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CREATING DEVISED WORK THROUGH COLLABORATION

Devising theater is a process of creating a performance from the experiences and collaborative work of the ensemble, rather than a pre-written script. In this workshop, participants will learn by doing. First, we’ll get to know each other and figure out what themes we are interested in. Then, we’ll use creative experiences to explore those themes. This can include personal narrative, improvisation, movement, prop and costume creation, writing text, and more. Finally, we’ll use what we discover to co-create a short performance.

Participants will come away with skills in physical and vocal expression, tools for creating with others, and expanded visions of what theater can be. Prior experience is not necessary. While the workshop is called an introduction class, experienced artists will also find space within a supportive ensemble to hone their skills further. Masks (KF94/KN95 or better) are required in sessions to protect ourselves and each other.

This class is designed for working or aspiring BIPOC artists who are 16 years or older. Registration deadline is Monday, Nov 6, at 11:59 p.m. CT.

GENERAL INFORMATION

DATES

This in-person course will be taught over nine sessions from Nov 13 to Dec 13, Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. CT. The last session will include a final semi-public showcase. All classes will take at the Mu Studio (755 Prior Ave. N, Saint Paul) and run from 7-9 p.m. CT.

Mon., Nov 13
Wed., Nov 15
Mon., Nov 20
(no class Wed., Nov 22)
Mon., Nov 27
Wed., Nov 29
Mon., Dec 4
Wed., Dec 6
Mon., Dec 11
Wed., Dec 13 (semi-public showcase)

TUITION & SCHOLARSHIPS

$175—payment is made when you register for the class. In the past, Theater Mu has accommodated certain installment payment agreements when it made sense to do so. Send payment inquiries to info@theatermu.org.

MTI endeavors to make training accessible regardless of financial capability. Two students in the class can be awarded a partial scholarship to cover half the cost of tuition. Please send a detailed paragraph to info@theatermu.org describing the reason you are seeking a scholarship.

ABOUT THE TEACHING ARTISTS

PAULINE MOLL (she/her, ella), R-DMT, is a theater artist, creative arts therapist, and lover of play. She grew up between suburban Illinois—Peoria land—and Panama City, Panama—la tierra de los Cueva, q.e.p.d. She holds a BA in theater from Northwestern University and an MA in dance/movement therapy from Antioch University New England and trained in devising with Sojourn Theatre, among others. Pauline has performed and taught for many circles across the so-called United States, Mexico, and Scandinavia. Her work explores grief, practices utopia, and nurtures community in diaspora. Let’s make something together!

MORGEN CHANG (she/her) is a Honolulu-born, Twin Cities-based theater and dance artist. She has performed and devised locally with companies such as Off-leash Area, Umbrella Collective, Interact Center for the Arts, Impossible Salt, Theatre Unbound, and Folktopia. She delights in making messes with friends, and as a facilitator uses art and imaginative play to bring physical engagement to dialogue and build authentic relationships between people.