Artistic Superpowers
an introduction to cultivating your emotional peripheral vision
taught by Chicago and SF Neo-Futurist alum Brenda Arellano
Sunday, April 6, 3:00–5:00 PM @ 447 Minna
For anyone who has ever stepped on to a stage or in front of a crowd, the energy of an audience is palpable, but what is it exactly? How does a Sunday matinee compare to a late night comedy club? In this workshop, we will discuss what is meant by ‘energy of the space’ and flex the ability to read the room. We will examine emotional intuition within the performative space and see how it applies to a variety of situations. Actively exploring through games and scenarios, participants will leave with a better understanding of audience cues. We will find ways of squeezing joy or tenderness through a crack of opportunity, finding small and big ways to make an emotional connection.
Crash Course in Neo-Futurism
A three-hour workshop diving into the fundamentals of writing and performing short plays in the style of the San Francisco Neo-Futurists!
Our ever-popular crash course is back! In this breezy three hour session, you’ll spend an afternoon with other artists, learning and practicing different approaches to realizing your personal narrative and artistic voice… for the stage!
We’ll cover it all– from easy movement warm-ups to inspiring playwriting prompts to space to share your work and receive the sweet, sweet validation of supportive criticism. All levels of experience welcome!
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