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Tuesday, January 3, 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Performance of a Grassroots Organizer

Every Tuesday evening, Dean Fulani, who is America's foremost progressive community organizer, briefs the All Stars/UX community on what she's been working on in education policy, grassroots organizing, criminal justice and community building.

 

Friday, January 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Come Hang out with the Dean

Every college has a cafeteria or student union where students and teachers can hang out, informally exchange ideas, and get to know each other. UX does also - with the added advantage that the dean will be there too! An opportunity is provided for UX students to hang out informally with each other and get to know Dean Fulani. Snacks are provided. 

 

Tuesday, January 10, 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Performance of a Grassroots Organizer

Every Tuesday evening, Dean Fulani, who is America's foremost progressive community organizer, briefs the All Stars/UX community on what she's been working on in education policy, grassroots organizing, criminal justice and community building.

 

Friday, January 27, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. through Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 9:00 p.m.

Performing Fred Newman

Join Castillo company members and participate in readings of the plays of Dr. Fred Newman. Dr. Newman was the co-founder with Dr. Lenora Fulani of the All Stars Project and the Artistic Director of the Castillo Theatre from 1989 through 2005. Dr. Newman's plays form the basis of the Castillo repertoire. This is a chance to get to know the plays of Fred Newman along with the actors, directors and designers of the Castillo Theatre.

If you are interested in participating, contact castillo@allstars.org.

 

Friday, January 27, 6:30 p.m.

Come Hang Out with the Dean (all ages)

Every college has a cafeteria or student union where students and teachers can hang out, informally exchange ideas, and get to know each other. UX does also - with the added advantage that the dean will be there too! This is an opportunity for UX students to hang out informally with each other and get to know Dean Fulani. 

RSVP to Lisa Linnen at llinnen@allstars.org

 

Friday, January 27, 7:00 p.m. - Saturday January 28, 9:00 p.m.

Performing Fred Newman (all ages)

Join a 26-hour performance celebration of the life and theatre work of Fred Newman.  Newman, who passed away in July 2011, served as the artistic director and playwright-in-residence of the Castillo Theatre for 16 years and is one of America's most innovative and controversial playwrights.  This celebration consists of continuous readings of some of Newman's 44 politically engaged plays. Professional directors and actors will share the stages with the community members.  Come play with us as we perform the Newman repertoire, bring and eat potluck snack, and watch videos.  The readings are free.

For more information contact Diane Stiles at castillo@allstars.org

 

Saturday, January 28, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Behind the Scene at the Castillo Theatre: Open Rehearsal (all ages)

Learn new ways to look at theatre by coming to an open rehearsal of the upcoming Castillo Theatre production, Sally and Tom (The American Way), directed by Gabrielle L. Kurlander. You'll have opportunity to hear from a Castillo producer who'll help you see into the creative process and learn who does what inside a rehearsal.

Instructor:  John Rankin III

ASP headquarters

No pre-registration required.

 

FEBRUARY

 

Friday, February 3, 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Discovering New York's Art (ages 14 and older)

Many of New York's Art Museums offer free or pay-what-you-can-evenings.  This semester we will take advantage of these opportunities.  Get acquainted with some of the treasures of the art world.  Visits to be led by Diane Stiles, photographer, curator of All Stars 42^nd Street center and managing director of Castillo Theatre. On February 3 at 5 p.m. the visit will be to the International Center of Photography.

RSVP with Diane Stiles at castillo@allstars.org

 

Saturday, February 4, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Dialogue with the Dean (all ages)

Every semester, Dean Fulani invites all the students and potential students of UX, new and old, to share their interests, the ways in which they'd like to grow and develop, and their ideas for classes, workshops and field trips. These Dialogues with the Dean help shape the offerings of the next semester and are vital to the continued growth of UX. 

Instructor:  Dean Lenora B. Fulani, Ph.D.

