Date: Monday, January 12 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Click here to view other recommended events
Program Description: This workshop introduces each participant to their uniquely holistic Sense of Humor. Actress/Comedienne/Coach
Melanie Chartoff utilizes improvisational and acting exercises to
access the "objective witness" within - that humorous point of view
which is essential for a healthy psycho-spiritual outlook in
challenging times.
Location and Parking Instructions: The
Regent, 10501 Wilshire Blvd. at Warner (just 2 blocks west of Beverly
Glen), Los Angeles, CA 90024, 6th floor Promenade room, which is to
your right off the elevator, across from the pool. Entrance to parking is on Warner. Participants should say to the valet: "Guests of Keith Lehrer." $1 tip to the valet upon leaving is recommended.
Fee: $20. The fee enables us to meet our costs while capping enrollment at 18. FREE PARKING, but $1 tip to the valet upon leaving is recommended.
Enrollment Instructions: Pre-registration is required. Instructions for registration online or by mail can be found at www.uclartsandhealing.net/events.aspx. You can also get instructions for registration by mail by calling 310-452-1439. Checks must be received in order for registration to be complete.
If
the class is full, and you attempt to register online, you will get a
message offering you the opportunity to be placed on a wait list. If
you call 310-452-1439, there will be a recorded message letting you
know that the class is full.
Presenter(s): Melanie Chartoff - A
veteran of over thirty years as a performer in all media, from Broadway
to TV ("Seinfeld," "Desperate Housewives," "Parker Lewis Can't Lose,"
"Touched by an Angel,") Melanie has taught these play therapy
techniques to "children of all ages" for many purposes in many cities. (See chartoffteaching.com.) Participants report
increased confidence, improved communication, spontaneity, and creative
inspiration in their work and personal lives, and all laugh while learning in a safe, supportive and silly atmosphere.
Listen to Melanie daily as Didi Pickles on the "Rugrats" and "All Grown
Up" animated series, and read her humor columns monthly at
Jewlarious.com. (For film clips and audio performances, go to melaniechartoff.com.)
Sponsors: UCLArts and Healing aims to facilitate the use of the arts as a healing tool in the community via: 1)
offering affordable experiential learning opportunities, 2) networking
with health professionals, educators, community workers, caregivers,
artists, and the general public, 3) designing and evaluating programs
that can be implemented broadly in educational and health care
settings, and 4) creating partnerships with academic institutions,
educational and health care institutions, community-based
organizations, schools, professional organizations, and private
industry. www.uclartsandhealing.net
UCLArts and Healing is an organizational member of the UCLA Collaborative Centers for Integrative Medicine (CCIM) www.ccim.med.ucla.edu which promotes education and research in complementary, alternative, and integrative approaches to health and well-being. The CCIM represents the UCLA academic integrative medicine community on a national and international level.
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