Page to Stage - Starting Sept 8th
Page to Stage: Storytelling & Structure
—- STARTS SEPTEMBER 8TH —-
Pulitzer Prize winning author Frank McCourt said, “Everyone has a story to tell. All you have to do is write it.” Sounds easy enough, but with a lifetime full of stories, how do you know where to start? This class is that start!
Each week, you’ll use writing exercises to generate material inspired by your own lived experience and get feedback in real-time. You’ll practice listening to your unique artistic voice, giving it structure, and translating it into a dynamic performance piece. This class takes you from sitting in front of a blank page to standing in front of an audience, performing a fully realized performance piece inspired by your life.
All are welcome, no experience necessary.
What You’ll Learn
· How to generate ideas.
· How to structure a story.
· How to get to the heart of what your story is about.
· How to find the FUN!
What You’ll Get
· An intimate setting, classes are capped at 12 (minimum 6)
· Six, 3-hour classes
· A performance piece of your own creation
· A showcase performance featuring your work.
When?
· CLASSES: Mondays, 6 – 9PM | Sept 8th – Oct 20th, 2025 (No
class Thanksgiving, Oct 13th)
· SHOWCASE: Sunday October 26th, 7PM
Where?
· The Sweet Action Theatre Company
180 Shaw Street, Unit 106
How Much?
· $339 Before Aug 15th, then $395.50
(includes HST)
Page to Stage - Starting November 8th
Page to Stage: 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: Page to Stage: Storytelling & Structure and Page to Stage: Motion & Emotion
What You’ll Learn
· How to add layers of complexity to your piece through free association.
· How to give and receive right-brained feedback
· How to 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 15th then $450
· Includes HST
