Workshops Offered in 2021:
Fall Quarterstaff SPT Course:
A full 30 hour course in Quarterstaff culminating in a Skills
Proficiency Test with the Society of American Fight Directors.
Oct. 4th- Dec 6th, Mondays 6:30-9pm
Cost: $350
Teacher: CT David Sterritt
Introduction to Theatrical Intimacy:
Learn the basics of the process of staging intimacy in theatrical
settings. We will cover the basics of the process, the ins and outs of
consent for performers, a brief staging exercise, and the importance
of closure practices. The contact planned for exercises may include
giving a partner a hug, though participation in contact or in any
exercises is at the discretion of the participant.
Oct. 23rd, 10am-2pm
Cost: $60 or $100 for both Intimacy classes
Teacher: Dan Granke (Certified Intimacy Director with IDC)
Assistant: Jessica Bennett (Intimacy Coordinator with IDC)
Structuring and Performing Theatrical Intimacy:
Building on our first session we will provide a more indepth look at
communication in process, Breath and sound in story telling, and
acting intimacy. Planned contact in this workshop may involve
pressing cheek to cheek, though participation in contact or in any of
the exercises is at the discretion of the participant. Prior to taking this
class you should have either taken the intro, or have taken an
equivalent introduction to intimacy workshop. Equivalency will be
determined by the instructor.
Oct. 24th, 10am-2pm
Cost: $60 or $100 for both Intimacy classes
Teacher: Dan Granke (Certified Intimacy Director with IDC)
Assistant: Jessica Bennett (Intimacy Coordinator with IDC)
Musical Theatre Dance Audition Class:
A class focusing on how to nail the dance portion of an audition.
Nov. 13th, 10-11:30am
Cost: $20
Teacher: Candy McLellan
Props and Proprioception:
Description: Can you touch your nose with your eyes closed? That
ability is called proprioception. This skill is normally limited to only
the awareness of our own body. This class will seek to expand the
performer's proprioceptive ability. Utilizing Filipino martial arts,
Biomechanics, and juggling techniques, the class will be a dynamic
exploration of the body/prop relationship.
Dec. 4th 10-11:30am
Cost: $20
Teacher: CT Jake Guinn
SPR Renewal Day:
A day for renewals! Come and get your training for the renewals you need with the SAFD!
Dec. 4th -Time TBA
Cost: TBA
Teacher: CT Samantha McDonald
CT Jake Guinn
CT David Sterritt
Open Gym:
This is a period of time we open up our space for movement artists to create. You can use our space to work on what you need.
Times: TBA
Cost: TBA
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