Students take various workshops throughout the day. They will learn all different aspects of theatre, and gain a well-rounded theatre education. Professional Teaching Artists and Theatre Practitioners teach these workshops.
Physical tHEATRE |
ACTING |
Musical |
TECHNICAL |
Past Workshops: Mask Making, Stage Management, Improvisation, Acting Audition Technique, Stage Combat, Group Musical Theatre, Voice Audition Technique, Learning Choreography, Movement for The Stage, and Musical Theatre Dance
I AM A STUDENT, What sHOULD I BRING TO my WORKSHOPs?
Just bring yourself. For movement workshops, you may bring Jazz or Dance Shoes, but it is not required.
i am a student, how many workshops do I TAKE THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
If you are participating in International Thespian Excellence Awards, you will take 3 different workshops. However, if you are not participating in Thesyps™, you will take 4 different workshops.
WHAT IS THE AVERAGE SIZE OF A WORKSHOP GROUP?
20-30 students; approximately.
DO Student's get to choose their own workshops?
No. Students will be placed in 3 or 4 different workshops in an effort to maximize well-rounded learning for all aspects of theatre.
i am interested in presenting a workshop. . .
Are you interested in presenting a workshop? We are seeking theatre teaching artists and professionals to teach workshops at the 2020 NJ Junior Thespian Festival. Please review the Workshop Presenter Information Packet. It includes all the information you will need to be a presenter. Send all questions to Workshop Organizer, Joan Schubin @ [email protected]
The form to apply to be a Workshop Presenter is now open
Do workshop presenters get paid?
Workshop presenters get Professional Development Credits for attending, complimentary lunch in the The Green Room, and may choose an ad or stipend as an additional benefit: a (1/4 page ad [half day presenters] or 1/2 page ad [full day presenters] to advertise for their company/workshop), OR ($25 stipend [half day presenters] or $50 [full day presenters] for their theatre company or organization to help defer the cost of travel and materials.)
HOW LONG ARE THE WORKSHOPS?
The workshops are 45 minutes long. Presenters can choose to teach either 2 or 4 workshops throughout the day, and may choose whether they would like to attend for a Morning, Afternoon, or Full-Day Session.
how many students are in each workshop group?
Prepare for 20-30 students to be in each of the groups.