NEW Come to the fairgrounds of despair and delight: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel. It plowed new ground by engaging with serious social issues while providing beguiling entertainment. Explore the behind-the-scenes drama, savor the memorable music, discover the immeasurable contributions of two female giants of Broadway, Trude Rittmann and Agnes de Mille, and thrill to the memorable screen portrayals of Shirley Jones and Gordon MacRae.

From audio books to advertisements and beyond, we encounter recorded voices everywhere! Go behind-the-scenes in the voice over field for a fun and realistic look at how the field really works. Gain perspective on developing skills, how to leverage your voice's strengths and interests, and more. Record a sample professional voice over in the in person class or a one on one read if participating online.

NEW Enjoy a collection of short films that capture the soul of vintage Philadelphia. Entertainment, foods and restaurants, sports, industry, memorable personalities, and unusual landmarks are the spotlighted subjects. Challenging trivia questions are interspersed throughout the program.

Meet Dylan Thomas This world-famous Welsh poet expanded our sense of what language can do. Rhythmically forceful, yet subtly musical, his poems remain anthology favorites. He has since been transformed into an icon of pop culture. Explore his life and listen to dramatic readings of his poetical works. Be transported into the ‘still beating heart’ of the Man! the Writer! and the Icon!

NEW Explore the folklore of Christmas in Ireland, including the origin of the Mummers Parade. Read Irish Christmas poems and learn the words to a few carols in the Irish language (Gaeilge). Also in the Irish language, learn how to say 'Happy Christmas' and the several names for Santa Claus.