Dramawise: August: Osage County
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Course Description
Families can be challenging, but you haven't met the Westons! After the patriarch's death, the Weston family tests one another’s mental, physical, and psychological health. In this interactive discussion about Palm Beach Dramaworks’ production of this Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tracy Letts, PBD’s Gary Cadwallader examines the characters, their relationships, major themes, and the psychological motivation of the principal characters. Interesting multimedia clips supporting the discussion are utilized to enhance and support the story. Participants receive a copy of the play beforehand and a comprehensive, informative PBD Dramaguide written specifically for this discussion. After an in-depth conversation about interpersonal family dynamics and the autobiographical nature of Letts’ story, participants leave with a deeper understanding of the play and its themes. Space is Limited.Course Info
- Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
- Date: Monday, April 3
- Location: Lifelong Learning classrooms, Continuing Education Building
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Fees:
Member - $40
Non-member - $50
One-time guest pass, Member or Non-member at the door - $50.
About the Instructor
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Founded in 2000, Palm Beach Dramaworks is a professional theatre company with a mission to engage and entertain audiences with provocative and timeless productions that personally impact each individual. They are dedicated “to enhancing the quality of life through the transformative power of live theatre.” Consistent artistic excellence throughout their history places Palm Beach Dramaworks at the forefront of the artistic landscape of Palm Beach County.
Gary Cadwallader, MFA, is the director of education and community engagement at Palm Beach Dramaworks. As a professional actor, director, and educator, Cadwallader is committed to providing strong, vibrant arts and arts integration opportunities for educators and students to nurture creativity, inspire potential, build confidence, and encourage self-expression. Cadwallader was most recently seen onstage at PBD as Juror #4 in "Twelve Angry Men," Captain Brice in "Arcadia" and John Adams in "1776" (Carbonell nomination.) He maintains a career as an actor and director and has performed across the country at theatres such as Wisdom Bridge Theatre in Chicago, ZACH Theatre in Austin, Great Lakes Theater in Cleveland, and on the national tour of "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story." On camera, roles include "A League of Their Own", "The New Untouchables", and "Forensics" (pilot). He has an MFA from Western Illinois University and is the immediate past president of the Florida Theatre Conference. He is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA).