Adult Education
Juggling Tips and Tricks (open to kids and adults)
Saturday, January 26, 2019 │9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Ankeny Community Theatre
Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members.
(Click here to learn about becoming a member!)
Learn how to juggle and other object-based tricks and the basics of what it takes to perform them. Expand your skills and explore your talents to become a better all-around performer. Work with a performer to learn and develop your skills in everything from balancing to juggling to anything else you want to learn.
If you wish to take part in this juggling adventure, please bring your own props! (i.e. Three of a type of ball around the size of a tennis ball. Bean bags work best!)
This class is open to adults and children, 4th grade and up.
Advance registration and payment are required. If you have questions, please contact information@ankenycommunitytheatre.com.
Deadline for registration: January 19
Saturday, January 26, 2019 │9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Ankeny Community Theatre
Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members.
(Click here to learn about becoming a member!)
Learn how to juggle and other object-based tricks and the basics of what it takes to perform them. Expand your skills and explore your talents to become a better all-around performer. Work with a performer to learn and develop your skills in everything from balancing to juggling to anything else you want to learn.
If you wish to take part in this juggling adventure, please bring your own props! (i.e. Three of a type of ball around the size of a tennis ball. Bean bags work best!)
This class is open to adults and children, 4th grade and up.
Advance registration and payment are required. If you have questions, please contact information@ankenycommunitytheatre.com.
Deadline for registration: January 19
Instructor: Cole Reiman
Cole is currently attending DMACC and then will be transferring to ISU to major in Agriculture Education. He has been performing, doing everything from balancing chairs on his face to breathing fire, for about six years. He has many years of experience on stage and in many areas. Cole has worked with all ages and traveled to different high schools and events to teach juggling similar to this workshop. Additionally, he has experience teaching in many different areas and is especially passionate about teaching those who wish to grow in their skills and abilities. Cole wishes to make this known - Anything is possible, it just takes time.
Cole is currently attending DMACC and then will be transferring to ISU to major in Agriculture Education. He has been performing, doing everything from balancing chairs on his face to breathing fire, for about six years. He has many years of experience on stage and in many areas. Cole has worked with all ages and traveled to different high schools and events to teach juggling similar to this workshop. Additionally, he has experience teaching in many different areas and is especially passionate about teaching those who wish to grow in their skills and abilities. Cole wishes to make this known - Anything is possible, it just takes time.
Shakespeare for Actors
Wednesday, March 13, 6-9 p.m. OR Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (choose one)
at Ankeny Community Theatre
Cost: $15 for ACT members, $20 for non-members (Click here to learn about becoming a member!)
ACT is hosting a Shakespearean acting workshop for teens and adults, taught by local director and actor Michael Hollister.
Performing Shakespeare is very different from reading it as literature in a high school English class. Have fun bringing Shakespeare to life in this acting workshop. Learn the difference between the classical and modern style of performing his work. Practice speaking his poetic language more like natural dialogue. Learn why audiences get lost and what you can do to help audiences follow the story. A great class for fans of Renaissance fairs!
Registration and payment are required by March 10, 2019.
If you have questions, please contact information@ankenycommunitytheatre.com.
Wednesday, March 13, 6-9 p.m. OR Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (choose one)
at Ankeny Community Theatre
Cost: $15 for ACT members, $20 for non-members (Click here to learn about becoming a member!)
ACT is hosting a Shakespearean acting workshop for teens and adults, taught by local director and actor Michael Hollister.
Performing Shakespeare is very different from reading it as literature in a high school English class. Have fun bringing Shakespeare to life in this acting workshop. Learn the difference between the classical and modern style of performing his work. Practice speaking his poetic language more like natural dialogue. Learn why audiences get lost and what you can do to help audiences follow the story. A great class for fans of Renaissance fairs!
Registration and payment are required by March 10, 2019.
If you have questions, please contact information@ankenycommunitytheatre.com.
Intimacy for the Stage 101
Saturday, March 23, 2019
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
at Ankeny Community Theatre
Cost: $20 for ACT members, $25 for non-members (Click here to learn about becoming a member!)
*Ages 21 and up. Participants will sign a waiver before the workshop.
Intimacy direction is the practice of choreographing moments of staged intimacy in order to create safe, repeatable, and effective storytelling. "Intimacy" on stage means any kind of physicality between actors as they tell the story with their bodies - whether it’s romance or aggression. Choreographing these scenes carefully and ensuring they’re done the agreed-upon way every time can prevent non-consensual encounters and abuses of power.
Audra Yokley, an Intimacy Choreographer and professional actor, will provide a basic introduction for actors, directors, stage managers, and choreographers to the concept of safely and effectively preparing for staging theatrical intimacy. Topics covered will include consent in the theater work space, communicating personal boundaries, minimizing vulnerability of scene partners, industry best practices, when and how to hire an Intimacy Choreographer or Director, as well as why this work is important.
Please wear movement-ready clothing, and note that some activities will involve minor physical contact (touching, holding hands, etc.). We will work within everyone’s personal boundaries to provide a safe space for exploration of this work.
If you have questions, please contact information@ankenycommunitytheatre.com.
Saturday, March 23, 2019
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
at Ankeny Community Theatre
Cost: $20 for ACT members, $25 for non-members (Click here to learn about becoming a member!)
*Ages 21 and up. Participants will sign a waiver before the workshop.
Intimacy direction is the practice of choreographing moments of staged intimacy in order to create safe, repeatable, and effective storytelling. "Intimacy" on stage means any kind of physicality between actors as they tell the story with their bodies - whether it’s romance or aggression. Choreographing these scenes carefully and ensuring they’re done the agreed-upon way every time can prevent non-consensual encounters and abuses of power.
Audra Yokley, an Intimacy Choreographer and professional actor, will provide a basic introduction for actors, directors, stage managers, and choreographers to the concept of safely and effectively preparing for staging theatrical intimacy. Topics covered will include consent in the theater work space, communicating personal boundaries, minimizing vulnerability of scene partners, industry best practices, when and how to hire an Intimacy Choreographer or Director, as well as why this work is important.
Please wear movement-ready clothing, and note that some activities will involve minor physical contact (touching, holding hands, etc.). We will work within everyone’s personal boundaries to provide a safe space for exploration of this work.
If you have questions, please contact information@ankenycommunitytheatre.com.
About the instructor:
Audra Yokley is an actor, teaching artist, intimacy choreographer, and fundraiser based in Austin, TX. A proud member of Actors Equity Association, she has performed for over 15 years on stages across the country. She earned her MFA in Theatre Performance at Florida Atlantic University, has extensively studied the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique, and is currently training with Intimacy Directors International, the preeminent advocacy and training organization for the emerging field of intimacy direction. You can learn more about Audra at www.audrayokley.com.
Audra Yokley is an actor, teaching artist, intimacy choreographer, and fundraiser based in Austin, TX. A proud member of Actors Equity Association, she has performed for over 15 years on stages across the country. She earned her MFA in Theatre Performance at Florida Atlantic University, has extensively studied the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique, and is currently training with Intimacy Directors International, the preeminent advocacy and training organization for the emerging field of intimacy direction. You can learn more about Audra at www.audrayokley.com.
Got an idea for a workshop you'd like to see? A theater skill you'd like to learn? Contact us at information@ankenycommunitytheatre.com!