| The Outgoing Tide WHEN: April 21- May 8, Thursdays – Saturdays 8 PM; Sundays 2 PM; April 21 Preview, all seats $20; free post-show talkbacks April 24 and May 1 WHERE: The Oakes Center, 120 Morris Ave., Summit | In a summer cottage on Chesapeake Bay, Gunner has hatched an unorthodox plan to secure his family's future but meets with resistance from his wife and son, who have plans of their own. As winter approaches, the three must quickly find common ground and come to an understanding before the tide goes out. This drama hums with dark humor and powerful emotion. When the play ran Off-Broadway in 2012, The New York Times said, "...this drama brings sensitive observation and minor-key humor to painful situations that many of us will recognize from our own families...its poignant conclusion will have resonance for many in the audience." Read more... | Cast of The Outgoing Tide | Don't hold back. Take the leap. Spring in to Improv! | IMPROV COMEDY for Adults & Teens WHEN: April 26 - May 31, 2016 If you've always been curious about improv, this is your chance! - No experience required
- Learn traditional improv games
- Explore your own creativity in a supportive environment
- Develop spontaneity and learn how to shed your inhibitions
- Not just for actors, but for anyone who wants to develop these skills
- For actors who want to try another angle on performing
Read more... | I believe that anyone can improvise—anyone! And if you're saying, "Nuh-uh, not me!" then I must respectfully disagree. Sorry to be so blunt, but I've witnessed it time and time again. ANYONE can improvise. —Lulu French, Instructor | Lulu French has been improvising for the past sixteen years. She started improv taking classes at Gotham City Improv and has appeared in numerous improv shows at Gotham including the long-running Off the Top of Our Heads. Lulu taught all levels of improvisation at Gotham for ten years and has directed several of Gotham's performance ensembles. Lulu also has taught improv to youths for Broadway Classrooms and CentreStage, and NYU drama students at Stonestreet Studios. In addition to her study at GCI she has also studied with the Upright Citizens Brigade including Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) and Matt Walsh (Players), and various other Chicago improv alumni including Todd Stashwick (Heroes). | Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, Oakes Center, 120 Morris Avenue, Summit, Tickets: 800-838-3006 Info: 908-514-9654 www.dreamcatcherrep.org | | | | |