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From moderated discussions to curated experiences, our Let’s Break It Down events are designed to offer a deeper dive into the subject matter of each Mainstage show.
Let’s Break it Down
[LITERALLY]
Tuesday, April 14 @ 7 PM
SHOTGUN STUDIOS
1201 University Ave., Berkeley
Presented in conjunction with our production of Edward Albee’s The Goat
Rage, if channeled correctly, can be cathartic! Stevie, a character in The Goat, processes her anger by smashing many things in her house. Guided by the folks at SMASH KINGDOM, we welcome you to join us at the Shotgun Studios to take out any unprocessed frustrations in our very own rage room.
sound bath and beyond
Tuesday, June 9 @ 7 PM
THE ASHBY STAGE
1901 Ashby Ave., Berkeley
Presented in conjunction with our production of Bess Wohl’s Continuity
Continuity ends with the sounds of desert: kangaroo rats, scorpions, owls, coyotes, foxes, and bats – all moving through the world. Living with us. Let’s quiet our minds so we can hear the sounds of nature that surround us every day. Participants will record 20 minutes of sound from a favorite place in nature and email us beforehand. Our sound designer will stitch the pieces together to create a “sound bath” for our listening pleasure. Specialists familiar with local habitats will attend to identify the sounds of our fellow creators while we snack on treats from Ohlone Cafe.
Let’s break it down – Iphigenia in Splott
Presented in conjunction with our production of Gary Owen’s Iphegenia in Splott
Tuesday, August 18 @ 7 PM
Let’s break it down – the fall show
SHOTGUN STUDIOS
1201 University Ave., Berkeley
Presented in conjunction with our production of The Fall Show, created by Erika Chong Shuch & Charles Mee
Tuesday, October 20 @ 7 PM
Staging as Storytelling
Tuesday, January 5, 2007 @ 7 PM
SHOTGUN STUDIOS
1201 University Ave., Berkeley
Presented in conjunction with our production of Mark Jackson’s The Death of Meyerhold
Meyerhold wanted to create staging that was at once clear and mysterious, compelling audiences to think about what they feel and feel about what they think. The smallest gesture sometimes reveals as much, or more, than the longest monologue. What we see impacts what we hear. Through simple, practical, impactful exercises, in this one-night class we’ll explore how dynamic staging can convey dynamic stories.
Please Note: Participants should come dressed comfortably for light movement, and with a notebook and writing utensil.