ASP headquarters

RSVP to Lisa Linnen at llinnen@allstars.org

 

Tuesday, February 7, 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Performance of Grassroots Organizer (ages 13 and older)

Every Tuesday evening, Dean Fulani, who is America's foremost progressive community organizer, briefs the All Stars/UX community on what she's been working on in education policy, grassroots organizing, criminal justice and community building.

Instructor:  Dean Lenora B. Fulani, Ph.D.

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.  On the day of the event, please call 212-941-9400 x348 to confirm the performance.

 

Thursday, February 9, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Pens of Power (ages 14 and older)

In this popular workshop, Kel Spencer brings his experience and creativity to helping everyone express themselves in words, no matter what the form-raps, poems, stories, you name it. Spencer, the Warrior Poet, is an All Stars Talent Show alum who has gone on to write lyrics for Will Smith ("Nod ya Head, Black Suits Coming," "Party Starter," and the American Music-Award winning single "Switch"), Q-Tip, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mary J. Blige, among others.

Instructor:  Kel Spencer

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.

 

Saturday, February 11, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Art of Drawing: Creating Cartoons, Puppets and More... (all ages)

Do you have an idea you want to express visually? Instructor Graham Halky, cartoonist, children's books illustrator, puppet and toy designer, and vice president of Creative Services at Kenn Viselman Presents, Inc., believes everyone can draw. Whether you doodle or have a full portfolio, come play with pencil and paper and discover the magic of drawing. Bring pencil and paper.

Instructors:  Graham Halky and Alice Rydel

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.

 

Tuesday, February 14, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

New Timers Senior Improv Workshop (ages 50 and older)

Play! Perform! Grow! Develop! Older adults and seniors come together in weekly theatre improvisation workshops to learn to build an ensemble and create new developmental performances together. No performance or improvisation experience necessary, just a willingness to play and try new things with new people. Led by Vicky Wallace and Dr. Susan Massad.

Instructors:  Dr. Susan Massad and Vicky Wallace

ASP headquarters

Pre-registration required. Call 212-941-9400 x 439.

 

 Tuesday, February 14, 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Performance of Grassroots Organizer (ages 13 and older)

Every Tuesday evening, Dean Fulani, who is America's foremost progressive community organizer, briefs the All Stars/UX community on what she's been working on in education policy, grassroots organizing, criminal justice and community building.

No pre-registration required.  On the day of the event, please call 212-941-9400 x348 to confirm the performance.

 

Thursday, February 16, 6:30 p.m.

Come Hang Out with the Dean (all ages)

Every college has a cafeteria or student union where students and teachers can hang out, informally exchange ideas, and get to know each other. UX does also - with the added advantage that the dean will be there too! This is an opportunity for UX students to hang out informally with each other and get to know Dean Fulani. 

Instructor:  Dean Lenora B. Fulani, Ph.D.

ASP headquarters

RSVP to Lisa Linnen at llinnen@allstars.org

 

Thursday, February 16, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Pens of Power (ages 14 and older)

In this popular workshop, Kel Spencer brings his experience and creativity to helping everyone express themselves in words, no matter what the form-raps, poems, stories, you name it. Spencer, the Warrior Poet, is an All Stars Talent Show alum who has gone on to write lyrics for Will Smith ("Nod ya Head, Black Suits Coming," "Party Starter," and the American Music-Award winning single "Switch"), Q-Tip, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mary J. Blige, among others.

Instructor:  Kel Spencer

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.

 

Learn new ways to look at theatre by coming to an open rehearsal of the upcoming Castillo Theatre production, Sally and Tom (The American Way), directed by Gabrielle L. Kurlander. You'll have opportunity to hear from a Castillo producer who'll help you see into the creative process and learn who does what inside a rehearsal.

Instructor:  John Rankin III

ASP headquarters

No pre-registration required.

 

Saturday, February 18, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Art of Drawing: Creating Cartoons, Puppets and More... (all ages)

Do you have an idea you want to express visually? Instructor Graham Halky, cartoonist, children's books illustrator, puppet and toy designer, and vice president of Creative Services at Kenn Viselman Presents, Inc., believes everyone can draw. Whether you doodle or have a full portfolio, come play with pencil and paper and discover the magic of drawing. Bring pencil and paper.

