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Take part in a staged reading and workshops with a NYC theater company!

The University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College Theater Department invites students to be part of a staged reading with a professional theater company! All theater enthusiasts, aspiring actors, and anyone who loves the creative process is invited to participate.

The college is partnering with Shake on the Lake, a professional theater company from New York, to present a staged reading of an original work in development.

What is a Staged Reading?

This is your chance to be part of a unique learning experience! A staged reading is a relaxed performance where actors read scripts aloud, focusing on bringing the characters and story to life. It's a fantastic opportunity to:

• Gain firsthand experience in the professional rehearsal process.
• Learn how plays are developed from concept to performance.
• Hone your acting skills in a supportive environment.

No prior experience is necessary! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just theater-curious, this is a great way to get involved.

Here's what you need to know:

• Informational Meeting: Oct. 25 at noon in Black Box Theater(1st floor, CHARTS)
• Rehearsals: Afternoons between Oct. 28 – Nov. 14 (with mandatory attendance on Nov. 14 and 15)
• Public Performance: Nov. 15 at CHARTS Theater

Shake on the Lake Workshops: Don't miss out on workshops offered by the professional company from Nov. 6 and 7, open to all UA-PTC students and faculty!

• Nov. 6, 10–10:50 a.m.: Stage Chameleon: An Outside-In Approach to Acting. In this workshop, participants will learn how to create distinct characters by making simple adjustments to physicality and vocality.
• Nov. 6, noon–12:50 p.m.: Play on!: Making Music with William Shakespeare. Participants will explore various techniques and approaches to adapting Shakespeare’s text into song.
• Nov. 7, 10:50–11:50 a.m.: Stage Chameleon: An Outside-In Approach to Acting. (repeated from Nov. 6)
• Nov. 7, 1:40–2:40 p.m.: The Classical Text. Participants will receive a 10-minute crash course in working with classical texts before applying techniques to some of Shakespeare’s most famous works!

How to Get Involved:

• Sign up online: https://forms.gle/ePzsQ3iffQQfXgSU6
• Visit the Collaboration Center (CHARTS 3rd floor) or Box Office for signup sheets.
• Contact Sharon Combs: [email protected]

Space is limited! Sign up by Oct. 28 and join us at the informational meeting on Oct.25 to learn more. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to work with professionals and be part of a unique theatrical experience!

Mark your calendars for the FREE public performance of the staged reading of Dairy Farmer Project, a new play by Vinny Mraz, at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 at UA-PTC CHARTS Theater.