Reading Series

New play readings at the A-Channel Orientation Room

Saturday May 24, 1:00 pm
Sunday May 25, 1:00 pm
Saturday May 31, 1:00 pm
Sunday June 1, 1:00 pm

By Donation

Readings of new solo plays currently in development, including ORBIT by Brie Wittman (winner of the 2008 Petri Dish New Play Contest), and I HAVE SEEN BEAUTIFUL JIM KEY by Janet Munsil.

More readings to come, check back here for detatils and additional confirmed events.

HAMLET {SOLO}
doc+talk

Screening of the Bravo TV Documentary HAMLET {SOLO} + talk with Uno performer & doc subject
Raoul Bhaneja

Metro Studio
90 minutes

By donation / at door only

Wed May 28, 6:00 pm

The critically acclaimed documentary HAMLET{SOLO} chronicles actor Raoul Bhaneja's six-year journey as he mounts his exciting one-man version of Shakespeare's Hamlet. It is an in-depth look at a maverick spirit driven to accomplish a challenging goal, and the personal and artistic costs involved. The film includes the perspective and advice of several notable Hamlets, including Christopher Plummer, Colm Feore, Paul Gross, Kenneth Walsh, Brent Carver, Mark Rylance, and John Neville.

Raoul Bhaneja will take a night off performing Hamlet at the Uno Festival to screen the documentary and discuss his creative process with the audience.

THE STORY WITHIN:
a workshop on
creating a tale

INTREPID THEATRE CLUB
Sat May 31, Noon-2 pm

By Donation

Pre-register: (250)383-2663

Presenters
Peg Hasted & Jennifer Ferris

Victoria Storytellers Guild

Imagination, memory, and life experience give us a multitude of sources for stories. We can teach and inform by placing subjects in story form. By paying close attention to our creativity, we can translate our ideas into tales that strike a chord with others.

Join experienced tellers from the Victoria Storytellers Guild for a two hour workshop in shaping your own experiences into a compelling story to share with others.

Limited to 20 participants. Please pre-register by calling (250) 383-2663.

Solo Show Intensive

INTREPID THEATRE CLUB
Sun June 1, 9:30 am-5:30 pm

$80 (Uno passes not valid for this event)

Pre-register: (250)383-2663

This is a ONE DAY Intensive for actors/writers/creators who have always wanted to write and perform their own solo show. Using writing exercises, improvisations and character exploration, this workshop is designed to help you generate material for your one person show. We will explore the essential elements in building a successful solo show as well as the business of performing/producing your own one person show.

If you don't have anything written yet- be prepared to write and generate material, just bring your ideas, pen and paper! 

Instructor:   Nicolle Nattrass is an actor (CAEA/ACTRA), playwright (Playwrights Guild of Canada) and multiple Jessie Award nominee. Her one woman show, Brownie Points- Boldly Going Where No Brownie Has Gone Before , has been adapted into an award-winning short film.

Comments from past Solo Show participants:

" I enjoyed your workshop very much! It really supported me in moving forward with my play. I am most thankful. I am more motivated than ever to share my message and story!"

" I found Nicolle's workshop most empowering; it unleashed a torrent of creative energy for me. Lot's of good practical advice as well. Would highly recommend the experience!"

" Your course was an absolute breath of fresh air. Thank you truly!"

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