Interactive Theater Experience Workshop: “Unleash Your Inner Performer”
Language: Spanish and English
Location: Houston, Texas, and Miami, Florida
COMING: 2025
How This Workshop Will Transform Your Future
This immersive and interactive workshop is designed to captivate and engage young adults offering a unique opportunity to explore the world of theater. Participants will gain valuable skills in acting, production, and performance, leading to a live showcase in front of an audience. This hands-on experience, guided by industry professionals, will build confidence, creativity, and collaboration, paving the way for personal and professional growth.
Coach: José R. Perez LinkedIn Profile
Workshop Objectives:
- Develop acting and performance skills through interactive exercises and rehearsals.
- Foster creativity and self-expression in a supportive environment.
- Provide tools and techniques for effective stage production and direction.
- Create an inclusive space where participants feel empowered and inspired.
Duration: 8 hours daily (including breaks), with an evening performance
Required Materials:
- Comfortable clothing for movement exercises
- Notebooks and pens
- Scripts (provided)
- Props and costumes for performance
- Projector and screen (for presentations)
Workshop Schedule:
9:00 – 9:30 AM: Welcome and Introduction
- Activity: Introduction of the facilitators and participants.
- Content: Overview of the workshop’s purpose and agenda.
- Exercise: Icebreaker activity to encourage creativity and teamwork.
9:30 – 11:00 AM: Acting Basics and Improvisation
- Topic: Fundamentals of acting and the importance of improvisation.
- Activity: Interactive improvisation games to build spontaneity and confidence.
- Exercise: Perform short, improvised scenes in groups.
11:00 – 11:15 AM: Break
11:15 – 12:45 PM: Character Development and Script Work
- Topic: Techniques for creating believable characters and interpreting scripts.
- Activity: Group discussions and exercises on character backstory and motivation.
- Exercise: Rehearse selected scenes from the script, focusing on character interaction.
12:45 – 1:45 PM: Lunch
- Keynote Speaker: Inspirational talk by a renowned theater professional.
1:45 – 3:15 PM: Voice and Movement
- Topic: Using voice and body language effectively on stage.
- Activity: Voice projection exercises and movement workshops.
- Exercise: Practice scenes with emphasis on vocal clarity and physical expression.
3:15 – 3:30 PM: Break
3:30 – 5:00 PM: Stagecraft and Production Design
- Topic: Elements of stagecraft, including set design, lighting, and props.
- Activity: Collaborative project to design and create simple sets and props.
- Exercise: Integrate set pieces into rehearsed scenes, considering staging and movement.
5:00 – 6:30 PM: Rehearsal and Feedback
- Activity: Run-through of the performance with constructive feedback from facilitators.
- Dynamic: Peer review and collaborative problem-solving to refine scenes.
6:30 – 7:00 PM: Dinner Break
7:00 – 8:00 PM: Final Rehearsal and Preparation
- Activity: Final adjustments and preparations for the performance.
- Exercise: Quick run-through of key scenes and transitions.
8:00 – 9:00 PM: Live Performance
- Activity: Participants perform in front of a live audience.
- Dynamic: Celebrate the culmination of the day’s work with family, friends, and invited guests.
9:00 – 9:30 PM: Closing and Reflection
- Activity: Reflect on the day’s achievements and experiences.
- Exercise: Group discussion on personal growth and lessons learned.
- Dynamic: Acknowledgements, feedback from the audience, and farewell.
Special Considerations:
- Accommodations: Provide necessary adaptations and supports according to participants’ specific needs (e.g., additional breaks, use of assistive technology, etc.).
- Inclusive Environment: Foster a respectful and accepting environment where all participants feel comfortable expressing themselves freely.
- Additional Resources: Availability of additional materials (e.g., reference books, examples of performances, etc.) to inspire and support participants.