Workshops

Songwriting
Thursday, October 19 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Grades: 6–8
Instructor: Jen Scott
Price: $95

Jump headlong into writing songs on the fly! Through a mix of theater, music and improv games, students will focus on working from a place of play to craft lyrics and melodies, explore song structures and styles, and write songs together and solo. No songwriting experience necessary!

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Shakespeare Monologues and Audition Prep
Thursday, October 19 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Grades: 9–12
Instructor: Liv Kemp
Price: $95

Dive into Shakespeare's classic plays and demystify the Bard's heightened language by breaking down the meaning of the text. With expert coaching from Guthrie teaching artists, students will work on scenes and monologues while developing characters and building confidence. A mock audition process will give students valuable feedback and help them be prepared for their next big audition!

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From Story to Stage: Puppetry and Object Work
Friday, October 20 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Grades: 6–8
Instructor: Loren Niemi
Price: $95

Take a well-loved story and adapt it for performance through the magic of puppetry, object work, movement and play. Students will choose (or write their own version of) a story, identify the characters and moments they want to feature and then make the story come alive onstage. Using cardboard, found materials and markers, students will build characters and rehearse their movements and interactions with other characters and props, leading to a final story sharing at the end of the day.

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Stage Makeup
Friday, October 20 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Grades: 9–12
Instructor: Berto Borroto
Price: $180
Materials: A makeup kit will be provided to each student.

Ever dreamed of becoming someone else for a day? What about something else? Experiment with the art of stage makeup! Students will gain makeup tools and techniques to enhance their storytelling for the stage — or put the finishing touches on their next epic costume. The registration fee includes a Ben Nye makeup kit that students will use during the workshop and take home.

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A Guthrie Teaching Artist will lead a post-show workshop to actively engage your group with the themes of the play. Prices start at $300 with a 10-person minimum.

Join a Guthrie staff member or panel to discuss the play after you’ve seen it! Learn about the behind-the-scenes process of making theater, ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of the themes of the play. Prices start at $250 with a 10-person minimum.

Hear from Guthrie leadership about the ever-changing landscape of the American theater, including what goes into planning a season and what it takes to run one of the country’s largest regional theaters. Prices start at $450 with a five-person minimum.