About this Event
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.
Both classes follow the same standardized curriculum.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Newport Theater, 956 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, United States
USD 215.26
