Acting with Emily D: Julie Fitzpatrick delves into the art of acting through scenes from

The Belle of Amherst, a play based on the life and words of Emily Dickinson.

This is an engaging lecture-performance where Julie Fitzpatrick dives into the acting process by sharing scenes from The Belle of Amherst, a one-woman play about Emily Dickinson, written by playwright William Luce. Julie will discuss how the core elements of acting - language, characterization, personalization, voice, and physicality blend to create a compelling performance. Julie talks about finding truth on stage, mastering poetic language, and navigating the challenges of portraying Dickinson. Her program offers a window into the actor's craft focusing on imagination, devotion and technique. Registration information is here: https://ssill.org/about-ssill/