Workshops


NEW! Introducing Theater

Note: Creative Directions is also available to conduct workshops for students (sixth grade and up) in the methods outlined below. Longer residencies can be arranged.

Description:

Upstage, downstage, face front. You have decided to include formal acting, blocking, rehearsing, and stage etiquette into your work with youth – but where to begin? This workshop shows how to introduce movement, body positions, use of space, and rehearsal techniques for young actors. Participants will explore how levels, body shapes, placement of furniture and set pieces, and use of props can reveal character relationships, mood, and story elements. Not a director but you want to direct? This workshop sets you off on the right foot.

Audience: Arts educators and teachers of all grade levels.

Length: 3 hours

NEW! Playwrights in the Making

 

Description:

Do you have young actors ready to write their own scripts? This workshop presents some basic script elements and a step-by-step process for playwriting. Participants begin with a review of dramatic elements, determine a simple idea for a script, review the considerations for honing that idea, and participate in an “age appropriate” activity for creating dialogue and scene work. Participants discuss the process and how to transfer that experience to young playwrights. When requesting this workshop, it is best to target a specific age range (e.g. elementary, middle school, or high school) for maximum effectiveness.

 

Audience: Arts educators and teachers of all grade levels.

Length: 3 hours

 


All descriptions below are flexible outlines for programs that are available for presentation at your school, district, or business. They may be altered to meet your specific needs.

Creative Directions is registered with the Illinois State Board of Education to provide CPDUs.

For more information, to order a workshop, or discuss custom tailored workshops/programs contact us.

Drama Integration

Arts Integration

Assessment

Teambuilding

Creativity

Curriculum Writing

Artist Training

Partnership Building