Instructors:  Graham Halky and Alice Rydel

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.

 

Tuesday, February 21, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

New Timers Senior Improv Workshop (ages 50 and older)

Play! Perform! Grow! Develop! Older adults and seniors come together in weekly theatre improvisation workshops to learn to build an ensemble and create new developmental performances together. No performance or improvisation experience necessary, just a willingness to play and try new things with new people. Led by Vicky Wallace and Dr. Susan Massad.

Instructors:  Dr. Susan Massad and Vicky Wallace

ASP headquarters

Pre-registration required. Call 212-941-9400 x 439.

 

Thursday, February 23, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Pens of Power (ages 14 and older)

In this popular workshop, Kel Spencer brings his experience and creativity to helping everyone express themselves in words, no matter what the form-raps, poems, stories, you name it. Spencer, the Warrior Poet, is an All Stars Talent Show alum who has gone on to write lyrics for Will Smith ("Nod ya Head, Black Suits Coming," "Party Starter," and the American Music-Award winning single "Switch"), Q-Tip, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mary J. Blige, among others.

Instructor:  Kel Spencer

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.

 

Saturday, February 25, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Social-Cultural Impact of Diabetes on Poor Communities (all ages)

Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, particularly in poor and minority communities. Yet, since it's a disease that doesn't immediately make you feel sick, it's easy to ignore - for a while. Join Spyros Mezitis, M.D., Ph.D., of New York Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading experts on diabetes, and Dr. Lenora Fulani, a developmental psychologist and dean of UX, for this unique two-part workshop designed to help you explore your emotional responses to having diabetes and what it takes to reorganize your life to live developmentally with it.

Instructors:  Spyros Mezitis, M.D., Ph.D. and Dean Lenora Fulani, Ph.D.

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.

 

Saturday, February 25, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Art of Drawing: Creating Cartoons, Puppets and More... (all ages)

Do you have an idea you want to express visually? Instructor Graham Halky, cartoonist, children's books illustrator, puppet and toy designer, and vice president of Creative Services at Kenn Viselman Presents, Inc., believes everyone can draw. Whether you doodle or have a full portfolio, come play with pencil and paper and discover the magic of drawing. Bring pencil and paper.

Instructors:  Graham Halky and Alice Rydel

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.

 

Saturday, February 25, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Improve Scene Workshop (all ages)

Mark Grenier, improviser and teacher at the Magnet Theater, leads this one-time workshop focusing on building strong improvisational scenes, creating characters, and, of course, having fun! This is an advanced workshop; to take it you must either be a graduate of Youth Onstage! or have already taken the UX Improv for Everyone course.

Instructor:  Mark Grenier

ASP headquarters.

Prerequisite: YO! Performance training program or UX Improv for Everyone

RSVP to Lisa Linnen at llinnen@allstars.org

 

Tuesday, February 27, 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Performance of Grassroots Organizer (ages 13 and older)

Every Tuesday evening, Dean Fulani, who is America's foremost progressive community organizer, briefs the All Stars/UX community on what she's been working on in education policy, grassroots organizing, criminal justice and community building.

Instructor:  Dean Lenora B. Fulani, Ph.D.

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.  On the day of the event, please call 212-941-9400 x348 to confirm the performance.

 

Tuesday, February 28, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

New Timers Senior Improv Workshop (ages 50 and older)

Play! Perform! Grow! Develop! Older adults and seniors come together in weekly theatre improvisation workshops to learn to build an ensemble and create new developmental performances together. No performance or improvisation experience necessary, just a willingness to play and try new things with new people. Led by Vicky Wallace and Dr. Susan Massad.

Instructors:  Dr. Susan Massad and Vicky Wallace

ASP headquarters

Pre-registration required. Call 212-941-9400 x 439.

