RETURNING FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR!
Come and learn the various layers of theater, and see what goes into the making of a show from beginning to end. Each of our workshops is led by experienced members of T&C or professionals in the field. They will deliver a curriculum that is designed to educate and cultivate interest in the writing and production of a show. Join us and see what it’s all about!
Workshops this year will explore Producing, Acting, Stage Management, and Playwriting. Snacks will be provided!
All workshops are held at the theater in Holloway Hall (located in the back of the building) unless noted below..
Workshops this year will explore Producing, Acting, Stage Management, and Playwriting. Snacks will be provided!
All workshops are held at the theater in Holloway Hall (located in the back of the building) unless noted below..
Directing Bootcamp
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Being a director of a show can be a daunting task! Whether you are a seasoned director or someone who is thinking about giving it a try, we can help! Our experienced instructor, Tim Gallagher, will lead you through exercises from how to prep for a show to how to stage a show and everything in between. This bootcamp is designed for adults with all levels of experience!
Led by: Tim Gallagher |
Saturday, March 10, 2018
2:00 - 5:30 PM for ages 18 and up Cost: Free, but donations graciously accepted Only 12 spots available for each Session Location: Buckingham Township Building, Lower Level |
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Tim Gallagher is the Theatre Arts Coordinator and Drama Club Advisor at Montgomery County Community College. Tim earned an M.A. in Theatre from Oklahoma State University with a concentration in Directing. Professionally, Tim has worked both on and off-stage. Local theatre credits include Delaware Theatre Co., Interact Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre Co, Inis Nua, Philadelphia Young Playwrights, Delaware Shakespeare Festival and the Bula Rasa Project.
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TACKLING THE AUDITION MONSTER: TIPS & TRICKS FOR GETTING THE ROLE
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Ever wondered what you could do differently in auditions or how to improve your success? If so, this workshop is for you! Come learn secrets of the trade through this interactive, informative workshop. See the flyer.
Led by: Mariel Rosati |
Saturday, February 17, 2018
10am - 12:30pm for youth, ages 10 through 16 1:30 - 4pm for ages 17 and up Cost: $20 for adult members, $30 for adult non-members Youth: $20 for ages 10-16, $15 for returning participants Only 12 spots available for each Session |
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Mariel Rosati is an actor, singer, director and writer with a passion for classic films and Vaudeville. Mariel studied theater and English at Bryn Mawr College and trained in the Walnut Street Theatre's Professional Apprentice Program as an Acting Apprentice. She has performed locally with Montgomery Theater, Act II Playhouse, Historic Philadelphia Inc., Theater To Go, ActorsNET, and Shakespeare '70 among others. She served as Theater Program Director for Archbishop Wood High School for three years (following two as Acting Coach), and has been directing at Town & Country since 2014. As an actor, her favorite roles include Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Barbara in Major Barbara, and Marian in The Music Man.
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WRITING THE PLAY: A CRASH COURSE IN THE DRAMATIST'S ART
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Dive into the deep end with this immersive playwriting workshop, designed to cover the basics from macro (story, structure, theme, character) to micro (dialogue, setting, spectacle, formatting). A blend of lecture, exercises, and shared inquiry that will help you identify and release your theatrical imagination. See the flyer.
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Saturday, February 10, 2018
10am-4pm Led by: Michael Hollinger Cost: $30 for members, $40 for non-members |
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Michael Hollinger is the author of more than a dozen full-length plays, four of which will be mounted in the Philadelphia area during the 2017-2018 season: the world premieres of TouchTones (co-authored with composer Robert Maggio) and Sing the Body Electric at Arden Theatre Company and Theatre Exile, respectively; the Philadelphia premiere of Hope and Gravity at 1812 Productions; and a revival of Red Herring at Act II Playhouse. His plays have enjoyed productions around the country, in New York City, London, Paris, Tokyo, Athens, and elsewhere in Europe. Awards include a Steinberg New Play Citation from the American Theatre Critics Association, a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, a Mid-Atlantic Emmy, an Edgerton Foundation New American Plays Award, four Barrymore Awards (including the F. Otto Haas Award for an Emerging Theatre Artist), nominations for Lucille Lortel and John Gassner awards, and fellowships from the Independence Foundation, Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Michael was Literary Manager/Dramaturg of both the Wilma Theater and Philadelphia Festival Theatre for New Plays in the 1990s, assisting in the development and/or production of dozens of new plays. Currently, he is a Professor of Theatre at Villanova University, where he also serves as Artistic Director of Villanova Theatre. |
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This workshop is provided in part by a grant from the Bucks County Visitors Center. |
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STAGE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Saturday, January 27, 2018
10am-3pm Stage Management is a vital role in the production of the show. It is fast paced, demanding, and requires organization and dedication. Join us and learn what goes on behind the scenes and see theater from a new perspective. See the flyer. Led by: Rob Rosiello (President of T&C) and Carly Price (Vice President of Membership) Cost: Free, but donations for food graciously accepted Designed for ages 16 and up. Workshop open to 15 participants. |
PRODUCER'S WORKSHOP
Saturday, February 3, 2018
10am-2pm See what it takes to put on a show! Have you been told you are detail oriented, organized, good with people, or skilled at delegating? Or have you produced in the past and want to brush up on your skills? Join us in our first hands-on workshop specifically designed for people interested in learning how to produce at T&C. See the flyer. Led by: Jillian Ambs (T&C Secretary) and Nancy Ridgeway (Executive Vice President) Cost: Free, but donations for food graciously accepted This workshop is designed for adults, ages 18 and up. |
PAST WORKSHOPS
Stage Combat: March 6, 2016
Lighting Tech: February 27, 2016
Producing: January 31, 2016
Stage Management: January 30, 2016
Lighting Tech: February 27, 2016
Producing: January 31, 2016
Stage Management: January 30, 2016
