The Scogin Method: Speaking the Speech from Shakespeare to Shaw

ShawChicago Theater Company Hosted by Chicago's Goodman Theatre presents The Scogin Method: Speaking the Speech from Shakespeare to Shaw
(Four three-hour working sessions)

The Scogin Method
Through decades as a classical actor in New York, Chicago, around the country; as a Chicago director and for twenty-five years as the Artistic Director of ShawChicago Theater Company; and believing George Bernard Shaw to be the greatest and most important playwright of the English language since Shakespeare; Robert Scogin developed a proven technique (inspired by the Shakespeare First Folio Method) for exploring, dissecting, and performing the plays of Shaw, his modern contemporaries, and other classic playwrights.

Workshop Overview
Students will be introduced to The Scogin Method. With this technique, they will explore and focus on breath support, impeccable diction, intuitive phrasing, and learn to speak Shaw’s texts with unrivaled clarity, depth, and flair. A grasp of the Scogin Method will help to set actors up for successes beyond Shaw and the classics, as this new set of tools will equip them to instinctively analyze dramatic texts and know how to “hear the tune” and “play the notes.”
Instructor: Matt Gall
Fee: $250
Dates: Saturday, January 12, 2019, 10AM–1PM
Sunday, January 13, 2019, 10AM–1PM
Saturday, January 19, 2019, 10AM–1PM
Sunday, January 20, 2019, 10AM–1PM
Location: The Goodman Theatre
170 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601
Workshop Limit: 15

Register Now! Space is Limited. Please call 312-587-7390

"The aesthetic of transformation” by David Psalmon

“The aesthetic of transformation” by David Psalmon (Augusto Boal´s Theatre of the Oppressed Methodology) June 11th to June 16th · 10:00am to 3:00pm

Boal´s disciple and award wining director (Dublin Fringe Festival), David Psalmon, comes to Chicago for this intensive workshop that will train actors on Boal´s “Theater of the Opressed” technique focused on “Forum Theatre”.

“Forum Theatre” is a weapon for social change. It is based under the assumption that its protagonist – an oppressed individual- wishes for something that is obstructed by its antagonist – an oppressor. During its representation, the “spect-actors” (audience) are invited to go on stage and replace the protagonist. The “spect-actor” will try to create a dialogue with the antagonist and find a solution to the problem exposed in the play by proposing new ways of acting-reacting with the antagonist.

During the workshop we will explore corporeal and theatrical expressions. We will devise work by sharing personal experiences and analyzing/selecting them with the ensamble. “Image Theatre” will also be explored to learn how tableaus can be used for a devising process. Students will be introduced to “Forum Theatre” roles like the oppressed, the oppressor, the joker, the spect-actor, and learn their characteristics. We will learn Improv skills particular to this form of theatre for actors to improvise with audience members, always form the character´s ideology. A show will be devised after the workshop and performed around the city.

Contents:
-Performative and ludic games; improvisation and its rules.
-Devising scenes and texts based on “Image Theatre” and “Forum Theatre”.
-Staging the scenes and putting together a small show mediated by the “Joker”
-Public presentation of the show and “forum” of it at the Studio.
-Students interested in developing the show will have the opportunity to rehearse during one more week with the help of a Forum mediator (Joker) and perform in three different places around the city.

Limited to 10 actors.

Tuition:
$550

Payment plans:
Students can pay in 2, 4 or 6 installments.

Where: Performing Arts Studio (630 W. Webster Ave. Chicago, IL. 60614)
Info and registration: performingartsstudio.com/workshops
Scholarships available.

info@performingartsstudio.com
(773) 857-0577

If you don't pay attention to me, I WON’T PAY ATTENTION TO YOU (on being an actor in the attention economy)

If you don't pay attention to me, I WON’T PAY ATTENTION TO YOU (on being an actor in the attention economy)
A workshop with Sarah Lewis of Lewis Forever
January 11 and 12 from 12-4pm both days
Sarah Lewis is a Berlin-based performer, director, curator and educator. Her present work focuses on knowledge dissemination through theatrical forms. Throughout this free 2 day performative discussion, participant-actors will use method acting techniques to observe, reflect, and enact how we construct and disseminate identity in the digital age. Open to performers and non-performers. Reserve here!

This workshop is part of DCASE’s OnEdge series - a new FREE series will spotlight experimental dance, theater, and genre-defying performances and workshops from national and international artists and companies. See the whole program here.

The Two Pence Lab: It’s Not A Workshop - It’s A Workout

You Bring: 10 - 15 lines of Shakespeare’s text, Comfy Pants, A Generous Spirit
// Two Pence Brings: A Guided Warmup, Space to Play, Fresh Perspective
NEXT LAB IS: Sunday May 12th 7:30-9:30pm
HOW MUCH: By donation, every time
WHEN: Every Second and Fourth Sunday, 7:30-9:30pm
WHO: Anyone interested in their inner Shakespeare RSVP to Kathryn@twopencetheatre.org
THEN: Show up. or check out: facebook.com/TwoPenceTheatre www.twopencetheatre.org

Actor - Chorus - Text: Moon Fool Workshop

A 1-day intensive in CHICAGO with Moon Fool APRIL 14th ONLY

WHAT: ACT physical theatre training in Musicality, Movement and Text
WHO: Led by emerging UK director, Anna-Helena McLean assisted by leading ACT ensemble actor, Anirudh Nair
WHEN: Sunday, April 14th - 10am-4pm
WHERE: Links Hall 3435 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL
FEE: The total cost of the workshop is $75, and must be paid in full prior to the workshop.
TO REGISTER: Please contact Kendra Miller at contactkendra@gmail.com for more information and to reserve your spot and complete payment. SPOTS WILL GO FAST!

ACTOR-CHORUS-TEXT (ACT)
A unique theatre workshop with leading international physical theatre, voice & community practitioner Anna-Helena McLean, formerly of Poland's Gardzienice Centre for Theatre Practice and currently on tour in the US assisted by ACT ensemble actor, Anirudh Nair from Delhi. This workshop in Moon Fool's unique Actor - Chorus - Texrt (ACT) training uses breath and rhythm to awaken the ensemble. Partner and gesture exercises including some counterbalance and basic acrobatics help individuals to connect with one another and enter the physical drama. Participants are introduced to playful vocal exercises, brought to life in choral singing of gypsy and Balkan folk songs. Open to people from all backgrounds and nationalities.

For more info visit the 'Workshops' page at www.moonfool.com.

Commedia Dell'Arte and Acting Workshops

COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE & ACTING WORKSHOPS AND MFA INFO SESSIONS IN CHICAGO FEB 10-11TH WITH MICHELE BOTTINI OF THE ACCADEMIA DELL'ARTE

Sunday, February 10th, 6-9pm: DePaul Location:
The Theatre School at DePaul University, 2135 N. Kenmore Ave, Chicago

Monday February 11th from 6-10pm: Northwestern Location:
Theatre and Interpretation Center at 1949 Campus Drive. The Bergen is on the first floor in the back of the building. Directions.