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I was a Professional with expertise in this field & Teach classes and member of The Naked Shakespeare Ensemble
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As a member of the teaching faculty,it has been a rewarding experience to work in this theater company, because the level of programs offered ,range from beginner to professional working classes.The students have so many opportunities open to them, from taking part in staged readings to auditoning for productions, and so much more.It is wonderful to be a part of such a team so dedicated to making the arts accessible and affordable to the community.
Acorn's Fairytale production "One Eyes, Two Eyes, Three Eyes"
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... Teaching and performing
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the dedication and comraderie of the staff and students
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... Fantastic
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... An award winning theatre company and a state of the art, teaching facility
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- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... Financial sustenance
- One thing I'd also say is that... I can't say, enough how much it means to me to be a part of such a high quality company that is always striving to be better
I was a Professional with expertise in this field & Directed new plays, music director (Phyzgig) professional development training for the Shakespeare troup
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I have enjoyed watching Acorn Productions grow over the years and with it, a group of skilled and well-rounded actors. I feel that Acorn, with its acting school as well as its festivals, including the New Playwrights' Festival, the Cassandra Project (women's plays specifically), Phyyzgig (festival of Physical Comedy) and the Naked Shakespeare company have all brought a high standard of theater arts to the Portland community.
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- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... openness to new learning, new styles, new approaches, new playwrights. I find Mike Levine to be extremely visionary in the ways in which he involves the community in Acorn, and Acorn in the community. He has consistently brought quality work to the area
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... have a serious touring company for Naked Shakespeare, maybe tour the Pyzgig show, not sweat the rent every month, have a larger performance space in the downtown Portland area
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... I'd like to see more Acorn members with professional technical training for the needed tech jobs. They usually hire out, but it would be great to train a core group of theater technicians from the inside.
I was a General Member of the Public & I took classes for playwrighting
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I have taken several playwrighting classes there with an focus on improvisation. In the three years since my first classes I find I have been well served and very appreciative of the skills I learned there
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... Crafting my plays and their performances around the country.
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- One thing I'd also say is that... Acorn's works is twofold, bring training in the arts to literally anyone interested in it to creating performances to amuse and challenge the community.
My 12 year old son has been attending classes at Acorn for over two years. He has thoroughly enjoyed his time there, and has learned a lot about acting. The instructors have been wonderful and supportive! The summer camp is great, and offers a rewarding experience with other kids who also have the acting bug. I can't recommend it enough!! It's a great asset to the community.
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- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... wonderful, supportive and full of encouragement. Working with young children is difficult, and they do it so well and graciously!!!
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... money, money, money.
I was a General Member of the Public & My child has been enrolled in acting classes at Acorn.
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Acorn Productions came along and filled a void in an arts starved area of Westbrook, Maine. They offer a wide variety of acting classes for both children and adults ranging from beginner to classically trained thespians. Whether you desire an intimate studio performance, a night with Shakespeare or attending a playwright's premiere, Acorn Productions will surely entertain you.
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- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... reach more people, produce more events and expose more people to the arts.
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... lack of funding.