Biblical Oral Interpretation
Tuesday, June 25, 6:30-9:00 PM
Tuesday, July 9, 6:30-9:00 PM
The Bible provides the foundations of Christian faith and a primary focus of our worship. Our pastors and music leaders spend hours in preparation for Sunday morning, but do those who read Scripture know how to prepare to do so?
afO’s Artistic Director Lauren Nichols is passionate about reading the Bible aloud with excellence. Book this two-hour practicum to improve your skills, so that you can better serve your own congregation as a Bible reader.
Limit 6 participants, $25/person
Mary Beth Frank is back this summer with two different workshop offerings. Mary Beth has been studying, directing, and teaching voice and acting classes for over 20 years. She is currently the theater director at Blackhawk Christian High School, directing their fall plays and spring musicals. She is also a theatre professor at Huntington University. Mary Beth has been a guest director with all for One since 2022 (Mary’s Wedding, 2022 and Daddy Long Legs, 2023).
July 29-August 2, 2:00-4:00 PM
If you have a middle school and/ or a high school student who loves acting but is struggling with the basics, this class is for them. We will work on stage presence, building character, and making acting choices using basic theory. Their confidence with their ability to understand how to create a character will soar!
$100
Registering indicates you will be able to attend each class session.
July 29-30, 6:30-8:30 PM and July 31, Aug 2, 6:30-9:00 PM
For College age and above
note this is all one session, but the classroom is not available Thursday and the class will not meet that evening.
Learn how to take character work into elements of movement and beat cycles to make your audition stand out and your acting choices stand apart.
$100
Registering indicates you will be available to attend each class session.
July 12 or 19
for ages 13-18 years
Jeff Salisbury, instructor
Want to elevate any character you play? The building blocks of any great actor are their voice and their bodies. Understanding these tools are essential to be able to create any character you want. Come learn how to build your voice up and how to train your body to make the most out of these resources. Take a good performance and make it great using these tools.
Choose from July 12 or 19 workshop dates
5:30-7:30 PM
$25
Workshop location: 2310 Weisser Park Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Jeff Salisbury is a long-time friend of afO! Attendees may remember him as Mr. Knightley in “Emma” (2012), Martin Luther in “A Mighty Fortress” (2013), C.S. Lewis in “Freud’s Last Session” (2016), and many other roles. He was a lighting designer, director, and Technical Director for many years with afO. He graduated from Bethel University (B.A. in Theatre) and spent over 10 years in the professional theaters in the Midwest, as well as many theaters here in Fort Wayne. Most recently he ran the fine arts building at his alma mater before deciding to return home to Fort Wayne. Jeff recently worked with Fire & Light Academy on their production of “Fiddler on the Roof”.