Page to Stage 101: Performing Short Stories

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Pulitzer Prize winning author Frank McCourt said, “Everyone has a story to tell. All you have to do is write it.” Sounds easy enough, but with a lifetime full of stories, how do you know where to start? This class is that start!

Each week, you’ll use writing exercises to generate material inspired by your own lived experience and get feedback in real-time. You’ll practice listening to your unique artistic voice, giving it structure, and translating it into a dynamic performance piece. This class takes you from sitting in front of a blank page to standing in front of an audience, performing a fully realized performance piece inspired by your life.

All are welcome, no experience necessary.

What You’ll Learn

• How to generate ideas.

• How to structure a story.

• How to tell your story using your whole instrument.

• How to find the FUN!

What You’ll Get

• An intimate setting, classes are capped at 12

• Six, 3-hour classes

• A 5-minute performance piece of your own creation

• A showcase performance featuring your work.

When?

• Thursdays, 6 – 9PM | Mar 7th – Apr 11th, 2024

Where?

• The Sweet Action Theatre Company 180 Shaw Street, Unit 106

How Much?

• $250 + HST

What Next?

• Pay by eTransfer to reserve your spot today: jamesmichaelgangl@gmail.com