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<div style="font-size:13px"><br></div><div style="font-size:13px;text-align:center"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:21px;line-height:29.399999618530273px">Join us at the </span><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/RPI+Playhouse/@42.729201,-73.678192,19z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x75605d8fc5a4e766" style="color:rgb(66,139,202);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:21px;line-height:29.399999618530273px;text-decoration:none;background:0px 0px" target="_blank">RPI Playhouse</a><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:21px;line-height:29.399999618530273px"> for a series of workshops on </span><span style="font-weight:700;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:21px;line-height:29.399999618530273px">acting</span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:21px;line-height:29.399999618530273px">, </span><span style="font-weight:700;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:21px;line-height:29.399999618530273px">improvisation</span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:21px;line-height:29.399999618530273px">, and </span><span style="font-weight:700;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:21px;line-height:29.399999618530273px">theatre production</span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:21px;line-height:29.399999618530273px">.</span><br>
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<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:21px;line-height:29.399999618530273px">Act 101 is entering it's second week, with some amazing <b>acting </b>and <b>improv classes</b>, an in depth look at <b>set building and design</b>, and hands on lessons in <b>makeup</b>, <b>costuming</b>, <b>stage management </b>and <b>show production </b>from experienced members of Alpha Psi Omega, the RPI Players, the Mop & Bucket Company, and other local actors, directors and performers.</span></div>
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<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:21px;line-height:29.399999618530273px">This is a fantastic opportunity to pick up new skills and meet and work with people in the capital district theatre and improv community. It's <b>free</b>, <b>fun</b>, and <b>open to all</b>!</span></div>
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<span style="line-height:1.1">FRIDAY 8/29</span><br></h2></div><div style="font-size:13px"><h3 style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:500;line-height:1.1;color:rgb(51,51,51);margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:24px">
Hair and Make-up Presents: Blood FX!</h3><h4 style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:500;line-height:1.1;color:rgb(51,51,51);margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:18px">4:00 PM - 6:00PM</h4><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px">
The RPI Players is putting on Dracula this Fall, and that means blood... lots of blood. Have you always wanted to make bite wounds, stab wounds, and any other wounds under the sun? Or see how to make blood spray out of a coffin, soaking your actors in the process? Then prepare for an onslaught of latex, fake blood, and some advanced make-up techniques from make-up guru Emily Kosmaczewski.</p>
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6:00PM - 9:00PM</h4><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px">Grab some snacks, play some improv games, and learn about story theatre from Spolin improvist Tom Brennan. Perfect for new actors, or experienced actors looking to pick up some new tricks!</p>
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<h3 style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:500;line-height:1.1;color:rgb(51,51,51);margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:24px">All You've Ever Wanted to Know about the Set Department</h3><h4 style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:500;line-height:1.1;color:rgb(51,51,51);margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:18px">
6:00PM - 7:00PM</h4><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px">Ryan Kutler is an incredibly experienced set designer and carpenter, and he's here to teach you the basics of Set! Perfect for getting started with a set position, or brushing up on your skills.</p>
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8:00PM - 9:00PM</h4><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px">You've heard the basics, now join Ryan Kutler backstage for a hands on demo of RPI's set department. Who knows, you might even end up building something yourself! Note: Hands on workshop, wear appropriate clothing.</p>
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SATURDAY 8/30</h2><h3 style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:500;line-height:1.1;color:rgb(51,51,51);margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:24px">Exploring Character through Dialogue - Sides from Film & Television</h3>
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Want some acting practice that involves your favorite TV shows and films? Local actor Simon Ellis has got you covered. Run through some cold readings taken from the big screen in this a laid back acting exercise, perfect to start off the day!</p>
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<h3 style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:500;line-height:1.1;color:rgb(51,51,51);margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:24px">A History of Advanced Projects in the Set Department</h3><h4 style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:500;line-height:1.1;color:rgb(51,51,51);margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:18px">
12:00PM - 2:00PM</h4><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px">Ryan Kutler: Master Carpenter extraordinaire is back to talk about some of his best work. Sets that spin, sets that fly through the air, learn how he made them work in this advanced set design discussion.</p>
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2:00PM - 5:00PM</h4><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px">The independent film movement in the capital district is booming, and learning how to act in front of the camera is an invaluable skill. Join Tom Brennan and a local director, play some more Spolin improv games, and discuss what it's like to act for film.</p>
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<h3 style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:500;line-height:1.1;color:rgb(51,51,51);margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:24px">Stage Management in a Nutshell</h3><h4 style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:500;line-height:1.1;color:rgb(51,51,51);margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:18px">
3:00PM - 5:00PM</h4><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px">A crash course is Stage Management from start to finish from RPI's Conor Sjogren. Find out the power of organization and steer your cast and crew toward a successful production!</p>
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5:00PM - 7:00PM</h4><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px">Relax, eat some pizza, meet new people, and play some card and board games in the Playhouse lobby.</p>
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7:00PM - 9:00PM</h4><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px">Tom Brennan returns to guide you through more improv games and story theatre exercises. Perfect for beginners, experts, and anyone in between!</p>
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7:00PM - 9:00PM</h4><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px">Ryan Kutler returns with a hands on demo of an advanced rigging system. Note: Hands on workshop, wear appropriate clothing.</p>
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SUNDAY 8/31</h2><h3 style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:500;line-height:1.1;color:rgb(51,51,51);margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:24px">Acting through Movement</h3><h4 style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:500;line-height:1.1;color:rgb(51,51,51);margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:18px">
12:00PM - 1:30PM</h4><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px">One of the hardest aspects of acting to master is your body movement throughout a scene. Luckily, Tom Brennan has got you covered! Learn and practice body control and movement exercises, and top it of with more Spolin improv games!</p>
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12:00PM - 1:00PM</h4><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px">Learn the basics of costume design from RPI's Emily DiMambro: how to go from a script to a design to a completed production. If you've wanted to try out costuming, or are just looking to brush up on some skills, this is the place for you! Note: this is not a sewing workshop.</p>
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2:00PM - 4:00PM</h4><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px">From planning auditions to the oft ignored post mortem, the producer of a show has a lot of things to deal with. Lead by the producer of the RPI Players' last musical, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, this workshop will go over the production cycle of a typical show in the Playhouse and what the producer does along the way. Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of your experience level; new folks will learn how we usually do things in a production and those who have been around for a bit will be glad to finally discover what a producer actually does. Note: Producers know that food is the best motivator, so homemade cookies will be provided!</p>
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2:00PM - 6:00PM</h4><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px">Tom Brennan returns for an afternoon of Spolin improv game warm ups, and some story theatre rehearsals. Culminating in a semi-public performance at 5:30pm, this is the perfect way to end your weekend!</p>
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6:00PM - 8:00PM</h4><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px">Relax, eat some pizza, meet new people, and play some card and board games in the Playhouse lobby.</p>
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<p style="font-size:21px;margin:0px 0px 20px;line-height:1.4;text-align:center;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif">If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at <a href="mailto:officers@dx.ayw.org" style="color:rgb(66,139,202);text-decoration:none;background:0px 0px" target="_blank">officers@dx.ayw.org</a></p>
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