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• EMU Theatre: Metamorphoses 

• In-Person Pre-Performance Class: Thursday, September 17, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
  Elderwise Learning classroom at 2275 Platt Road
  Presenter: Jennifer Felts

  Matinee Live Performance: Sunday, October 11, 2:00 p.m., Legacy Theatre, EMU Campus.

       Written by Mary Zimmerman
       Directed by Jennifer Felts

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  Fees:
  Members: $10 for the in-person pre-play class, plus a $14 ticket fee, added at checkout
  Nonmembers: $20 for the in-person pre-play class, plus a $14 ticket, fee added at checkout

  Emeritus Faculty: Members $10; Nonmembers $20
  Includes two tickets to the performance and the in-person pre-play class.
  Please contact the Elderwise Learning office to register for the Emeritus Faculty tickets and the in-person pre-play class,
  you cannot do this yourself online.
  
  Extra Tickets are $14 each.
  Please contact the Elderwise Learning office to purchase extra tickets. These cannot be purchased online.

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  This class is an introduction to the Metamorphoses production at Eastern Michigan University. Metamorphoses is a retelling of Ovid’s myths, reimagining ancient stories of love, loss, transformation, and human connection through a visually immersive theatrical experience. Known for its iconic central pool set piece, the play explores the fluid relationship between myth, memory, and performance. We will explore the play and its historical context, as well as how theatre artists develop ideas for the stage through visual storytelling, ensemble work, collaboration between designers and performers, and the creative choices that shape a production. Jennifer Felts is an EMU instructor, with a background in physical theatre. She received her MFA at the London International School of Performing Arts. Having worked at EMU for nearly 20 years she has been involved with over 40 productions as a director, choreographer and movement artist. Jennifer has acted professionally and directed locally. Note: Additional information will be emailed to class registrants a few days before the show.
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• Fee: $20.00

• Instructor(s): Jennifer Felts

• Dates: 9/17/2026 - 9/17/2026

  Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Sessions: 1

  Days: Th

• Building: 2275 Platt Road

  Room: Classroom

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• PTD Productions: Family Pains 

• In-Person Pre-Performance Class:   Wednesday, November 4, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
                                                                Elderwise Learning classroom, 2275 Platt Road
                                                                Presenter: Marie Jones

  Matinee LIVE Performance:              Sunday, November 8, 2:00 p.m.
                                                               Riverside Arts Center
                                                               76 North Huron Street, Ypsilanti, MI
  
                                                               Written by Erin Osgood
                                                               Directed by Marie Jones

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  Fees:
  Members: $10 for the in-person pre-play class, plus a $17 ticket fee, added at checkout
  Nonmembers: $20 for the in-person pre-play class, plus a $17 ticket fee, added at checkout
  
  Extra Tickets are $17 each.
  Please contact the Elderwise Learning office to purchase extra tickets. Extra Tickets cannot be purchased online.

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  Family Pains, written by Michigan playwright, Erin Osgood, is an empowering story of embracing your true self. Pippa Mathews returns home to share her life-changing news with her eccentric and intractable family. She fantasizes about how she wishes her news will be received, but reality is never the same. Join us as we discuss, and experiment a bit, with the design elements that both support the story that is told in a play, and the emotional and artistic subtext needs as well. Marie Jones began her journey with PTD Productions as an actor (You Can’t Take It With You) in 1996, and as a director (Bent) in 1998. The subsequent decades have provided many more opportunities to act and to direct. The nature of a not-for-profit community theatre lends itself to supporting the company’s productions in many ways, and Marie has been a producer, costumer, set builder, and a member of the PTD Board of Directors. Additional information will be emailed to class registrants a few days before the show.

  

• Fee: $20.00

• Instructor(s): Marie Jones

• Dates: 11/4/2026 - 11/4/2026

  Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

• Sessions: 1

  Days: W

• Building: 2275 Platt Road

  Room: Classroom

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