Wednesday, April 7, 2004

Acting workshop approaches

No experience is needed to participate in Offshoot Productions' April 18, acting workshop, "Mining Shakespeare's Rich Language." Conducted by Offshoot's professional cast and staff for June's “Comedy of Errors,” this lively session takes place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Peachtree City Library.

The workshop, which is open to adult participants and teens 15 and up, introduces participants to techniques for making the most of Shakespeare's poetry and creating memorable stage characters.

The registration fee for "Mining Shakespeare's Rich Language" is $30.

"Mining Shakespeare's Rich Language" is the first of several workshops associated with The Comedy of Errors. The others include "Stage Combat," May 1, from 2-5 p.m. at the Fayette Family YMCA; "Magic for Actors,"May 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the YMCA; and "Interactive Comedy,"May 8, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the YMCA.

In addition, workshops for children will be held on June 19.

For information and registration forms, call the Offshoot office at (770) 631-2362 or send e-mail to offshootpr@aol.com.