In this interactive theater residency, students discover their voice on stage. Through guided improvisation, collaborative scene work, and stagecraft, they create original characters, craft honest scenes, and perform their own stories for an audience. The residency runs at beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels, building confidence, collaboration, and creative expression. Every residency ends with a supportive student showcase.
Session 1: Character and Story
5 mins: Welcome and ensemble warm up
15 mins: Character Walks, physical and vocal character building
20 mins: Guided improvisation, creating a character and a short scene from prompts
15 mins: Small group share and coaching
5 mins: Closing reflection and surveys
Session 2: Scene Development and Refinement
5 mins: Warm up and recap
10 mins: Improvisation drill, brief scenes from prompts
30 mins: Collaborative scene writing and rehearsal in small groups
10 mins: Peer feedback and refinement
5 mins: Closing reflection and surveys
Session 3: Performance and Showcase
5 mins: Warm up
15 mins: Stagecraft mini lesson, covering blocking, projection, and pacing
25 mins: Rehearse and perform refined scenes
10 mins: Showcase and audience reflection
5 mins: Surveys