SPRING BREAK WORKSHOP: An Introduction to Autobiographical Theatre and Improv Comedy For Teens and Tweens
THURSDAY, March 14 9 AM- 3 PM
New Ballet Ensemble
2151 York Ave, Memphis
Lionheart Live Arts and Youth Theatre strives to create theatre in collaboration with young people as a means to create personal and social change and celebrate the stories of the community around us.
Whether you are a seasoned pro or a beginner, we welcome any young person who wants to make theatre with us and will get this party started in 2019 with a series of workshops in collaboration with The New Ballet Ensemble and The Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
ALL are encouraged to come to this workshop, and all that matters is that you want to come ready to play and have fun!
Come to this workshop in comfortable clothing for movement
FAQ
What is Autobiographical theatre? THIS IS THEATRE ALL ABOUT YOU, created by YOU. We will give you prompts to talk all about your awesome self, then the Lionheart team will help you stage your own story. By the end of the workshop, we will weave everyone's story together to create a short piece of theatre
Workshop Breakdown:
Morning:
REGISTRATION INFO HERE
Why are you doing this?
In the Summer of 2019, Lionheart will begin a multi-week project in collaboration with The New Ballet Ensemble School and The Stax Museum. The summer kickoff will be a 3-week intensive where you will immerse yourself in writing, improvisation, physical theatre and be mentored by a team of local and visiting guest artists. We are recruiting middle and high school students from the New Ballet and STAX/Soulsville community. This workshop will give you an intro to what's in store for the project. Info about applying to the summer intensive will be available after the workshop and also posted to our website soon!
WORKSHOP TEAM
Adrienne Dawes is an award-winning playwright currently in Memphis as a Crosstown Resident Artist. She received her bachelor’s degree from Sarah Lawrence College and studied sketch and improv with Second City in Chicago, IL.
Emily Marks is the Founder and Director of Lionheart Live Arts and Youth Theatre. She is an alum of the Lincoln Center Directors Lab and The Wesleyan Institute of Curatorial Practice in Performance.
THURSDAY, March 14 9 AM- 3 PM
New Ballet Ensemble
2151 York Ave, Memphis
Lionheart Live Arts and Youth Theatre strives to create theatre in collaboration with young people as a means to create personal and social change and celebrate the stories of the community around us.
Whether you are a seasoned pro or a beginner, we welcome any young person who wants to make theatre with us and will get this party started in 2019 with a series of workshops in collaboration with The New Ballet Ensemble and The Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
ALL are encouraged to come to this workshop, and all that matters is that you want to come ready to play and have fun!
- If you are new to theatre or a trained thespian, YOU ARE WELCOME
- If you are a skilled dancer or move as slow as a slug, YOU ARE WELCOME
- If you hula hoop, skateboard, make mad beats, can slay at on a microphone, or skip rope. YOU ARE WELCOME
Come to this workshop in comfortable clothing for movement
FAQ
What is Autobiographical theatre? THIS IS THEATRE ALL ABOUT YOU, created by YOU. We will give you prompts to talk all about your awesome self, then the Lionheart team will help you stage your own story. By the end of the workshop, we will weave everyone's story together to create a short piece of theatre
Workshop Breakdown:
Morning:
- Warm-ups: It's vital to warm up our voice, body, and mind so we can be ready to create exciting new theatre!
- Improvisation and Ensemble Building Techniques: In order to create together, we will go through a series of activities to build concentration and create a performance language as a team along with a series of improv exercises to generate material.
- Comedy and Improv: Without a script or a single rehearsal, improv helps performers generate new material, develop strong listening skills, be spontaneous, play creatively, and gain confidence onstage. Say "YES AND . . ." to some fun and funny improv games to get the creative juices flowing and build a strong ensemble.
- Autobiographical Interview Methods: We will interview each other as well as take some personal writing time to generate text and explore the power of personal narratives.
- From The Page to The Stage: Once we interview each other we will weave our stories together to create a short piece of theatre written by YOU!
REGISTRATION INFO HERE
Why are you doing this?
In the Summer of 2019, Lionheart will begin a multi-week project in collaboration with The New Ballet Ensemble School and The Stax Museum. The summer kickoff will be a 3-week intensive where you will immerse yourself in writing, improvisation, physical theatre and be mentored by a team of local and visiting guest artists. We are recruiting middle and high school students from the New Ballet and STAX/Soulsville community. This workshop will give you an intro to what's in store for the project. Info about applying to the summer intensive will be available after the workshop and also posted to our website soon!
WORKSHOP TEAM
Adrienne Dawes is an award-winning playwright currently in Memphis as a Crosstown Resident Artist. She received her bachelor’s degree from Sarah Lawrence College and studied sketch and improv with Second City in Chicago, IL.
Emily Marks is the Founder and Director of Lionheart Live Arts and Youth Theatre. She is an alum of the Lincoln Center Directors Lab and The Wesleyan Institute of Curatorial Practice in Performance.