Workshops, Classes, Events

All times for virtual events are Eastern Time.

All events are recorded unless otherwise noted.

Emails with the event links are sent at 5pm ET the day of the event. Besides your initial registration receipt, this is the only email you will receive. If you register after 5pm ET the Day of the event, you will be sent the recording the following day.



Laughing As Your Heart Bleeds: physical storytelling, relationship, and vulnerability through Clown
Nov
11
7:00 PM19:00

Laughing As Your Heart Bleeds: physical storytelling, relationship, and vulnerability through Clown

Explore the depths of vulnerability and audience relationship through clown. Play with finding the fun in character and how to be in partnership and relationship to everything available to you on stage. Dare to meet your own clown, and discover how our inner clown can help us approach any art. 

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Creating Accessible Theatre Spaces
Oct
21
7:00 PM19:00

Creating Accessible Theatre Spaces

Disability Justice was built in theatrical spaces. How do we continue the work to curate accessibility for all theater makers? In this workshop, participants will explore the origins of disability justice, define the concept of access needs and explore how to make our spaces more accessible for all. 

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Playwriting- The Art of Dialogue
Sep
9
7:00 PM19:00

Playwriting- The Art of Dialogue

In this playwriting workshop, participants will learn the art of crafting authentic and dynamic dialogue that brings their characters to life on the stage. Through a series of exercises and discussions, writers will explore how to reveal character traits, relationships, and emotions through subtle and nuanced dialogue

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Creating Change Conversation: Art, Harm, and Care
Jul
29
7:00 PM19:00

Creating Change Conversation: Art, Harm, and Care

Art can be a way to broach hard topics. But sometimes, in our desire to “have the conversation” or “be relevant”, we cause harm.

The 2024 Creating Change Conversations are focused on taking our learning on anti-racism and unsettling, disability justice, LGBTQIA2+ equality, and education and integrating them into our art making- whether in professional spaces or classrooms.

CONTENT NOTICE: below will be mentioned topics of artwork that have caused harm in the past and may cause harm in the future. These words may be activating to some.

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Laban for Actors: Using the Psychological Interpretations of the 8 Effort Actions - Jungian Archtypes
Jul
8
7:00 PM19:00

Laban for Actors: Using the Psychological Interpretations of the 8 Effort Actions - Jungian Archtypes

Many actors are familiar with the 8 Effort Actions of Laban (punch, float, slash, glide, dab, wring, flick, press). But, understanding the psychological interpretations that correlate with the movement can bring another level of depth to your character work.

Join Nicole Perry, CLMA for this workshop to learn more about the psychology of movement.

Held online, registration required. See the form below.

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Our Bodies and Gender: Language, Movement, and Transformation
Jun
10
7:00 PM19:00

Our Bodies and Gender: Language, Movement, and Transformation

We’re exciting to bring Charlie Baker of Xploring Gender back, with an offering perfect for Pride Month!

Join us for an empowering training session where we delve into the profound question: How do we unsettle the story of our bodies to live and thrive in them? This workshop invites you to explore the transformative power of language and movement in reshaping our relationships with our bodies and understanding the bodies around us.

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Laban for Actors: Using the Psychological Interpretations of the 8 Effort Actions - Jungian Archtypes
May
13
7:00 PM19:00

Laban for Actors: Using the Psychological Interpretations of the 8 Effort Actions - Jungian Archtypes

Many actors are familiar with the 8 Effort Actions of Laban (punch, float, slash, glide, dab, wring, flick, press). But, understanding the psychological interpretations that correlate with the movement can bring another level of depth to your character work.

Join Nicole Perry, CLMA for this workshop to learn more about the psychology of movement.

Held online, registration required. See the form below.

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Laban for Actors: Using the Psychological Interpretations of the 8 Effort Actions
Mar
11
7:00 PM19:00

Laban for Actors: Using the Psychological Interpretations of the 8 Effort Actions

Many actors are familiar with the 8 Effort Actions of Laban (punch, float, slash, glide, dab, wring, flick, press). But, understanding the psychological interpretations that correlate with the movement can bring another level of depth to your character work.

Join Nicole Perry, CLMA for this workshop to learn more about the psychology of movement.

Held online, registration required. See the form below.

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PWFF: Artivism and Collective Action
Feb
12
7:00 PM19:00

PWFF: Artivism and Collective Action

Step into the realm of Artivism and Collective Action, a transformative online workshop that combines the power of artistic expression with the drive for social change. We invite participants to explore the intersection of art and activism, creating a catalyst for community-driven action. We will dive into the rich tapestry of activist-artists and share dialogue about the work we do as artists. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, collaborative projects, and hands-on activities that empower you to be an agent of change.

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The Essentials of Trauma-Informed Creative Practices
Feb
10
1:00 PM13:00

The Essentials of Trauma-Informed Creative Practices

This workshop, The Essentials of Trauma-Informed Creative Practices, is for creatives in the arts and education who are interested in navigating the creation of new work during difficult times. This essentials workshops will dive into the primary principles of the method in order for participants to be able to fold it into their personal and professional practices. With an emphasis on educational content, the facilitator will explore the brain science behind stress, burnout, trauma, and creativity. Key discussion points will include: the stress cycle, trauma stewardship, trauma exposure responses, types of creativity, and our autonomic nervous system.

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PWFF: Introduction to Viewpoints
Jan
29
7:00 PM19:00

PWFF: Introduction to Viewpoints

Our first PWFF of 2024 is a brand new one! Join Suzanne for an Introduction to Viewpoints!

Viewpoints, created by Anne Bogart is a series of movement tools for character work. Perfect for actors, dancers, directors, choreographers, and teachers of theatre or dance!

PWFF. ($10-20 suggested tix) class to learn these movement skills!

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Laban for Actors: Using the Psychological Interpretations of the 8 Effort Actions
Sep
11
7:00 PM19:00

Laban for Actors: Using the Psychological Interpretations of the 8 Effort Actions

Many actors are familiar with the 8 Effort Actions of Laban (punch, float, slash, glide, dab, wring, flick, press). But, understanding the psychological interpretations that correlate with the movement can bring another level of depth to your character work.

Join Nicole Perry, CLMA for this workshop to learn more about the psychology of movement.

Held online, registration required. See the form below.

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Creating Change Conversation- Neurodiversity and Disability in the Arts
Jul
24
7:00 PM19:00

Creating Change Conversation- Neurodiversity and Disability in the Arts

Our Creating Change Conversation Series is back for our 5th season! These conversations really are the heart of what we do here, because each group of panelists helps all of us to think through: HOW DO WE MAKE THE ARTS MORE EQUITAB

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Protecting the Performance: Boundaries and Closure
Jun
10
1:00 PM13:00

Protecting the Performance: Boundaries and Closure

Boundary and closure practices can support performers in all genres in separating “the work” from “the artist”. In this 3 hour workshop we will use lecture, personal reflection, interactive exercises, and group discussions to define and create boundary and closure practices. Each participant will leave with tools and resources to enter and exit the next performance process confidently and safely.

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Laban in Performance
May
2
to May 23

Laban in Performance

Rudolph Laban’s 8 Effort Actions are often included in Movement for Actors training. But his system of movement and movement analysis goes far beyond “punch”, “float”, and their siblings.

Join Nicole Perry, a Certified Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analyst, as well as intimacy director and choreographer for professional theatre and dance, for a deeper understanding of HOW movement communicates, in Body, Effort, Shape, and Space.

Each session examines an aspect of the Laban/Bartenieff Movement System as it relates to character development and choice-making for performance. Perfect for students and professionals whether they are actors, dancers, directors, choreographers, and/or teachers!!!

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