Stage Directing Workshop – September 24, 2011
Stage Directing Workshop - September 24, 2011with RiverFront Playhouse
LOCATIONRedding Library on Parkview Avenue
At-the-Door Registration:
9:30– to 10:00am
Doors open for check-in & Registration at 9:30 am
Workshop starts at 10:00 am
Two sessions concurrent with half of attendees at each then all gather for third session.
All three speakers join together for panel discussion and Q & A!
Session continues until 1:30
WHAT YOU GET!
Come away from this workshop with fresh ideas for the directing process.
· How to plan
· Tips for working with actors
· Blocking insight
· Make it YOUR play
· Theatrics: not just tricks
· Network with local performing talent
· Ask your questions
SCHEDULED TOPICS
A Director Prepares–
Planning and Study for Success
— Mat McDonald
Use of Rehearsal Time-
Avoiding Collisions on Stage-
Characterization
—Marla Frost O’Brien
Playing with Will
Solving the unique problems of Shakespeare
- Cleo Gambetta
SCHEDULED PRESENTERS:
Marla Frost O’Brien
Marla has been directing in the Chico/ Paradise area for over twenty-three years. She is on the Board of Directors at Theatre On the Ridge in Paradise and a resident Director. She has enjoyed working with and learning from profes-sional directors from Ashland, San Diego, San Francisco and New York.
Mat McDonald
A native of Dunsmuir, Mat attended Cal State University Northridge, grad-uating with honors and starting his post-graduate work there in 1994.
Theatrical experience includes being in "On the Spot" the in-house improv troupe at the Comedy Store in Hollywood („94&‟96), produc-ing a comedy/talk show, in LA, with a writing partner writing "Camp Out" which ran for fif-teen weeks and earned Mat GLAAD Award nominations for writing, directing, and pro-ducing.
Cleo Gambetta
Beyond her 17 years teaching English and Drama at Red Bluff High, Cleo is the founder of the Tehama County Actors Guild (disbanded) and has studied at the
Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Of the 60 plays she has directed at least 20 of them were penned by The Bard. Her arrangements of his work have highlighted The War of the Roses, Shakespeare and the Supernatural, and Com-ic Moments of Shakespeare. Despite retire-ment, Cleo continues to work with student actors. She is currently directing Romeo and Juliet
Riverfront Playhouse is pleased to offer to both beginning as well as experienced stage directors an opportunity to build skills and enhance their directing knowledge.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Pre-registration is $20
At the door will be $25 if space allows
Please download and use the form below to send in for pre-registration.
Registration for this workshop will be processed on first-come-first-served basis. Space is limited.
After mailing your registration form, please secure your RSVP via email to dannaswan@sbcglobal.net or ljfoxnorth@yahoo.com.
Confirmation will be made by email once payment is received.
Non-payment will result in cancellation.
For additional information please call 605-0626.
Deadline for pre-registration is Sept. 20, 2011.
MAIL REGISTRATION FORM TO: 1620 E. Cypress Ave 96002
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