 

Friday, March 2, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Discovering New York's Art (ages 14 and older)

Many of New York's Art Museums offer free or pay-what-you-can-evenings.  This semester we will take advantage of these opportunities.  Get acquainted with some of the treasures of the art world.  Visits to be led by Diane Stiles, photographer, curator of All Stars 42^nd Street center and managing director of Castillo Theatre. On March 2 at 4:30 p.m. the visit will be to the Museum of Modern Art.

Instructor:  Diane Stiles

Classes will meet at the museum

RSVP with Diane Stiles at castillo@allstars.org

 

MARCH

Saturday, March 3, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Social-Cultural Impact of Diabetes on Poor Communities (all ages)

Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, particularly in poor and minority communities. Yet, since it's a disease that doesn't immediately make you feel sick, it's easy to ignore - for a while. Join Spyros Mezitis, M.D., Ph.D., of New York Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading experts on diabetes, and Dr. Lenora Fulani, a developmental psychologist and dean of UX, for this unique two-part workshop designed to help you explore your emotional responses to having diabetes and what it takes to reorganize your life to live developmentally with it.

Instructor:  Dean Lenora Fulani, Ph.D.

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.

 

Sunday, March 4, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Acting for Everyone (ages 14 and older)

This course focuses on developing the students' powers of observation and imagination, two key elements of the art of acting. Students will work on scenes with professionally trained actors. The course is led by Madelyn Chapman, a long-time actress with the Castillo Theatre and a member of its directing staff.

Instructor:  Madelyn Chapman

ASP headquarters

RSVP to Lisa Linnen at llinnen@allstars.org

 

Tuesday, March 6, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

New Timers Senior Improv Workshop (ages 50 and older)

Play! Perform! Grow! Develop! Older adults and seniors come together in weekly theatre improvisation workshops to learn to build an ensemble and create new developmental performances together. No performance or improvisation experience necessary, just a willingness to play and try new things with new people. Led by Vicky Wallace and Dr. Susan Massad.

Instructors:  Dr. Susan Massad and Vicky Wallace

ASP headquarters

Pre-registration required. Call 212-941-9400 x 439.

 

Tuesday, March 6, 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Performance of Grassroots Organizer (ages 13 and older)

Every Tuesday evening, Dean Fulani, who is America's foremost progressive community organizer, briefs the All Stars/UX community on what she's been working on in education policy, grassroots organizing, criminal justice and community building.

No pre-registration required.  On the day of the event, please call 212-941-9400 x348 to confirm the performance.

 

Wednesday, March 7, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

TED Talks with Lois Holzman (all ages)

TED-which stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design-sponsors engaging talks by some of the world's most creative and interesting thinkers. This is an opportunity to view some of these talks on video and discuss them with Dr. Lois Holzman, director of the East Side Institute for Group and Short Term Psychotherapy and chair of the UX Global Outreach Department. Pretend you're a cutting-edge intellectual and share an evening of ideas with other innovative and creative thinkers.

Instructor: Dr. Lois Holzman

ASP headquarters

RSVP to Lisa Linnen at llinnen@allstars.org

 

Friday, March 9, 6:30 p.m.

Come Hang Out with the Dean (all ages)

Every college has a cafeteria or student union where students and teachers can hang out, informally exchange ideas, and get to know each other. UX does also - with the added advantage that the dean will be there too! This is an opportunity for UX students to hang out informally with each other and get to know Dean Fulani. 

RSVP to Lisa Linnen at llinnen@allstars.org

 

Saturday, March 10, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Play with Art (all ages)

You don't have to be an artist to make art. You don't have to make a masterpiece to master the art of being creative. This workshop invites you to experiment with art in a fun and flexible environment. Instructors Lorraine Crooks and Jenessa Eisler will help you explore a variety of materials: paint, oil pastels, photography and everyday objects. The workshop will include looking at the work of a variety of artists making a full range of images: portraits, patterns, still lifes, landscapes and design. These are the tools for inspiration for two hours focusing on process and play. Bring an everyday object that is meaningful to you.

