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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:22.0pt;line-height:115%;color:red'>Improv Workshop:</span></b><span style='font-size:22.0pt;line-height:115%'> <b><span style='color:red'>Saturday</span></b><b><span style='color:red'> January 7<sup>th</sup> 1-4pm </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%'>This class is designed for 10-14 years Improv Theatre Improvisors turn audience suggestions into exciting theatre on the spot! In this special workshop participants will learn the secrets of improv through hands-on games and exercises. The afternoon will cover all the skills necessary to become expert improvisors. A great workshop for any aspiring actor, comedian, dancer--actually any young performer---all will find ways to enhance their ability to perform naturally and spontaneously in front of an audience. A fun, useful afternoon! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;color:red'>Michael Burns Bio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%'>Michael Burns The Artistic Director of the Mop & Bucket Co.,Michael has specialized in developing new theatre pieces with youth for many years, for Capital Repertory Theatre, The American Folk Theatre, Very Special Arts, CAPTAIN of Shenendehowa, Shenendehowa Advocates for Gifted Education, Home Made Theatre, and Steamer 10, among others. Also a painter, Michael teaches Studio Art and Video Technology at The Charlton School. He lives in Schenectady with his wife and professional partner Kat Koppett. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;color:red'>Fee $35<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:red'>Audition Techniques Workshop (2 days) <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:red'>Friday January 13, 6:00-8:00pm & Sunday, January 15,12noon-5pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:red'>Don't let auditions get you nervous!!!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Whether you are preparing for your next audition or just want to develop and practice good audition habits, our Audition Techniques Workshop will get you ready to put your best face forward!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Participants will receive instruction and individualized feedback in the areas of singing, dance, and cold-readings. Additional instruction in audition etiquette and proper resume composition will have you confident and prepared to present yourself as a true professional.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Space is limited in order for personal attention to be paid to each participant.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:red'>Instructors:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'> Sarah Sutliff, Michael Lotano & Matt Duclos. Please visit </span><a href="http://www.saratogachildrenstheatre"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>www.saratogachildrenstheatre</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'> for their Bios.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:red'>Ages 10-18<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:red'>FEE $75<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:red'>Stage Combat</span></b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'> <b><span style='color:red'>Monday </span></b></span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:red'>(Martin Luther King Day)</span></b><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:red'> </span></b><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:red'>Jan 16th, 1-3pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Stage combat instruction teaches skills of collaboration, control, rehearsal technique, partnering, goal setting, presentation and evaluation. From prat falls to swordfights, a simple push to an intricate battle, students will learn safe, repeatable techniques of physical comedy and drama. All instruction is approached with an emphasis on safety and technique, emphasizing the importance of acting as the primary tool with which to create the illusion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:red'>Theatre Institute at Sage <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:red'>David Bunce</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>, B.F.A., A.E.A., U.U.P., S.A.F.D.: Teacher/Artist-in-Residence<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>David Bunce is a Teacher/Artist-in-Residence with the Theatre Institute at Sage. David was a Teacher/Actor with the New York State Theatre Institute for 27 years and has been an adjunct Professor at Russell Sage College for 19 years. He has performed in London’s West End, Off Broadway, Moscow, Sweden, Italy, the Middle East and in film, television and on radio. Writing credits include the screenplays Incisions, Learning to Fly and Gasoline and Lightning, and a stage adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher. David holds a BFA in Acting from Central Connecticut State University and has taught and choreographed stage combat at SUNY Albany, Capitol Repertory Company, SCCC and Upstate Independents. He is a proud member of United University Professions, Actors Equity Association and the Society of American Fight Directors<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:red'>FEE $25<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><img border=0 width=89 height=89 id="il_fi" src="cid:image003.jpg@01CCB00E.73E35210" alt="http://i.techmadly.com/Large_NBC_logo.png"></span><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:115%;color:red'>Dottie Pepper & Benita Zahn <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;color:red'>Sunday January 22 1-4pm</span></b><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:115%;color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal> <span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%'>This workshop will include but not limited to: How to get a job in television, how do you prepare, how to behave in front of the camera, importance of diction, eye contact, tape review and more. This is a rare opportunity to learn from the professionals. Class size is limited.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:red'>FEE $50<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>