Acting Workshop

||| FROM MELINDA MILLIGAN for ACTORS THEATER OF ORCAS ISLAND |||

Interested in theater? Are you a beginner, or an experienced actor who wants to sharpen their skills or simply experience the joy and deep fun of acting? The Actors Theater of Orcas Island (ATOI) is excited to announce a series of acting/scene study workshops led by Paula Russell, SAG/AFTRA, AEA. Paula lives part-time on Orcas and has been a teacher, performer and director for ATOI and Orcas Center, in addition to her work in Austin,Texas.

The workshop will begin with an evening intensive at the Grange Friday May 17th, and an all-day workshop on Sunday May 19th, followed by Thursday evening classes May 23rd through June 20th. This will culminate in a public performance in June. The cost is $240, with partial scholarships available through ATOI.

“Paula brings performance out of you that you didn’t think was possible!”- Tom Fiscus

“One of Paula’s great talents is the ability to teach and inspire both beginning and experienced actors, and create great fun for all while doing it” – Melinda Milligan

“My experience with Paula’s class was quite valuable and I’m looking forward to taking another. Her techniques were instantly applicable, not only on stage but in real life. Paula’s amazing memory for quotes and storytelling is astounding and it was truly a fun experience”- Luann Pamatian

For more info on Paula, go to her website at paula-russell.com For questions or registration, please contact melindamilligan@gmail.com