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IMMEDIATE RELEASE May, 2002 Washington,CT ... The Glenholme School will hold Summer Arts Adventure, a unique performance and fine arts summer program for young artists. A highlight of the program is the Visiting Artist component. Local professional artists are invited to teach workshops and introduce the students to meet and learn more about the work and life of an artist in today's world. Master teaching artists will lead classes in stage makeup and scenic design, tailored to each child's individual interests. The fourth annual session will inspire fun and creativity in the picturesque natural setting of the beautiful Glenholme campus in Washington, CT. Visiting master teaching artist Marla Truini, a professional actress who lives in Roxbury, is the instructor for a special workshop on stage makeup. Ms. Truini, has performed locally at the Seven Angels Theater and at the Brookfield Playhouse. She also played Jeanette on the CBS soap opera "As The World Turns," and has worked in several feature films, including "Stella," "New York Stories" and "Working Girl." Ms. Truini is also the head of the drama department at the Westover School in Middlebury, CT. Peter Ruhf, master teaching artist, who lives in nearby Bantam, CT, will lead a workshop on art and scenic design. Mr. Ruhf, whose artwork has been shown in fine art galleries in Washington D.C. and New York City, has also worked as a scenic designer for many Off-Broadway productions. Under the direction of Robin Ruhf, the Devereux Glenholme School's art coordinator and drama instructor, Glenholme's Summer Arts Adventure offers an integrated arts approach to local children 7-13, using drama and fine arts to inspire fun and creativity. "Drawing on each child's creativity
and imagination, as well as the individual
experiences and interests of each
child, we create an artistic group
experience which ends with an entertaining
final performance and art exhibition."
Ms. Ruhf said. CREATE A PLAY with MUSIC This consecutive two-week experience in Drama, Art and Music allows young artists, age 10 -13, to create an original play with music, sets, props and costumes. A final performance will be held for an invited audience on Friday, August 2. Morning sessions are devoted to classes
and workshops. Drama: theater
games, improvisation, character development
and scene building; Art: drawing,
painting, and building in using a
variety of media; Music: musical
explorations for voice and instruments. A highlight of the two-week session is the Visiting Artist component. Local professional artists are invited to teach workshops and introduce the students to meet and learn more about the work and life of an artist in today's world. All materials are included in the cost of the session. Water and cold drinks will be provided to accompany participants' bag lunches. The cost for the two-week session
is $375. Limited enrollment guarantees
that each child will work closely
with teachers and visiting artists. ART, MUSIC and MOVEMENT (age 7-
9) New to Summer Arts Adventure this year is the week-long program for younger artists age 7-9, who love to draw, paint, sculpt, sing, and explore various musical instruments. Master teaching artists will lead classes in art, music and movement tailored to each child's individual interests. At the end of the week an art exhibition and a musical presentation will be held for parents and friends. All materials are included in the cost of the session. Please bring a bag lunch each day. Water and cold drinks will be provided. The cost for the one-week session is $100. Limited enrollment ensures that each child will work closely with the teachers. For more information about Devereux Glenholme, visit our website at www.theglenholmeschool.org. |