September Newsletter

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View this email in your browser Barrier-Free September News Inclusive Theater Companies Kicked-Off T-Shirt Orders Social Clubs Staff Announcement Inclusive Theater Companies Inclusive Companies A & B began this month.  We have been focused on getting to know each other, establishing strong group dynamics of positivity and support, and improvisational acting skills. Check out some highlights below from both companies! Want to see more rehearsal highlights? Like us on Facebook for daily updates! Facebook Now Accepting: T-Shirt Orders! Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt $15 Available in sizes S - 3XL Long-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt $17 Available in sizes S - 3XL T-Shirt orders are due by October 1st!! Please return form and payment by Monday September 29th or Wednesday October 1st rehearsal or email to info@barrierfreemd.com. Cash or check made payable to Barrier-Free due with form. T-Shirts can also be ordered online and shipped anywhere in the U.S. T-Shirt Orders Social Clubs We're sure you've heard: Barrier-Free is now offering a monthly Social Club! Stop by our first FREE Social Club on Thursday, September 26th. Staffing Update! Grace Thompson, Choreographer/Movement Director Grace Thompson is in her first year at Barrier Free. She can be described as outgoing and loves spending time with others.  Grace has been in many productions over the years. She was Mrs. Martini in It's a Wonderful Life  (2014), Erin Schultz in Legally Blonde (2015) and Ophelia/Zombie for I Hate Shakespeare (2017).  She has also worked on set design for Into the Woods (2015-2016) and sound and set for Drowsy Chaperone (2018)  Grace has been in dance lessons and choreographing independently since 2011.  She has also been performing as a singer since she was 4 years old! While a sophomore in high school, she was in a competitive Performing arts magnet program at Broadneck High School. While a senior in high school she competed in the New Jersey Drama Forensics League and became a member of the International Thespian Society. Since high school, she has been enrolled at Carroll Community College and taking part in their dance club there. She is excited to be a part of Barrier-Free this year and can't wait to create together!  Grace will be joining both Company A & B for our 2019-2020 season! Make a Difference   Become a Mentor ​Mentoring is the best way to get involved at Barrier-Free and involves direct, on-the-ground work.  By taking on the role as a mentor, you are a part of the creative, inclusive theater process. Mentors assist actors on and offstage during rehearsals and shows, model appropriate social interactions, and build deep, meaningful relationships with our actors.  Mentoring is the most rewarding, joy-filled work and a great way to give back to the community. Mentoring involves committing to at least one Inclusive Theater Company and attending rehearsals from 6:30-8PM, September - March. Become a Mentor Donate Your donation to Barrier-Free is essential to our success.  Help us keep our programs affordable and accessible for all.  Your donation is tax-deductible and you will receive a receipt via mail within 10-20 business days of your donation. Donate Connect with us on Social Media! Copyright © 2019 Barrier-Free, All rights reserved.

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