Are you a professional artist? Join us for NextStage, a FREE online class series designed to illuminate, support, and encourage the professional artistic experience through practical instruction and conversation.
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Who: All artists are welcome, no matter your level of experience or training. The only requirement is that you are at least 18 years old.
When: Classes are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, from 7:30–8:30 pm. Each class is 45 minutes (recorded) followed by 15 minutes of Q&A (not recorded). The recorded portion will be shared in our archives for those unable to attend live.
Where: Online via Zoom. NextStage classes are free, but you must register in advance to receive the Zoom link. Scroll down to view and register for upcoming classes.
What: Each month we host two classes programmed around a common theme.
- The first class each month will be a Conversation. A Conversation is a gathering with instructors to discuss issues and topics within the theatre-making process and community. These conversations will illuminate issues, encourage multiple points of view, and discuss multiple forward-thinking solutions.
- The second class each month will be a Practical Lesson. Practical Lessons are designed to generate instruction for practical skills or processes essential to theatre-making with the goal of providing tools that artists can bring into their practice to encourage balance and growth.
Practical Workshop: Introduction to Dialects
Monday, March 21st from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. : On Zoom
Learn how to approach a new dialect, take one you love to the next level, and create strategies to help you gain confidence when preparing a dialect for an audition. Authenticity is key, and Gin Hammond, Adi Carbral, and Dimitri Woods, will help ensure your approach to this work is rooted in who you are. The session will take place virtually, allowing participants to comfortably interact and watch mouth formations without the hindrance of masks.
What to bring: Your voice, a notebook, and water
Each instructor has space for 10 students in their breakout rooms. Registration is first come first serve.
Aspire Kinetic Arts:
NextStage is excited to partner with Aspire Kinetic Arts on its first in-person offerings. Please check them out!
SPECIAL OFFER TO NEXTSTAGE STUDENTS: Aspire Kinetic Arts is offering a free introductory drop-in class for artists who mention Nextstage. You can redeem this offer in-person when you attend class! To view their class offerings, visit: https://www.aspirekineticarts.com/
Aspire Kinetic Arts is a new studio in Northgate offering artists:
a. Enrollment classes for ages 3 to 19 and adult drop-in dance and dance fitness classes in jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary and more!
b. Studio rentals for auditions, audition prep, or photo shoots!
c. Performance opportunities for our community!
Located in Northgate at 11030 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125 with plenty of free parking and in walking distance to make public transit options.
Miss a class? Whenever possible, classes will be recorded and posted on the NextStage Archive, so you can view as you are able. The only portion not recorded is the Q&A.
March Classes:
Adding Tools to Your Toolkit: Auditioning
NextStage is excited to bring you four opportunities to take your auditioning skills to the next level. Now that theaters are back to making in person art again and the demands of auditioning are once again upon us, we want to make sure you have the tools you need to feel confident and prepared. Join Dedra & Jes for a conversation around general audition prep.
In the second part of this series, we are excited to offer our first in-person workshop series! Join us as we explore song interpretation and movement for actors. These workshops are geared towards helping performers navigate “a song from your book” and the experience of movement call designed specifically for those with little to no formal training. Come rediscover how to center self-assuredness and joy throughout the audition process.
Dialects by nature can be tricky. For some they come naturally, for others they can be daunting. No matter what stage you’re at on your dialect journey, a great foundation and practice are the keys to success. For our final offering in this series artists will get a chance to explore several dialects with some amazing Seattle area dialect coaches.
NextStage is excited to dive into classes with you once again!
To help usher us back into space with one another NextStage is collaborating with Aspire Kinetic Arts by Northgate to create a warm, engaging space where we can all gather once again together! You can read more below about Aspire Kinetic Arts and what resources they provide to the artist community.
SPECIAL OFFER TO NEXTSTAGE STUDENTS: Aspire Kinetic Arts is offering a free introductory drop-in class for artists who mention Nextstage. You can redeem this offer in-person when you attend class! To view their class offerings, visit: https://www.aspirekineticarts.com/
COVID SAFETY: Village Theatre joins area performing arts organizations in requiring masks and proof of full vaccination (2 weeks following final dose) against COVID-19 or a lab based negative COVID test (PCR test within 72 hours, or antigen within 24 hours) for all in-person attendees 5 years and older. This is in line with county and state mandates. NextStage students should also provide proof of identity when attending classes in order to ensure a safe and successful return of the greater Seattle area arts scene. Students will be required to adhere to this policy in order to attend.
You must be Age 18+ to attend any NextStage classes.
Dedra D. Woods
Dedra is an actor, creator, and storyteller dedicated to uplifting marginalized voices and connecting people through the arts. She believes that joy is every person’s birthright, and that storytelling is a transformative force.
Jessica Spencer
Jessica is a story-seeker, mother, director and dedicated connector. She is an optimistic soul who believes in the transcendent power of collective joy, vulnerability, and hope that is found through storytelling.
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