RSVP to Lisa Linnen at llinnen@allstars.org

 

Tuesday, March 13, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

New Timers Senior Improv Workshop (ages 50 and older)

Play! Perform! Grow! Develop! Older adults and seniors come together in weekly theatre improvisation workshops to learn to build an ensemble and create new developmental performances together. No performance or improvisation experience necessary, just a willingness to play and try new things with new people. Led by Vicky Wallace and Dr. Susan Massad.

Instructors:  Dr. Susan Massad and Vicky Wallace

ASP headquarters

Pre-registration required. Call 212-941-9400 x 439.

 

Tuesday, March 13, 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Performance of Grassroots Organizer (ages 13 and older)

Every Tuesday evening, Dean Fulani, who is America's foremost progressive community organizer, briefs the All Stars/UX community on what she's been working on in education policy, grassroots organizing, criminal justice and community building.

Instructor:  Dean Lenora B. Fulani, Ph.D.

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.  On the day of the event, please call 212-941-9400 x348 to confirm the performance.

 

Wednesday, March 14, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

TED Talks with Lois Holzman (all ages)

TED-which stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design-sponsors engaging talks by some of the world's most creative and interesting thinkers. This is an opportunity to view some of these talks on video and discuss them with Dr. Lois Holzman, director of the East Side Institute for Group and Short Term Psychotherapy and chair of the UX Global Outreach Department. Pretend you're a cutting-edge intellectual and share an evening of ideas with other innovative and creative thinkers.

Instructor: Dr. Lois Holzman

ASP headquarters

RSVP to Lisa Linnen at llinnen@allstars.org

 

Saturday, March 17, 12 :00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Development 101 (all ages)

Every semester, Dean Fulani and a guest teacher offer a special workshop designed to help UX students learn how to be learners.

Instructor: Dean Lenora B. Fulani, Ph.D. and Guest(s)

ASP headquarters

RSVP to Lisa Linnen at llinnen@allstars.org

 

Tuesday, March 20, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

New Timers Senior Improv Workshop (ages 50 and older)

Play! Perform! Grow! Develop! Older adults and seniors come together in weekly theatre improvisation workshops to learn to build an ensemble and create new developmental performances together. No performance or improvisation experience necessary, just a willingness to play and try new things with new people. Led by Vicky Wallace and Dr. Susan Massad.

Instructors:  Dr. Susan Massad and Vicky Wallace

ASP headquarters

Pre-registration required. Call 212-941-9400 x 439.

 

Every Tuesday evening, Dean Fulani, who is America's foremost progressive community organizer, briefs the All Stars/UX community on what she's been working on in education policy, grassroots organizing, criminal justice and community building.

Instructor:  Dean Lenora B. Fulani, Ph.D.

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.  On the day of the event, please call 212-941-9400 x348 to confirm the performance.

 

Wednesday, March 21, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

TED Talks with Lois Holzman (all ages)

TED-which stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design-sponsors engaging talks by some of the world's most creative and interesting thinkers. This is an opportunity to view some of these talks on video and discuss them with Dr. Lois Holzman, director of the East Side Institute for Group and Short Term Psychotherapy and chair of the UX Global Outreach Department. Pretend you're a cutting-edge intellectual and share an evening of ideas with other innovative and creative thinkers.

Instructor: Dr. Lois Holzman

ASP headquarters

RSVP to Lisa Linnen at llinnen@allstars.org

 

APRIL

Saturday, April 7, 5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Discovering New York's Art (ages 14 and older)

Many of New York's Art Museums offer free or pay-what-you-can-evenings.  This semester we will take advantage of these opportunities.  Get acquainted with some of the treasures of the art world.  Visits to be led by Diane Stiles, photographer, curator of All Stars 42^nd Street center and managing director of Castillo Theatre. On April 7 at 5:45 p.m. the visit will be to the Guggenheim Museum.

Instructor:  Diane Stiles

Classes will meet at the museum

RSVP with Diane Stiles at castillo@allstars.org

 

Monday, April 9, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Instructor:  Vicky Wallace

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.

