Creating a Character with the Hampstead Stage Company

The Lincoln Parish Library is excited about the return of the Hampstead Stage Company again for our Summer Reading Program. The Hampstead Stage Company will be hosting a workshop for young actors and actresses in the Library Events Center on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 2:00 pm, followed that evening by a performance of the play Hercules on Saturday, July 18 at 6:00 pm in the Library Events Center. There is no registration and attendance is free and open to the public, so all lovers of theater and Greek heroes will find something to entrance and delight! First, our young theater aficionados will learn about the world of physical acting! Students will discover how to portray a wide range of characters from villains to heroes, young to old, tall to short, and more. By focusing on character physicality and gestures, students will make honest and bold choices to sculpt unique and effective characters. This workshop is for students going into 3rd grade through 6th grade. The Hampstead family began its mission to bring education theater experiences to audiences around the country 30 years ago. Since its inception, their company has grown into one of the largest educational touring companies in the nation. Over the years, they have played for about twenty million audience members, performing over two thousand shows a year in all 48 contiguous states. Their interactive educational tours run year-round and are performed by two professional actors, each playing multiple roles. The scripts are original adaptations, based directly on literary classics, and they include children and adults from the audience. The plays last one hour, with a question and answer session following the performance. They also bring their own realistic sets and costumes, designed using extensive historical research, to enrich the educational experience. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 30 at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm in the Library Events Center. We hope to see you there.