Workshops and Residencies

Bringing the transformative power of theatre to communities through accessible and creative workshops.
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Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On (6-Week Workshop)

Workshop Overview: Discover the power of your own voice and transform your memories, dreams, and experiences into a unique theatrical performance. Through guided exercises, writing, movement, and collaboration, you’ll explore your creativity, connect with others, and share your stories on stage. This workshop is designed to be adaptable to participants’ skill levels and interests, encouraging exploration and self-discovery.

Duration: 6 weeks
Final Presentation: A celebratory showcase featuring participants’ unique performances.
Key Goals:
Embrace the transformative power of voice and language.
Unearth personal memories and experiences, turning them into vibrant art.
Build a collaborative ensemble of participants, cultivating creative camaraderie.
Channel creativity into theater techniques and skills.

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Reader’s Theatre (1-Day Workshop)

Workshop Overview: Participants explore the power of storytelling through the simplicity of Reader’s Theatre. This workshop focuses on bringing texts to life through vocal expression and minimal physical movement.

Duration: 1 day
Final Presentation: A group reading of scenes or short plays.
Key Goals:
Develop vocal expression and clarity.
Explore narrative and character through reading rather than memorization.
Foster group dynamics and ensemble work.

Improvisation (1-Week Workshop)

Workshop Overview: This fun and dynamic workshop encourages spontaneity and creativity. Participants will learn the fundamentals of improvisation, including the “yes, and” technique, character development, and scene creation.

Duration: 1 week
Final Presentation: An improv showcase featuring scenes created on the spot.
Key Goals:
Develop quick thinking and creativity.
Strengthen communication skills and ensemble building.
Build confidence in creating scenes without a script.

Shakespeare (2-Week Workshop)

Workshop Overview: This workshop introduces participants to the timeless works of William Shakespeare. Through scene work, character analysis, and performance techniques, participants will make Shakespeare’s language and stories their own.

Duration: 2 weeks
Final Presentation: A performance of selected scenes from Shakespeare’s plays.
Key Goals:
Build an understanding of Shakespeare’s language and themes.
Develop characters through analysis and performance techniques.
Explore vocal and physical techniques for performing Shakespeare.

Theatre Without Words (3-Week Workshop)

Workshop Overview: This workshop focuses on non-verbal storytelling. Participants will use movement, gestures, and physical expression to convey emotions, stories, and characters. The emphasis is on natural body language and expressive techniques that anyone can develop.

Duration: 3 weeks
Final Presentation: A movement-based performance, showcasing participants’ non-verbal storytelling skills.
Key Goals:
Develop non-verbal communication skills through natural movement and body language.
Build ensemble through physical storytelling.
Explore the relationship between body and emotion in performance.

Immersive Theatre (6-Week Workshop)

Workshop Overview: This immersive theatre workshop invites participants to create and perform in an environment where the audience becomes part of the experience. Participants will learn how to build a world, interact with the audience, and design a performance that is fluid and interactive.

Duration: 6 weeks
Final Presentation: An immersive theatre experience where the audience is part of the story and interacts with the performers.
Key Goals:
Explore the concept of immersive theatre and its relationship with the audience.
Develop character and world-building techniques for interactive performance.
Collaborate in creating an original immersive theatre experience.