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SUMMARY:Intro to Acting: 1-Hour Workshop for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nAlways wanted to act but never started? Learn the basics in 1 hour. No experience needed. Washington Heights\, NYC. \n\n\n\n\nEVER WANTED TO ACT BUT DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START? \nHave you ever said: \n– “I’ve always wanted to act\, but I’m too shy.” \n– “I don’t know where to start.” \n– “I’m afraid I’ll look silly.” \n– “Acting is for other people\, not me.” \nIf any of these sound familiar\, this workshop is for you. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN \nIn just one hour\, we’ll cover: \n✓ The basics of presence and confidence (no acting degree required) \n✓ Simple exercises to unlock your natural expressiveness \n✓ How to get out of your head and into the moment \n✓ One clear next step to continue building your skills \nThis isn’t a performance class. It’s not intimidating. It’s designed to help you START—and that’s the hardest part. \nWHO THIS IS FOR \nThis workshop is perfect for: \n– Absolute beginners with zero acting experience \n– People who’ve always been curious but felt intimidated \n– Anyone who wants to build confidence and presence \n– Community members interested in theater and storytelling \n– Writers who want to understand actors’ perspectives \nYou don’t need: \n– Acting training or theater experience \n– To memorize anything in advance \n– To perform in front of a large group (we work in a supportive\, small setting) \n– Anything except yourself and an open mind \nWHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH \nBy the end of this workshop\, you’ll have: \n– A clearer sense of what acting actually involves (it’s simpler than you think) \n– Practical exercises you can practice at home \n– More confidence in your ability to be present and expressive \n– Connection with other beginners on the same journey \n– One concrete next step (no pressure to “become an actor”) \nWHY THIS WORKSHOP EXISTS \nGross Anatomy Studios’ vision is to help build Uptown Manhattan into a hub for storytelling; film\, TV\, theater\, and digital content. \nActing isn’t just for professionals. It’s a tool for presence\, confidence\, and storytelling. This workshop is for anyone who’s ever been curious but never took the first step. \nWashington Heights has voices that deserve to be heard. Let’s start here. \nABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR \nAdrian Miranda is a theater maker\, filmmaker\, and founder of Gross Anatomy Studios\, Inc. Based in Washington Heights\, Adrian has directed and produced theater and film projects throughout New York City\, working extensively with actors and performers at all levels. \nAdrian’s teaching philosophy is simple: permission over perfection. You don’t need to be “good” to start. You just need to begin. \nInstagram: @grossanatomystudios \nWebsite: adrianmiranda.com
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SUMMARY:Intro to Screenwriting: 1-Hour Workshop for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nTurn your ideas into scripts. Learn story structure\, free tools\, and your next step. No experience needed. Washington Heights\, NYC. \n\n\n\n\nUPTOWN NYC\, YOUR STORY WON’T WRITE ITSELF! \nHave you ever said: \n– “I’ve been meaning to write something…” \n– “I don’t know where to start.” \n– “I have ideas but they live in my head.” \n– “I’m scared I won’t finish.” \nIf any of these sound familiar\, this workshop is for you. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN \nIn just one hour\, we’ll cover: \n✓ A simple movie & TV structure (explained in plain language\, no jargon) \n✓ Free screenwriting tools you can download today (including WriterDuet) \n✓ One small\, doable next step to keep you moving forward \nThis isn’t a masterclass. It’s not overwhelming. It’s designed to help you START\, and that’s the hardest part. \nWHO THIS IS FOR \nThis workshop is perfect for: \n– Absolute beginners with zero screenwriting experience \n– People who have ideas but don’t know how to structure them \n– Anyone who’s started writing but never finished \n– Community members who want to tell their stories \nYou don’t need: \n– Film school background \n– Expensive software \n– Previous writing experience \n– Anything except yourself and an idea (even a tiny one) \nWHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH \nBy the end of this workshop\, you’ll have: \n– A clear understanding of how stories are structured \n– Knowledge of free tools to start writing TODAY \n– One concrete next step (no more staring at blank pages) \n– Connection with other local writers taking the same journey \nWHY THIS WORKSHOP EXISTS \nGross Anatomy Studios’ vision is to help build Uptown Manhattan into a hub for storytelling; film\, TV\, theater\, and digital content. \nThis workshop is one small part of that mission: helping local people tell local stories and actually BEGIN. \nWashington Heights has rich\, beautiful\, complex stories. Let’s get them out of our heads and onto the page. \nABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR \nAdrian Miranda is a filmmaker\, theater maker\, and founder of Gross Anatomy Studios\, Inc. Based in Washington Heights\, Adrian is dedicated to building Uptown Manhattan into a creative hub where local voices are amplified. \nAdrian has produced theater\, film\, and community-driven storytelling projects throughout New York City\, with a focus on accessible\, beginner-friendly education. \nInstagram: @grossanatomystudios \nWebsite: adrianmiranda.com
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SUMMARY:Intro to Screenwriting: 1-Hour Workshop for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nTurn your ideas into scripts. Learn story structure\, free tools\, and your next step. No experience needed. Washington Heights\, NYC. \n\n\n\n\nUPTOWN NYC\, YOUR STORY WON’T WRITE ITSELF \nHave you ever said: \n– “I’ve been meaning to write something…” \n– “I don’t know where to start.” \n– “I have ideas but they live in my head.” \n– “I’m scared I won’t finish.” \nIf any of these sound familiar\, this workshop is for you.