 

Tuesday, April 10, 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Performance of Grassroots Organizer (ages 13 and older)

Every Tuesday evening, Dean Fulani, who is America's foremost progressive community organizer, briefs the All Stars/UX community on what she's been working on in education policy, grassroots organizing, criminal justice and community building.

Instructor:  Dean Lenora B. Fulani, Ph.D.

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.  On the day of the event, please call 212-941-9400 x348 to confirm the performance

 

Saturday, April 14, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m

Improve for Everyone! (ages 14 and older)

Improvisation, the ability to accept offers from fellow performers and create something new together, is the key to all good performance-and a vital life skill. Whether you want to develop as an actor, or learn how to build something positive with what day-to-day life offers, this is the class for you. Taught by two of New York City's best improv teachers-T.J. Mannix of the Magnet Theater and Lauren Popper Ellis, long-time teacher with Castillo Theatre's Youth Onstage!-this class will have you on your feet performing with others virtually all the time.

Instructors:  T.J. Mannix and Lauren Popper Ellis

ASP headquarters.

RSVP to Lisa Linnen at llinnen@allstars.org

 

Monday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Our Lives in Poetry (ages 14 and older)

Have you ever wished you could write a poem but just couldn't find the right words? In this workshop, with the aid of writing prompts and a supportive environment, led by teacher and actress Vicky Wallace, you will learn to draw on your experiences and family memories to write the poems you never thought you could write. The course ends with an open mic at which every student who wants to can publically perform one of her or his poems.

Instructor:  Vicky Wallace

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.

 

Tuesday, April 17, 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Performance of Grassroots Organizer (ages 13 and older)

Every Tuesday evening, Dean Fulani, who is America's foremost progressive community organizer, briefs the All Stars/UX community on what she's been working on in education policy, grassroots organizing, criminal justice and community building.

Instructor:  Dean Lenora B. Fulani, Ph.D.

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.  On the day of the event, please call 212-941-9400 x348 to confirm the performance.

 

Thursday, April 19, 6:30 p.m.

Instructor:  Dean Lenora B. Fulani, Ph.D.

ASP headquarters

RSVP to Lisa Linnen at llinnen@allstars.org

 

Saturday, April 21, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Hip-Hop Performance Coaching (all ages)

Get tips on how to improve your rapping, dancing, singing and spoken word performances from Antoine "RL" Joyce. Joyce has been national producer of the All Stars Talent Show Network, international tour manager for Grand Master Flash, and co-director of the All Stars Hip-Hop Cabarets. This is a rare chance to get free professional hip-hop coaching.

Instructor:  Antoine "RL" Joyce

ASP headquarters

RSVP to Lisa Linnen at llinnen@allstars.org

 

Saturday, April 21, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Improve for Everyone! (ages 14 and older)

Improvisation, the ability to accept offers from fellow performers and create something new together, is the key to all good performance-and a vital life skill. Whether you want to develop as an actor, or learn how to build something positive with what day-to-day life offers, this is the class for you. Taught by two of New York City's best improv teachers-T.J. Mannix of the Magnet Theater and Lauren Popper Ellis, long-time teacher with Castillo Theatre's Youth Onstage!-this class will have you on your feet performing with others virtually all the time.

Instructors:  T.J. Mannix and Lauren Popper Ellis

ASP headquarters.

RSVP to Lisa Linnen at llinnen@allstars.org

 

Saturday, April 21, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Singing Songs from Broadway! (all ages)

Ever been to a Broadway show and wanted to sing along? Never been to a Broadway show, but have heard it's fun and want to get a taste? Do you love to sing-either in the shower or on stage? Join Castillo's musical improviser from the Proverbial Loons, Cathy Rose Salit, and musical director Michael Walsh in a fun and relaxed workshop where we'll listen to Broadway show tunes, and then create a musical chorus where we'll collectively sing our hearts out.

Instructor:  Cathy Salit

ASP headquarters.

