Goshen Theater Offers Youth Mental Health First Aid Class, Theatrical Intimacy Workshop
Goshen Theater is a historic 600-seat live performing arts venue and ballroom constructed in 1907 and renovated in 2020. InkFreeNews file photo.
News Release
GOSHEN — More events have been added to what’s happening at Goshen Theater, 216 S. Main St., during the month of April.
Registration opens: Registration began Monday, April 10, for Youth Mental Health First Aid certification, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program that teaches participants to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in children and adolescents, ages 12 to 18. The certification is provided by the Elkhart County Health Department, and through the support of NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness. The content of the workshop is similar to an adult mental health first aid certification.
Educators, directors, administrators and residents all backgrounds are invited to sign up for the training. You must be 18 years or older to register. There is a $25 registration fee, and lunch will be provided to participants. Participants must be able to complete a two-hour, self-paced online course before the in-person training on June 3. There are 24 spots available for the certification course. Should spots fill, a wait-list will be created on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration closes at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 10. Questions may be directed to the education director at [email protected] or (574) 312-3701.
It’s recommended that anyone wishing to participate in the upcoming “Theatrical Intimacy Education: Best Practices” workshop on July 22 also participate in the Youth Mental Health First Aid certification course, but it is not required.
Registration opens: Starting Monday, April 10, registration opened for the “Theatrical Intimacy Education: Best Practices” workshop, which will take place from 10 a..m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 22.
The workshop includes tools for developing a consent-based process in a performance and rehearsal setting, setting and respecting boundaries, de-sexualizing the theatrical/filming process, choreographing intimacy, and proper documentation practices.
The workshop is being instructed by Lusie Cuskey, theatrical intimacy education associate faculty.
You must be 18 years and older to participate. Registration is $100, and financial aid is available. A limited number of spots are available for the workshop. Should spots fill, a wait list will be created on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions may be directed to [email protected] or (574) 312-3701
Art exhibit: On exhibition for the entire month are works by past and current members of the visual arts faculty at Goshen College. Artists include: Abner Hershberger, Marvin Bartel, Judy Wenig-Horswell, John Blosser, Randy Horst, Sara Method, John Mishler, David Kendall and Merrill Krabill. Their works went on display in the lobby mid-March and will remain on exhibit through Monday, May 1. The lobby displays can be viewed at any public event or during box office hours, which are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Free movie night: A free movie night will help celebrate the return of baseball season when the comedy “The Sandlot” is shown at 7 p.m. Friday, April 14, in the Miller Auditorium at the theater. The film tells the story of an awkward fifth-grade boy in the early 1960s who’s new in town. He makes friends with a group of neighborhood kids while playing baseball and embarks on a summer of ballgames and adventures. James Earl Jones, Karen Allen, Denis Leary and Thomas Guiry are featured in the movie. It’s rated PG and runs for one hour and 41 minutes, with Spanish subtitles.
Admission to the movie is free, but donations are encouraged. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., and the bar and concession stand will be open. The event is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. Visit goshentheater.com for more information and up-to-date COVID policies and information.
Spring Showcase: At 7 p.m. Saturday, April 15, the acting, dance and voice students of the Goshen Theater Drama Club will present their Spring Showcase. Tickets are available at goshentheater.org/events.
Film festival: Thursday, April 20, through Sunday, April 23, the annual River Bend Film Festival will take place at Goshen Theater. It will be a weekend filled with independent films, question-and-answer sessions, workshops and celebrations as the festival marks its 20th year of showcasing the best in cinematic arts. The event is a destination for film enthusiasts, industry experts and residents who are passionate about the art of filmmaking.
Passes to the River Bend Film Festival are available at riverbendfilmfest.com.