Sand Lake Center for the Arts - Circle Theatre Players

	The year 2010 marks the third season for Sundays at the Center - our presentation of performances and other activities on the first Sunday afternoon of every month. This year, in collaboration with the Youth Department of Poestenkill, we will offer a very special series of programs - all family oriented. They are all free of charge. We suggest that you call us at 518-674-2007 for reservations. This is especially important for the workshops where space may be limited.
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August 1, 2:30pm - SLCA Youth Players performance Youth Theatre Players presents "Williams Window" by Marina Stockdale. This play is a fun and easy introduction to Shakespeare. The performance is the culmination of an acting workshop for 9-12 year olds, taught by Val Kavanaugh and Sue Frost. There is an additional performance is on July 31st at 7pm.
September 5, 1:30pm - Sylvia Markson, Ventriloquist - followed by 45 minute puppet-making workshop Renowned professional ventriloquist, Comedian, Singer, Sylvia Fletcher will dazzle you with her amazing talent, charismatic singing, lively unforgettable characters, inanimate objects, and voice illusions. Sylvia and her unique characters will lure audiences into their magical and intriguing world of comedy in a 45 minute variety show. Sylvia's puppet making workshop will allow the children to express themselves through the art of puppet making. They will make a small hand puppet out of materials provided, and will give their puppets names and personalities. Children will use the greatest tool available to them in making these puppets come to life - "Their IMAGINATIONS".
October 3, 1:30pm - Phil Singer Participants will use paint and color to learn about color theory in this one hour long class. Everyone will have the opportunity to create an image. Supplies are included.
November 7, 10am-4pm - Holiday Art Fair You are invited to come for some holiday shopping at SLCA's annual Art Fair. You are bound to find something wonderful among our select offerings of jewelry, pottery, photographs, paintings, glass blown items, clothing, and more. Take a chance on our raffle of items donated by the vendors. This year, SLCA's Art Fair is open on Saturday, November 6th, and Sunday November 7th.
December 5, 1:30pm - Aunt Helen's Closet Ellen's Mnich's Aunt Helen collected hundreds of items during her more than 60 years of world travel - clothing, jewelry, swords, umbrellas, etc. Storyteller Ellen Mnich weaves her narratives using these artifacts to tell us about cultures of the world. It's a unique, interactive and enriching performance. People of all walks of life will find Aunt Helen's Closet, with its museum approach to cross-cultural learning, fascinating and contagious. 1 to 1 ½ hour program.