RSVP to Lisa Linnen at llinnen@allstars.org

 

Monday, April 23, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Our Lives in Poetry (ages 14 and older)

Have you ever wished you could write a poem but just couldn't find the right words? In this workshop, with the aid of writing prompts and a supportive environment, led by teacher and actress Vicky Wallace, you will learn to draw on your experiences and family memories to write the poems you never thought you could write. The course ends with an open mic at which every student who wants to can publically perform one of her or his poems.

Instructor:  Vicky Wallace

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.

 

Tuesday, April 24, 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Performance of Grassroots Organizer (ages 13 and older)

Every Tuesday evening, Dean Fulani, who is America's foremost progressive community organizer, briefs the All Stars/UX community on what she's been working on in education policy, grassroots organizing, criminal justice and community building.

Instructor:  Dean Lenora B. Fulani, Ph.D.

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.  On the day of the event, please call 212-941-9400 x348 to confirm the performance.

 

Saturday, April 28, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Improve for Everyone! (ages 14 and older)

Improvisation, the ability to accept offers from fellow performers and create something new together, is the key to all good performance-and a vital life skill. Whether you want to develop as an actor, or learn how to build something positive with what day-to-day life offers, this is the class for you. Taught by two of New York City's best improv teachers-T.J. Mannix of the Magnet Theater and Lauren Popper Ellis, long-time teacher with Castillo Theatre's Youth Onstage!-this class will have you on your feet performing with others virtually all the time.

Instructors:  T.J. Mannix and Lauren Popper Ellis

ASP headquarters.

RSVP to Lisa Linnen at llinnen@allstars.org

 

Monday, April 30, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Our Lives in Poetry (ages 14 and older)

Have you ever wished you could write a poem but just couldn't find the right words? In this workshop, with the aid of writing prompts and a supportive environment, led by teacher and actress Vicky Wallace, you will learn to draw on your experiences and family memories to write the poems you never thought you could write. The course ends with an open mic at which every student who wants to can publically perform one of her or his poems.

Instructor:  Vicky Wallace

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.

 

Tuesday, April 31, 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Performance of Grassroots Organizer (ages 13 and older)

Every Tuesday evening, Dean Fulani, who is America's foremost progressive community organizer, briefs the All Stars/UX community on what she's been working on in education policy, grassroots organizing, criminal justice and community building.

Instructor:  Dean Lenora B. Fulani, Ph.D.

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.  On the day of the event, please call 212-941-9400 x348 to confirm the performance.

 

MAY

Friday, May 4, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Discovering New York's Art (ages 14 and older)

Many of New York's Art Museums offer free or pay-what-you-can-evenings.  This semester we will take advantage of these opportunities.  Get acquainted with some of the treasures of the art world.  Visits to be led by Diane Stiles, photographer, curator of All Stars 42^nd Street center and managing director of Castillo Theatre.  On May 4 at 6 p.m. the visit will be to the Whitney Museum.

Instructor:  Diane Stiles

Classes will meet at the museum

RSVP with Diane Stiles at castillo@allstars.org

 

Saturday, May 5, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Hip-Hop for Adults and Jazz for Kids (all ages)

UX and the All Stars Project are great at building bridges, including bridges between generations and cultural tastes. This specially matched pair of classes-Hip-Hop for Adults and Jazz for Kids-is designed to bring adults and teenagers together to make a connection through music. In Hip-Hop for Adults, Antoine "RL" Joyce leads a conversation with an array of hip-hop artists and producers-and you-to explore this vibrant and controversial youth culture. Jazz for Kids will introduce young and old to this rich stream of American music and culture. Development is all about expanding our horizons, so come and hear the world in new ways. It's recommended that students take both courses.

Instructors: Antoine "RL" Joyce and hip hop artists and producers

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.

