What is a script? Is it documentation or inspiration or both? How do you write for visual theatre? How do you write without words? A major part of Drew’s time as an artist-in residence at  QuestFest this year is to research, explore, and experiment with visual theatre scripting. This class shares the results of this [...]

For beginners/intermediate/advanced. Led by the company. Storytelling without words – mime techniques will be taught and incorporated in the creation of characters and short scenes. Students will learn how to move with simplicity, clarity, and precision and will work collaboratively to create scenes done entirely without dialogue.

In this workshop Ramesh Meyyappan will focus on the visual aspects of characterization. Participants will make use of sign mime* and explore the use of characters with mimed props, playing multiple characters and character transitions. While the attributes of stock, stereotypical characters will be explored, participants will also look at some of the subtle nuances [...]

A lab to explore the convergence of our tasks as creators and performers. As creator/performers, we think it up and we put it on stage. We like it that way, but sometimes our tasks as creator and performer interfere with each other. Some examples from experience: Maybe we’re with an audience and we start re-examining some choice we made in [...]

Try our stiltwalking and expand your visual theatre skills through height! This condensed version of Nana Projects stilt walking workshops allows participants to learn the basics of stilt walking and dancing including safety, balance and movement expression on stilts.