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Workshops by Request (Calgary): Directing with Vanessa Porteous – Morpheus Theatre

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Workshops by Request (Calgary): Directing with Vanessa Porteous – Morpheus Theatre

DIRECTING – The White Spaces Between the Black Marks with Vanessa Porteous

Sunday March 12, 2023 (10:30AM – 4:30PM)

6 hours of instruction for only $40 

“Theatre is making the invisible, visible.” – Peter Brook

Whether you are new to directing, or have several shows under your belt, this workshop is for you! Vanessa will lead participants through the first stages of creating a vision for your production. Starting by reading & dreaming to explore what Vanessa calls the stage metaphor (roughly: the world of your presentation of the play). She will lead participants though exercises to hone in on this stage metaphor, followed by how to bring it alive – creating the physical action.

Participants are asked to read Mary’s Wedding by Stephen Massicotte before attending – please contact the office to arrange.

This workshop is intended for ages 16+

WHERE: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre (3512 5 Avenue NW), Studio B

For more information or to register, please visit HERE, call 403-246-2999, or email tickets@morpheustheatre.ca

This workshop is sponsored by Theatre Alberta with funding from The Alberta Foundation for the Arts as part of the ‘Workshops by Request: Hometown Series’.
This workshop is presented at this low cost in the spirit of community theatre.

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This workshop is sponsored by Theatre Alberta with funding from The Alberta Foundation for the Arts as part of the ‘Workshops by Request: Hometown Series’

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