The TWS Education Committee developed a variety of theatre-related, interactive workshops for Actives, CTWS Parents and Patrons. Each workshop has its own registration period and will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. In most cases, class size is limited in order to provide a high level of interactive training. All the workshops listed below are free to TWS Actives except for the Tennessee Williams Scene Study taught by Jim Schneider.

We hope you are as excited about these offerings as we are and that you will take advantage of these workshops.

- The TWS Education Committee

How to Register

March 2012

Sound Workshop

Join Ed Barrow as he shows you what’s in store for you to start your sound design. Ed will demonstrate the state-of-the-art digital equipment we use as well as the fundamentals involved in creating a good design.

Teacher: Ed Barrow
Date: Monday, March 19, 2012; 7:30 - 10:30 pm

March 2012

Lighting Workshop

Join Benton Bullwinkel as he walks you step by step through the fundamentals and the capabilities of the new ETC light boards in the mainstage and Cattell.

Teacher: Benton Bullwinkel
Dates: Monday March 26, 7:30 – 10:30 pm

April 2012

Makeup Workshop

Join Darla Goudeau for the first part of this workshop as she walks you through the basics of makeup for the stage.  In the second part of the workshop, Darla will work on more complex make-up challenges. Darla will be joined by Christopher Payne, a professional Hollywood makeup artist, who will demonstrate tecniques for specialty makup such as ageing and wounds.

Teacher: Darla Goudeau
Date: Monday, April 2, 7:30 – 9:30 pm

Set Construction Workshop 101

Join Jon Mills where you will see how the set for The Devil’s Disciple came to life.  Jon will take you from the first look at the design drawings through all the stages of construction.  

Teacher: Jon Mills
Date: Saturday, April 14; 9:30 – 11:30 am

April 2012

Set Construction Workshop 102

Jon continues his workshop with a session in the shop with a demo of tools, shop equipment and various materials used to build a set. In this workshop you will have hands on experience to see how easy and fun set construction can be.

Teacher: Jon Mills
Date: Monday, April 16, 7:30 - 9:30 pm

April/May 2012

Scene Study: Tennessee Williams

Jim Schneider returns to TWS in this five-session study of how to approach acting in plays by Tennessee Williams.  Students will be assigned a scene by Jim and should endeavor to be off book by first class.

Dates: Sunday April 22  7:00-10:30 pm
            Saturday April 28  9:00-1:00 pm
            Sunday April 29  7:00-10:30 pm
            Saturday May 5  9:00-1:00 pm
            Sunday May 6  7:00-10:30 pm

Teacher: Jim Schneider
Class Size: Maximum of 12
Cost: $65 for TWS Actives/CTWS Parents; $70 patrons; $100 general public

June 2012

Stage Management Workshop

Join Ed Wavak as he presents a comprehensive review of the basics of stage management and assistant stage management at TWS with additional opportunities to sit in the booth and call cues for a mainstage show.

Teacher: Ed Wavak
Date: Monday, June 4, 7:30 - 10:30 pm

Set Design

Join TWS Tech Director Thad Hallstein for an informational seminar on set design concepts at TWS

Teacher: Thad Hallstein
Date: Tuesday, June 5 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost: Free to TWS Actives/CTWS Parents; $10 for Patrons

June, 2012

Set Painting

Join TWS Tech Director Thad Hallstein as shows the ins-and-outs of set painting techniques

Teacher: Thad Hallstein
Dates: Tuesday, June 19, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Cost: Free for TWS Actives/CTWS Parents, $10 for TWS Patrons

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
(Attention Patrons!)

Are you interested in joining us and acting on the TWS stage? STUDIO 1 is our annual "casting call", but it's more than that. It's a workshop which introduces you to the culture of TWS in an environment that is shared with other aspiring actors.

The Studio workshop is TWS’ unique method for procuring actors.  It is offered to our subscribers free of charge, and is conducted once in the Fall over a 3 week period consisting of 14 sessions, and again in June with 14 sessions.   Participants may or may not have prior acting experience.  Even if you have performed on Broadway, you must complete the Studio workshop to act at TWS.  The only requirements are that you be a TWS subsriber with a 7 play subscription series and be 18 or older.

During the Studio sessions, participants join in a variety of activities, in a relaxed non-audition setting.  Studio I culminates in a presentation of short scenes after which the graduates are eligible for casting.

THE DATES OF OUR JUNE 2013 STUDIO SESSIONS ARE:

Going through Studio is not required to be an Active. If you are not interested in acting, but would like to volunteer your time and talents, we would love to have you join us. Call the office to find out more at 708-246-4043.

How to register for a class

To register for any class, please e-mail your name during open registration times to twsedu@live.com. If you are without e-mail access, leave a message with us at 708-246-4043 to register.

Payment is to be made at least 3 days in advance of any workshop requiring payment to TWS at 4384 Hampton Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558.

PLEASE NOTE:

• If workshops are for more than one day, enrollment must be for the complete workshop; not just one day.
• Classes are subject to a maximum enrollment and may be subject to a minimum enrollment.
• Some classes will be open to auditing.
• No refunds will be given three days prior to the workshop.
• This schedule of workshops is subject to change.
• For purposes of these educational opportunities, Studio graduates may sign up for these workshops as if they were Actives.

What is the difference between an Active and a Patron?

Actives are Patrons who have a 7-play subscription to TWS and volunteer at TWS in some capacity. Currently we have close to 300 Active volunteers helping in a variety of areas. You can learn how theatre works and make new friends along the way. Join us!