Character Physics will co-produce with The Poolhouse Project.

 

Join Justin Lang and Kristen Fogle for an exciting experiment in Zoom theater. From page to stage, if you’re a writer/director wanting to hone your craft, or looking for a fun challenge and practical pedagogy to use while working with actors, this is your opportunity. 

 

If you're an actor who wants to create a piece from ground up that features your strengths and talents, this series gives you a unique opportunity to collaborate with playwrights to develop a One Act play written specifically for you and your castmates!

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In Week 1, actors will perform short “auditions” for writer/directors; actors will be picked and plays will be developed for them! Writers/directors then have two sessions to read and critique and submit a first draft; actors will get feedback on their auditions in Week 2 and read the drafts during Week 3. Weeks 4 - 6, during the first part of classes, actors will work with Justin on character development and choices, and writer/directors will work with Kristen on learning and implementing directing strategies. The two groups will meet and rehearse in breakout rooms. Week 7 is a full dress rehearsal of final performance. Week 8 is dedicated to “teching” the program. Week 9 actors will perform an original World Premiere for a live Zoom audience! All parties will participate in a talk back after the show.

 

Note

-Some reading on acting/directing may be assigned during the nine weeks. For writers, some online critiquing may be expected of members outside class time. 

-Prerequisites: A previous acting or writing course is strongly recommended. 

 

Capacity

10 Playwrights maximum.

20 Actors maximum.

 

Class Times

Wednesdays

February 10th - April 7th 

6:00pm - 8:30pm PST (on Zoom)

 

Schedule

Week 1 ~ February 10th

Instructors Justin Lang and Kristen Fogle will lead the class in Orientation and class overview followed by Auditions. Actors will get a chance to show off their favorite monologue and playwrights will “draft” actors for their yet to be written play.

 

Week 2 ~ February 17th

Playwrights will work with Kristen on Draft Revisions and Feedback.

Actors will work with Justin on Audition Feedback & Monologue Work.

 

Week 3 ~ February 24th

Actors will have been chosen and plays will be read aloud COLD for the first time. Live feedback and discussion follows.

 

Week 4 ~ March 3rd

Playwrights and Actors will go into their own Breakout Rooms and rehearse their plays.

 

Week 5 ~ March 10th

Playwrights and Actors will go into their own Breakout Rooms and rehearse their plays. Actors will begin to implement elements such as (costume, props, setting, etc.)

 

Week 6 ~ March 17th

Playwrights and Actors will go into their own Breakout Rooms and rehearse their plays. Actors will begin to implement elements such as (costume, props, setting, lights, sound, tech, etc.)

 

Week 7 ~ March 24th

All plays will undergo a “Dress Run” where Actors and Playwright run through their show having worked as many elements as possible. The entire program will undergo a ‘Dress Run” to identify setbacks and breakthroughs.

 

Week 8 ~ March 31st

The entire program will undergo a Tech rehearsal to solidify and lock in any and all technical elements.

 

Week 9 ~ April 7th

Showtime!

 

Tuition

$200.00 per Actor, Playwright.

Click HERE to be considered as a Playwright or Actor. Space is limited.

 

-This series for adults 18+ is available to any level of acting experience.