The Directors would like to take a mome­nt to thank Patrick Schley, our Operations Coordinator and Theatre Program Coordinator. Recently, First Stage Children's Theater nominated Patrick for a recognition award with the Non-Profit Center of Milwaukee and we would like to quote one of our favorite passages from First Stage's nomination letter.

"Patrick is not just loyal, and sympathetic, but he’s thoughtful, creative and a long distance voluntary member of our staff."

We couldn't agree more.

They also said they love Patrick like family and miss him. We love Patrick like family too. Bucketworks, it's staff and members (I'm sure) would like you to know, Patrick - for all you do and simply for being you - we love you.

Patrick wrote a blog post, himself the only person on our staff who noticed that we had hit the 100 day mark. Take a read. It really helped us to put things into perspective. How far we've come, instead of how far we have yet to go.

At-a-Glance Bucketworks Events

• Tech Cafe: NVIDIA Friday, April 18 1:30pm
• You Should Be So Lucky Opening Night Friday, April 18 7:30pm
• April Professional Member Pot Luck Sunday, April 20 5:30pm
• Strawberry Daiquiri Opening Night Friday, April 25 10:30pm
• Pyromancy Saturday, April 26 8:00pm
• Capoeira Demonstration with Grupo Maculele Sunday April 27 6:00pm
• Take a Look from the Inside, Out Oakton Manor Art Show Saturday, May 3 at 1:00pm
• Pangea Day Saturday, May 10 10:30am
• District 1 Crime Analysis Meeting Tuesday, June 17 at 5:30pm

Classes Available at Bucketworks ­

Actor's Craft:

• Audition Technique $180 6 week course Tuesdays, May 13 - June 17 4:30 - 6:30pm
• Acting Technique $300 10 week course Tuesdays, May 13 - July 15 7:00 - 10:00pm

Arson Etiquette:

Wednesdays beginning April 9 - 30 & May 7 - 28 7:00 - 8:30pm. Course fee $65.

• Introduction to Poi and Staff Beginners
• Mixed Level Poi Intermediate
• Mixed Level Staff Advanced
• Open Practice Thursdays

Grupo Maculele Capoeira:

• Sundays, beginning May 4 5:00 - 7:00pm 

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Tech Café: NVIDIA Friday, April 18 1:30 - 4:00pm Michael Garland of NVIDIA is presenting “Parallel GPU Computing With CUDA”. Tech Cafés are casual free events to learn and share knowledge about a particular technology topic.

You Should Be So Lucky Opens Friday, April 18 at 7:30pm In the comedy romp YOU SHOULD BE SO LUCKY, Artistic Director Mark Hooker directs Charles Busch’s modern Cinderella tale with a decidedly modern twist.

Professional Member Pot Luck Sunday, March 30 at 5:30 This gathering is an opportunity for Professional Members to meet and discuss with Bucketworks staff who we are, where we are, and where we're going.

Strawberry Daiquiri Opens Friday, April 25 at 10:30pm Shamelessboyz Theatre Company is proud to present Strawberry Daiquiri written and performed by Drew Caiden. Strawberry Daiquiri is a mystery waiting to unfold.

Pyromancy Saturday, April 26 at 8:00pm Come one, Come all! The wondrous spectacle of pyromancy performed as it has never been done before; an old time ceremony created anew with ­the artistry of fire dancers, musicians, and videographers.

Capoeira Demonstration Sunday, April 27 5:30pm Bucketworks' newest organizational member, Grupo Maculele, presents a free demonstration of the art of Capoeira. Curious? Read a short summary of the rich cultural history behind this Afro-Brazilian martial art in Grupo Maculele's blog post - What is Capoeira?

Take a Look from the Inside, Out Saturday, May 3 at 1:00pm Oakton Manor Art Show Come help us celebrate the richness of lives long lived as we experience the journey of seven residents and the art they create. 

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