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Writers Theatre offers audience enrichment events to deepen and illuminate each play in the season. Join us for these events specifically centered around our productions: Athena, and Pearl's Rollin' with the Blues. Stay tuned to this space for all updates and new events as they get announce
JOIN US FOR ATHENA EVENTS!
June 25th, 2022 | En Garde! A Matinee Workshop for Youth
ON-SITE AT WRITERS THEATRE
SATURDAY, JUNE 25TH AT 3PM
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun at Writers Theatre on Saturday, June 25th! While parents and caregivers catch the 3pm matinee of Athena, young people can learn the basics of swordplay in a stage combat workshop taught by WT Education’s professional teaching artists. No blades here! Advance, feint, and parry away with your trusty pool noodle.
Our workshops are designed to be active, fun, flexible, and adaptable to multiple ages and abilities. If you think your child might not be interested in swordplay, other activities will be available. All are welcome. Please let us know how we can make the experience successful and rewarding for your young person. For questions or if you are in need of financial assistance contact Community Engagement Manager Kristin Hammargren at khammargren@writerstheatre.org.
Young people from ages 5-12 are welcome. We ask that they are able to use the bathroom by themselves. The workshop will take place in the theatre building. Please plan to drop off your participant between 2:40pm and 2:50pm and pick them up no later than 10 minutes after curtain. Current Writers Theatre COVID safety protocols require all participants to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test from within 72 hours before entering the building. See the latest safety protocols here. Spaces are limited and registration is required so sign up early!
June 25, 2022 | Behind the Scenes: Fencing
ON SITE AT WRITERS THEATRE, IN THE GILLIAN THEATRE
SATURDAY, june 25th, AT 5PM
Are those swords real? Find answers to that and all your other pressing combat questions at WT’s behind the scenes look at the role of fencing in Gracie Gardner’s play Athena. Fight choreographer David Blixt will discuss the art of storytelling through combat. Fencing expert and show consultant Clint Smith will reveal the actors’ training regime and how their rankings went from U to A. Hopefully he’ll explain fencing rankings as well. Join us between shows in the Gillian for a live action exploration of the sport of swords.
JOIN US FOR PEARL'S ROLLIN' WITH THE BLUES EVENTS!
July 16, 2022 I Baby’s Got the Blues Youth Matinee Workshop
ON-SITE AT WRITERS THEATRE
SATURDAY, JUly 16TH AT 3PM
Everyone’s invited to Writers Theatre on Saturday, July 16th! While grownups jam at the 3pm matinee of Pearl’s Rollin’ With the Blues: A Night with Felicia P. Fields, young people can play theatre games and make music with WT Education’s professional teaching artists. Workshop activities are designed to be active, fun, flexible, and adaptable to multiple ages and abilities. All are welcome. Please let us know how we can make the experience successful and rewarding for your young person. For questions, contact Community Engagement Manager Kristin Hammargren at khammargren@writerstheatre.org.
Young people from ages 5-12 are welcome. We ask that they are able to use the bathroom by themselves. The workshop will take place in the theatre building. Please plan to drop off your participant between 2:40pm and 2:50pm and pick them up no later than 10 minutes after curtain. Masks must be worn during the workshop. Spaces are limited and registration is required so sign up early!
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