Make a Show with Shannan

August 31 – September 7

This workshop is a unique opportunity to develop your own material in a community of fellow artists, led by Shannan Calcutt. 

Over the course of six days, you will have regular opportunities to share your work and hone your process. Each day, you will have the chance to work on your original material with Shannan as a director, with the group providing encouragement and feedback. In addition, you will have the chance to meet with Shannan one-on-one. 

Since the launch of this workshop, participants have left with invaluable insights about their show and ample amounts of new material. A few have even completed a first draft of a full-length show in just six days. Many more have gone on to produce their show in New York City, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Boston, and other cities around the country. 

At the heart of this workshop is a commitment to show up for yourself and your collaborators. The magic of Make a Show is how everyone’s whole-hearted participation elevates each individual’s creative journey. 

The enrollment for this workshop is capped at five participants. Having a group of this size means that everyone has ample opportunities to work on their material with Shannan, with their peers, and on their own. This focused environment catalyzes creativity and productivity. 

This workshop is open to theater and performance artists working in a range of disciplines, from acting and clown to acrobatics and stand-up comedy. You are not expected to arrive with a full draft of your show—in fact, you could start from a simple idea. You are expected, however, to arrive ready to work, to give your time and attention to your colleagues, and to contribute to the group not only as an artist but as an audience member, collaborator, and cheerleader.

A Sense of the Schedule

On your first morning, you’ll have time to share your show idea, goals for the residency, and how we can best support your work. Then it’s off to devise for the remainder of the morning with the goal to begin presenting in the afternoon. The following days will begin with a quick warm-up and Shannan’s oath. The morning sessions are designed for creative time and afternoon sessions for presenting material, although the time is flexible depending on artist needs. In the evenings, artists have time to rest, relax, work independently, and schedule one-on-one sessions with Shannan to work on their show, explore their process, and discuss other topics related to their creative pursuits and professional development.

Please note that this workshop runs Monday, August 31 through Monday, September 7. This means that everyone is expected to arrive on Monday, August 31 and depart on Monday, September 7.

Apply to Take This Workshop

Admission to Make a Show with Shannan is awarded through an application process.

Applications received on or before April 1 will be given priority.

You can access the application by clicking “Apply” below.

Please note that the application requires you to submit an artistic resume or a CV, which we prefer as a PDF.

Applicants will hear about the status of their application in early April.

Cost

Workshop with single-occupancy housing: $1,850

There is no double-occupancy housing, early bird discount, or deposit-only scholarship available for this workshop.

Should you be offered a slot in the workshop, you will have four weeks to pay a $850 deposit. Your remaining balance will be due prior to your arrival at Celebration Barn.

Shannan Calcutt