SoHa Happenings in Colorado

Still time to sign up! Improv Scene Making for Everyone with Pam O’Mara. As seen on Arapahoe Community College/Community Education (www.arapahoe.edu): Pam O'Mara "Join Pam, a member of Denver’s famed Bovine Metropolis Theater AlphαSquαd. Get active! Learn and practice improvisational scene-making — what it is and how it’s done — or just have fun, increase energy, relieve stress, and build new friendships. Each week is different and focuses on character- and scene-building skills through numerous opportunities to create a repertoire of characters and work with scene partners. Bring your energy and a bottle of water. No acting or improv experience required." When: Thursdays, Apr 7-May 12, 6-8 p, 6 wks   Where: Arapahoe Community College/Littleton Campus Cost: $79 Register online: http://www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/spring-courses/registration/registration-and-payment-easy Questions? 303.797.5722

Improv Scene Making for Everyone...with Pam O’Mara. As reported by Arapahoe Community College/Community Education (www.arapahoe.edu): Join Pam, a member of Denver’s famed Bovine Metropolis Theater Monday Night House Team -  α lph α Squ α d. Get active! Learn and practice improvisational scene-making — what it is and how it’s done — or just have fun, increase energy, relieve stress, and build new friendships. Each week is different and focuses on character- and scene-building skills through numerous opportunities to create a repertoire of characters and work with scene partners. Bring your energy and a bottle of water. No acting or improv experience required. When: Thursdays, Apr 7-May 12, 6-8 p, 6 wks     Where: Arapahoe Community College/Littleton Campus Cost: $79 Register online: http://www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/spring-courses/registration/registration-and-payment-easy Questions?   303.797.5722

Improv - It’s Your Line . Theater Camp is back by popular demand this winter. Kids: learn how to improv, act, and then will perform for your friends and family! When: Thursdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 4 – 5p Where: Curtis Arts & Humanities Center, 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121 Cost: $40. For 7 to 10 year-olds. Class size limit: 20. Questions? Registration: Call Greenwood Village Arts & Recreation Div @ 303-486-5773.

JonJon Lannen starts the new year with a bang .... F*CK IT. LET'S HAVE SOME FUN! improv workshop ...  dives deep into the specifics of scenework, characters, and discovering the undeniable joy of having fun on stage. The workshop that won't let you leave without having fun has toured the country with FORK and been featured at the iO West Los Angeles Improv Comedy Festival. 'F*CK IT.' is perfect for the seasoned improviser to the newbie wanting to give it a whirl. When: 12noon on Sat 1/8 Where: 8310 South Valley Highway, Suite 300, Centennial, Colorado 80112 (Click here for a map!) Cost: $50. Registration: http://jonjonlannen.webs.com/signup.htm . Register now! 15 person maximum. Questions? 347.635.5752 or jonjon.andco@gmail.com

Create Effective Teams for Fun and Profit! (BUSI 1069W01-80212) When: Tue, 2/8/2011@ 6-8:30p Instructor: Pam O’Mara Description: Your ability to work in and across groups of people with different business skill sets and levels is ever more important to your career. Using improvisational performance techniques, discover how to work with people whose skill sets may be very different from your own, and more quickly and easily adjust to different situations. Be sure to wear loose comfortable clothing and bring your desire to participate. No acting or improv experience required. Where: ACC Littleton Campus Fee: $49, $25 material fee to instructor Registration: enroll online at REGISTER HERE Questions? 303.797.5722 or 303.797.5608.

