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| Playwright José Cruz González with a Dialogue/Diálogos participant. |
“I have memories of those powerful moments when joy or sadness overcame an entire room,” says Gonzalez. “The people of Santa Ana trusted us with their stories and they revealed their hearts to their neighbors.”
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| Dialogue/Diálogos Introduction to Illusion of Fighting on Stage Workshop. (from left: teaching artists Daniel Chacón and Richard Soto with Diálogos volunteer Angela Apodaca). |
The 400 people who shared their stories—and others who are interested in theatre—are invited to take part in a series of 10 workshops that cover everything from an introduction to acting to developing a stage voice and stage presence to puppetry, and all elements of theatre-making. The workshops, taught in both English and Spanish by South Coast Repertory teaching artists, are scheduled Sept. 27-Oct. 22.
“By spending time with us to play and explore theatre, we hope participants will potentially see themselves in the new play we’re crafting, and learn from us as much as we’ve learned from them at the storytelling events,” says Sara Guerrero, Dialogue/Diálagos engagement director.
Connie, a Santa Ana resident, is looking forward to the workshops. She shared her stories last spring, responding to a Dialogue Days flyer that a volunteer for the project left on her doorstep.
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| Dialogue/Diálogos Introduction to Puppetry. (from left: Sylvia Blush, Mercy Vazquez, Daniel Chacón) |
SCR teaching artists are looking forward to seeing many familiar faces at the workshops, which now seem like family gatherings to them.
“The story sharing sessions felt like we were in the middle of a planned get-together with the familia,” recalls Sylvia Blush, an SCR teaching artist. She saw four different families, representing multiple generations, sitting across from each other telling their shared stories of life in Santa Ana. Blush will be teaching a dance ensemble introduction workshop on Oct. 5.
Playwright, teaching artists and returning Dialogue/Diálogos participants and Santa Ana community members are welcome to take part in the workshops. No experience is necessary. Space, however, is limited. Advance registration for the free workshops is encouraged by registering here.
The Inside Scoop on the Free Dialogue/Diálogos Theatre-Making Workshops:
- Community & Theatre: Bringing It Together
Friday, Sept. 27, from 6:30–9 p.m.
Latino Health Access
450 W. 4th Street
Santa Ana, Calif. 92701
Participants will learn about the different elements that go into a staged play, including lighting, sound, design, directing and more.
Open to all ages
- Introduction to Acting taught by Armando Molina
Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Latino Health Access
450 W. 4th Street
Santa Ana, Calif. 92701
This workshop will introduce first-time community actors to fundamental acting concepts and basic preparatory theatre exercises.
Adults and youth ages 14 and over - Introduction to Illusion of Fighting on Stage taught by Richard Soto
Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
KidWorks
1902 W. Chestnut Ave.
Santa Ana, Calif. 92703
This workshop will introduce first-time actors to the basic skills, trust, and emotion needed to safely perform the illusion of fighting on the stage.
Adults and youth ages 18 and over - Introduction to Puppetry taught by Estela García
Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
El Salvador Center
1825 W. Civic Center Dr.
Santa Ana, Calif. 92703
This workshop will introduce participants to the art of puppetry. Participants will build and explore bringing them to life through puppetry and improvisation.
Adults and youth ages 10 and over - Introduction to Ensemble Dance taught by Sylvia Blush
Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Latino Health Access
450 W. 4th Street
Santa Ana, Calif. 92701
Get ready to move a story to life in this introductory dance workshop. Participants will learn proper warm-up techniques, unlock physical artistry and help create a short routine to popular music.
Adults and youth ages 14 and over - Introduction to Voice & Presence on Stage and in Public taught by Cynthia DeCure
Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
KidWorks\
1902 W. Chestnut Ave.
Santa Ana, Calif. 92703
This workshop will introduce first-time actors to vocal exercises that will help prepare their voices to speak with strength, freedom and focus both on stage and in public.
Adults and youth ages 14 and over
- Introduction to Shadow Puppetry & Story-Making by taught José Cruz González
Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Delhi Center
505 E. Central Ave.
Santa Ana, Calif. 92707
This workshop will introduce participants to the ancient art of shadow puppetry by working with black poster board, scissors and imagination to explore stories.
Adults and youth ages 16 and over - Introduction to Acting in Movement taught by Mercy Vasquez
Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Latino Health Access
450 W. 4th Street
Santa Ana, Calif. 92701
This workshop will introduce first-time actors to telling a story without words. The workshop also introduces the idea that stories are not bound by text or dialogue, but can be told through the magic of the imagination and physical expression as well.
Adults and youth ages 10 and over - Introduction to Collective Storytelling and Poetry taught by Daniel Chacón
Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
KidWorks
1902 W. Chestnut Ave.
Santa Ana, Calif. 92703
This workshop will introduce first-time actors to telling stories collectively by creating human murals, rhythm and rhyme.
Adults and youth ages 14 and over - Introduction to Singing by Diana Burbano
Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Latino Health Access
450 W. 4th Street
Santa Ana, Calif. 92701
This workshop will help first-time actors be comfortable singing on stage.
Adults and youth ages 12 and over
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