Newport Theater Camp: Act Development Courses

Act Development with Tila Von Twirl
Maximum - Five registrants
Mondays 7-9
Nov 11, 18, 25; Dec 2, 9; Break; Jan 6, 13, 20
Solo Salon Dry Run - Thursday, January 23 at 7pm
Solo Salon Showcase - Sunday, January 26 at 7pm

Plus a booking with Newport Peekeasy

Newport Theater Camp launches our final Act Development courses for 2024 aimed at solo performers. Students looking to conceptualize, create, and construct new acts in the burlesque and cabaret arena will learn the mechanics of Concept, Costume, Music, and Movement. This class runs 2 hours per week and will cover theory as well as hands-on practical skills. Enrollment is limited to only FIVE registrants to maximize each student’s time and attention. There are two concurrent classes spanning a total of 11 weeks (8 weeks in classroom time plus 3 weeks of home development time). The course culminates in a live showcase featuring each student's newly created solo. This class is appropriate for anyone looking to build a new solo work regardless of experience level.

Act Development with Harley Go'Lightly

Maximum - Five Registrants

Saturdays 11am-1pm

Nov 23, 30; Dec 7, 14, 21; Break; Jan 4, 11, 18

Solo Salon Dry Run - Thursday, January 23 at 7pm

Solo Salon Showcase Sunday, January 26 at 7pm

Plus a booking with Newport Peekeasy

Students looking to conceptualize, realize, and bring to life who they are in the burlesque, cabaret, and drag arena will learn the mechanics of character design and realization through makeup, movement, and improvisation. This class runs 2 hours per week and will cover history and theory as well as hands-on practical skills. Enrollment is limited to only FIVE registrants to maximize each student’s time and attention. There are two concurrent classes spanning a total of 11 weeks (8 weeks in classroom time plus 3 weeks of home development time). The course culminates in a live showcase featuring each student's newly created solo as their fully realized persona. This class is appropriate for anyone looking to build a brand and aesthetic to bring into their solo performance.

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Both classes follow the same standardized curriculum.

Host or Publisher The Newport Theater