SESSION 3: Saturday 9:00-10:30
Building Character Through Movement
Patrick Dizney
Workshop Type:
Acting
Room:
C121
Offered in Sessions:
3, 6
This fun, moving and hands on workshop is based on the work of Stella Adler and Viewpoints. Discover ways we can use movement as means of character development. This workshop will teach exercises in imagination, character specific physicality, relationship dynamics and creative storytelling. Come ready to move, interact and have fun!!!
Business of Acting
Anne Lillian Mitchell
Workshop Type:
Acting
Room:
C101
Offered in Sessions:
1, 3
How to cultivate yourself as a business to set yourself on the path to the best success. From taming rejection to communication to social media to branding, how to set yourself apart from the pack.
Seducing Your Audience
Michael Murray
Workshop Type:
Acting
Room:
C119
Offered in Sessions:
1, 3, 5
This is hot! This workshop is all live scenes, starring you with live coaching and immediate feedback on the magic you just created. For actors and those who love acting, this is 90 minutes of warm wonder, wow and what just happened?
Voice Over for Actors
Samantha Vale
Workshop Type:
Acting
Room:
C107
Offered in Sessions:
1, 3
Have you ever wanted to be a 4 inch tall garden gnome, traipsing through the forests? Or maybe a giant robot causing chaos in the city? Well, with voiceover work, anything is possible! With Voiceover for Beginners, you'll learn some basics to help break into the world of voiceover work, and play with your voice in ways you didn't think possible.
Introduction to Stand-Up Comedy
Jason Komm
Workshop Type:
Acting
Room:
C125
Offered in Sessions:
1, 2, 3
Learn about how to get started in the world of stand-up comedy. We will discuss the basics of joke writing and performing. Students will be given the opportunity to write and perform material in front of a live audience.
Introduction to the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique
Ashley DeMoville
Workshop Type:
Acting
Room:
C134
Offered in Sessions:
3, 5
Introduction to the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique
Is There Life After High School Theatre: College Auditioning 101
Ryan Childers & Suzanne Maguire
Workshop Type:
Audition
Room:
B102
Offered in Sessions:
3 ONLY
So you love theatre, now what? How do you audition for top theatre colleges and what important educational steps go into insuring a solid performing career for life? Come learn the answers to these questions and more from a professional actor and acting professor. This workshop is specific designed for juniors and seniors who are close to that next chapter in their lives.
Oooh, That Looked Like It Hurt
Brian Rempel
Workshop Type:
Combat
Room:
MAT ROOM
Offered in Sessions:
3 ONLY
An introduction to un-armed stage combat, learn basic attacks, defenses, and body movement to safely choreograph your own fight in this hands on interactive workshop. We will also cover various techniques including but not limited to rolls, hair pulls, break falls, chokes. Be prepared to workout for this class.
Stage Combat- Broad Sword
Bryan Durbin
Workshop Type:
Combat
Room:
LOWER COMMONS
Offered in Sessions:
2, 3, 4, 6
Stage Combat- Broad Sword
Musical Theatre Dance for Non-Dancers
Miranda Hein
Workshop Type:
Dance
Room:
BLACK BOX
Offered in Sessions:
3, 5
An introduction to moving with music, common choreography, and tips for auditioning as a non-dancer in musical theatre; wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
So You Think You Can Improvise - Improv 101
Alex Kwamina
Workshop Type:
Improv
Room:
B120
Offered in Sessions:
1, 3
Join us for an Intro to Improv where you will learn the fundamental components and principles of Improv. We will explore Improv exercises, spontaneity, teamwork, 2 person scene work and games.
It's in Mime Eyes
Joshua Scheel
Workshop Type:
Improv
Room:
C128
Offered in Sessions:
3, 5
You can’t see a glass box. It’s literally transparent. You CAN see a pair of scissors, or a cantankerous cat, but how do you show that in improv with only your hands? “Lazy object work” is an epidemic in improv that is often given a pass. Enrich your scenes with objects out of thin air.
Creating on the Spot Stories One Word at a Time
Liz Schroeder
Workshop Type:
Improv
Room:
B122
Offered in Sessions:
2, 3
Let go of control and share the surprises of creating stories in the moment. We start with a word at a time and build from there. By the end of the workshop your scenes will tell a cohesive story. It all starts with one word.
Yes, and...
Michael Winser
Workshop Type:
Improv
Room:
C131
Offered in Sessions:
3, 5, 6
Participants in this workshop will discover "Yes" all over again! We use exercises that will make everyone remember just why they started improvising in the first place. This is also a great workshop for learning how to keep a conversation continuing and positive.
Connecting through Improvisation
Frank Tano
Workshop Type:
Improv
Room:
C123
Offered in Sessions:
3 ONLY
This workshop is focused on teaching students how to connect in improv through invested listening and eye contact. Discovering group mind for small and large scenes.
Lighting on Purpose
Matthew Day
Workshop Type:
Light
Room:
C122
Offered in Sessions:
3, 5
A detailed look into color schemes, choosing the right instruments, providing adequate angle and intensity for the application, and how to work seamlessly with other departments in a play.
Make up Ice and Snow Effects
Kara McCollum
Workshop Type:
Makeup
Room:
B124
Offered in Sessions:
1, 3
Learn how to create the look of frost, ice, snow, and bitter cold. The class will include a demonstration and supplies to try it yourself. This is a hands-on class and best enjoyed if you are prepared to apply to your your own face or a partner's.
Moulage Makeup
Linda Harrison and James Harrison
Workshop Type:
Makeup
Room:
B112
Offered in Sessions:
1, 3, 5
Learn moulage techniques and get some hands on experience with expert coaching. Learn medium techniques and makeup tips.
3D Printing
Shana Joslyn
Workshop Type:
Props
Room:
C130
Offered in Sessions:
3, 4
A discussion and demonstration of FDM 3d printing and hand props.
Quick 3d Models for Set Design
Alessia Carpoca
Workshop Type:
Scenic
Room:
C132
Offered in Sessions:
3, 4
Quick 3d models for set design
Everyone Loves a Campfire - Except for the Marshmallows
Matthew Weaver
Workshop Type:
Writing
Room:
D108
Offered in Sessions:
1, 3, 5
Everyone Loves a Campfire - Except for the Marshmallows: How to be a Playwright in a Few Easy Steps and Some Difficult Ones
Stage vs. Screen
Jason Michael Snow
Workshop Type:
Acting
Room:
STAGE
Offered in Sessions:
3, 5
What's the difference for acting in front of a camera vs. acting in front of an audience?? It's all about details, specificity, and energy. And we'll get into all of it!!