On the weekends, a public staged reading series introduces new works in development for future production at The Ensemble Studio Theatre in New York. Students will hone their unique voice, structuring their material to strengthen their point of view. Emphasis is on getting on your feet to experience the joys and difficulties of performing your own words. The week ends with students performing portions of their works. Curt Dempster An intensive, highly individualized workshop for playwrights emphasizing structure, imagination, language, sources of inspiration, marketing rehearsal and production.
New work is initiated, read and critiqued.
This workshop will begin each day with exercises and warm-ups concentrating on Meisner Technique. Partners will be given scenes to work on throughout the week, culminating in a performance on the final day in the naturally beautiful settings of the campus. THE ROLE with Lynettte Sheldon Participants will be assigned scripts and partners in advance. Exercises based on Stanislavski and Stella Adler s Techniques will be given, with the focus on bold personal choices, concentration and relaxation. Daily warm-ups, individual coaching and rehearsals lead up to a final presentation on the last day merging art with nature in the beautiful country surroundings.