High school students and teachers invited to Drama Day at 51²è¹Ý
High school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in theatre are invited to High School Drama Day at The University of Akron from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. High school teachers are also invited.
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Hosted by the 51²è¹Ý Theatre Program, the free event in Guzzetta Hall will feature a morning of theatre workshops that include physical and vocal exercises and design and technical theatre. The high school students and teachers will also participate in ensemble work led by 51²è¹Ý professors, including designer Adel Migid and James Slowiak, recipient of the 2011 Outstanding Artist in Theatre award from the Akron Area Arts Alliance.
Following a break for lunch, the participants will attend a dynamic afternoon performance of William Shakespeare's comedy "As You Like It" and a post-show discussion with the cast. The 51²è¹Ý adaptation, directed by Slowiak, explores the ambivalent conventions of gender, with two casts — one male and one female — performing in repertory. The female cast will perform the Nov. 9 matinee.
Throughout the day, the participants will have opportunities to talk with 51²è¹Ý theatre students and professors.
For more information and to register for The University of Akron's High School Drama Day, contact 330-972-7895 or administration.arts@gmail.com.
Media contact: Cyndee Snider, 330-972-5196 or cyndee@uakron.edu.