Art & Theater Workshops at Ramsdell to Start June 20

The Ramsdell has announced two youth workshops.  Each workshop runs for the week of June 20-24.  Please see below for details.  -Eds.


Manistee, MI, June 8, 2016 – The newly formed Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts is excited to announce two new workshops for children and young adults this June 20 thru 24 at the Ramsdell. Art Around the World with Mrs. Wahr and Theatre Survival Skills! are week long activities designed to enrich participants in the visual and performing arts through skill and confidence building.

Art Around the World with Mrs. Wahr is designed for 10 to 12 years old and will explore art from China, Mexico and Australia. Having lived and traveled these worlds, Mrs. Wahr will share with students what’s unique about each of the cultures and their art. Students will then have the opportunity to create their own versions of art from these cultures. All materials are included in the workshop fee of $30. The workshop is scheduled for Monday thru Friday, June 20 – 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ramsdell.

Mrs. Wahr was awarded her Masters of Art Education from Kendall College in Grand Rapids, the thrust of her studies was to become an artist who could teach. This was life changing for Wahr and has resulted in a unique art style that has been shown throughout the United States. Mrs. Wahr is passionate about art and sharing with others through both her work and teaching.

Many would love to flex their dramatic muscles and join in a theatrical production, but lack the confidence or polish to give it a shot. Anesa Beilfuss’ workshop, Theatre Survival Skills!, would be the perfect antidote. Designed for students, ages 11 through 18, Beilfuss combines the instruction of playwriting, monologue performance, improvisation, vocal skills, and much more in an intensive fun-packed week. This workshop is perfect for those who wish to build their confidence or to simply improve their skills. Theatre Survival Skills! is scheduled Monday through Friday, June 20 to 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Ramsdell. The cost is $65.00 per person.

Anesa Beilfuss, owner and artistic director of the Improvika Acting Company, is a skilled and passionate actress, director, musician, writer, and visual artist. She trained in visual art and musical theatre at Western Michigan University and Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri. After moving back to Ludington in 2011, she founded the Improvika Acting Company and began teaching students. Today, her company has grown and she has now taught theatre and music to hundreds of students in Ludington, Scottville, Custer, Pentwater, Hart, Whitehall and Manistee.

More information and reservations for these workshops are available by contacting Michael Terry at (231) 398-9770 and by email at MTerry@Manisteemi.gov. Payment for workshops will be due first day of class.