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‘Tis But a Scratch!
Stage Combat Workshop with Jacob Lehman.
Thursday, November 13, 7-9pm
Intro level stage combat. No experience necessary, training swords provided.
The resident fight choreographer for Ithaca Shakespeare Company since 2016, Jacob has worked with the Kitchen Theater, Hangar Theater, and taught workshops at Cornell, Ithaca College, and Wells College.
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Inside Turns
Interactive stage acting workshop facilitated by Chris Manly
Tuesday Nov. 18, 7-9pm
Discuss and practice techniques and conventions of movement in stage acting to maximize visual interest in a scene, build confidence on stage, and elevate the impact of the script.
Chris Manly is the President of Encore Players Community Theatre.
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Breaking the Fourth Wall
Intro to Hip Hop Dancewith G-Quan Booker.
Saturday, November 22, 1-3pm
Joyful movement and creative expression for all,
no experience necessary.G-Quan is a dancer, poet, rapper and actor who is passionate about supporting people to unlock their inner creativity. He has years of experience teaching Hip Hop arts to children and adults and is a founding member of Global Creative Family- a premier regional organization committed to elevating performing artists.
Dress comfortably and wear comfy grippy shoes.
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Stage Presence
Physicality & Body Language in Acting with Jacob Lehman.
Wednesday, December 13, 7-9pm
Your physical presence on stage is a tool for storytelling, displaying internal and interpersonal dynamics beyond the text. Explore posture, gesture, coordinated movement and impulse as conduits for emotion, intention, and character.
The resident fight choreographer for Ithaca Shakespeare Company since 2016, Jacob has worked with the Kitchen Theater, Hangar Theater, and taught workshops at Cornell, Ithaca College, and Wells College. In addition to stage combat, he draws on techniques from mime, dance, and music to help enhance both comedic and dramatic moments physically.
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Volunteer for Encore
Come help support Encore Players in a future production. We are always looking for people to help in a variety of ways. Register as a volunteer, and we’ll contact you when we have opportunities to get involved.
Make a donation.
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Who are we?
Encore Players Community Theatre
Located in Trumansburg, New York, Encore Players is a venue for people of all ages to participate in the rewarding experience of theater.