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A clown-dance-theatre nature fable for all ages inspired by Shel Silverstein's "The Giving Tree" and Jean Giorno's "The Man Who Planted Trees."

UPCOMING PUBLIC PERFORMANCES




Friday, December 19th, 7 pm
Saturday, December 20th, 2 pm *
Sunday, December 21st, 2 pm *
Boston Playwrights' Theatre, Boston.
Tickets: $12 general admission, $10 students/seniors, $8 for ages 14 and under. Purchase online or call 1-866-811-4111. For groups of 8 or more call (413) 625 - 6569.

PUTNEY!

Saturday, December 27th, 2 pm & 5 pm Sandglass Theater, 17 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT. All Tickets: $8. For reservations call (802) 387 - 4051.

NORTHAMPTON!

Monday, December 29th, 2 pm*. Northampton Center for the Arts, 17
South Street, 3rd Floor, Northampton MA.
A Pre-First Night Family Event - Free with your First Night button, $5 without. For info & reservations, call (413) 584 - 7327.

GREENFIELD!

Saturday, January 17th, 2 pm*: The Pushkin Gallery, 332 Main Street, Greenfield, MA. Tickets: $10 for adults, $8 for ages 14 and under. To reserve tickets, call (413) 625 - 6569.

FRAMINGHAM!

Saturday, April 11th, 2 pm*: Amazing Things Arts Center, Framingham, MA. Tickets: $8, $12 with post-show mural-creation and theatre workshops for ages 5 - 14 at 3 pm after the show. Mural to be hung at Amazing Things. To reserve tickets, call (508) 405 - ARTS (2787).


BOSTON AGAIN!

Sunday, May 3rd, 2 pm*
Sunday, May 10th, 2 pm*
Sunday, May 17th, 2 pm*
Boston Playwrights' Theatre, Boston.
Tickets: $12 general admission, $10 students/seniors, $8 for ages 14 and under. Purchase online or call 1-866-811-4111. For groups of 8 or more call (413) 625 - 6569.

NOTE: ALL SHOWS ARE FOLLOWED BY DISTRIBUTION OF TREE SEEDS WITH PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS!

*FOLLOWED BY MURAL CREATION AND PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS FOR AGES 5 - 14.

Click here for information about show sponsorship and advertising in the program. For additonal info, call (413) 625 - 6569 or email us.

January 15, 2009, 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM (first 30 minutes networking)
LOCATION: Babson College, Olin Hall, Needham-Wellesley Room, 231 Forest Street, Wellesley
Cost: Free for members; $30 for nonmembers ($20 for BACAPT, CCC, ICFNE, IMCNE, PCC and SPC members and for nonmember students)
RSVP to: programs@learninggroup.org

Wednesday, Dec. 10th, 6 - 9 pm: WRITING THE 10 MINUTE PLAY
Have you considered writing a play but weren't sure where to start? This workshop will plunge you into the playwrights' world - plot, character, dialogue, setting - and give you some accessible jumping off points for continuing on your own. You will leave with the beginning (if not the middle or the end) of your own ten minute play, a format used by many theatres in festivals across the country. Led by Jonathan Mirin

Cost: $35

Saturday, Jan. 3rd, 10 am - 12 pm: POETRY IN MOTION
A workshop for children ages 7 - 12 who would like to explore the possibilities created when words are joined with movement. See description below. Led by Godeliève Richard & Jonathan Mirin

Cost: $15

Wednesday, Jan. 7th, 6 - 9 pm: POETRY IN MOTION
You don't need to be a poet or a dancer to join us in discovering the possibilities created when words are joined with movement. Participants will leave with tools useful for the physical expression of any text whether it's a solo performance, poetry reading or Happy Birthday. We will also explore how the reverse is also true: movement can help us write the words. Led by Godeliève Richard & Jonathan Mirin

Cost: $35

Wednesday, Jan. 21st, 6 - 9 pm: WRITING FUNNY (NEW DATE!)
Louder! Faster! Funnier! Could that memo, story, poem, or condolence card benefit from a dash of . . . humor? This workshop is designed to enlarge your armoire of comedy writing tools. Laughter can bring people together and soften difficult moments in the workplace and at home. We will look at some of comedy's masters and use their inspiration as a jumping off point for our own jaundiced eye. Led by Jonathan Mirin

Cost: $35

Saturday, Jan. 24th, 10 am - 12 pm: STORY BUILDERS
Out of a box of costumes climb beings that hide deep in our imaginations . . . Together we will create their story, practicing our writing and language skills while characters develop their personalities and interact with each other. The result is our own story and lots of fun . . .

Cost: $15



"Jonathan helped me experience my writing through many different lenses by using exercises that pushed me out of my comfort zone and by providing supportive feedback.  I would highly recommend the course to beginning writers who want to try out different styles in a challenging but fun approach."
- George Smart, Playwright & Screenwriter


An online format allows each writer to progress at their own pace with individualized feedback. Students can focus on playwriting, screenwriting or both.

Jonathan Mirin has taught dramatic writing at Florida Studio Theatre, Boston University, Greenfield Community College, New England Youth Theater, Boston Arts Academy and Creative Arts at Park.

Cost:
Ages 10-15, $120
Ages 16-Adult, $180

To register/for more info, call 413. 625.6569 or email Jonathan.




EMPLOYMENT/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Administrative/Artistic Intern

Enthusiastic intern sought to assist with administrative and artistic projects. Opportunity to gain experience while helping shape a young arts organization. Internship will be designed to fit the successful applicant’s interests whenever possible. Small stipend available.

Send or email resume/cover letter to Jonathan Mirin and Godelieve Richard, Co-Artistic Directors, Piti Theatre Company, 280 Colrain-Shelburne Rd., Shelburne MA 01370, info at ptco dot org

Administrative/Artistic Volunteers

Interested in lending your artistic or technocratic skills? We’d like to offer them a home. Potential volunteer possibilities include helping with: prop/costume/set design and construction, mailings, stage and house management, postering, and graphic design.