South Guilford News

Shared Radiance Performing Arts Company will be in residence at Greensboro Residency for Original Works (GROW) June 12 to July 30 at the Greensboro Cultural Center. During its residency, the company will develop an original adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” titled “Judgmental, Much?” and a series of public workshops on different aspects of theatrical production.

All workshops are free to attend and materials will be provided. Performances will run July 20-23 and July 27-30. For more information and tickets, visit www.sharedradiance.org.

GROW is located next to the Davie Street entrance of the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. To learn more about the residency, visit CreativeGreensboro.com.

Workshop Schedule

• Theme Free-Writing: A series of free-writing sessions based on the themes of “Pride and Prejudice.” Sessions will culminate in one to two original monologues for each participant.Wednesdays, June 14 to July 12 | 6:30-7:30 pmSaturdays, June 17 to July 15 | 12-1 pm

• Breathing and Yoga for the Actor: Learn and practice breathing and yoga-based exercises geared toward actors. Wear clothes that allow for movement.
  Friday, June 16 | 6:30-7:30 pm
  
  
• Neo-Futurism Theater: Are you interested in experimental theater that breaks the rules? Neo-Futurist theater strives to shatter the conventions of traditional theater by highlighting artists’ real-life stories, experiences, and ideas.Saturday, June 17 | 10-11 am

• Stage Management: Learn all about the knowledge and skills needed to organize and coordinate a theatrical production.Saturday, June 17 | 11 am to 12 noon

• Puppetry: Get hands-on experience with puppeteering small and large characters using the hands and body. Clothes for movement are encouraged.Saturday, June 17 | 4-5 pm

• Regency Era Dungeons and Dragons: Explore Regency Era England through fantasy, develop improv skills, and practice problem-solving. This session will focus on creating characters for one-shot sessions.Saturday, June 24 | 1-4 pm (Character Creation)Sunday, July 2 | 2-5 pm (One Shot #1)Sunday, July 9 | 2-5 pm (One Shot #2)

• Storytelling Through Song: This workshop will focus on storytelling, stage presence, and characterization through singing. Participants will do a vocal warm-up before working with songs.Saturday, June 24 | 4-5 pm

• Audition Workshop: Perfect your audition game. Come prepared with a song or monologue for a mock audition to workshop.Tuesday, June 27 | 6-8 pm

• Basic Financial Literacy for Women: Are you curious about financial literacy but don’t know where to start? Walk through the basics as well as situations inspired by the characters of “Pride and Prejudice.”Thursday, June 29 | 6:30-7:30 pm

• Physicality for the Actor: Get up and get moving! Explore creative physical action in the body and space while becoming familiar with the actor’s instrument. Clothes for movement are encouraged.Friday, June 30 | 7:30-8:30 pm 

• Costuming: How can clothes tell a story, portray relationships, or reveal the inner self? Learn about theatrical costuming in a creative and practical sense.Saturday, July 1 | 2-3 pm

• Adaptation for the Stage: Ten to 20 playwrights will participate in three one-hour classes learning how to adapt books, movies, and more for the stage.Saturday, July 1 | 4-5 pmSaturday, July 15 | 4-5 pmSaturday, July 22 | 11 am to 12 noon

• You’re Invited to a Ball!: Learn popular Regency-era ballroom dances, court your suitors with proper etiquette, and have fun at this free-range workshop. Dressing up for fun is encouraged!Friday, July 7 | 6-8 pm (First Friday)

• Michael Chekov Acting Technique: Explore and experiment with acting techniques created by Michael Chekov. Participants will practice psycho-physical approaches such as psychological gesture.Saturday, July 8 | 10-11 am

• Regency Era Manners and Wardrobe:Dive into dramaturgy! Proper etiquette and dress were of the utmost importance in Regency era England. Discover the specifics and gain a deeper understanding of the people who lived during this time period.Saturday, July 8 | 4-5 pm

• Jane Austen - Social Class, Marriage, and the Rise of Feminism: A Historical Contextualization: Take an academic look at the world of Jane Austen. Learn more about the time and world that influenced her works.Saturday, July 22 | 12-1 pm 

• Directing in the Moment: Learn Meisner-based approaches to directing in this hour-long workshop.Monday, July 24 | 6:30-7:30 pm 

• Meet the Artists:Actor Talkback Featuring the Cast of “Judgmental, Much?”Tuesday, July 25 | 6:30-7:30 pm 

• Meet the Artists: Tech Talkback Featuring the Crew and Creatives of “Judgmental, Much?”Wednesday, July 26 | 6:30-7:30 pm 

• “Judgmental, Much?” Performances: Purchase tickets at www.sharedradiance.org.
  Thursday, July 20 | 7 pm
  Friday, July 21 | 7 pm
  Saturday, July 22 | 4 pm
  Sunday, July 23 | 3 pm (Sensory-Friendly Performance - free)
  Thursday, July 27 | 7 pm (Sensory-Friendly Performance - free)
  Friday, July 28 | 7 pm
  Saturday, July 29 | 4 pm
  Sunday, July 30 | 3 pm

About Shared Radiance

The overall mission of Shared Radiance Performing Arts Company (SRPAC) is to entertain, enlighten, educate and explore experiential and interactive theater through the works of Shakespeare and beyond. During SRPAC productions, audience members often travel through parks and public places following the actors from scene to scene. SRPAC also produces a 50-minute Shakespeare Compilation that is performed in schools across North Carolina. SRPAC is dedicated to outreach, education, and creating quality experiences for every audience member.

About GROW

GROW is a flexible creative space, managed by Creative Greensboro, the City’s office for arts and culture. Compensated residencies of up to eight weeks are awarded to Guilford County-based creative individuals and organizations to produce new and original works that encourage visitation and engagement by the public. Each residency includes at least six hours of weekly programming that is offered to the public free of charge. For more information, visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/GROW.

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