[NEohioPAL] Come & Create with Director/Playwright Cory Farinacci

[JoAnn DePolo <jdepolo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Come & Create at Storm Center presents Theater classes with performer, director and playwright Cory Farinacci. For more about Cory and the Come & Create Arts Program course catalog visit www.stormyouthcenter.com  - 440-808-0200

Whose Line IS it? An Intro to Improvisation

Ages:13-18               Tuesdays                 6:00-7:00pm                                   

Have you ever wanted to learn the craft of improvisation, currently one of the most popular performance art forms around?  Would you like to know the secrets and tricks of the Improv trade?  This course will guide students through discovering the fundamentals of improvisation, improving storytelling skills, and learning techniques to think quickly on their feet and to be uniquely creative.   Through coaching, warm-up exercises, performance games and basic short-form scene-work, students will learn how to be more spontaneous, trusting and cooperative and how to listen in a fun, creative atmosphere.

Fee: $180

 It Builds Character!  The Basics of Character Development

Ages: 13-18              Thursdays                6:30-7:30pm                                   

Characters are the heart of every theatrical production!  Their individuality is what readers or audiences most remember, and it is their actions that tell the story.  It?s definitely a challenge?crafting real characters with only the words and descriptions in a script to guide you?but if you can learn to master background building, play analysis, and physical and vocal experimentation, you?ll be well on your way to creating a character that is believable, compelling, and possibly unforgettable!

Fee: $180 ? Supplies: Bring a notebook and writing utensil!

Write What You Know!  A Workshop in Creative Non-Fiction

Ages:13-18               Friday                        10:00-11:30pm                   

In a world full of fascinating truths, who needs fiction?  This course encourages students to use their own experiences as the basis of their most creative writing work.  Students will explore creative non-fiction writing styles such as memoir, reflective writing, narrative, persuasive, literary journalism, and personal opinion.  Course work will include discussions and study of the techniques, styles and approaches of professional writers, and employ a workshop format to encourage constructive peer evaluation.

Fee: $175 ? Supplies: Bring a notebook and writing utensil!

Theatre for Beginners

Ages K-2                  Fridays          12:00-1:00pm                                  

Welcome your child to the wonderful world of theatre!  In this comprehensive beginner?s course, students will learn basic theatre vocabulary, practice movement and storytelling, learn the roles and responsibilities of an audience and an actor, and participate in educational, theatre-specific games to encourage creativity and place the world of theatre into the context of their world.  Come and join the fun!

Fee: $175

Watch for more classes offered by highly skilled and experienced Come & Create Arts Coaches in coming weeks! Come join the fun...Come & Create!

Contact - JoAnn DePolo 440-320-0900