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Foust and McKillip will demonstrate a variety of techniques for stage fights, slaps, punches, kicks, falls and other physical stage business Sept. 24 in "How to Slip on a Banana Peel." Foust will share his experiences performing in Kabuki-style theatrical productions in “Kabuki – The People’s Theatre of Japan” Oct 1. Kabuki is marked by stylized movement, elaborate makeup and a broad style that made it popular with the common people of Japan. HELP of Door County will present a seminar Oct. 8 on conflict resolution, especially as it relates to the conflicts in “God of Carnage.” HELP of Door County provides domestic abuse prevention and intervention services and will relate their expertise to the conflicts between and among families in the play. Inspired by the conflicts in “God of Carnage,” Foust, McKillip, Carney and Woditsch will all present great Shakespeare scenes of arguments and altercations Oct. 15. All seminars will be held from 2:30 - 4 p.m. Saturdays in the Players rehearsal hall and are free to the public. They will require advance reservations, however. Peninsula Players Theatre is committed to providing educational programming for the community. The Players has a long history of educational initiatives including an intern program that dates back to the founding days of the Players in the 1930s. Recent programming has included theater tours, outreach to the schools, public seminars and play readings. New programming is being developed for the 2011-12 winter season. Peninsula Players is a non-profit theater and a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers, and employs professional actors for all of its productions. Company members work in regional theaters from Los Angeles to New York, as well as in film, television and radio. To reserve your spot call the box office at 920-868-3287. Space is limited to 50 people for each event. Saturday, Sept. 24 2:30 – 4 p.m. “How to Slip on a Banana Peel” Saturday, Oct. 1 2:30 – 4 p.m. “Kabuki – The People’s Theatre of Japan” Saturday, Oct. 8 2:30 – 4 p.m. “Can’t We All Just Along? HELP with Conflict Resolution.” Saturday, Oct. 15 2:30 – 4 p.m. “No Holds Bard – Great Shakespearean Domestic Disputes” Peninsula Players is America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and is unique in the country for its diverse productions, continuing loyalty to a resident company, and its beautiful setting of 16 wooded acres along the cedar-lined shores of Green Bay. In the past 76 years, the theater has become a Door County landmark and its cornerstone arts institution, attracting audience members from throughout Wisconsin and across the country. © Copyright 2011 by DoorCountyTravelersJournal.com
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