FALL & WINTER WORKSHOP
Join us for our class and workshop series, this fall and winter. Native youth ages 10-19 can work with first-class Indigenous teaching artists in a variety of subjects designed to provide a well-rounded performing arts education.
Introduction to Acting
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-6pm
With Nikko Jay Johnston (Cherokee) and Mackenzie Neusiok (Coharie)
Discover the power of your voice as a storyteller in this introductory course. Whether you are new to performing or not, join us to hone your technique and understand how to become a more clear and compelling actor. Led by actors and teaching artists, Nikko Jay Johnston and Mackenzie Neusiok, students will gain an understanding of objectives, obstacles, and tactics, as well as the basics of script analysis and audition etiquette. Each student will end the class with a prepared monologue that can be used for auditions or performances. Be prepared to dive into text, collaborate with fellow Indigenous actors, and cultivate your confidence.
Songwriting and Performance
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-7pm
With Keola Kapulani Holt (Native Hawaiian)
Center the self and showcase your own story through your music. In this flexible course, students will learn to write and/or perform original music as an individual or with your peers. With actor, musician, and songwriter Keola Kapulani Holt, you can choose your own path – compose original music, perform contemporary or traditional music, or even share your own work. Join us in centering your own experiences and learning how to use music as a method to share stories and express yourself.
Story Keepers: Filmmaking & Oral Traditions
Saturdays 12-2pm
With J. Joshua Diltz (Tsimshian/Haida/Tlingit)
Step into the art of story as both a seeker and a keeper. In this hands-on course, students will learn how to find, record, and share stories using the tools they have – phones, cameras, and curiosity. Guided by filmmaker J. Joshua Diltz, we will explore the voices of our elders, our communities, and ourselves. We’ll practice respectful ways to gather cultural knowledge, honor multiple timelines of history, and see life as an adventurous mystery waiting to be told. Come ready to listen deeply, create boldly, and celebrate the power of Indigenous storytelling.