Worksop starts Saturday

Offshoot Productions' fall acting workshops begin Sunday, October 3, at the Fayette Family YMCA, 215 Huiet Road, Fayetteville. The first session, "Performing Ensemble Comedy," is designed for adults and teens 14 and older. The workshop, which meets from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and costs $30, explores improvisational approaches to comedy and audience participation. Those attending the workshop are sure to pick up valuable tips and have a great deal of fun as well. No previous experience is required.

Additional information and registration formsare available from the Offshoot Productions' office. Call (770) 631-2362 or send e-mail to offshootpr@aol.com.

Workshops are taught by a team of cast and staff members currently working on Offshoot's fall show,Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Additional sessions for adults and teens include "Tools of the Trade: The Actor's Body" on Sunday, October 10 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.($40)and"Tools of the Trade: The Versatile Voice" on Saturday, October 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ($30) . Youngsters aged 7 to 13 may sign up for "Making Your Character Come Alive," which will be held on Saturday, October 16, from 2 :00 to 4:00 p.m.

($20). Advanced registration is strongly encouraged, as workshop size is limited to guarantee individual attention to each participant.