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The Work
—- STARTS NOVEMBER 3RD —-
In this class, each artist leads their own creative development, receiving feedback from the group. The curriculum maximises space for to explore and discover what your piece needs to see its full potential. If you hope to create a solo show, this is an excellent place, space, and opportunity to develop your work.
Each class, you’ll present a piece to the group. The group will provide feedback through free association which you can use to add new layers and depth. As your piece develops, we will explore how to add theatricality using light and sound. The class includes time with a technical director who will work with you to develop the piece for final performance at our showcase show.
Prerequisite: Storytelling & Structure and Motion & Emotion
What You’ll Learn HOW TO:
· Add layers of complexity to your piece through free association.
· Give and receive right-brained feedback
· Use lights and sound to elevate the drama and comedy
What You’ll Get
· Small class size (capped at 10, minimum 6).
· 6, 3-hour classes
· A 10 minute - performance piece of your own creation.
· *Tech elements added to your show
· A showcase performance featuring your work
*Dependant on availability of technical director
When?
· Mondays, 6 – 9PM | Nov 3rd – Dec 8th, 2025
· SHOW: Monday Dec 15th,, 7PM
Where?
· The Sweet Action Theatre Company
180 Shaw Street, Unit 106
How Much?
· $395 before October 22nd then $450 (includes HST)
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Motion & Emotion
—- STARTS FEBRUARY 2ND —-
Perhaps you love the Moth, or Risk, or This American Life or any of the hundreds of storytelling podcasts out there. Perhaps you’ve read every David Sedaris book in the library and captivated by tales that speak to the quirkiness of humanity. Perhaps you’ve seen a dozen solo shows and thought, “Goddammit, I’d love to do that!” This is the class where YOU do THAT.
Each class, you’ll bring in a story you’ve been working on, and together, we’ll explore the richness of your work for story threads to expand upon. We’ll peel back layers to find the hidden complexity and nuance. We’ll use your strengths and unique abilities to tell the story in a way only you could tell it. Finally, we’ll get your story show-ready for a class showcase.
Prerequisite: None.
What You’ll Learn HOW TO:
· How to expand and edit.
· How to embody your storytelling.
· How to compel through use of voice.
· How to breathe life into your characters.
· How to make your piece uniquely YOU!
What You’ll Get
· Small class size (capped at 12, minimum 6).
· 6, 3-hour classes
· A 7 minute - performance piece of your own creation.
· A showcase performance featuring your work.
When?
· Mondays, 6 – 9PM | Feb 2nd – Mar 16th, 2026 (No class, Family
Day Feb 16)
· SHOW: Monday March 23rd, 7PM
Where?
· The Sweet Action Theatre Company
180 Shaw Street, Unit 106
How Much?
· $339 before October 22nd then $395 (includes HST)