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SUMMARY:Intro to Screenwriting: 1-Hour Workshop for Beginners
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SUMMARY:Word Up Recirculation: UPTOWN BOOKS: An Original Bilingual Play
DESCRIPTION:“Set in a Washington Heights bookstore\, a quirky mix of strangers—an ex-firefighter\, a bookstore owner who doesn’t read\, and a woman facing eviction—find connection and community in unexpected ways.” \nWritten & Directed by Adrian Miranda \nCast: Adrian Miranda\, Kelsey MacDonald\, Jorge (Tuto) Taveras\, Jeunia (Junie) Bergado\, Gabe Gutierrez\, Emma Lee Scholz\, Vincent Saia\, Delmy Miranda\, and Megan Troost \nCompany Stage Manager: Michaela Lichvanova \nSpecial Thanks: Shannon Harris\, Frank Nibbs\, and James Bosley \nPresented by Uptown Actors and Gross Anatomy Studios\, Inc.\nin collaboration with Word Up Community Bookshop / Librería Comunitaria \nRecirculation\, a project of Word Up\n876 Riverside Drive\, New York\, NY 10032\n(near 160th Street) \nSHOWTIMES\nSaturday\, December 13 – 4:15 PM & 6:00 PM\nSunday\, December 14 – 2:00 PM \nFeaturing the original songs “Sign Me Up” and “Ain’t Nothing”\nMusic & Lyrics by Nicola Vazquez \nAn original production created in and for Washington Heights\, blending story\, music\, and community into a live\, site-specific experience you won’t forget. \n***************************************** \nUPTOWN BOOKS\nUNA OBRA ORIGINAL BILINGÜE\n“Ambientada en una librería de Washington Heights\, un grupo peculiar de desconocidos —un exbombero\, una dueña de librería que no lee y una mujer enfrentando el desalojo— encuentran conexión y comunidad de formas inesperadas.” \nEscrita y dirigida por Adrian Miranda\nPresentada por Uptown Actors y Gross Anatomy Studios\, Inc.\nen colaboración con Word Up Community Bookshop / Librería Comunitaria \nRecirculation\, a project of Word Up\n876 Riverside Drive\, New York\, NY 10032\n(cerca de la calle 160) \n\nHORAS DEL ESPECTÁCULO\nSábado\, 13 de diciembre – 4:15 PM y 6:00 PM\nDomingo\, 14 de diciembre – 2:00 PM \nCon las canciones originales\n“Sign Me Up” y “Ain’t Nothing”\nMúsica y letras de Nicola Vazquez \nUna producción original creada en y para Washington Heights\, que combina historia\, música y comunidad en una experiencia en vivo e inmersiva que no olvidarás.
