Art of Acting, Art of Being Human a series of drama workshops with Laurie Portocarrero

April 17-18th, 2026 Mettabee Farm and Arts Tools of Drama, Tools for Life! This workshop is an open, accessible opportunity to gather and explore the remarkable tools provided by the dramatic arts. Whether for help in auditions or work interviews, parenting, teaching, theater experience, or self-expression and self-knowledge, we will utilize speech and movement exercises and games and play to melt barriers, lower stress, integrate and relate and connect in new ways that involve more of our whole being - and have FUN doing it! No experience required, only a desire and willingness to play and to explore. Schedule – Friday 17th, 7:00-9:00 pm; Saturday 18th, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Fee - Sliding scale: $75 - $125 Contact info – laurieportostories@gmail.com, 518 567-6766

(next workshop – July 8-12th speech and drama intensive, Breath of Life, Life of Breath)