Encore Performance of the MIND GYM
By popular demand it returns to DALLAS METROPLEX!
The first Mind Gym workshop was held in the Dallas Metroplex as a series of three intensives. Over 15 literary artists participated--some published, award winning writers, some had never written before. Many of their works will be presented at the Southwest Book Fair, sponsored by the City of DeSoto Library in conjunction with the cities of Lancaster and Duncanville, Texas.
The dates are March 23 and 24th, 2007 -- Friday and Saturday. The Mind Gym workshop will be presented free of charge to the community on Friday from 1 pm - 3 pm & Saturday from 9:30 am to 1 pm. This is open to participation.
On Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 4 pm, a Theatrical Presentation of the works from writers of the Mind Gym, followed by a short discussion, will be showcased. Writers will be on hand to discuss their work.Books from both published and non-published writers will be available for sale.In the past, this Southwest Book Festival has attracted over 1500 attendees.
You are invited to participate in the workshops and attend the Theatrical Presentation which will be held at the DeSoto Town Center, 205 East Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, TX 75115.
For additional details, please contact Sheila Benskin at MyFirstChapter.com via email (sheliaannb@myfirstchapter.net) or call her at 972 740-9368.
A Note From Mind Gym Founder, Lorey Hayes:
THE MIND GYM INTENSIVES
Writing from a Place of Passion
Through a series of simple exercises, I will guide you in silencing your censors and taming your fears; allowing you the freedom to write freely, effortlessly and with passion. Remember: The talent to write is God’s gift to man. Using that talent is man’s gift back to God.
“Everyone has a story that only they can tell. Everyone has the ability to write or tell that story. The only thing blocking an individual’s creative journey is “self-imposed censors”. These censors are a product of fear.”
Mind Gym Writers will learn how to:
- Stir up their creative Juices and Silence their censors
- Stop blocking their God-Given writing talents
- Craft, strong, exciting, innovative works effortlessly
- Develop multi-dimensional characters, stories, plots
- Simply “tell the truth” and write - just for the Joy of it.
These Exercises will help you turn your ideas into strong
- Stories, Poems, Essays, Novels,
- Monologues, Plays or Screenplays
- Speeches, Business Presentations,
- Bylines, Articles
For More Information on Classes For Individuals, Groups, Schools, Churches, Libraries, Corporations or Other Organizations
Call (323) 363-0596 or visit www.loreyhayes.com
Please click on the links below for copies of our Mind Gym Flyer or Brochure:
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Calling All Dallas Area Writers
“Writing from a Place of Passion”
A MIND GYM FOR WRITERS
taught by
Award-Winning Playwright, Lorey Hayes
A Ministry to the Writers of Dallas
Sponsored by: Shelia Benskin www.MyFirstChapter.com
By Reservation Only: 972 523-9948
Space is limited so call early
Dates: Tuesdays, Nov. 21, Nov. 28 AND Dec. 6, 2006
Time: 7 pm to 9 pm
Place: Dallas, TX (Exact location to be announced to selected candidates)
Writers, Awaken Your God-Given Genius
In a series of three Intensive Workshops, Lorey Hayes will share with you the secrets for turning your novel, story or idea into a well crafted play with strong, multi-dimensional characters. The techniques are simple: Lorey helps you “get out of your own way”; to stop blocking your God-given talents.
Lorey says: “Everyone has a story that only they can tell. Everyone has the ability to write or tell that story. The only thing blocking an individual’s creative journey is “self-imposed censors”. These censors are a product of fear.
Through a series of simple exercises I will guide you in silencing your censors and taming your fears; allowing you to give yourself the freedom to write freely, effortlessly and with the passion you were meant to share. Remember: The talent to write is God’s gift to man. Using that talent is man’s gift back to God.”
Lorey’s techniques were developed through years of study and application that have helped both her and her students create award-winning, critically acclaimed full lengths, one-acts and one person shows. A recent student, Mr. Robert Crear’s play was just selected from over 800 entries around the country as a finalist for the renowned “Eugene O’Neill Playwright’s Conference”. Ms. Hayes’ own work has been performed in New York and other major U.S. cities.
Lorey's Bio
Playwright/Actress, Lorey Hayes is an original member of the cast of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enough” by Ntozake Shange and will be seen in the movie ‘DREAM GIRLS”, with Eddie Murphy and Beyonce, opening in Theaters December 2006.
She has starred on and off Broadway, in England and numerous regional theaters throughout the country. She is a familiar face on television and has guest starred on several award-winning shows. She has starred in plays with such noted performers as Kevin Bacon, Samuel L. Jackson, Morgan Freeman, Jimmy Smits and Melba Moore. She recently returned from London, England starring as Eunice Evers in Miss Ever’s Boys at the Royal Shakespeare Festival. Some television credits include: “Family Law”, “Judging Amy”, “Chicago Hope”, “Sister, Sister”, “All My Children”, “Another World”, “Ryan’s Hope” and “The Doctors”.
Ms. Hayes honed her writing skills in New York at The Negro Ensemble Company, Frank Silvera’s Writer’s Workshop, Roger Furman Theater, The Frederick Douglas Creative Arts Center and Los Angeles’ Mark Taper Forum. Her plays have received numerous productions and readings. Her play “Power Play” just closed a three month run at The Billie Holiday Theater in New York with outstanding reviews. The Lincoln Center Library has just given “Power Play” the honor of inclusion in their prestigious Bound Edition of “Highlights from the 2004-2005 New York Theater Season”. In its previous New York production (1996), “Power Play” won the coveted Audelco Award for Best play.
For three consecutive years, Ms. Hayes’ plays have been chosen for the Los Angeles, California’s Skirball Celebrity Reading Gala “Discovering New Voices”, to benefit Danny Glover’s Robey Theater. Excerpts from several plays are currently being featured in the CBS, ABC, NBC and Fox Diversity Showcases.
She recently wrote and performed her one-woman show “Little Lorey’s Song” under the careful direction of London’s Irene Pinn, dramaturge credited with participating in the development of Lily Tomlin’s award-winning “In Search of Intelligent Life in the Universe”.
Ms. Hayes is also an accomplished teaching artist adept at utilizing drama and writing to foster literacy and develop creative potential in various age ranges. She is skilled at inspiring students to write, direct and produce plays, events and assembly activities.
For More About Lorey Hayes, visit her website: www.LoreyHayes.com