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Lucid Shakespeare for High School students is aimed at building self-confidence and encouraging self-expression through theater. This program focuses on developing these individual strengths while instructing the students on fundamental acting techniques using the plays of William Shakespeare.
We will work with local theater professionals who will train them in the areas of voice and breath, movement, and stage presence. Additionally, we will work on understanding, analyzing, and interpreting Shakespeare’s text as the group explores an individual work. The students will take an active roll in developing all aspects of our final production, giving them the opportunity to discover new talents and interests outside of the traditional classroom setting.
Instructor Adam Gutgsell has been working actively in Portland’s theater community for the past 15 years. He started his work with Children’s Theater of Maine where he learned all aspects of theatrical production and had a venue to directly apply that knowledge. He has since worked extensively with Good Theater and other companies including Mad Horse and Out of Cake. He also founded Lucid Stage Productions where he produced and directed A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Macbeth.Classes are $700 per student. Some financial assistance may be available.
To sign up or ask any questions, please contact Adam by e-mail at Adam@LucidStage.com or by phone at 207-671-5078.
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Improv Comedy, made up on the spot and based on audience suggestions, some say it’s the truest most difficult form of comedy. Made popular by the television show “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” Rachel Flehinger takes her students on a fun journey of self expression where they learn to be in the moment, accept offers and build on ideas. This class isn’t just for aspiring comedians, it’s for anyone who wants to break out of their every day routine and find joy in creating. When: Sept 13th for 8 weeks culminating in a show! How much: $150 (a $50 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot) RACHEL FLEHINGER has been teaching for many years, first in New York City and now Maine. Her students can be seen on film, Broadway and stage throughout the country. She has studied at George Washington University, Brooklyn College, and The Michael Howard Studio with Larry Singer. The Improv classes run for 8 weeks, culminating in a showcase event. To register, visit http://rwsimprov.weebly.com/classes.html
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Lucid Stage is honored to have been awarded a grant of $30,000 from the Quimby Family Foundation. The grant will be used to fund a Development Director position. Heading into our second year, having a Development Director will ensure our success in continuing to provide an affordable and accessible arts venue.
Thank you, Quimby Family Foundation!
“The mission of our family foundation is to advance wilderness values and to increase access to the arts throughout Maine.We accomplish this mission by supporting and encouraging non-profit organizations that:
- address critical environmental issues such as the protection of wildlife, preservation of wildlands and promotion of non-consumptive, non-motorized recreation.
- foster an active, vibrant, and successful art community, including non-profit galleries, exhibit space, art schools, and community outreach programs.“
www.quimbyfamilyfoundation.org
“The show at Lucid Stage tonight was a barrel of fun. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to perform and to support such a great venue and thank you to all of the Dark Follies performers who give their all at every show!” Dark Follies: Entertaining you from the shadows of Vaudeville… www.darkfollies.com
“FUN NIGHT TONIGHT; thank you so much!!! A Theater Tasting was absolutely delicious. Great people, amazing food, intoxicating wines (!)…we had a wonderful time, and are looking forward to experiencing more fabulous talent at Lucid again soon! YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!” – Angelique Steel
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“Hi Liz, That was a beautiful night, I would like thank everyone, from all of us, The best is yet to come, you made us shine.” – Jake Brooks
“I thought last night was magical… Kudos!” – Carolyn Gage
“…had a great time at last evening’s Theater Tasting at Lucid Stage in Portland. Apps, wine and great entertainment – who could ask for anything else!!!” – Karen Sargent Littlefield