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SUMMARY:Word Up Recirculation: UPTOWN BOOKS: An Original Bilingual Play
DESCRIPTION:“Set in a Washington Heights bookstore\, a quirky mix of strangers—an ex-firefighter\, a bookstore owner who doesn’t read\, and a woman facing eviction—find connection and community in unexpected ways.” \nWritten & Directed by Adrian Miranda \nCast: Adrian Miranda\, Kelsey MacDonald\, Jorge (Tuto) Taveras\, Jeunia (Junie) Bergado\, Gabe Gutierrez\, Emma Lee Scholz\, Vincent Saia\, Delmy Miranda\, and Megan Troost \nCompany Stage Manager: Michaela Lichvanova \nSpecial Thanks: Shannon Harris\, Frank Nibbs\, and James Bosley \nPresented by Uptown Actors and Gross Anatomy Studios\, Inc.\nin collaboration with Word Up Community Bookshop / Librería Comunitaria \nRecirculation\, a project of Word Up\n876 Riverside Drive\, New York\, NY 10032\n(near 160th Street) \nSHOWTIMES\nSaturday\, December 13 – 4:15 PM & 6:00 PM\nSunday\, December 14 – 2:00 PM \nFeaturing the original songs “Sign Me Up” and “Ain’t Nothing”\nMusic & Lyrics by Nicola Vazquez \nAn original production created in and for Washington Heights\, blending story\, music\, and community into a live\, site-specific experience you won’t forget. \n***************************************** \nUPTOWN BOOKS\nUNA OBRA ORIGINAL BILINGÜE\n“Ambientada en una librería de Washington Heights\, un grupo peculiar de desconocidos —un exbombero\, una dueña de librería que no lee y una mujer enfrentando el desalojo— encuentran conexión y comunidad de formas inesperadas.” \nEscrita y dirigida por Adrian Miranda\nPresentada por Uptown Actors y Gross Anatomy Studios\, Inc.\nen colaboración con Word Up Community Bookshop / Librería Comunitaria \nRecirculation\, a project of Word Up\n876 Riverside Drive\, New York\, NY 10032\n(cerca de la calle 160) \n\nHORAS DEL ESPECTÁCULO\nSábado\, 13 de diciembre – 4:15 PM y 6:00 PM\nDomingo\, 14 de diciembre – 2:00 PM \nCon las canciones originales\n“Sign Me Up” y “Ain’t Nothing”\nMúsica y letras de Nicola Vazquez \nUna producción original creada en y para Washington Heights\, que combina historia\, música y comunidad en una experiencia en vivo e inmersiva que no olvidarás.
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DESCRIPTION:“Set in a Washington Heights bookstore\, a quirky mix of strangers—an ex-firefighter\, a bookstore owner who doesn’t read\, and a woman facing eviction—find connection and community in unexpected ways.” \nWritten & Directed by Adrian Miranda \nCast: Adrian Miranda\, Kelsey MacDonald\, Jorge (Tuto) Taveras\, Jeunia (Junie) Bergado\, Gabe Gutierrez\, Emma Lee Scholz\, Vincent Saia\, Delmy Miranda\, and Megan Troost \nCompany Stage Manager: Michaela Lichvanova \nSpecial Thanks: Shannon Harris\, Frank Nibbs\, and James Bosley \nPresented by Uptown Actors and Gross Anatomy Studios\, Inc.\nin collaboration with Word Up Community Bookshop / Librería Comunitaria \nRecirculation\, a project of Word Up\n876 Riverside Drive\, New York\, NY 10032\n(near 160th Street) \nSHOWTIMES\nSaturday\, December 13 – 4:15 PM & 6:00 PM\nSunday\, December 14 – 2:00 PM \nFeaturing the original songs “Sign Me Up” and “Ain’t Nothing”\nMusic & Lyrics by Nicola Vazquez \nAn original production created in and for Washington Heights\, blending story\, music\, and community into a live\, site-specific experience you won’t forget. \n***************************************** \nUPTOWN BOOKS\nUNA OBRA ORIGINAL BILINGÜE\n“Ambientada en una librería de Washington Heights\, un grupo peculiar de desconocidos —un exbombero\, una dueña de librería que no lee y una mujer enfrentando el desalojo— encuentran conexión y comunidad de formas inesperadas.” \nEscrita y dirigida por Adrian Miranda\nPresentada por Uptown Actors y Gross Anatomy Studios\, Inc.\nen colaboración con Word Up Community Bookshop / Librería Comunitaria \nRecirculation\, a project of Word Up\n876 Riverside Drive\, New York\, NY 10032\n(cerca de la calle 160) \n\nHORAS DEL ESPECTÁCULO\nSábado\, 13 de diciembre – 4:15 PM y 6:00 PM\nDomingo\, 14 de diciembre – 2:00 PM \nCon las canciones originales\n“Sign Me Up” y “Ain’t Nothing”\nMúsica y letras de Nicola Vazquez \nUna producción original creada en y para Washington Heights\, que combina historia\, música y comunidad en una experiencia en vivo e inmersiva que no olvidarás.
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