Tony Nguyen, SoHa Improv Performer on stage at Bovine Metropolis Theater is a must-see! Support local funny-guy, Tony Nguyen (Littleton) and lighten your holiday season!! When: Monday, 12/6 @ 7:30p Where: Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa Street, Denver 80202 ( map ) Cost: $7 (or, FREE for Bovine Metropolis students) Reserve tickets: 303.758.4722 ...more: Get improv training here in SoHa at Arapahoe Community College. Next session: 2/1/2011 - learn improv techniques for enhancing business relationships and team dynamics ( link )

Monologue Mania Improv & Theater Workshop with Jon Jon Lannen : gain insight into the beauty of delivering powerful monologues. This workshop dives into dramatic, comedic, and other styles of monologues and provides intimate feedback. Your instructor, Jon Jon Lannen, a producer, director, touring author, actor, and teacher offers you insight into the world of theater and improv and about how different views of solo acting can lead to a powerful, moving stage presence. Wear comfy shoes and be ready to move. When: Sat, Dec 18 · 12:00p - 2:00p Where: 8310 South Valley Highway, Suite 300, Centennial, Colorado 80112 (Click here for a map!) Cost: $50. Registration: http://jonjonlannen.webs.com/signup.htm . Register soon - 15 person maximum. Questions? 347.635.5752 or jonjon.andco@gmail.com

Kids-- this one's for you: learn about theater and then perform your own show! at "Did You Hear That?" Halloween Play Acting for Kids for Ages 6 to 10 years old || Tuesday, October 26 through Friday, October 29 || Tuesday – Thursday, 10 a.m. To 1 p.m. (please bring a sack lunch) || Friday: Dress Rehearsal 2:30; Performance 3 p.m. || Where: Greenwood Village City Hall Community Room, 6060 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village, CO 80111. || Fee: $60...Register by mail, call 303-486-5773, or walk in your registration. || Sponsoredby the Greenwood Village Parks, Trails and Recreation Department || www.greenwoodvillage.com .

At Arapahoe Community College: The Joy of Pastel Learn about the different types of pastels and papers.  Explore a variety of techniques from drawing to painting.  Experiment with color mixing, planning a composition and capturing light and show in a still life, landscape and figure painting.  No experience necessary. Bring a drop cloth. There is a supply list on http://www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/fall-courses/current-schedule-fall/drawing-painting-crafts-and-more , find the Joy of Pastel class and there will be a link in the description for the supply list. 4 Tuesdays, Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 9, and Nov 16,  1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.,  ACC Campus $109. Pre-registration required before 4 p.m. of start date at (303) 797 5722 or http://www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/registration-easy

At Arapahoe Community College :: Beginning and Intermediate Oil Painting If you have ever felt lost or frustrated in a painting class, you will find it very different here. Valorie has developed a comprehensive curriculum, providing basic information frequently overlooked in many art classes. Learn about the various types of brushes, how to apply paint, painting techniques and color theory. Choose your subjects as you complete assigned exercises and progress at your own pace. If you have painted before, you can build on what you already know and explore information missed in previous art classes. The class includes lectures, notes, demonstrations, and individual help. This class requires the use of non-toxic Turpenoid Natural, rather than turpentine or other dangerous solvents. Check Valorie’s blog at http://www.valoriesnyderart.blogspot.com/ . There is a supply list on http://www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/fall-courses/current-schedule-fall/drawing-painting-crafts-and-more...

At Arapahoe Community College: Portrait and People Photography Discover how to take great pictures of people in action or still life portraits. For the digital or SLR camera user who already knows the basics of aperture, shutter speed, exposures and can change through the different camera modes. Discover the proper techniques of lighting, composition, and lenses. 3 Mondays, Oct 25, Nov 1, and Nov 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,   ACC Campus    $69 Pre-registration required before 4 p.m. of start date at (303) 797 5722 or http://www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/registration-easy

Intermediate Improv Theatre http://www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/fall-courses/current-schedule-fall/music-and-theatre Instructor: Pam O’Mara This workshop picks up where Introduction to Improv Theatre leaves off and focuses on more character- and scene-building skills and activities. You’ll continue to enhance your skills handling objects and switching emotions. Over the weeks you’ll fine tune your improv skills and become more comfortable maintaining characters through entire scenes. Be sure to wear loose comfortable clothing. Prerequisite: completion of Improv Theatre: The Method in the Madness or instructor’s permission. Tue, Oct 19-Nov 9, 6-8:30 p.m. 4 wks      ACC Campus ARHU 2007F01-68024      $79