SHOW ME - DON'T TELL ME

Words – they can get in the way of delivering excellent scenes. So throw them away! This unique workshop uses physical theater improvisation and speechless scenes along with mask work and music to discover communication through body language and silent interactions. Develop new characters & initiations and sustain deeper interactions with players of all skill levels using these techniques. Preferred Skill Level of Students: Intermediate – Advanced Workshop Student Limit: 12 Length of Workshop: 3 hrs. Acceptable payment arrangements: 50/50 split, Flat Fee, Per Student Workshop Outline: Perform physical warmups to connect body & mind Explore effectiveness of action in a scene Determine the what & why of a scene through objects Perform scene work with less & less words using physicality, objects, and emotion Perform improvisational silent pieces Special Instructions: Participants should wear comfortable clothes to move around in. Participants should wear athletic shoes (sandals, open-toed shoes, and boots/heels are strongly discouraged).