The Chest – Playwriting Workshop with Adam Corrigan Holowitz
Saturday January 19 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday January 20 – 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
REGISTER HERE
Open The Chest and unleash your creativity in this two day playwriting workshop!
The Chest is a creative dramaturgy exercise that begins with group improvisations and culminates with the individual writing of a short theatrical piece by each of the workshop participants. Day one of the workshop is The Generating where through a storytelling improvisation a single character is developed by the group. Participants then get to go and write a short piece inspired by the character. Day two is The Sharing where participants share the pieces they have written and receive dramaturgical feedback in a safe moderated setting.
Adam Corrigan Holowitz is a dramaturg, playwright and director. He is the founder of London’s AlvegoRoot Theatre which develops and presents work by local playwrights. He studied new play dramaturgy at York University. Holowitz has a non-prescriptive approach to dramaturgy which puts the playwright’s process and aesthetic at the centre of his work.
This workshop is designed for both experienced and beginner artists. Along with this playwrights, theatre artists and writers of any discipline are welcome, with the understanding that writing a piece of dramatic text is a component of the work. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Cost: $100
Contact Adam Corrigan Holowitz at troubadourtheatrecollective@gmail.com if you require financial assistance or an arts worker rate.
Location:
Manor Park Memorial Hall
11 Briscoe St West, London, ON
Space limited to 12 participants.
NOTE: Participants should be prepared to write a one to two page monodrama between the end of the session on Saturday and the start of the session on Sunday. These are works in progress, and not intended to be close to a good draft.
Saturday January 19 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday January 20 – 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
REGISTER HERE
Open The Chest and unleash your creativity in this two day playwriting workshop!
The Chest is a creative dramaturgy exercise that begins with group improvisations and culminates with the individual writing of a short theatrical piece by each of the workshop participants. Day one of the workshop is The Generating where through a storytelling improvisation a single character is developed by the group. Participants then get to go and write a short piece inspired by the character. Day two is The Sharing where participants share the pieces they have written and receive dramaturgical feedback in a safe moderated setting.
Adam Corrigan Holowitz is a dramaturg, playwright and director. He is the founder of London’s AlvegoRoot Theatre which develops and presents work by local playwrights. He studied new play dramaturgy at York University. Holowitz has a non-prescriptive approach to dramaturgy which puts the playwright’s process and aesthetic at the centre of his work.
This workshop is designed for both experienced and beginner artists. Along with this playwrights, theatre artists and writers of any discipline are welcome, with the understanding that writing a piece of dramatic text is a component of the work. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Cost: $100
Contact Adam Corrigan Holowitz at troubadourtheatrecollective@gmail.com if you require financial assistance or an arts worker rate.
Location:
Manor Park Memorial Hall
11 Briscoe St West, London, ON
Space limited to 12 participants.
NOTE: Participants should be prepared to write a one to two page monodrama between the end of the session on Saturday and the start of the session on Sunday. These are works in progress, and not intended to be close to a good draft.
Viewpoints and Suzuki - with Ingrid Blekys April 28 & 29 2018
Viewpoints and Suzuki are physical approaches to acting developed by Anne Bogart and the SITI Company based in NYC. This methodology is taught around the world and is a short-hand for creating work for the stage. SUZUKI method is rigorous training developed by Tadashi Suzuki. The training seeks to heighten the actor’s emotional and physical power, deepens focus and concentration. VIEWPOINTS is an improvisational technique creating expressive stories in real time and space. Viewpoints training enhances spontaneity, working from artistic impulse to generate bold theatrical work. No previous experience necessary.
Ingrid Blekys - Associate Artist
A founding member, Ingrid has worked in the theatre for over 30 years as an actor, director and educator. She is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada and received her MFA in performance from York University in 2005. Ingrid has worked on stages throughout Canada and the U.S.A.: Stratford Festival, The Belfry Theatre, Court Theatre and The Grand Theatre, to name a few. She has taught at Windsor University, University of Victoria, University of Chicago and York University. Presently Ingrid teaches acting and movement for the actor at Fanshawe College in London. She is the recipient of the Dorothy Somerset Theatre Award, Denise Pelletier/Guthrie Award, the Nahlini Graduate Award and was nominated for a Joseph Jefferson Award.
Dates
Saturday, April 28th, 10am -3pm
Sunday, April 29th, 2pm - 5pm
Fee
Fee: $95 (regular), $75 (caea), $65 (student)
Early Bird Special: Register before April 15th to receive a 15% discount
* financial bursaries available
Saint James Westminster
115 Askin Street, London, ON
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Viewpoints and Suzuki are physical approaches to acting developed by Anne Bogart and the SITI Company based in NYC. This methodology is taught around the world and is a short-hand for creating work for the stage. SUZUKI method is rigorous training developed by Tadashi Suzuki. The training seeks to heighten the actor’s emotional and physical power, deepens focus and concentration. VIEWPOINTS is an improvisational technique creating expressive stories in real time and space. Viewpoints training enhances spontaneity, working from artistic impulse to generate bold theatrical work. No previous experience necessary.
