improv comedy show, great for 5-13 year olds and their adults. It's funny for the whole family! Saturday, February 15th at 3pm at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (125 W Bay Rd., Amherst). Tickets at the door: $10/Adults, $5/Kids, Free/4 yrs and under (Reduced admission for museum members). For more info: www.happiervalley.com. HVC Presents: Not In Charge!  February 15th at 7:00 PM Happier Valley Comedy Theater (1 Mill Valley Rd, Hadley, MA)    Join the talented group Not In Charge for a polished, fast-paced improv show inspired by true stories from the cast and audience! Saturday, February 15th at 7pm at the Happier Valley Comedy Theater (1 Mill Valley Rd, Hadley, on rte.9). Tickets: $13 online and at the door. For more info: www.happiervalley.com. Brian Stanton is bringing his award-winning solo show "Blank" from Los Angeles to Northampton on Sunday, February 16th at 7pm. "Blank" is a powerful and entertaining evening of theatre that explores Brian's adoption story and struggles with identity. The show is inspiring, hilarious, and poignant, whether or not you or someone you know has been touched by adoption. More information.   The Academy of Music presents Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's The Rainbow Fish February 17, 2020 @ 1pm Academy of Music Sponsored by Smith College and The O'Connell Companies Join us for Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s elegant new show, The Rainbow Fish.  This original stage adaptation of some of Marcus Pfister’s most wildly-popular stories will enchant even the youngest child with the magical glow-in-the-dark tale of the beautiful fish who learned to share his most prized possession. With innovative puppetry, striking scenic effects and evocative original music, this experience is sure to be a family hit. Stay directly after the show for a Q & A session with the performers! Age recommendation: 5+ Tickets. Storytelling Standup Showcase February 21st at 7:00 PM Happier Valley Comedy Theater (1 Mill Valley Rd, Hadley, MA)    Catch new talent trying out their latest material, hosted by the amazing Kelsey Flynn! Friday, February 21st at 7pm at the Happier Valley Comedy Theater (1 Mill Valley Rd, Hadley, on rte.9). Tickets: $5 at the door. For more info: www.happiervalley.com. The Happier Valley Championship!  February 22nd at 7:00 PM Happier Valley Comedy Theater (1 Mill Valley Rd, Hadley, MA)    In this competitive comedy show, two teams of improvisers face off through scenes and games to see who can win the ultimate prize: an old trophy we found in someone's attic. Saturday, February 22nd at 7pm at the Happier Valley Comedy Theater (1 Mill Valley Rd, Hadley, on rte.9). Tickets: $13 online and at the door. For more info: www.happiervalley.com. About The Play Abuelita’s spirit guides us through various time periods illuminating intergenerational struggles and experiences of survival.     The piece is predominantly performed in English accompanied by bits in Spanish. Ticket sales will go towards the ReclaimPR fundraiser that focuses on supporting entrepreneurs in Puerto Rico. *Mature content - may not be suitable for young children*   SHOWTIMES 1. Northampton, MA | Academy of Music | Sat 2.2.22 - 7pm 2. Springfield, MA | Scibelli Hall Theater at STCC | Sat 3.21.20 - 7pm 3. Holyoke, MA | Wistariahurst Museum | Sat 3.28.20 - 7pm   TICKETS   Pay What You Can. 5 tiers of pricing: $25 and up - RPR Supporter $25 - Full Ticket Value $20 - I Can Do $20  $15 - I Can Do $15  $10 - Student/Senior Citizen Discount (students must bring valid student ID)    Advanced tickets for Northampton & Springfield shows can be purchased at:   - Academy of Music: bit.ly/caguax2-22 - Wistariahurst Museum: bit.ly/caguax3-28 AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES UMass College of Humanities and Fine Arts and HFA Career & Advising Center and Arts Extension Service Spring Arts & Humanities Internship Fair February 6 at 11:30 AM UMass Fine Arts Center Atrium Join us for an opportunity to meet prospective interns in our studio arts, art history, theatre, music, dance, history, and arts management programs as well as interested students from across the University. The Internship Fair is co-sponsored by the UMass College of Humanities and Fine Arts and HFA Career & Advising Center and draws qualified, interested students each semester.   *Interested in providing an internship? Email us at aes@acad.umass.edu. Lunch and parking provided. Space is limited. More information. Facebook event. Savage the Musical is a dramatic musical based on the true story of cowriter Nicolette Blount's Native American starlet, Great Grandmother, Wanda Savage.  Savage will have their first production in the Pioneer Valley before returning to NYC for further development.  The production team for Savage is currently looking for two actors for our first production in April.  Grant Valentine, Tenor or Baritone with range,  20s/30s Handsome Hollywood Movie Star.  Married and torn between his career and Wanda, ultimately choosing his career  Andrew - Wanda's abusive gambling first husband and father to her child Paul.  Non singing role or singing.  Currently a non-singing role, however if the actor can sing, we will add in a song.     Be part of the show that Tony Award winning producer Ken Davenport said was one of the top five shows to see last summer at New York Musical Festival in his blog!  