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introduce some of the main theatrical subjects like ensemble, pantomime and tableau, changing their voices for different characters, talking about improvisation and saying “yes” to each other, being supportive of each other in the space, and so on. The latter half of the program puts those concepts into action, resulting in a final performance for the class or invited family members, and for some grades they’ll end up with a brand new play that they’ve written themselves! Smith is a self-proclaimed Shakespeare nerd, and actually was able to use her writing style to help a student memorize. “I explained each line that rhymed was 10 syllables long, had a rhyme at the end, and had a heartbeat rhythm,” she said. And it worked! “This tool that helped people learn their lines 500 years ago is still able to help an 8 year old today. I just think that’s cool.” The Quinan Street Project has finally secured its own location on Quinan Street in Pinole. “I really want it to be a community-based project,” Smith said. “I hope that our space can become a safe space for kids who are interested in theater, where they can come to be creative and silly and make mistakes and just grow as individuals.” With this new space they’ll be expanding their summer camp program this year by offering three separate two-week camps for ages 6-9, 8-11, and 11-14. Financial aid is available and their goal is to never turn anyone away. This spring they’re looking forward to incorporating mindfulness in their lesson plan, and this fall Smith is hoping to expand their afterschool programming as well. There’s much to do! And much to learn about The Quinan Street Project. To stay posted or even get involved yourself, please visit quinanstreet.org or call (510) 691-8089. $hop $mart - $hop Local - $hop Pinole David R. Baker Attorney at Law SenioR Citizen SpeCial for over 65 Simple WillS $100 2518 San Pablo Avenue Pinole, CA 94564 510-724-2020 3 FREE Ounces off 8 ounces or more With this ad. Expires May 31, 2017 (510) 758-9000 2700 Pinole Valley Road, Pinole (In Pinole Valley Shopping Center) Winner, 2015 Pinole Chamber of Commerce, Philanthropic Spirit Award 610 A San Pablo Avenue Pinole (510) 724-3335 ChucksCorner.club CHUCK’S CORNER Bacon & Shrimp Bloody Mary Weekend Special Happy Hour >> Mon-Fri - 3pm-7pm Thursday KaraokE >> 9pm-1am Friday >> DJ Saturday >> Live Music Make Your Business Grow Marketplace Magazine reaches over 100,000 readers each month! ADVERTISE IN OUR NEXT ISSUE! info@marketplacecontracosta.com • (510) 223-1800 View the magazine online now at www.marketplacecontracosta.com


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