Ingrid Blekys - Associate Artist
A founding member, Ingrid has worked in the theatre for over 30 years as an actor, director and educator. She is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada and received her MFA in performance from York University in 2005. Ingrid has worked on stages throughout Canada and the U.S.A.: Stratford Festival, The Belfry Theatre, Court Theatre and The Grand Theatre, to name a few. She has taught at Windsor University, University of Victoria, University of Chicago and York University. Presently Ingrid teaches acting and movement for the actor at Fanshawe College in London. She is the recipient of the Dorothy Somerset Theatre Award, Denise Pelletier/Guthrie Award, the Nahlini Graduate Award and was nominated for a Joseph Jefferson Award.
Dates
Saturday, April 28th, 10am -3pm
Sunday, April 29th, 2pm - 5pm
Fee
Fee: $95 (regular), $75 (caea), $65 (student)
Early Bird Special: Register before April 15th to receive a 15% discount
* financial bursaries available
Saint James Westminster
115 Askin Street, London, ON
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Solo Show Creation - with Paul Dunn Feb 10 & 17, 2018
Awaken your creative potential at this two-day Solo Show workshop. Playwright and actor Paul Dunn (author of the Dora-nominated Outside, and co-author/performer of the The Gay Heritage Project) will lead you though a variety of “on-your-feet” writing exercises designed to bypass your inner critic and get you generating new solo performance material. Unlock your unique artistic perspective, learn to switch seamlessly between multiple characters, and feel the thrill of holding an audience’s attention with just you and your writing. This is a great “way in” for performers looking to write, as well as writers looking to diversify their approach. And you’ll walk away with a few minutes of polished solo performance! All levels welcome. Fast, fun and judgment-free environment. (Must be 18+)
Paul Dunn
Paul is an actor, playwright and instructor based in Stratford, Ontario. His plays include the solo show BOYS (Theatre Direct),High-Gravel-Blind (which opened the Stratford Festival’s Studio Theatre in 2002), Offensive Shadows (Studio 180), Dalton and Company (cart/horse) and Outside, a play for middle and high school students about homophobia, bullying, mental health and gay-straight alliances, which continues to tour Ontario and the US with Roseneath Theatre. He co-authored and performed in the The Gay Heritage Project, which toured nationally in 2016. He’s been a regular guest instructor at the National Theatre School of Canada, teaching Vocal Masque (creation of a solo performance) and as a coach for Shakespeare and contemporary monologues. He's led workshops in playwriting and Vocal Masque for adults, and directed Shakespeare and performance projects at the post-secondary level, including Twelfth Night for Fanshawe College. He's worked as an actor in theatres across the country, with seven seasons at the Stratford Festival, as well as appearances on tv, radio and film.
Dates
Saturday, February 10th, 11am to 5pm
Saturday, February 17th, 11am to 5pm
Fee
Fee: $130 (regular) / $100 (caea) / $90 (student)
*financial bursaries are available.
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Le Jeu 2 - with Charlotte Gowdy
Burst through your performance inhibitions at this two-day acting intensive in London, Ontario. Led by Charlotte Gowdy, (Associate Director at Stratford Festival and graduate of National Theatre School of Canada and Ecole Philippe Gaulier in Paris, France) you will be guided through a series of theatre games and acting exercises rooted in the traditions of Le Jeu. Hone skills in improvisation, playfulness, physical comedy, presence, timing, and connection, as you flex your imagination and experience the life-affirming pleasure of playing! Guaranteed laughter and sweating. All levels welcome. (Must be 18+)
January 27th, 2018 10am -5pm
January 28th, 2018 2pm- 5pm
Location: 115 Askin Street, London, ON
Fee: $120 (regular) / $95 (caea) / $80 (student)
*Financial bursaries are available.
Note: Le Jeu is a requisite for Troubadour's upcoming Clown Masterclass in March 2018
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Audition Masterclass with Charlotte Gowdy - November 25th, 10-5pm
Build confidence, improve your monologue & cold-reading skills, and hone your audition technique at this one day acting intensive led by Charlotte Gowdy: Associate Director at Stratford Festival and award-winning actor/director/educator. Learn preparation techniques, audition room etiquette, how best to take direction, and lots of fun tips that will help you bring out your best, most relaxed self in the audition room. All levels welcome! (Must be 18+)
An award-winning actor / director / educator, Charlotte has been working and playing at theatres across Canada for the past twenty years. She recently completed her third season at the Stratford Festival where she was the Associate Director on Bakkhai, and Assistant Director on The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe and The Taming of the Shrew. Other theatre credits include the Shaw Festival, Canadian Stage, Manitoba Theatre Centre, Neptune Theatre in Halifax, Crow’s, Theatre NorthWest, Thousand Islands Playhouse, Blyth Festival and the Grand Theatre in London. Charlotte is a graduate of both The National Theatre School of Canada and Ecole Philippe Gaulier in Paris, France. She is a passionate educator and has enjoyed being a regular guest teacher in the drama departments of Fanshawe College, Queen’s University, Holland College School for the Performing Arts and the University of PEI. Born and raised in Charlottetown, PEI, Charlotte now makes her home in Stratford, ON.
