Students work with Master Instructors in an intensive workshop format. Classes meet for 2 ½ hours each day and 5 hours on Saturdays. Although all levels of experience are encouraged to register, all students should understand that a conservatory program is intense by nature as it studies the craft of theatre to a professional standard. Outside class time is expected to meet the course demands. Instructional staff have all reached a high level of expertise in their field. Classes selected for 2008 intend to urge young artists to think outside of the box, stretch their imaginations and expand their comfort zones.
- Ages: 14-19
- Times and Days: 4pm-6:30pm Tuesday-Friday & 1pm-5pm Saturday, August 2 & 9
- Dates: July 29-August 9 with Showcase at 7:00pm Saturday, August 9
- Location: Broadway Playhouse and other locations - see schedule
- Cost: $395
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WEST is honored to be working with top-notch guest artists and core actors from Shakespeare Santa Cruz as well as some of the area’s finest artists. View Artist Bios.
Master-Piece Theatre and Chekhov Conservatory Schedule
Please note that classes listed as Chekhov are for the Anton Chekhov One Acts only. Master-Piece Theatre students do not stay. Schedules subject to change due to professional obligations.
| Day/Date/Time | Location | Workshop | Artsist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, July 29 | |||
| 4-5pm | Broadway Playhouse | Story Art | Terri Steinmann |
| 5-6:30pm | Broadway Playhouse | Story Movement | TBA |
| 7-8:30pm | Broadway Playhouse | Chekhov | Julie James |
| Wednesday, July 30 | |||
| 4-6:30 | Broadway Playhouse | Dramaturg | Karen Kettnich |
| 7-8:30pm | Broadway Playhouse | Chekhov | Julie James |
| Thursday, July 31 | |||
| 2-6pm | UCSC/SSC | SSC Tech Rehearsal & Backstage Tour | Sara Wilbourne |
| 7:30pm | UCSC/SSC | Preview – Alls Well That Ends Well. *Please bring a sack dinner or money to purchase dinner at Shakespeare Santa Cruz. Chekhov will not rehearse tonight. | |
| Friday, August 1 | |||
| 4-5:45pm | Broadway Playhouse | Scene Study | Sarah Kate Anderson |
| 5:45-6:30pm | Broadway Playhouse | Open Lab | WEST Staff |
| 7-8:30pm | Broadway Playhouse | Chekhov | Julie James |
| Saturday, August 2 | |||
| 12-2pm | Broadway Playhouse | Voice/Diction | Dawn Elin-Fraser |
| 2:30-5pm | Broadway Playhouse | Comedic Monologue | Christopher Palermo |
| Tuesday, August 5 | |||
| 4-6:30pm | Broadway Playhouse | Scene Study | Sarah Kate Anderson |
| 7-8:30pm | Broadway Playhouse | Chekhov | Julie James |
| Wednesday, August 6 | |||
| 4-6:00pm | Broadway Playhouse | Acting/Scenework | Mike Ryan |
| 6-6:30 pm | Broadway Playhouse | Open Lab | West Staff |
| 7-8:30pm | Broadway Playhouse | Chekhov | Julie James |
| Thursday, August 7 | |||
| 4-6:30pm | Broadway Playhouse | Comedic Monologue | Christopher Palermo |
| 7-8:30pm | Broadway Playhouse | Chekhov | Julie James |
| Friday, August 8 | |||
| 4-6:00pm | Broadway Playhouse | Acting/Scenework | Mike Ryan |
| 6-6:30 pm | Broadway Playhouse | Open Lab | West Staff |
| 7-8:30pm | Broadway Playhouse | Chekhov | Julie James |
| Saturday, August 9 | |||
| 12-1pm | Broadway Playhouse | Story Movement | TBA |
| 1-2pm | Broadway Playhouse | Performance Tech | Iman Lizarazu |
| 2:15-5pm | Broadway Playhouse | Final Rehearsal | WEST Staff |
| 6:15pm | Broadway Playhouse | Showcase Call | WEST Staff |
| 7pm | Broadway Playhouse | Showcase Performance | WEST Staff |
| Tuesday- Friday, August 11-15 | |||
| 4-8:30pm | West End Studio Theatre | Load/Tech Week- Chekhov One Acts | Julie James |
| Saturday, August 16 | |||
| 12-4pm | West End Studio Theatre | Tech and Dress Rehearsal - Chekhov One Acts | Julie James |
| 6-8:30pm | West End Studio Theatre | 7pm curtain Chekhov performance | Julie James |
| Sunday, August 17 | |||
| 3-5:30pm | West End Studio Theatre | 4pm curtain Chekhov performance | Julie James |
Other Events, Jump Starts and Community Building Opportunities
Although not formally part of the program, please be aware of the following events and hope to see some of you there!
Shakespeare Panel at Bookshop Santa Cruz
July 21, 7:30 PM, Bookshop Santa Cruz.
All’s Well That Ends Well director Tim Ocel, Romeo and Juliet dramaturg Karen Kettnich, and textual consult Michael Warren will discuss the directors’ visions and interpretations of the two Shakespeare plays this season.
Bach at Leipzig – West Community Event
Thursday, August 21st – Join members of the WEST Creative Team and fellow students for a little Post-Summer fun! We plan on seeing Bach at Leipzig at 7:30pm at Shakespeare Santa Cruz. Meet at 6:30pm outside the Main Theater entrance so we can get tickets together. Student rush tickets are $14 + $3 service charge. Call 425-9378 with questions.