Dr. Ed. Simone, professor and director of the theater program, was an invited guest presenter and student workshop leader at the first Drama Day for Cattaraugus and Allegany County Teachers.

The all-day event was held May 4 at the Palmer Opera House in Cuba, New York.

For teachers, Simone presented and led a discussion on "Starting with Shakespeare: Using Actors' Approaches to Teach the Plays" and then held student workshops in Shakespeare Acting Explorations, Voice Acting and Body Dynamics for Actors.

Simone is a 30-year member of Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers; an associate member of the Society of Directors and Choreographers; and a member of the Voice and Speech Trainers Association.