August 6, 2023
Thank you to all who attended this dynamite workshop!
Pittsburgh Public Theater Resident Fight Director
José Pérez IV is ready to teach you the the most sought-after techniques the pros use to create convincing and safe fight choreography. Punches, slaps, chokes, maybe even a throat chop — who could ask for anything more?
August 12, 2023
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
$75
In this workshop, prolific voice coach Don Wadsworth will illustrate the way actors learn to adapt dialects and accents for their characters in any media. Participants will learn elements of a system that helps create methodology to approach this work; in addition, Don will use his expertise to compare and contrast popular dialects with material all participants can refer to for current or future reference.
August 13, 2023
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
$150
Open to both actors and directors, each participant will explore a scene utilizing this technique in which actors examine the dynamic physical and emotional life of a text without using predetermined objectives. Initially focusing on what they are doing in a scene rather than what they are saying, actors concentrate on the body rather than the mind as the starting point for approaching both the character and the scene.
August 19, 2023
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
$75
This audition workshop will address all aspects of the audition experience. From choosing great material to entering the audition room with confidence to truthfully connecting to a character, we’ll cover it all. Great for newcomers and seasoned veterans alike.
August 20, 2023
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
$100
No story is as interesting as the people who tell it. In this workshop, you will practice building characters who can move within a conflict in a way that speaks to the characters' needs and identities. We will share work with each other and help give feedback on what we create in class. Come with an open mind and something to write with, and let's build Characters that Support Conflict.
August 26, 2023
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
$75
This workshop covers theater industry topics including the definition of a prop, creating a prop list, acquiring props for a show, developing relationships with other members of the production team, surviving tech, and more! Then we will build some cool props from scratch, and wrap it all up with a tour of PPT’s facility. Bring your creative thinking cap!