Consent-forward practices and the principles of intimacy work have become essential to contemporary rehearsal rooms and classrooms. As performers increasingly arrive prepared to advocate for their boundaries, directors and choreographers are being asked to lead in new, collaborative ways that support safety, trust, and creative risk-taking.
This workshop introduces directors to consent-based frameworks that foster clarity, regulation, and collaboration throughout the rehearsal process. Participants will explore how consent benefits not only performers, but also directors—by creating sturdy containers for high-stakes work, reducing reactivity, and allowing deeper creative engagement.
Through discussion, exercises, and practical rehearsal tools, directors will leave with concrete strategies they can immediately implement in their own processes
An introduction to the art of juggling, a vital performance skill that has been in existence for centuries. Participants will learn a basic three ball cascade routine and be given a demonstration of juggling techniques with other items such as clubs, rings, and scarves.
Equipment will be provided and all experience levels are invited from beginner to exper
Michael Chekhov was a brilliant acting teacher. His exploration of Psychological Gestures, Atmospheres, and the Life Body invites actors to shift focus to discover unexplored creativity. In this workshop, we will give intellect a rest and let the body lead us to productive character development. We will play with specific exercises that promote joyful exploration and lead to the development of vivid stage characters. “Dare to Be Silly” will be our battle cry.
This introductory workshop introduces participants to intimacy choreography as a rehearsal practice, not a personal interaction. Grounded in Theatrical Intimacy Education’s (T.I.E.) consent-forward, actor-centered approach, the session provides students with shared language and practical tools for navigating staged intimacy with clarity, agency, and care. The workshop emphasizes that intimacy choreography supports storytelling by creating work that is specific, repeatable, and sustainable.
