Location TBD
Get prepared for this year’s annual Unified Shakespeare & Classical Auditions.
This workshop will help you to bring your monologue alive and enjoy more creative freedom in performing classical material. The work will include individualized attention on each actor’s audition, with a focus on finding the connection to (and through) the material while allowing the classical language to enrich the acting process. When relevant, we will explore the cultural context of a piece in order to enhance understanding and more fully engage with the material in the present moment.
This workshop will give you the chance to get coached on one (or more) of your audition pieces so that you can submit an audition you feel great about – and enjoy yourself while doing it!
Actors should come prepared with at least one memorized monologue from classical or Shakespeare material (under 2 minutes in length). If there’s time, you may have the option to work on a second monologue.
Date and time: Saturday, January 14th 1-4pm
Instructor: Jacqueline MacDonald
Jacqueline has performed on stage in over 50 productions in the US & Great Britain. Theatres include First Floor at The Westminster (London/West End), The Empty Space, Sunnyvale Summer Repertory, the Edinburgh Fringe, the Metropolitan Opera, in Edinburgh and Stratford-upon-Avon for the World Shakespeare Festival 2012, and the Royal Shakespeare Company, England. She’s also completed practical research in Renaissance theatre performance.
Class size is limited to 15 people, with a minimum of 5. Students will be notified at least 24 hours in advance if class is cancelled due to low enrollment.
COVID Policy: Participants will be required to wear a mask while not being coached on their monologue.
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration online up to 7 days before the event. For cancellation requests after that period, please email info@portlandtheatre.com. If you are experiencing any COVID symptoms, or have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID, please do not come to class. We will work with you to provide a refund or class credit if needed.
