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Writing Classes
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About The Instructor: |
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Hilary Decent is a
British journalist who moved to Naperville
from England last year. She was an
experienced reporter and columnist for the
British press, before joining the Naperville
Sun’s Lifestyles section as a humorist in
October. She has a monthly column in
Positively Naperville and freelances for
Naperville magazine as a feature writer.
Hilary has also enjoyed a diverse career as
an EFL teacher. She has worked with everyone from
special needs children in schools to international students at
university level. She has been heavily involved in children’s
drama in schools, and written and directed several shows. Hilary
hopes her new students will learn a lot from these courses, but
won’t necessarily realise it because they will be having too
much fun! |
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Session Dates
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Session 1 |
9/22 – 10/29 |
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Session 2 |
11/3 -12/10 (No Class Thanksgiving Week) |
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Session 3 |
1/5 – 2/18 |
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Session 4 |
4/6 -5/13 |
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Session 5 |
5/18 -6/24 |
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9-11
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Make 'Em
Laugh Scriptwriting
Could you write and star in
your own comedy skit in just six weeks? If you’re up for
the challenge, all you need is some good ideas and lots
of enthusiasm. During this course, you will devise and
write your own script with a group, then rehearse and
perform in front of a live audience on our Quincy stage
Meets:
Mondays -
4:30-5:30
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registration form |
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Ghost
Writers
This spell-binding class is
not for the faint-hearted! Come along to a special six
part Halloween workshop led by a real witch! In this
class you’ll learn how to write creative spells and
scary stories that will have you jumping out of your
skin!
Meets:
Wednesdays -
4:30-5:30
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registration form |
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Young
Poets
Ruby red
leaves, ice crisp mornings, scuttling squirrels. What
does autumn mean to you? In this class you will discover
your inner poet. However, that’s not all. The poems will
be used as the basis of a short entertainment featuring
music and dance at the end of the course.
Meets:
Wednesdays -
5:30-6:30
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registration form |
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Make Em'
Laugh Sitcom Writing
Want to see what it’s like to
write a pilot for a comedy show? How about if you could
create your own part and act before a live studio
audience? Experience the thrill of TV writing in this
course. If you’re up for the challenge, all you need is
some good ideas and lots of enthusiasm. During this
summer workshop, you will devise and write your own
script with a group on the first day, then finalize,
rehearse and perform in front of live audience on our
Quincy stage.
Meets:
Mondays -
5:30-6:30
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registration form |
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Me,
Myself, and I
Do you have a story to tell?
In this course you will learn how to write and perform
own monologue. You will be guided through the process of
writing a speech about yourself. Learn how to write a
monologue, then learn how to perform it. A useful class
for anyone auditioning for shows or drama classes, as it
will give you personal material that could give you the
edge over competitors.
Meets:
Wednesdays -
6:30-7:30
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registration form |
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