Solo Performance Lab Level I

Solo Performance Lab

Level One

This workshop takes students through the process of creating a solo performance piece.  These can be autobiographical or fictional stories; character monologues; investigative journalistic pieces; persuasive speeches; spoken word; or text combined with dance, song, etc. As such, students receive solid training in both writing and performance that they can apply to their particular piece.  Specific topics include plot, organic structure, character creation, use of breath/body/voice, and ways to establish a relationship with an audience.  This workshop is for writers who want to act, actors who want to write, all artists wishing to create work for themselves, and anyone with something yearning to be shared.  In a nurturing, structured environment, students write an ouline for a full-length one-person show as well. They also create a five-minute piece that they present for an invited audience on November 30th.  

Other Details of Class:

• Six 2.5 hour sessions

• One one-on-one phone session with instructor (approximately 45 minutes)

• One public presentation where you can try out your new skills in front of friends and family (free of charge and refreshments served too)

• Amazing discount on one--on-one coaching (1/2 price!)

• Classes limited to 12 students to optimize personal attention

• Fully accessible meeting and performance space

• Assistance in putting up your show in the Capital Fringe Festival (optional). Last year's Level I decided to do a group show. Click here for more info. 

I take students on a first-come, first-served basis.  Classes do sell out so best to register early. Check out the testimonials of others who've taken this course!  Questions? Give a call: (202) 431-6448.

Meeting Details:

Mondays, October 19 through November 23, 2009, 7:00 - 9:30 pm

Public performance is Monday, November 30, 2009 at 7:30 pm