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Beloved Artistic Community
BAC Meet Up
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Civic Ensemble and the Community School of Music and Arts is thrilled to be launching its new partnership, The Beloved Artistic Community Meet Up!
The BAC Meet Up provides free artistic workshops to community members ages 18 and up. Each month a guest artist offers a performative or expressive arts workshop to expand the artistic skills and practices of our local community. We work to cultivate a space where growth in artistry and skills is centered, one that is accessible no matter your level of artistry. No experience necessary to join, only an openness to exploring something new in the community.
We hope this can be a space for folks to expand their artistic tool kit and continue fostering the notion that theatre, expression and creation is everyone’s birthright. ​​
UP NEXT: STEPPING INTO A STORY
STEPPING INTO A STORY: an introduction to performance storytelling with Jen Pearcy-Edwards.
The BAC invites you to an exciting workshop to set you off on the path to confident storytelling. Led by Jen Pearcy-Edwards of Story House Ithaca, 'Stepping into a Story' is for anyone who has a love of stories and wants to build their confidence and skill in structuring and telling a story in front of an audience. It’s a chance to get your feet moving on the storytelling path, through games and exercises that help create the structure and foundation of a good story. You'll have the opportunity to develop a simple story throughout the evening and share it with others in a creative, warm and supportive environment.
Jen Pearcy-Edwards is a storyteller, puppeteer and director. A graduate of international physical theatre school LISPA (London International School of Performing Arts), Jen has performed two original storytelling shows in the UK - Cling to Me, at the Bike Shed Theatre in Exeter; and Lured by the Moon, a collaboration with marimba duo Meridian for the 2013 Wilding Festival in London.
Since moving to Ithaca, Jen has directed Peter and the Wolf and Baba Yaga at the Cherry Arts, Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B at the Hangar Theatre, and the upcoming show FEAST. at the Kitchen Theatre.
DATE: Wednesday, March 18
TIME: 6:30-8:30pm
LOCATION: The Community School of Music & Arts in Martha Hamblin Hall (3rd Floor), 330 E. State St. in Ithaca
FREE!
Workshops are free and include snacks. Onsite childcare is available (but please sign up ahead of time). No theatre or storytelling experience necessary. If you have any specific access needs, or questions about accessibility, please contact Director of Artistic Producing Gabriella da Silva Carr at 607-622-0303 or gabriella@civicensemble.org.
Thank you to our partners!
