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PERFORMING ARTS PART TWO 60 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org Technical Theatre & Design Costume Design: Halloween Costumes (age 9–12) Choose a basic pattern and create a base costume you can embellish using hand and machine-sewing techniques. Instructor: Stacie Whitley Fees: $119(R) $149(N) (5 classes) 106389 Sat Sep 30–Oct 28 10 a.m.-noon Paper to Platform (age 10–18) Experience the theatrical design process and see how script analysis, design choice, drawings and renderings, and collaboration result in a fully developed scenic plan. Participants will be invited to work as running crew for the Applause! winter production. Instructor: Tony Pender Fees: $114(R) $148(N) (6 classes) 106361 Tue Nov 7–Dec 12 6–8:30 p.m. Adult Programs Explore topics and techniques rooted in the performing arts. Cary Playwrights' Forum Master Class Series: Directing Workshop (age 16 & up) Explore potential pitfalls and opportunities that exist in the collaboration between director and playwright and how to create a rewarding collaboration for both parties. Includes hands-on practicum culminating in a staged reading of new work. Burning Coal Theatre Company member and MFA Fred Corlett instructs. Location: Cary Arts Center Fees: $50 (R & N) (4 classes) 106926 Sat Sep 9–30 Noon-2 p.m. Creative Expression (age 16 & up) Use poetry, literary quotes, music, or other pieces of art as inspiration for an original monologue or poem, and learn how text can be shaped into collaborative, creative performance. Playwright and author Naima Ince instructs. Location: Cary Arts Center Fees: $88(R) $114(N) (6 classes) 106545 Thu Sep 14–Oct 19 7–8:30 p.m. Improv Troupe (age 12–18) Learn the basics of sketch comedy from building character relationships, settings, and scenes, to playing off your and others' ideas. Perform with your team on the last day of class! Location: The Cary Theater Instructor: Renee Wimberley Fees: $129(R) $159(N) (8 classes) 106544 Sat Sep 16–Nov 4 10 a.m.-noon Drama Workshop Series (age 13–18) Expand your skills in character development, acting technique, and performance styles as we rehearse a piece for public performance. Instructor: Ben Slate Fees: $129(R) $159(N) (5 classes) 106341 Sat Sep 16–Oct 14 1–4 p.m. Class performance is October 14, 3 p.m. Second-Level Acting/Performance Participants must have completed at least one Applause! class or mainstage production. For more information, email rachel.baranski@townofcary.org. Actor's Studio (age 10–12) Strengthen acting technique through expanded improv, character and scene work, vocal and physical warm- ups, application of actions/objectives/obstacles, "truth in acting", and audition preparation. Instructor: Ben Slate Fees: $68(R) $88(N) (6 classes) 105754 Wed Nov 1–Dec 13 6–7:30 p.m. (no class Nov 22) Acting Intensive (age 13–18) Use the "Actor's Toolbox" of observation, dramatic action, emotional memory, concentration, and characterization to analyze scenes and monologues, develop an understanding of objective motivation, and strengthen your acting. Instructor: Ben Slate Fees: $68(R) $88(N) (6 classes) 105753 Wed Nov 1–Dec 13 7:30–9 p.m. (no class Nov 22)