PROJECT LANGSTON
2004 SUMMER ACTOR TRAINING WORKSHOPS
AUGUST 12-14, 2004

Calling all actors, performers, and artist educators! You are invited to join in an intensive 3-day workshop led by three national and internationally recognized artist trainers and educators in theatre, dance, and movement. This is an opportunity for you to hone your craft, and learn new creative skills to use on stage, in rehearsal, or in the classroom. The workshops are designed to incorporate the script from the Black Rep’s very own homespun piece, “A Tribute to Langston Hughes,” which was performed and presented at both the National Black Theatre Festival and the New England Theatre Conference in 2003-04. You don’t have to be an original cast member to participate in these workshops!
RESERVE YOUR PLACE TODAY! THERE ARE NO REGISTRATION FEES BUT YOU MUST SIGN UP TO SECURE YOUR SPOT. REGISTER UNTIL AUGUST 6, 2004 BY DEVELOPMENT@BLACKREP.ORG, (401) 351-0353 X 104, OR SIGN UP IN PERSON.

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Tentative and Proposed Schedule

Wednesday, August 11

12-5:30p Check-in/Registration/Arrival of Artist Trainers (Optional)

Thursday, August 12

7:30-8:30a Check-in/Registration/Arrival of Artist Trainers (Mandatory)
8:00-8:45a Check-in/Arrival of Workshop Participants
8:45-10:15a Continental Breakfast
10:30a Introductory Greetings with remarks by Donald W. King, Artistic Director
11:00a-12:30p Workshop Session I (break into two groups)

Group A
Beyond Words - Eloquent Movement for Actors (Part 1)
Antonio Rocha, Trainer
This workshop is designed for the actor. During the session Antonio will expose the participants to a series of mime techniques, illusions, metamorphosis, Delsartian body language work and improvisation. These will be presented in order to make the actor feel more in touch with his/her body. This connection with the body will increase the awareness between body and mind/text and body to create a full and eloquent interpretation of the role being played. The actors will also learn to trust their bodies as communicators. The body is always talking even with the mouth shut. Come willing to embark into this journey and your acting will never be the same.

Group B
Improvisation and Body Language
Diane Sales, Trainer

12:30-1:30p LUNCH
1:45-3:45p Workshop Session II (break into two groups)

Group A
Beyond Words - Eloquent Movement for Actors (Part 2)
Antonio Rocha, Trainer

Group B
Taking Action - Preparing To Act (Part 1)
Michael Rogers, Trainer
This section will deal with exercise work that stimulates “awareness” of the individual self. The aim is to consciously get to the depth of self. Exercise work on the physical, mental, and vocal - self-employed.

3:45-4:00p BREAK
4:00-5:30p Workshop Session III (break into two groups)

Group A
Improvisation and Body Language
Diane Sales, Trainer

Group B
Taking Action - Towards Text (Part 1b)
Michael Rogers, Trainer
Exercise work with attention to sound and word; Communicating feelings on sound and word; Stimulation of feelings as a result of sound and words. This section focuses on playing with resonance in the individual. Use of monologues and poetry as text.

5:30-7:00p COMPANY DINNER

Friday, August 13

8:30a Check-in
8:45-9:45a Continental Breakfast

OPTION A
10:00-11:30a Possible Joint Movement Session by Antonio Rocha & Diane Sales ???
11:45a-12:45p Taking Action - Entering the Play (Part 2)
Michael Rogers, Trainer
Exploring character as an individual in nature; Seeking choices that stimulate the actor to play; Hot Choices vs. Cold Choices; Character life exploring intention, motivation, and techniques to achieve intention or goal.

OPTION B
10a-12:30pm Workshop Session IV (break into two or three groups)

Group A
Joint Movement Session by Antonio & Diane
(or if groups of 3, break into two separate groups, A & C)

Group B
Taking Action - Entering the Play (Part 2)
Michael Rogers, Trainer
This option would allow for lunch at 12:30p and longer workshop sessions for all trainers.

12:45-1:45p LUNCH
1:45-3:45p Workshop Session IV (break into two groups)

Group A
Beyond Words - Eloquent Movement for Actors (Wrap-Up)
Antonio Rocha, Trainer

Group B
Taking Action - Scene Study - Action (Part 2b)
Michael Rogers, Trainer
What is the character doing in this scene in order to reach an objective? What is the character doing to other characters while both seek their own objective?

3:45-4:00p BREAK
4:00-5:00p Youth Performance or other event here.
5:15p COMPANY DINNER

Saturday, August 14

9:15-10:00a Continental Breakfast (Optional)
10:00a-12:30p Master Class: On Being A Professional In the Arts
Diane Sales, Lecturer

12:30-2:30p Round Table Lunch Gatherings

Table A:
Artistic Associates Lunch (w/Artist-Trainers, and other invited guests)
Future Vision: Building an American Cultural Institution
Hosted by Donald W. King

Table B:
Actors & Artist-Educators Lunch
Bridging the Gap: Being a Community Artist
Hosted by Carissa Baquiran (possibly w/Angela Richardson)

3:00-4:30p Open Circle Discussion on Project Langston
Presentation on Creative & Educational Opportunities at the Black Rep

6:00p Closing Reception @ the Xxodus Café
(possible live music featured guest)