Master Class with Karen Hines
November 28-30, 2014
Location: The University of Calgary
(A Master Class with Karen Hines)
November 28-30, 2014
When do readings help or hinder a script? How can design help or hinder performance? How does the performer affect a new play? How do direction and dramaturgy evolve through production? How to dramaturge a wordless show?
Karen Hines is an award-winning playwright, director and performer. Under her expert guidance during this three-day master class, theatre artists – designers, directors, writers, dramaturges and actors- will explore all aspects of creating new work.
Each participant will be invited to bring in a scene or snippets from new work, experiments, old work. A virtual walk through basic phases of production (creation, dramaturgy, design, rehearsal, tech, run) will provide the course structure. Actors will perform, directors will direct, writers and dramaturges will sit by supportively as we engage in a process of theatrical research much like standardized patient courses – only the patients will be us.
In the end, nothing will be created, but the questions for creation will be asked: how do we balance core values such as respect, professionalism and a “first do no harm” approach while aspiring to fearlessness, originality and transcendence? The aim is for participants to leave with a greater awareness and of each and every aspect of new work development and its possibilities.
The Master Class will take place at Craigie Hall, University of Calgary
The class will run from 11-5 each day. (6 hours)
Register before November 10, 2014 and pay the early bird rate of $175.*
Regular price for registration after November 10: $250.
Registration for this workshop is limited. Preference will be given to those artists with higher-level training and/or professional experience. Please submit a resume and brief statement (500 words) about your interest in the class to Ann Galbraith
*Bursaries may available. Please contact if you require financial assistance.
Note: this class in open to theatre artists of all genders.