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   No bad Actors; adult acting with Heather Hughes

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You, yes you, can act! Enjoy lively evenings diving into some theatre activities! Three theatre-based sessions to choose from, each with different focuses; take one or all three! Whether you’ve always dreamt of being on stage or are just feeling up for trying something new, these classes promise to keep you laughing and supported as we dive into the world of acting and performance. The skills we use as actors are applicable to anyone, no matter your line of work and we’ll learn the basic tenets of acting, stage presence and body language basics to help you present your best self in any situation. Aug 13, intro to acting; Aug 27 boosting self-confidence with acting/improv techniques; Sept 10 public speaking and beyond; eye contact, breathing, grounding. Take one or all three. Great ladies’ night out and professional team building. No prior experience needed, just a willingness to play. Scholarships and student pricing available. Bar available. At the Center.

Fridays, August 13, 27, 4 – 6 pm. Saturday, Sept 11, 2 – 4 pm.  $35 

Intro to Acting – Adult

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Whether you’ve always dreamt of Broadway, or are just interested in trying something new, an acting class is the perfect remedy!  Using acting/improv games and activities, we’ll lean into the basic tenets of acting: Being present, Being honest, Trusting yourself and Listening, all while working together and laughing a lot.  NO experience necessary, just a willingness to play!  Please wear comfortable clothes that you can move in and shoes that stay on your feet.

Classes limited to 20 students to allow for social distancing in the Center’s Steddy Theater. Masks required at all times.
Scholarships are available.  Email Melissa Mason at melissa@crestedbuttearts.org.

Heather is a professional actor, director, and teaching artist. She has worked for many years at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Buntport Theatre and The Denver Art Museum as well as two seasons as the live narrator of the Tiny Tots’ Inside The Orchestra series in Denver. In NYC, Heather was a Teaching Artist with New Victory Theatre and ENACT, and is a proud company member of Trusty Sidekick Theatre Company. Heather teaches acting classes for all ages at the Gunnison Arts Center, The Weehawken Center for the Arts in Ridgway, online for The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, and is a guest director at Western Colorado University. Heather has appeared as an actor at The Denver Center, Lonetree Arts Center, and Miners Alley Playhouse, among others. Her voice can be heard on numerous radio spots, and her face can be seen in several currently running television commercials. She holds a BA in Communications/Theatre from Western Colorado University.