MIRIAM’S PLACE
Starting Date: July 28, 2025

MIRIAM’S PLACE

THE WORLD OF A PLAY

A SEMINAR SERIES HOSTED BY PATRICK DOOLEY

Miriam Schiffman was a life-long learner with an insatiable curiosity and passion for bringing people together. She also loved theater. With the generous support of her beloved husband, Stan, we have dedicated space at our studios to host gatherings for the exploration of live theater and the promotion of fellowship around shared interests and perspectives. There’ll be coffee and tea at every session.

Meet the ArtistS

Join us for coffee and cookies the last Friday of every month from 10:30 am to Noon as we meet some of the most influential theater makers in the Bay Area. Each session will begin with an interview about their history and projects and be followed by questions and a discussion with the group.

Tickets are pay-what-you-can

THE WORLD OF A PLAY

Get an insider’s perspective of what goes into creating a play from the first read of a script, through design discussions, into the rehearsal rooms, and finally to full production. Shotgun Players’ artistic director, Patrick Dooley and other collaborating artists, will lead this exploration through his own experience of directing Christopher Chen’s newest play The Motion.

This seminar involves six gatherings on Mondays from 10:30am – 12pm  (July 28 through September 9, except September 1), and four other events, including a read-through with the cast, a rehearsal in our studios, a technical rehearsal, and a preview performance at the theater.

  • Monday, July 28 · 10:30 AM – 12 PM · Session 1
  • Tuesday, July 29 · 7 PM Attend the first cast read-through with drinks and hors d’oeuvres (First Taste)
  • Monday, August 4 · 10:30 AM – 12 PM · Session 2
  • Monday, August 11 · 10:30 AM – 12 PM · Session 3
  • Monday, August 18 · 10:30 AM – 12 PM · Session 4
  • Thursday, August 21 – Attend a run-through of the show in our studios (Design Run)
  • Monday, August 25 · 10:30 AM – 12 PM · Session 5
  • Monday, September 8 · 10:30 AM – 12 PM · Session 6
  • Friday, September 12 – Attend a technical rehearsal just before previews (Final Dress)

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