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PFP's Scene Study Class

Using Great LGBT Texts

Starts Next Weekend, October 16,

 at Center on Halsted, So Sign Up Now!

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This class is for working actors of all ages and types, regardless of their sexual orientation, who are interested in exploring great scenes from both classic and new LGBT theater. Work for honesty and authenticity through great scenes from The Children's Hour, Boys in the Band, Angels in America, and great contemporary scripts.  

 

The class will meet once a week on Sundays from 10:30am to 1pm for 8 weeks, starting Sunday, October 16 and running through Sunday, December 11 (there will not be class on Sunday, November 27 due to the Thanksgiving long weekend).  

 

The class will culminate in a showcase on Monday, December 12 from 7-9pm in the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at Center on Halsted. The class will have a maximum of 12 students and is taught by Pride Films and Plays Executive Director David Zak.

 

David Zak served as Artistic Director of Bailiwick Repertory, Chicago, from 1982-2009, and is currently adjunct faculty at Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University.
 

PRICE 

The class costs $300 for a 8-week session. A $150 deposit (half of the cost of the class) is required to hold your spot in the class; the remaining amount is due on the first day of class.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION 

For additional information contact Maura Ross at mross@centeronhalsted.org or 773.472.6469, ext. 452.

 
To register for classes, or get more information, visit the Center on Halsted website here.
Don't Miss Finale Weekend for the
Great Gay Screenplay Contest
at Center on Halsted
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The performance schedule for the weekend is:   

   

Easy on the Eyes by Kevin Michael West  

directed by Andrew Souders, Friday, October 21, 7:30 pm

 

Welcome to LA by Howard Casner  

directed by Derek Bertelsen, Saturday, October 22, 4:30 pm

 

Wandering the Elysian Fields by Richmond Weems  

directed by Brian Rooney, Saturday, October 22, 7:30 pm

 

The Way Shim Likes It by James Palmer  

directed by Rebecca Kling, Sunday, October 23, 1:30 pm  

 

Bre'gan's Fist by Tom Emerick  

directed by David Zak, Sunday, October 23, 4:30 pm   

 

For a synopsis of each screenplay  

and author information go here. 

 

For tickets call 1 800 838 3006 or visit brownpapertickets.com.  

 

The performances are in the Hoover-Leppen Theater  

in the  Center on Halsted, 3656 North Halsted.  

Join QFS For An Evening of Great Film Clips on October 11 at Sidetrack!
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About Pride Films and Plays

Pride Films and Plays, based in Chicago, links an international network of writers with professionals working in film and theater.  PFP fosters excellent writing for the stage and screen that speaks not only to the LGBT community, but is essential viewing for our friends, family, and co-workers.  Using stories with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender characters or themes, Pride Films and Plays develops human stories that become a cultural bridge to understanding.  Through readings, contests, classes, screenings, and full theater productions, PFP engages artists and audiences in the full developmental process needed to make great artistic experiences.

  

Pride Films and Plays

3023 N Clark 327

Chicago, IL 60657

www.pridefilmsandplays.com 

  

David Zak, Executive Director

John Nasca, Andrew Souders Artistic Associates

Allison Fradkin, Literary Co-ordinator, Women's Work

  

Artistic Ensemble   

Derek Van Barham, Charles A. Berglund, Tom Chiola,

Patrick Gannon, Brian Grey, Sean-Edward Hall, Jude Hansen,

Valerie Heckman, John Highberger, Kris Hyland, Kelley Keough, Michael Lasswell, Joan McGrath, Michelle McKenzie-Voigt, 

Tiffany Nasca, Cyra K. Polizzi, Brian Rooney, Chad Ryan,

Patrick Rybarczyk, Mark Smaglinski, Jake Szczepaniak,

Kevin Webb, Honey West, Lee Wichman