General, open to all. As directors working with actors, we can often be frustrated. Actors don’t get what we’re trying to tell them, they don’t take initiative, or they just seem to be going down a different road. As actors working with directors, we can also feel frustration. Actors, too, can feel like a director doesn’t understand what they are trying to do, or that they are getting direction that doesn’t help. The problem often lies in how we communicate and whether or not we are listening. This workshop will focus on better communication and listening to create a more productive rehearsal.
Adam Zahler is a professional director (SDC) who has worked in many theaters in the Boston area, as well as in New York, New Jersey, Vermont, and Virginia. Internationally his work has been seen at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and he directed the first American production to appear... Read More →
Saturday February 1, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm EST
FoundersDavidson Hall
General, open to all. We will discuss and put into practice various approaches to building theatrical moments that create healthy, fruitful, and inspiring relationship between actors and directors. The workshop will attempt to dismantle the traditional hierarchy of the powerful director and the compliant actor, in favor of creating a more equitable and inclusive rehearsal environment in which true collaboration between actors and directors as equal artistic contributors may be fostered.
General, open to all. Over the years working with actors, I've created a "Road Map" of different tools for actors and directors to unpack heightened language so that it's specific, clear, and personal. Using a Juliet speech from R & J, I work with the participants on unlocking each piece of the text to make it accessible for themselves, their scene partner(s), and ultimately the audience. Great for actors and directors, this workshop demystifies challenging texts in a way that's fun, collaborative, and empowering. The tools they take from this session can be applied not only to Shakespeare, but any text that requires the performer and director to embrace complicated thoughts and ideas, from Caryl Churchill to August Wilson.
Hello! I'm the Artistic Director of Peterborough Players in New Hampshire, one of the oldest summer theaters in the country. We produce 5 shows a season, and our staff includes a Core Company made up of early career artists in administration, tech and design.I'm also a freelance director... Read More →
Saturday February 1, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EST
FoundersDavidson Hall
