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JUNIOR JOKESTERS Kids participate in fun games and a variety of sketches which teach them the skills and art of improvisational humor and joke-telling. Several participating youth in the area have used this introductory class as improv training for Kids Improv-able auditions. At the program’s conclusion, a one-time showcase is sure to leave your whole family laughing and intrigued at the kids’ quick wit and stage presence. No class October 31 & November 28. INSTRUCTOR: Tina Cucci Fischer / Bryan Riess DAY: Saturday TIME: 10 AM-11 AM AGE: 8 to 13 LOCATION: Studio VOP FEE: Resident $90 | Non-resident $113 PROG#: DATE: 101822 Sep 12-Oct 17 101823 Oct 24-Dec 12

RESEARCHED PANEL DISCUSSIONS In this 4-week course, participants lightly research weekly topics—starting with an instructor-selected subject, then class-voted hot topics ranging from Artificial Intelligence, Education, Law, Science, Marriage/Dating, Financial Literacy and beyond. Each week, each student will share five minutes of their research with the class, followed by a moderated, respectful group discussion led by the instructors to engage in thoughtful group dialogue, active listening and speaking on sensitive issues with confidence all the while finding common threads and tying it all together. INSTRUCTOR: Garrett W. Gray, P.E. and Amanda R. Gray, J.D. of Main Stage Productions, LLC. PROG#: 101825 DATE: Oct 21-Nov 11 DAY: Wednesday TIME: 7 PM-9:30 PM AGE: 18 and up LOCATION: FLC—Room 109 FEE: Resident $79 | Non-resident $99

SPEAK LIKE A CHAMPION TODAY 5.0 Boost your confidence and sharpen your public speaking skills in this fun, interactive 5-week course. You'll learn the tools to craft and deliver speeches, speak impromptu, use humor, gestures and vocal variety, connect with audiences, and make new friends along the way. This class will focus on crafting a keynote speech that each student will deliver on the last class. Whether you want to nail that job interview, give that wedding speech, or deliver a TED talk—this course will help speakers of any level—from Beginning, to Advanced, to Speak Like a Champion Today! INSTRUCTOR: Garrett W. Gray, P.E. and Amanda R. Gray, J.D. of Main Stage Productions, LLC. PROG#: 101824 DATE: Aug 26-Sep 23 DAY: Wednesday TIME: 7 PM-9:30 PM AGE: 18 and up LOCATION: FLC—Room 109 FEE: Resident $99 | Non-resident $125

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