The Telegraph School is please to present Koliada: Winter Village Magic for the Dark Times! Our first free workshop will be: The Art of Play: Physical Acting & Character CreationSunday, November 2nd |  11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (with 1-hour lunch break)Cherry Valley Old School – 2 Genesee St, Cherry Valley, NY 13320Led by Isha Justyna Kostek & Monika Burra Step into a world where movement becomes story, voice becomes emotion, and characters emerge from breath, impulse, and play. In this immersive 5-hour workshop, participants will explore the foundations of Lecoq-inspired physical theatre, character creation through movement, and emotional truth through voice. Inspired by the dynamic performance style of Koliada, this workshop offers a taste of expressive storytelling where body, breath, and presence lead the way. Expect laughter, discovery, and full-bodied creativity. No previous acting experience required. Just curiosity and a willingness to move. More info & registration at:www.TheTelegraphSchool.org/koliada Be sure to register for the other workshops too!11/8 Crafting Your Creature: Masks & Costume Making11/9 Non-Verbal Animal Communication11/16 History + Music Class: Why Koliada? The Ancient Slavic Tradition and Learning Koliada Songs Together And mark your calendar for our performance at the February Cherry Valley First Friday, February 6th, 2026, where we will bring light and joy back to the dark days of winter. ———————————————————————— We are so very grateful to have received funding from the Earlville Opera House’s Arts in the Community Grants Program, made possible by the NYS Legislature with support of the Office of the Governor, and administered by the New York State Council on the Arts. We also received a grant from the 2025 Spring Awards Cycle of the Community Foundation of Otsego County. ———————————————————————— Founded in 2020, The Telegraph School is a home for the Performing and Healing Arts. Our popular First Friday Open Mics draw large crowds and we offer classes in various forms of dance, music, theater and more. We believe that creative expression and community are the best medicine for the soul.We acknowledge that the land we live and work on was once the hunting grounds and sacred waters of the Kanien:keha’ka (Mohawk) people. The Telegraph School is a sponsored project of the Cherry Valley Community Facilities Corp (CVCFC), a non-profit arts service organization. Learn more about us at TheTelegraphSchool.org