U of T Spotlight is an initiative to enhance the engagement of students from all three campuses in theatre activities outside of the classroom.
Play Reading
The Play Reading Series aims to provide current students with opportunities to engage with their favourite dramatic works, as well as new creations written by their peers.
When: November 3, 2017, 7-11 pm
Where: Bickersteth Room, Hart House
About: Join UofT Spotlight for a staged reading of last year’s Playwriting Competition winner
The Little Chinese Cloud (and the storm that came before), written by Vivian Xie. This award-winning play will be performed in an effort to continue the development of this show, with professional feedback to be provided by Toronto dramaturg, Andrew Cheng. Light refreshments will be provided. More info.
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Workshops
The Workshops Series is designed to facilitate an intimate environment where students from any level of experience can learn theatrical skills from a leader’s experience.
Please note: U of T Spotlight Workshops are only open to currently enrolled U of T students.
Playwriting Workshop
When: November 3, 2017, 7-9 pm
Where: Bickersteth Room, Hart House
Facilitator: Maria Meindl
About: WALK THE WALK: A character’s walk can say so much – if you know what to look for. Through an awareness-based movement lesson, you will discover ways to “walk the walk” of your characters. These tools can help you create new characters, gain insights into your characters’ motivations, even make plot decisions. The workshop will include time for free writing and some improvisation. More information and links to register
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Stage Combat Workshop
When: November 19, 2017, 1-4 pm
Where: Activities Room, Hart House
Facilitator: Nate Bitton
About: A general overview of Stage Combat exercises from Toronto’s own Nate Bitton, an experienced Fight/Movement Director, Actor, and Theatre Creator. This workshop will include hand-to-hand combat, review of fight safety, and more. Participants of all levels are welcome, and are encouraged to bring water and wear comfortable clothes they are able to move in. More info. and links to register
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Stage Management 1
When: November 21, 2017, 7-9:30 pm
Where: Administrative Offices, Hart House Theatre
Facilitator: A professional stage manager
About: Stage Management 1 will include a general overview of stage management skills and practices. It will explore book work protocols on festival-type shows, accepted professional SM practices, and give participants of all experience ranges, the tools to take on an SM role in future. Participants possess any level of experience, but the facilitator has requested that they disclose their interest focus and level of experience when they register so that he may tailor the workshop to that need. More information and links to register
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