Ongoing Drop-In Workshops

Format:

• 60-90 minutes

• Once per week

• Stand-alone sessions (non-cumulative)

This flexible workshop series is designed to accommodate participants who may not be able to commit to a long-term program. Each session includes ensemble-based theater exercises that build confidence, collaboration, and emotional awareness. 

Workshops Include:

• Theater games

• Ensemble thinking practice

• Improv (comedy and scene work)

• Physical techniques

• Accessing and understanding emotions

• Vocal and breathing exercises

• Centering and grounding practices

Participants develop creative expression, teamwork skills, and tools for emotional regulation in a supportive group setting.

32-Week Acting & Production Program

Format:

• 90 minute workshop each week (32 weeks)

• Additional rehearsals during the final 4 weeks

• Culminates in a participant-written and performed play

This 80-hour comprehensive program guides participants through the full process of developing and staging an original theater production.

Program Phases

1. Warm-Ups & Ensemble Work

• Theater games

• Improv

• Physical and emotional techniques

• Ensemble-building practices

2. Becoming an Actor

• Vocal workshops (stage speech and freeing the voice)

• Acting techniques

• Long-form improv

• Monologues and scene work

• Audition techniques

• Text analysis

3. Making the Play

• Story development

• Character creation

• Playwriting

• Stage use and performance techniques

• Designing simple sets and costumes

• Public speaking and performance skills

Participants gain collaboration skills, emotional awareness, confidence, and practical experience performing in a full production.