For more information about the show go to savagethemusical.com or visit our Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or hear our music that is currently streaming on all platforms.      Video of Broadway’s Colin Hanlon singing one of Grant’s songs in the show  Silverthorne announces auditions for the Short & Sweet (tiny) New Play Festival   Silverthorne Theater Company is seeking 12 actors for 16 10-minute one-act plays.   Auditions for the Festival are scheduled as follows:             Sunday, March 1 from 6-9 pm in the LAVA Center at 289 Main Street, Greenfield             Monday, March 2 from 6-9 pm in the Coop Meeting Space, 170 Main Street, Greenfield   Performance dates:   Group #1        April 24, 25 @ 7:30 pm; April 26 @ 2 pm Group #2        May 1, 2, @ 7:30 pm; May 3 @ 2 pm Finals (top 4 plays from each week performed)  May 8, 9 @ 7:30 pm   Auditioners should prepare a memorized monologue, no more than two minutes long. Contemporary preferred – comic or serious (both if you like). Non-professional only.  Must be comfortable with physical activity, intimacy, and LGBTQ themes.   Auditions by appointment only. Call or write: 413-768-7514; silverthornetheater@gmail.com. Please send head shot and resume to our e-mail address.   The plays are a mix of serious dramas & comedies. All roles paid. The plays will be performed in groups of 8 per weekend, each with an ensemble of 6 actors. Roles are available for all genders and ethnicities.    Group #1 will be directed by Ben Ware; Group #2 will be directed by Julian Findlay.              The plays, several of which are by local playwrights, are the top picks from over 700 scripts from around the world. Rehearsals in Greenfield – schedule TBD.              Questions: 413-768-7514 or silverthornetheater@gmail.com   Call for Directors for 2020-2021 Season   Silverthorne Theater Company is seeking applications for directing our upcoming season shows. Next year will see significant changes in the Silverthorne Theater Calendar   1. The Mainstage Season will begin in the fall of 2020 and go through to the spring of 2021. 2. This coming season we are scheduling 3 Mainstage Shows, each running for 3 weekends 3. The weeks will run Friday, Saturday evenings with a Sunday matinee each of the first two weeks   Perusal scripts are available on request. If you are interested in submitting a proposal to direct one or more Season shows, please send the following: ·      A cover letter, describing what interests you about the play(s), and how you would schedule and conduct rehearsals. ·      Please include your availability and any potential conflicts ·      Resume of training and directing experience Please send to silverthornetheater@gmail.com by Monday, March 2. Please direct questions to 413-768-7514 or our e-mail address above.   October 2-17, 2020    THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP:A Penny Dreadful, by Charles Ludlam      This definitive spoof of Gothic melodramas, recently revived Off-Broadway to raves, is a quick change marathon in which two actors play all the roles. A sympathetic werewolf, a vampire and an Egyptian princess brought to life when her tomb is opened make this a comedy that has everything.    March 12-27, 2021                ADMISSIONS, by Joshua Harmon      Sherri Rosen-Mason is head of the admissions department at a New England prep school, fighting to diversify the student body. Alongside her husband, the school’s headmaster, they’ve largely succeeded in bringing a stodgy institution into the twenty-first century. But when their only son sets his sights on an Ivy League university, personal ambition collides with progressive values, with convulsive results. A no-holds-barred look at privilege, power, and the perils of hypocrisy.   April 30-May 15, 2021      SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER, by Oliver Goldsmith.       First performed in 1773, this is a comedy of manners in which, in a polite society setting, the comedy arises from the gap between the characters’ attempts to preserve standards of polite behavior and their true behavior. A complex series of misunderstandings and practical jokes tie the Hardcastle family up in knots which the action proceeds to untangle.  The Play Reading Co-op is currently seeking submissions of full length plays from New England writers for a monthly, ongoing reading series. The mission of the co-op is simply for local theater makers to have a chance to get in a room together to work on high quality material for our own learning, enjoyment, and camaraderie. It's also a great way to learn about new works and writers. The reading is intended to be informal and without an audience other than other co-op “members” and potentially a friend or colleague(s) of the writer. If the writer is looking for a discussion or feedback afterward, we are happy to make space for that as well. We are ideally looking for plays with at least 2 female identifying roles.  http://www.rachelfhirsch.com/play-reading-co-op WORKSHOPS & CLASSES The Workshop is Strident Theatre's weekly drop-in monologue class, EVERY WEDNESDAY, at Pine Box Studios in the Arts and Industry Building, 221 Pine Street in Florence, MA, 6:30--8:30pm. This is a casual, workshop setting class, designed for ALL skill levels. No need to sign up ahead of time - simply show up, with your monologue memorized.  If you'd like to get up and work, there will be a sign up sheet when you arrive (first come, first served).   