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.
shotgun spotlight
Join us for coffee and cookies on the first Friday of every month from 10:30 AM to 12 PM 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 artistic endeavors, followed by an opportunity to ask questions and a group discussion.
Tickets are pay-what-you-can.
JONTHAN SPECTOR
SEPTEMBER 5
ELIZABETH CARTER
OCTOBER 3
SUSANNAH MARTIN
NOVEMBER 7
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.