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April, 2009
Godspell with Monroe Theatre Guild. Not only will I be co-producing and designing this show I am also one of the ten characters in this classic musical! Dates are April 3rd - 11th. Get more information at www.monroetheatre.com.

May 14th , 2009
I will spend the morning demonstrating and creating a hands-on sculpture project with art students from Monroe High School in honor of their 2009 Fine Arts Festial. For the afternoon, I will demonstrate my canvas painting techniques.

May 8th, 2009
The first ever St Victor School Art Fair. This special event will feature the artwork of my elementary students at St. Victor School in Monroe. Throughout the afternoon, students will visit the workstations of working artists from the area. Students from Monroe High School will be on hand also to demonstrate a variety of art media. From 5:00-7:30 PM There will be a spaghetti dinner held in the St Victor gym. As you dine, "famous artists" and "masks of the world" will roam from table to table to tell you their tales. Also, don't miss the visit from the Chinese dragon, a custom-written 4th grade performance art play and 2nd grade puppet plays performed throughout the evening. A greattime will be had by all!

May 15th , 2009
Art opening at the Balcony Gallery in Monticello, WI. I will join the Driftless Area Artists for a group exhibit entitled "Paths Less Travelled". Reception: Friday, May 15, 5 – 8 PM Refreshments.

The Balcony Gallery
203 N. Main Street
Monticello, Wisconsin 53570

On Exhibit: Friday, May 15, 2009 - Friday, June 26, 2009
10AM-5 PM Monday – Saturday
Phone (608) 938-4124 if coming from afar

April, 18th 2009
Set and Prop Design Class. Ages: 12-18
10:00AM - 2:30 PM (4 Hour Class with ½ hour lunch break) Cost: $30 for non-MTG members, $25 for MTG members Description: Students will learn all aspects of set and prop design from reading a script through prop creation and scenic painting. Using the script Arthur and the Magical Sword and the Stone, students will design and paint the set and collect, adapt and create the props needed for the script. The set and props will be used for the Play-in-a-Day workshop on May 2nd. Class will be held at the Monroe Theatre Guild STAGE building 910 16th Avenue, Monroe WI. Get more information at www.monroetheatre.com.

April 25th, 2009
Masks and Mime Class Ages: 8-12
Instructors: Nadine Whiteman & Suzanne Miller
10:00AM - 3:30 PM (5 Hour Class with ½ hour lunch break) Cost: $40 for non-MTG members, $35 for MTG members including mask supplies
Participants will start the morning reading a story with many characters. Each student will be assigned a character and will create a mask to match their part. With only body and hand movements—a technique often used in professional acting programs-- students will rehearse the story in mime. A mask and mime performance will take place at 3:00 PM on the workshop day. Students will get to keep their masks. Class will be held at the Monroe Theatre Guild STAGE building 910 16th Avenue, Monroe WI. Get more information at www.monroetheatre.com.