Improv & Theater Games
Play and build confidence at the same time. Improvisation is a great way to develop productive teamwork skills, and is an essential part of ensemble performance training. Drawing on techniques from Viola Spolin, Viewpoints, mime and clown, these workshops are a fun way to heighten creativity and bravery.
Workshops range from half-day to full semester-length. Contact for details.
Devising & Adaptation
Using ensemble and physical training, writing exercises and dramaturgical studies, students learn to create original works. Adaptation courses provide techniques for translating story and meaning from one medium to another. Devising workshops allow participants to start from scratch, or generate a story as a group. Longer term courses allow students to develop their ideas into full presentations.
Workshops available for 1-2 week intensives, semester or year-long courses.
Puppetry & Performing Objects
Gain experience constructing and performing various puppet types. Learn the fundamentals of movement, breath and thought in object performance. Work as an ensemble to bring your creations to life. Topics can include shadow puppets, rod puppets, and traditional “Bunraku-style” Japanese puppetry, as well as performing objects such as stuffed animals or household items.
Workshops may be short or long term, and can be made to accommodate available build time and materials.
Site-Specific Performance
Explore the storytelling power of the spaces around you. Use theme, context, and composition techniques to reveal meaning in non-traditional performance spaces. Drawing on over a decade of experience exploring unique sites as inspiration for performance, Alexis leads participants to uncover the narrative power in their everyday world.
Short and long-term workshops and semester courses available.
