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The Quincy Chess Club meets on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Down The Playce in the Quincy Mall. The club is free to join. Anyone who enjoys chess is welcome to join.

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Tickets on sale for “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: The Broadway Musical”

Some of America’s most beloved characters from literature are jumping off the pages and landing on the Quincy Community Theatre stage. Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, Becky Thatcher and all of their friends, and even a few enemies, will be seen on stage February 2-5, 2012 when QCT presents “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: The Broadway Musical,” sponsored by Refreshment Services Pepsi.
Set in St. Petersburg, Mo in the early 1840’s, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: The Broadway Musical” brings to life all of the familiar scenes from Mark Twain’s novel. Whether it's Tom tricking his friends into white-washing the fence, crossing swords with schoolmaster Dobbins, getting lost in McDougal's Cave, running from Injun Joe or taking on the Reverend Sprague in church, audience members will delight in this new telling of Twain’s classic tale and a whole new generation will be introduced to the world of Tom Sawyer.

With music by two-time Grammy Award winner Don Schlitz (The Gambler), a book by Ken Ludwig, with direction by Student Theatre Director/Head of Education, Brandon Thomsen, audience members are in for an evening of adventure, comedy and a toe-tapping good time for the entire family.

Tickets for this rousing musical go on sale January 17, 2012 in the Box Office at 217-222-3209, Monday-Friday, 10 am to 5 pm. and can be purchased online now at www.1qct.org.

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Quincy Community Theatre classes for the spring semester are open for registration. There are opportunities for EVERYONE this semester. Classes are being offered for adults as well as students.
Curtain Up!
K-2
Mondays, February 6 – March 26 (8 sessions)
5:00pm-5:45pm
Tuition: $60
The first step to understanding what acting is all about! In this fun and supportive class, children use theatre games, storytelling and role-playing to stretch their imaginations and discover the endless creativity in themselves.

I Want! I Want! I Want!
Grades 6-9
Mondays, February 6 – March 26 (8 sessions)
6:00pm-7:00pm
Tuition: $65
What do I want? What’s standing in my way of getting that want? What do I do to get what I want? Students will learn to become stronger actors by identifying what their characters want in a scene, what the conflict is, and the strategies the characters use to get what they want.

Is There An Actor in the House?
Grades 3-5
Tuesdays, February 7 – March 27 (8 sessions)
5:30pm-6:30pm

Tuition: $65
Students learn the fundamentals of acting in a fun, supportive and creative atmosphere. Through theatre games and improvisation, students concentrate on the basics of acting: the who, where, why and how. Students will then apply these concepts to basic scene work.

Adult Acting Class
Adults 18 - up
Mondays, April 2-May 7 (6 sessions)
7:30pm-9:00pm
Tuition: $60
Adult acting students will discover how action and behavior shape characterization. Participants will track their character's journey through a scene; articulating the essential elements of building a character, playing objectives, fighting through obstacles and trying to resolve the conflict in the scene.

The Actor Plays
Grades 3-5
Mondays & Wednesdays, April 9 – May 2 (8 sessions)
5:00pm-6:00pm
Tuition: $65
Students will participate in theatre games and apply them to theatre exercises and short scenes.

The Actor’s Toolbox
Grades 6-8
Mondays & Wednesdays, April 9 – May 2 (8 sessions)
6:15pm-7:15pm
Tuition: $65

What skills would an actor want to keep with him/her at all times? Students will learn to identify the tricks of the trade and the qualities desirable in all actors.

What’s Shakin’ with Shel?
Grades K-2
Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 10 – May 3 (8 sessions)
5:45pm-6:30pm
Tuition: $60
Children will learn to explore their imaginations while acting out wild, outrageous poems by Shel Silverstein.

No Fear Improv
Grades 9-12
Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 10 – May 3 (8 sessions)
6:45pm-7:45pm
Tuition: $65
Students will learn that there is nothing to fear – only fun to be had – in the world of improvisation. Through the use of specific techniques, games and exercises, students will gain confidence while acquiring the fundamental skills that allow them to create scenes and stories using nothing but their imaginations and each other – all completely on the spot.

Acting Shakespeare
Grades 8-12
Saturday, April 14
10:00am-1:00pm
Tuition: $20

This class will introduce students to the thrilling challenge of acting Shakespeare. Using scenes from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, participants will begin to learn the technical foundations (voice, speech, scansion, rhetoric) all actors need to unlock the text, as well as explore the artistic depth and richness these plays provide through "letting in" personalization, humor, and character. Come conquer your fear of the Bard, and find out why he's everyone's favorite playwright! Those auditioning for Twelfth Night are strongly encouraged to attend this class.
Classes for summer of 2012 have also been announced. Visit 1qct.org for a full listing of classes scheduled. There is also a class registration form available on the website. Education opportunities offered at Quincy Community Theatre teach participants theatre skills as well as life skills that will be useful for years to come.

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