Adult Classes
COSTUMING FOR COMMUNITY THEATER
Saturdays, 12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
March 21st - April 25th
Price:
$150
Description
Costuming for Community Theater offers individuals the opportunity to work with local costume designer Anna Halloran on how to develop a design plot for a show and what to prepare as a designer. Students will walk through production prep and work up to their own visions and costume plans for a variety of productions.
Instructor
Anna Halloran
GENERATIONS IN VERSE (Spoken Word)
Fridays, 4:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
February 6th - March 20th (no class Feb. 20th)
Price:
Free
Description
Generations in Verse is BACK! Join our intergenerational spoken word poetry group, facilitated by former poet laureate of Portland, Maine, Maya Williams. Learn to write, refine, and perform impactful poetry while connecting with others. Participants will work on their pieces and contribute to a collective performance for the end of the program. The program ends with a live ticketed performance on March 20th at the Playhouse, where you’ll showcase your growth. Open to anyone 10 and older, this program encourages storytelling, self-expression, and building confidence. Whether you're experienced or a beginner, you’ll leave feeling inspired and proud of others and yourself.
Instructor
Maya is the seventh poet laureate of Portland, ME, and has an impressive list of achievements, including being one of three artists of color selected to represent Maine in The Kennedy Center's Arts Across America series in 2020, being named one of The Advocate's Champions of Pride in 2022, and receiving the Constance Carlson Public Humanities Prize from the Maine Humanities Council in 2024. Equally important, Maya has extensive experience teaching spoken word and performance to both children and adults. Maya fosters a fun and creatively safe environment where individuals feel free to take risks and express themselves.