If you'd like to simply observe and give some audience feedback, that's great, too.  The class will be headed up by Strident's Artistic Director, Susanna Apgar. Cost is a sliding scale / suggested donation anywhere between $5--$25+ per class. As with everything we offer, we'd like to make this class as accessible as possible to as many folks as possible.   So, if a higher scale is not a good fit for you right now, that's fine - come anyway!  If you are in a position to offer a bit more, to cover a neighbor, or to help grow this class and to bolster our general programming, that's wonderful! Building / logistics / accessibility info: there is a ramp from the front parking lot to the first floor of the building, where our class is held.  We are NOT fragrance-free, and there are fluorescent lights.  THE ROOM IS QUITE WARM, SO PLEASE WEAR LAYERS AND BRING WATER!  This is a class for ADULTS only.  Please enter through the "Central Entrance" door and follow our signs. More info:  https://www.facebook.com/events/2835876649830280 or email info@stridenttheatre.com   We hope to see you!  Again, this is a WEEKLY drop-in class, EVERY Wednesday, 6:30--8:30.   Gather some friends, and come on down and join us! Happier Valley Comedy presents Laugh With Your Loved One February 14 at 5:30 PM Happier Valley Comedy Theater, 1 Mill Rd, Hadley, MA Spend your Feb. 14th celebrating laughter with your loved one!  You both are invited to join Head of Happiness Pam Victor in a joyful and easeful exploration of improv comedy exercises and games specifically for absolute beginners - even those who might be a little (or a lot) nervous about improv - in an evening of fun and giggles. What better way could there be to celebrate love than laughing together? This 90-minute beginners improv workshop is designed especially for you and your romantic partner, favorite pal, BFF, and/or dear family member to connect through comedy. ​Prerequisite: None! This beginner's workshop is designed for people ages 18+ who are new to improv! More info. The Completely Ridiculous  Training Center   Get out of your head and into your body! Rediscover your fun! Reclaim your wonder and willingness to play with abandon! And then pour it all into your Acting!! In this two-part 8-week class Completely Ridiculous students will relentlessly pursue the Fun of Failure and then catapult themselves into text analysis and scene study. The Fun of Failure, 1pm-4pm at The Northampton Center for The Arts February 15th, 22nd, 29th, and March 7th Through a series of games, students will strengthen their ability to listen and work together as an ensemble. This class will strengthen the student’s ability to listen; to play without shame; to be generous with others and themselves; to be courageous and vulnerable enough to fail, fail again and then fail better. Skills gained in this class can be applied to many aspects of life including leadership, self-confidence and acceptance, as well as community and civic engagement. Acting as Play, 1pm-4pm at The Northampton Center for The Arts March 28th and April 4th, 18th, and 25th Having completed The Fun of Failure, Completely Ridiculous students will then move on to text, applying the same scale of vulnerability and fun to traditional monologue and scene work. In Acting as Play, students will be asked to get out of their heads and into their bodies; to take big risks before feeling “ready;” to find fun in whatever given circumstances the character has no choice but to endure; and to always lead with hope, regardless of the inevitable disasters laid out in the text.   Enrollment: At the moment, these classes are open exclusively to 16-18 year olds. They are meant to be taken together, but can be taken separately if need be. Enrollment priority will be given to students who sign up for both. Taken separately, each class is $175.  Taken together, the total cost is $300. To ask questions, or sign up, please email gabe.levey@gmail.com. Teacher Bio: A member of the 3rd graduating class at Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School (PVPA), Gabe grew up in Northampton, received a BFA in Acting from Boston University, an MFA in Acting from the Yale School of Drama and now teaches Clown, Physical Acting, and Acting as Play at NYU Tisch School of The Arts. For more information and student testimonials visit: www.gabriellevey.com/testimonials.html Submit your workshop or class or audition or performance or job or any other theatre opportunity here! Pioneer Valley Theatre Companies Is your theatre company missing? Email me! Academy of Music Theatre Arena Civic Theatre Black Cat Theater Chester Theatre Company CitySpace Cold Spring Community Theatre Completely Ridiculous Productions Drama Studio Double Edge Theatre Eggtooth Productions Exit 7 Players Franklin County Youth Theater Ghost Light Theater Greenfield Community College's Theater Department Hampshire Shakespeare Company Happier Valley Comedy Ja'Duke Center for the Performing Arts K and E Theater Group Ko Theater Works/Ko Festival of Performance Majestic Theater New Century Theatre No Theater Northampton Community Arts Trust Northampton Playwrights Lab PaintBox Theatre Panopera Pauline Productions Real Live Theatre Red Thread Theater Royal Frog Ballet Serious Play Theatre Ensemble Shakespeare Stage Shea Theater Arts Center Silverthorne Theater Smith College Department of Theatre St. Michael's Players Starlight's Youth Theatre, Inc. 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