Dates
November 25th, 10am-5pm
Fee
$75 (regular), $60 (Equity), $50 (student) +hst
Location
Saint James Westminster
115 Askin Street, London, ON
Awaken your creative potential at this two-day Solo Show workshop. Playwright and actor Paul Dunn (author of the Dora-nominated Outside, and co-author/performer of the The Gay Heritage Project) will lead you though a variety of “on-your-feet” writing exercises designed to bypass your inner critic and get you generating new solo performance material. Unlock your unique artistic perspective, learn to switch seamlessly between multiple characters, and feel the thrill of holding an audience’s attention with just you and your writing. This is a great “way in” for performers looking to write, as well as writers looking to diversify their approach. And you’ll walk away with a few minutes of polished solo performance! All levels welcome. Fast, fun and judgment-free environment. (Must be 18+)
Paul Dunn
Paul is an actor, playwright and instructor based in Stratford, Ontario. His plays include the solo show BOYS (Theatre Direct),High-Gravel-Blind (which opened the Stratford Festival’s Studio Theatre in 2002), Offensive Shadows (Studio 180), Dalton and Company (cart/horse) and Outside, a play for middle and high school students about homophobia, bullying, mental health and gay-straight alliances, which continues to tour Ontario and the US with Roseneath Theatre. He co-authored and performed in the The Gay Heritage Project, which toured nationally in 2016. He’s been a regular guest instructor at the National Theatre School of Canada, teaching Vocal Masque (creation of a solo performance) and as a coach for Shakespeare and contemporary monologues. He's led workshops in playwriting and Vocal Masque for adults, and directed Shakespeare and performance projects at the post-secondary level, including Twelfth Night for Fanshawe College. He's worked as an actor in theatres across the country, with seven seasons at the Stratford Festival, as well as appearances on tv, radio and film.
Dates
Saturday, February 10th, 11am to 5pm
Saturday, February 17th, 11am to 5pm
Fee
Fee: $130 (regular) / $100 (caea) / $90 (student)
*financial bursaries are available.
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Le Jeu 2 - with Charlotte Gowdy
Burst through your performance inhibitions at this two-day acting intensive in London, Ontario. Led by Charlotte Gowdy, (Associate Director at Stratford Festival and graduate of National Theatre School of Canada and Ecole Philippe Gaulier in Paris, France) you will be guided through a series of theatre games and acting exercises rooted in the traditions of Le Jeu. Hone skills in improvisation, playfulness, physical comedy, presence, timing, and connection, as you flex your imagination and experience the life-affirming pleasure of playing! Guaranteed laughter and sweating. All levels welcome. (Must be 18+)
January 27th, 2018 10am -5pm
January 28th, 2018 2pm- 5pm
Location: 115 Askin Street, London, ON
Fee: $120 (regular) / $95 (caea) / $80 (student)
*Financial bursaries are available.
Note: Le Jeu is a requisite for Troubadour's upcoming Clown Masterclass in March 2018
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Audition Masterclass with Charlotte Gowdy - November 25th, 10-5pm
Build confidence, improve your monologue & cold-reading skills, and hone your audition technique at this one day acting intensive led by Charlotte Gowdy: Associate Director at Stratford Festival and award-winning actor/director/educator. Learn preparation techniques, audition room etiquette, how best to take direction, and lots of fun tips that will help you bring out your best, most relaxed self in the audition room. All levels welcome! (Must be 18+)
An award-winning actor / director / educator, Charlotte has been working and playing at theatres across Canada for the past twenty years. She recently completed her third season at the Stratford Festival where she was the Associate Director on Bakkhai, and Assistant Director on The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe and The Taming of the Shrew. Other theatre credits include the Shaw Festival, Canadian Stage, Manitoba Theatre Centre, Neptune Theatre in Halifax, Crow’s, Theatre NorthWest, Thousand Islands Playhouse, Blyth Festival and the Grand Theatre in London. Charlotte is a graduate of both The National Theatre School of Canada and Ecole Philippe Gaulier in Paris, France. She is a passionate educator and has enjoyed being a regular guest teacher in the drama departments of Fanshawe College, Queen’s University, Holland College School for the Performing Arts and the University of PEI. Born and raised in Charlottetown, PEI, Charlotte now makes her home in Stratford, ON.
Dates
November 25th, 10am-5pm
Fee
$75 (regular), $60 (Equity), $50 (student) +hst
Location
Saint James Westminster
115 Askin Street, London, ON
