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Be a Lifelong Learner

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author on Aug 27, 2020

Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor will host a four-part Lifelong Learning Series, a free online seminar series sponsored by AARP Long Island, held as part of Bay Street’s online programming platform Bay Street To-Go. The series consists of monthly hour-and-a-half-long seminars focusing on topics such as stage acting, improv, creative writing and public speaking. All seminars are recommended for adults ages 18 and over and are free.

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On Thursday, September 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Bay Street Theater’s resident thespian, Bay Street’s director of education Allen O’Reilly, will host “Intro To Acting,” an exciting and engaging seminar, where participants will be introduced to concepts of annunciation, delivery, staging, and pacing.

On Thursday, October 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., i

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mprov master Scott Baker will host “IMPROVing your Life with IMPROV!” Using the “Yes, and...” improv method, Baker will introduce students to the engaging, entertaining, and inspiring side of improv during this fun and motivational seminar.

 

On Thursday, November 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Bay Street Theater’s associate artistic director Will Pomerantz — master storyteller, playwright, and director — will present “Writing Your Life Story,” a unique seminar where students will

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learn how to access their creative writing skills to write their own story in their own words.

On Thursday, December 10, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., stage, film, and television actor Paul Hecht will lead “Public Speaking,” an informative seminar designed to help participants overcome their fear of public speaking by introducing a series of easy to use methods and techniques that will empower them.

Advanced registration for the program is required. For information, contact Allen O’Reilly at allen@baystreet.org.

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