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Scene Painting workshop this summer

Subject: Possible Scene Painting workshop this summer - Please reply if interested

The USITT Midwest Regional Section and Chicago Spotlight, Inc.  are seeking input to  hold an intensive 2-day scene painting workshop at APT OutdoorAmerican Players Theatre (APT) in Spring Green, WI (approximately 3 hours from Chicago, 1 hour from Madison) around the APT production schedule. We must have enough interest if we are to continue with our planning.

Tiffany Fier, APT's Scenic Charge Artist and  a university professor who has previously taught intensive scene painting sessions, will lead APT Indoorparticipants through hands-on practice in a variety of painting techniques. Exact techniques will be determined based on a survey of participants.

Dates:  Please reply to all dates below that would be workable for you. The date and registration will be announced about May 22 via e-mail to those who have replied to this e-mail.  IMPORTANT:  Please reply to Steve@ChicagoSpotlight.com asap with your interest.

Sunday, June 30 and Monday, July 1    
Sunday, July 7 and Monday, July 8
Sunday, August 11 and Monday, August 12

Cost: Exact amount of the workshop is TBA, but will be no more than $75.  Transportation, lodging and food will be at participant's expense.
Attendance at the Sunday night performance at APT would be optional.

Information about the area:
American Players Theatre: http://americanplayers.org/plan-your-visit/
Spring Green is located in a beautiful part of WI and is a tourist HouseOnTheRockdestination known for being the former summer home of Frank Lloyd Wright and his architecture school along with several other buildings he designed.  Located only 5 miles away is the "House on the Rock."

 

Steve Jacobs
Director of Training Workshops
Chicago Spotlight, Inc.
Board Member, USITT Midwest Regional Section


Steve@Chicagospotlight.com