Every character, in every scene, in every play, in every context, is different... and you, a unique and remarkable individual, bring something different to every character you play. With that many distinctive elements mixing together in a piece of theatre, is it even possible that there could be a foolproof process for approaching any scene we come across as performers?... Well... maybe... In this lightning-fast scene study workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals necessary to approach any scene you come across in your careers as theatre makers. The exploration will focus on what you, and only you, can bring to any piece of text... and ultimately, who's more interesting than you?
Jacqueline Russell - Serious Play: A Clown Workshop
This workshop offers students a unique way to access the imagination. During the workshop participants will cultivate the freedom to be zany and go for the unknown. Individual and group activities will give participants the chance to practice listening, following impulses and developing a sense of play in their artistic process.
Danielle Desmarais - Musical Theatre - Choreography for Beginning/Intermediate
Looking to learning a little bit more about the choreography process and learn a fun Musical Theatre combo while you are at it? Look no further! This workshop promises to be a fun, energetic way to sweat out some energy for the day - all experience welcome!
Cathleen Sbrizzi - Costume Design; The Collaborative Process
This workshop will take students through the process of costume design; from concept creation, collaboration and the production of costumes. We will build moodboards and plan production for a hypothetical costume design. This course is an excellent overview for anyone interested in the field of Costume Design or those who collaborate closely with Designers.
Camille Pavlenko – Playwriting
A comprehensive micro-intensive for new and experienced young playwrights. Learn the basics of writing for the stage as you're guided through writing exercises tailored to get your pen scribbling and your creativity flowing. Who knows, you may even walk away from this workshop with your next big idea!
Brendan James Boyd & Reese Scott - Introduction to Puppetry for Film & Television
We do what everyone else in the world wants to do and that's act crazy. Except we get paid to do it.”- Richard Hunt, Muppet Performer Puppetry is an exciting art form with endless possibilities! Get your arms up in the air and find out what goes into making a television puppet show with professional puppeteers Brendan James Boyd and Reese Scott (Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock.) Participants will get to explore working with puppets on camera! If you like improv, character work and a unique challenge this workshop is for you!
Aaron Ranger - Improv
Bring a brick not a cathedral”. This workshop will focus on collaborative Improv Theatre skills. Learn to focus on your partner so that you aren’t worried about yourself. Follow the fun and follow the fear. We will look at building theatre through the unknown. We will take a look at many styles and forms of play in a fun, comfortable, easy, take a small step into the deep end of improv kind of way. Improv is a key skill in any actors, directors, creatives, human’s tool belt. Come have fun and play!
Naomi Esau - Wait...That's what a Stage Manager does?
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work professionally as a stage manager? Are you curious what it’s like to call a show or run a rehearsal process? Maybe you’ve seen stage managers listed in a program and wondered what their role is during the show? In this workshop we will walk through the steps of a stage managers process, from preparing for rehearsals to the closing performance. As well as begin to learn and develop the skills stage managers use, from blocking notation to calling a show.
Brianna Johnston - Stage Fighting
An introduction to the fundamentals of stage combat - utilizing a choreographed unarmed fight sequence, we will explore what makes fights look good on stage and how to move through stories of violence.