Wednesday evenings, 7 to 10 p.m.

Amy Friedman (writing) and  JimPentecost (performance)

 6 weeks of writing, editing, shaping, selecting, and getting on your feet with new material. 

Great for writers getting into performance mode, or performers looking to hone writing skills.

February 1, 8, 15; March 1, 8 and 15;  NO class February 22nd

including a performance on March 18th at Wordspace.

Two teachers - bringing their expertise to your personal work on the stage -

shape your experience, thoughts, and perspective into a piece for the

burgeoning solo and spoken word possibilities.

This is a unique approach: noted essayist and teacher Amy Friedman challenges you

to write and edit your best work, while director Jim Pentecost helps you create a

stage-worthy piece that reaches your audience.

"Learn how to turn your anguish, secrets, sins and sass into a personal essay, and how

to perform your story at one of the many Spoken Word venues. During this unique

seminar, you'll learn:

* How to begin to develop, write and revise your personal story

* Tips and techniques for rehearsing and delivering a powerful, provocative performance

* How to approach venues and book a gig*"a

6 classes plus personal response to written work

AND a performance scheduled for Saturday March 18 at Word Space.

$325

$100 deposit required to hold a place in the class