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INTERNATIONAL READERS THEATRE WORKSHOP Reservation form is at bottom of this page WORKSHOP FEATURES Classes are held Monday-Friday, with afternoons, evenings, and the weekend free. A "hands-on" experience, virtually all work is done in class. Cost includes two weeks in an air conditioned twin room with private bath (private rooms available on a first-come, first-served basis at a supplemental charge) and daily buffet breakfast; also included are Institute instruction fees, materials, and textbook (for first time participants). CREDIT OPTIONAL Although not required nor included in the $1,975 Workshop fee, this is a unique opportunity for participants to acquire up to 9 units of graduate or 6 units of undergraduate credit, invaluable for those working for a degree, higher teaching pay, professional advancement, or personal tax advantage. CREDIT STUDENTS SHOULD EXPECT TO SPEND ADDITIONAL TIME OUTSIDE OF CLASS FOR RESEARCH AND REPORTS. FACILITIES The Workshop will be held at the 89 Chestnut Street Residence Hall of the University of Toronto. This university residence has the look and feel of a hotel. Located in downtown Toronto, it's within steps of the shopping and entertainment districts and its direct neighbors are Nathan Phillips Square and the visually-famous City Hall. Every room includes private bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning, and telephone with access to free calls. Internet access is available. Each floor has a television lounge with refrigerator and microwave. ( www.89chestnut.com) ENTERTAINMENT Toronto has theatres, museums, historical and cultural landmarks, and a variety of recreational spots. The faculty will lead several optional activities, to be announced at the Workshop. Also offered will be weekday pre-breakfast Tai Chi exercises led by Lucy Rioux. Your weekend is free to enjoy Toronto and the surrounding areas. Places such as Niagara Falls, Stratford (Shakespeare Festival), Niagara on the Lake (Shaw Festival) and winery tours are accessible by bus. We will have information available at the Workshop for these optional activities. The present tax laws allow a write-off of expenses incurred for professional training. See your tax consultant for details. Dr. Walter Stump, Director of the Institute for Readers Theatre and U.S.M. representative; Arlene McCoy, Associate Director and Workshop/General Manager; and Lucy Rioux, Associate Director and Manager of Classroom Methodology will be joined by a large and distinguished faculty of RT specialists and guests. All ages & interests welcomed ~ Beginning and advanced participants ~ Inquire about our Family Plan UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE The University of Southern Maine has been the academic sponsor of our International Workshops for the past 16 years. U.S.M., accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, is an institute of high standing with campuses located in Portland and Gorham. PROGRAM (New) License to teach Readers Theatre - This year the Institute for Readers Theatre will issue a document to second year participants certifying that the recipient has completed advanced courses and is now qualified to teach Readers Theatre using official Institute methodology. All aspects of Readers Theatre ~ No previous Acting Experience Required Scriptmaking " Direction " Performance " Oral Interpretation " Bilingual RT " Remedial and Gifted Dimensions (as required) " Advanced Class in Oral Interpretation and Scripting for previous participants PAYMENT WORKSHOP PACKAGE: $1,975 (US currency) includes housing for two weeks (twin accommodations), buffet breakfast, the Institute Book of Readers Theatre textbook (for first time participants), and Institute instruction fees. A limited number of private rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis for a supplemental fee. PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Workshop package of
$1,975 at time of application Modified payment schedule for those
enrolling after May 1. Non U.S. applicants must pay in US dollars by postal order, certified check or bank draft. UNIVERSITY CREDIT Those who wish optional credit -- for teachers' merit pay qualification, for advanced degrees, or for tax write-off, if eligible -- may elect to enroll in up to 9 graduate credits in Theatre (or Theatre/Speech) and Education (maximum of 6 graduate credits can be taken in Education) from the University of Southern Maine. An additional 3 credits (for a total of 12) may be earned by a pre-arranged one year project to be completed after the Workshop. Undergraduates may enroll for 3 or 6 credits in Theatre. Tuition will be $218 per semester unit for both graduate and undergraduate credit. There is also a Summer Administrative fee of $35 per student (not per unit). Academic Justification and Course Descriptions are available on request for those who need these materials for their school districts. INSURANCE Participants must provide evidence of their own health and accident insurance coverage. CANCELLATION Refund requires a request in writing
before the Workshop begins. A full refund of payments already made, less
a $75 administrative charge, will be given until April 1, 2009. From April
1 to May 28, the cancellation charge will be $100. After May 28, only a
partial refund will be considered since substantial non-refundable payments
will have been made to various agencies. (If you find that you are unable
to attend at the last moment, however, your previous payments may be assigned
to a qualified replacement of your selection.) Those in tentative situations
should consider travel insurance. TRAVEL Because our Workshop is scheduled during the high tourist season, we recommend that you make your travel plans early. QUESTIONS? Call Workshop Manager Arlene McCoy at (858) 277-4274, or send an e-mail. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ R E S E R V A T I O N F O R M - Programs, Staff & Facilities subject to change Please reserve a place for me at the
2009 Toronto Workshop. Enclosed is my check made out to: Check one: ____ Plan 1: $1,975 Basic Workshop Fee ____ Plan 2: $625 Reservation Fee (remainder to be paid according to schedule stated under PAYMENTS) Mail to: INSTITUTE FOR READERS THEATRE
Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________________ Home phone: ___________________________ Work phone: ____________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________________________________________
Submission of this reservation form verifies acceptance of Workshop conditions specified in this announcement.
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