Workshops

Workshops

Sew’N’Tell
with Julie Coppens of “The Stork Files: True Stories of Adoption, Abortion, and Having No Choice.”

Sunday, 6/4 @ 12:30pm (ongoing throughout the day)
Know Theatre Underground

A crafting and community workshop where participants will make hot water bottle covers and share personal stories regarding reproductive choice.  

Cost: Free

Ages: 16+

Storytelling
with Jon Bennett of “Dad (hates) Jokes”

Tuesday, 6/6 @ 6pm (2 hours)
1316 Main Street

Be trained by internationally-acclaimed storyteller Jon Bennett in a workshop
to learn how to tell a compelling story. 

Cost: $25

Ages: 16+
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Picture of Brother Reginald Stroud in a fighting stance with text that reads "Workshop The Art of Self Defense"

The Art of Self-Defense
with Brother Reginald Stroud

Thursday, 6/8 @ 5pm (75 minutes)
Gabriel’s Corner

A comprehensive self-defense session against very common attack situations in the street environment led by Brother Reginald Stroud.

Cost: $10

Ages: All Ages
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Movement Class & Choreography Workshop with Megan Flynn & Teresa VanDenend Sorge of “Mothering & Mourning”

Saturday, 6/10 @ 11am (2.5 hours)
Gabriel’s Corner

A movement workshop for anyone who has ever mothered anything.

Movement class & choreographic workshop led by Megan Flynn & Teresa VanDenend Sorge.  We will move together, followed by an opportunity to create an original dance, drawing from participants’ personal stories of caregiving, love, loss and everything in between. Open to all levels of experience, and personal identities. Appropriate for ages 16+. 

11am-12:15pm : 75 minute movement class

  • Movement Class (75 minutes) only:  $15
    • Discount for Fringe Pass Holders: $5

11am-1:30pm:  75 minute movement class, followed by 75 minute choreographic workshop

  • Movement Class + Workshop (2.5 hrs): $25 

Discount for Fringe Pass Holders: $15

http://www.flynndance.org/

Cost: $5 – $25
Ages: 16+
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DIY Foam Sword & Fight Choreography
with Jonn Baca

Sunday, 6/11 @ 1pm (90 minutes)
Know Theatre

Participants will make foam swords using simple provided materials and then be led in the art of theatrical swordplay with Certified Teacher, Jonn Baca.

Cost: $30
Ages: 10+
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Introduction to Theatrical Intimacy
with Karim Muasher of “Dearly Departed”

Thursday, 6/15 @ 4pm (2 hours)
Know Theatre

How do actors figure out how to hold hands, kiss, or remove clothing onstage? Learn how consent, boundaries, and choreography are used to create powerful moments of storytelling for both pre-existing and original works. (Note: no physical touch required of participants.) 

Cost: $20 (free for Fringe Artists)
Ages: 18+
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