Lauren Goldman Marshall
author, playwright, director

Theater of Possibility:
Rehearsing Social Skills through Acting and Improv

Come Explore the Possibilities! Theater of Possibility ("TOP") is an acting class for young people who have a lot to express and who want to be more effective in their relationships with peers and adults. Through fun and zany theater games, improv exercises and role-playing, we explore the dynamics of friendship, family and school. We practice flexibility, non-verbal communication, recognizing social nuances, and perspective taking, collaboration and leadership. Participants work together to fashion original dramatic scenes on issues of their choosing, such as making and keeping  friends, responses to bullying or exclusion, peer pressure and social injustice. Along the way, the act of coming together to create a collective work is itself an exercise in relationship skills, as we practice selling our ideas, negotiation and compromise, and honoring one another’s opinions to create something more humorous, profound and wonderful than any one of us might do alone!

Click here for a downloadable flyer, or read on for information about the Fall 2011 Quarter in Seattle.

• Facilitated by: Lauren Goldman Marshall, MFA, theater teaching artist and playwright, with Christi Cruz (Tuesdays) and Adam Davis (Thursdays) and adult aides. A small group size ensures a high adult-student ratio
• Who: Some of our kids may be quirky, spirited or shy, and some may have Asperger's, ADHD or other social skills challenges. We promote an atmosphere of respect for each person's unique gifts
• When: Fall 2011 Quarter
  • Ages 8–12: Tuesdays 4:15pm–5:45pm for ten sessions 10/4-12/13* (no class 11/22)
  • Ages 12–20: Thursdays 4:15pm–5:45 pm for ten sessions 10/6–12/15* (no class 11/24)

  *The last class of each session will go 4:15pm–7:45pm, with a showcase performance.

  To ensure TOP is a good fit for your child, we encourage new students to attend the first day of class with a parent or caregiver

• Where: University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
• Fee: $400 for the Fall 2011 Quarter. Payment plans, sibling discounts and partial scholarships are available.
• How to participate: Contact Lauren Marshall

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