SHEA’S EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
PRESENTS
ACTING OUT
The Acting Out Education Program is for high school students who would like to take their acting
skills to the next level. In this program students will learn how to create truthful, believable, characters
through voice and movement exercises, script analysis and partner work. The play Love Letters by
A.R. Gurney presented at Shea’s 710 Main Theatre will be our source material. All workshops will
take place at Shea’s Performing Arts Center 646 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202.
Program Expectations:
Those selected to participate in this program will be held to the highest standards regarding
dedication and commitment. Participants are expected to arrive on time, come prepared to work
and fully participate in all workshop activities. All assignments are expected to be completed and
handed in when due and students are expected to work in a cooperative manner with their peers
and workshop leaders. Failure to do any of the above is grounds for dismissal from the program.
An e-mail address and regular access to your e-mail is a requirement of this program.
Please note that this program is acting based so participants will be expected to perform in front of the
class and memorize a final piece.
Participant Benefits:
Participate in college level acting exercises
Collaborate with others who share your interests
Gain a valuable addition for college applications
Perform for an invited audience
Participation in this program is FREE
Attend an evening performance of the play Love Letters at NO charge
You must be able to attend all of the following workshop dates in order to be considered for this
program. All workshops run from 4:00-6:00 PM and take place at Shea’s Performing Arts Center.
Acting Out Workshop Dates
Monday, April 18
Thursday, April 21
Monday, April 25
Monday, May 2
Thursday, May 5
Monday, May 9
Wednesday, May 11 – Attend performance of Love Letters at the 710 Main Theatre at 7:30 PM
APPLICATIONS AND AGREEMENT FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY
WEDNESDAY, April 13 at 5:00 PM
Contact Jennifer Fitzery at 716-829-1152 or at [email protected] for more information.
All dates, times and content are subject to change.
Please keep a copy of this sheet for your reference.
ACTING OUT
To be considered for this program, please complete the application below. Acceptance to the program is
based on the strength of your application. Please answer the questions thoroughly and use complete
sentences. Applications and agreement forms are due by Wednesday, April 13 at 5:00 PM.
(Please print neatly or type)
Student Name: __________________________________________________________________
Parent or Guardian’s First & Last Name: ___________________________________________
Home Address: (Number and Street Name) ___________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________________
Home Phone/Parent Cell #: ___________________Student’s Cell #: _____________________
Student E-Mail address: ________________________________________ Grade: ___________
Name of Teacher who recommended this program: ____________________________________
School Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Do you have extra-curricular activities that will conflict with your participation in this program?
Circle one: YES NO (if yes, please explain) _________________________________________
Do you have an e-mail address and access to a computer on a regular basis? Circle one:
YES NO
Are you able to attend ALL of the workshop dates? Circle one: YES NO
(if no, please explain) _____________________________________________
Answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Only candidates who have clearly put thought into their answers will
be considered for this program. One sentence answers are not acceptable. This should be an example of your best work.
1) Why are you interested in participating in this program? (be specific) (Please print neatly or type)
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Please feel free to use additional sheets if necessary.
Describe a memorable personal experience while watching or participating in a
theatre, music or dance performance. How did this affect your view on acting or
the performing arts?
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3) How will you benefit by participating in this program?
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This program requires additional work outside of the workshop setting. By applying for the program you
are committing to putting in the work this program requires and attending all of the workshops.
Please mail or fax this form along with the Agreement form to:
Shea’s Performing Arts Center
Attn: Jennifer Fitzery
P.O. Box 1130
Buffalo, NY 14205
Fax: 716-847-1644
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MASTER CLASS AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT FORM
Please read and sign below.
By signing this document I agree to attend ALL workshops and abide by all
expectations as outlined.
Please note attendance at All workshops is Mandatory
Student Signature: _______________________________
Date: ________________
Parent or Guardian and Student, please read and sign below.
By signing this document, I give my consent to the following:
Allow my son/daughter to attend all workshops and events associated with the program
Ensure that transportation is provided for my son/daughter to all workshops and events
Give my permission to Shea’s Performing Arts Center to take photographs, and/or
make video or audio recordings, and /or use written quotes of my son/daughter for the
purpose of promoting Shea’s Education Programs and Shea’s Performing Arts Center
To allow my son/daughter to speak to, be filmed by, and have photos taken by TV,
newspaper and other media
Allow Shea’s to display my son’s/daughter’s creative work, name and image in
Shea’s lobby, website, Facebook page and in other possible venues
I am aware that Shea’s Performing Arts Center staff is not responsible for my child
once they exit the premises (the building)
Parent or Guardian Signature: _________________________ Date: _____________
Note: parent or guardian signature is required
Student Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _____________
Please mail or fax the completed application and agreement form to:
Shea’s Performing Arts Center
Attn: Jennifer Fitzery
P.O. Box 1130
Buffalo, NY 14205
Fax: (716) 847-1644
You can also scan and email the completed application (with all required signatures) to [email protected]
Note: If you fax your application please call 716-829-1152 or e-mail [email protected] to
confirm your application was received and is legible.
ALL APPLICATIONS AND AGREEMENT FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY:
WEDNESDAY, April 13 at 5:00 PM
Incomplete applications will not be considered
For more information please contact Jennifer Fitzery at 716-829-1152 or at [email protected].
Thank you for your interest in this program.