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Now Accepting Applications for 2 Year Conservatory – Learn more

Summer Intensive is Now Accepting Applications – Learn More

Actors Creating Work

This workshop offers an opportunity for actors to explore wearing many hats – that of writer/deviser, director, producer and creator of work. Participants will form an ensemble, building trust so they feel comfortable to take risks. The program will culminate with a performance event and celebration for the ensemble and invited guests.

Course Overview

Participants will form an ensemble, building trust so they feel comfortable to take risks – mirroring the work done in the early days of LAByrinth Theater Company, of which the instructor is a founding member. This work is based on three tenets: ensemble, multi-disciplinary, and self-generating. Music, movement and comedy will be injected into this process in a manner that reflects the inclinations of those in the room. The program will culminate with a performance event and celebration for the ensemble and invited guests.

TRANSFORM

Meet Your Instructor

David Deblinger is an award winning actor, writer, director, as well as an acting teacher and the co-founder of Labyrinth Theater Company.

What You’ll Learn

Central to this workshop are three guiding tenets: ensemble, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and self-generating work. Participants will engage in a rich exploration of various art forms, incorporating elements of music, movement, and comedy in ways that resonate with their individual talents and collective dynamics. This approach not only enhances the creative process but also ensures that each participant’s unique voice is honored and integrated.

As the program progresses, the ensemble will collaboratively develop their work, culminating in a performance event that showcases their artistic journey. This celebration will not only highlight their achievements but also invite friends, family, and other guests to witness the transformative power of their collaborative efforts. Through this immersive experience, participants will deepen their craft while forging lasting connections with fellow artists.

TKS Alumnus

Actors Creating Work student

“It’s so clear that David is a master at what he does. How he tells the story of mundane things that happen to him in his life. I love the feedback he gives and you see the results of his feedback immediately, the story suddenly becomes that much more meaningful and potent because of his suggestions and I really loved working with him.”

A gray-haired man in a white shirt sits on a table, gesturing animatedly like William Esper, as he talks to an engaged group of people around him. The group, consisting of both men and women, takes notes in the brightly lit room.

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