Literary & Performing Arts   

You think about writing, but every time you face the blank page, anxiety takes over and you can't let yourself go. Maybe you have an idea for a novel, journal, or essay, but feel confused and don't know how to start. This is the class for you! Each week we will have lessons on craft where you will learn basic techniques, like structuring your plot or creating a convincing dialogue. You will also learn how to better organize thoughts, call the muses and acquire the discipline to write regularly. Every lesson is based on interesting prompts followed by writing on the spot and discussions about the craft. The last class is a READING, celebrating the students’ achievements and encouraging them to continue their projects.

Over the course of five weeks, you will be introduced to the basic elements of acting.  Drawing from published plays you will work on monologues, scenes, and improvisations learning how to develop a character, understand subtext, explore improvisation, and practice basic acting exercises. The goal of this multifaceted class is to discover new things about yourself in a relaxed environment and have a seriously good time. No experience is necessary.

Beginning students learn the basics of the guitar in an engaging and social environment as well as an introduction to listening skills and fundamental musical elements of rhythm, melody, and notation. 

A drum circle is a group of people who gather together to make music with percussion instruments. Percussion and drumming are all about rhythm and are effective tools for making significant changes in physical, emotional, and mental health and wellness! When we drum together, it feels like a breath of fresh air in this world! No experience is required. 

If you have always wanted to learn to sing but have never had the opportunity to do so, this is the class for you. Join people who have the same love for singing that you do. You'll learn the essential tools of vocal technique (breathing, support, focus) in a supportive group setting so you can understand how to sing your favorite songs with ease. Singing both in a group setting and with some individualized instruction, we will also spend several weeks exploring the singing styles of the repertoire of Classic Broadway, the Great American Songbook and Pop/Rock from the 70s, 80s and 90s.

You know that funny, inspiring or silly story you love to tell? Imagine now that you're taking a page from Seinfeld’s “show about nothing” and bringing your story to life. Learn the basic craft of writing dialogue, developing characters, and detailing the setting (and maybe embellishing just a teeny bit!) and create a short scene ready to be acted out with the help of your peers. In each class we will be writing together with specific prompts, and using some improvisation to explore how to take an idea from page to stage, casting each other as characters in our short scenes. This is a class designed purely for fun and enjoyment. You’ll be surprised how transcendent that little story from your life can be!