McCarter Classes

Masterclasses for Adults

Performance Masterclass with Joel McKinnon Miller

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to learn from Joel McKinnon Miller, the acclaimed actor from Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Big Love, and McCarter's A Christmas Carol! In this master class, Joel will offer personalized feedback to a select group of performers, helping them elevate their craft through his years of experience in TV, film, and theater. Not performing? No problem! Join as an observer and gain invaluable insights from watching the performances and participating in a lively Q&A with Joel. Whether you're stepping into the spotlight or soaking in the wisdom, this is a must-attend event for all!

Monday, November 11, 2024 6:00PM-8:30PM

Cost: Performers $100 / Observers $50

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Soundpainting Workshop

Discover the excitement of interdisciplinary art with our Interdisciplinary Improvisation / Live Composition Master Class! In this workshop, you'll explore soundpainting, a fascinating live-composing sign language that brings together musicians, dancers, actors, and visual artists. Practiced globally in 33+ countries, soundpainting offers a unique opportunity to experience the magic of spontaneous, collaborative creation. This deep-dive workshop is perfect for arts enthusiasts and those new to improvisation. Whether you're a professional musician, dancer, actor, an avid arts lover, or simply curious about the creative process, this workshop will ignite your imagination and deepen your appreciation for interdisciplinary art. Improvisation experience is helpful but not essential.

Instructor: Leese Walker

Leese Walker is the Producing Artistic Director and founder of Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble, based in NYC, known for their creative placemaking and community engagement projects, ensemble, and applied theatre methodology, as well as being the preeminent soundpainting ensemble in the US.

Sunday, March 16, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $125

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Moment Work Devising Training

Moment Work is the groundbreaking process of devising theater developed by Tectonic Theater Project to create works such as Here There Are Blueberries, Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde, and The Laramie Project, among others. Moment Work begins with the premise that powerful storytelling employs much more than words. Participants will train in the technique of Moment Making, exploring the theatrical potential of the elements of the stage (lights, sound, costumes, architecture, movement) in order to discover their inherent poetic and narrative potential. This studio class will be taught by one of Tectonic Theater Project’s long-time company members and is open to both theater and non-theater practitioners alike.

Facilitator bio: Scott Barrow
Scott Barrow joined Tectonic Theatre Project in 2005 on 33 Variations as a devisor at Georgetown and through its Broadway run and into Los Angeles. That was followed by acting in the first tour of The Laramie Project Cycle and devising and performing on Uncommon Sense. Scott is a credited devisor and performer on Here There are Blueberries, a senior Moment Work teacher and a contributing writer on the company’s
devising methodology book: Moment Work. MFA Brandeis University

Sunday, January 26 , 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Cost: $75

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