SAT 8 NOVEMBER - 1pm to 2pm
SESSION 1 - Writing for Immersive Performance - Objects and Scripts to Stage
In this workshop, Bard will invite participants to bring objects to the session which relate to their drag characters.
By the end of the session, participants will have created an oral and written narrative around the object, deepening their understanding of their drag character’s lore and gaining confidence in their use of props on stage.
SAT 22ND NOVEMBER - 1pm to 2pm
SESSION 2 - Costuming for Performance
In this workshop, Matti will guide you through the preparation of making for performance from concept to actual creation. You would be taught about the materials typically used, where to get supplies, costs, and even how to thread a sewing machine. Matti will also be showing some different costumes and will go through the process of how they were made and finally, we will have a quick workshop on how to recreate an icon look with cheap materials.
SAT 29TH NOVEMBER - 1pm to 2pm
SESSION 3 - Performance - Act building
In this workshop, Bard will invite participants to bring in a draft performance/build an act around the object they brought in session 1. Matti will be available to offer prop/costume advice. Together, we will confirm music, costume, and form (dance, comedy, etc) choices and create a draft performance for the final showcase.