 

Saturday, May 5, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Public Speaking (ages 14 and older)

To be successful as a businessperson, organizer, student, teacher, even a parent, there are times you will have to speak in front of groups of people. Like any social skill, it's a performance; and David Nackman, creative director of Performance of a Lifetime and longtime Castillo actor and director, is highly qualified to help you learn that performance. He travels the world, from Mexico to China, teaching businessmen and government officials the art of public speaking. Now he is doing the same for you.

Instructor: David Nackman

ASP headquarters

RSVP to Lisa Linnen at llinnen@allstars.org

 

Tuesday, May 8, 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Performance of Grassroots Organizer (ages 13 and older)

Every Tuesday evening, Dean Fulani, who is America's foremost progressive community organizer, briefs the All Stars/UX community on what she's been working on in education policy, grassroots organizing, criminal justice and community building.

No pre-registration required.  On the day of the event, please call 212-941-9400 x348 to confirm the performance.

 

Thursday, May 10, 6:30 p.m.

Come Hang Out with the Dean (all ages)

Every college has a cafeteria or student union where students and teachers can hang out, informally exchange ideas, and get to know each other. UX does also - with the added advantage that the dean will be there too! This is an opportunity for UX students to hang out informally with each other and get to know Dean Fulani. 

RSVP to Lisa Linnen at llinnen@allstars.org

 

Saturday, May 12, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Hip-Hop for Adults and Jazz for Kids (all ages)

UX and the All Stars Project are great at building bridges, including bridges between generations and cultural tastes. This specially matched pair of classes-Hip-Hop for Adults and Jazz for Kids-is designed to bring adults and teenagers together to make a connection through music. In Hip-Hop for Adults, Antoine "RL" Joyce leads a conversation with an array of hip-hop artists and producers-and you-to explore this vibrant and controversial youth culture. Jazz for Kids will introduce young and old to this rich stream of American music and culture. Development is all about expanding our horizons, so come and hear the world in new ways. It's recommended that students take both courses.

No pre-registration required.

 

Tuesday, May 15, 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Instructor:  Dean Lenora B. Fulani, Ph.D.

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.  On the day of the event, please call 212-941-9400 x348 to confirm the performance.

 

Saturday, May 19, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Instructors:  Antoine "RL" Joyce and hip hop artists and producers

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.

 

Tuesday, May 22, 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Performance of Grassroots Organizer (ages 13 and older)

Every Tuesday evening, Dean Fulani, who is America's foremost progressive community organizer, briefs the All Stars/UX community on what she's been working on in education policy, grassroots organizing, criminal justice and community building.

Instructor:  Dean Lenora B. Fulani, Ph.D.

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.  On the day of the event, please call 212-941-9400 x348 to confirm the performance.

 

Tuesday, May 29, 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Performance of Grassroots Organizer (ages 13 and older)

Every Tuesday evening, Dean Fulani, who is America's foremost progressive community organizer, briefs the All Stars/UX community on what she's been working on in education policy, grassroots organizing, criminal justice and community building.

Instructor:  Dean Lenora B. Fulani, Ph.D.

ASP headquarters.

No pre-registration required.  On the day of the event, please call 212-941-9400 x348 to confirm the performance.

 

JUNE

Tuesday, June 5, 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Performance of Grassroots Organizer (ages 13 and older)

Every Tuesday evening, Dean Fulani, who is America's foremost progressive community organizer, briefs the All Stars/UX community on what she's been working on in education policy, grassroots organizing, criminal justice and community building.

No pre-registration required.  On the day of the event, please call 212-941-9400 x348 to confirm the performance.

 

Tuesday, June 12, 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Performance of Grassroots Organizer (ages 13 and older)

Every Tuesday evening, Dean Fulani, who is America's foremost progressive community organizer, briefs the All Stars/UX community on what she's been working on in education policy, grassroots organizing, criminal justice and community building.

No pre-registration required.  On the day of the event, please call 212-941-9400 x348 to confirm the performance.

 

All classes held at the All Stars Project national headquarters, 543 W. 42^nd Street, between 10^th and 11^th Avenues unless otherwise instructed. Pre-registration is required. Contact Brenda Ratliff at bratliff@allstars.org