NORTHLIGHT STUDENT SERIES:

Masterclasses

The focus of MASTERCLASS is process: artists and students discussing, demonstrating and celebrating the artistic process. This is an opportunity for aspiring artists to see how Northlight's top artists approach the creation of a production, a script and/or a character.

MASTERCLASS events are tied into our mainstage programming, and attendees of Masterclass are offered ticket discounts and other special opportunities. Programs are scheduled on a seasonal basis. The cost of each Masterclass is $15 per student.

For more information or to register for upcoming events, please email or call our Director of Education, Devon de Mayo, at 847.324.1607.

The 2011-2012 Masterclass Series:

Doug Peck and

Stephen Schellhardt

Special $25 TEEN EVENT on May 19! Attend the Musical Theatre Masterclass, meet the creators of [title of show], and attend the Saturday matinee of the show. For more details, click here.

MUSICAL THEATRE MASTERCLASS

Saturday, May 19, 11:00am-1pm
From [title of show] Doug Peck, Musical Director, and Stephen Schellhardt, Actor, teach this workshop on musical theatre performance. This workshop is a rare opportunity to learn from two of Chicago's most sought after musical theatre artists. Students will learn some of the technical and creative skills of creating a musical performance.

Janet Ulrich Brooks

ACTING

Saturday, April 14, 11:00am - 1pm
Janet Ulrich Brooks, Actor in Ten Chimneys, teaches this workshop on preparing for a role. Janet Ulrich Brooks has appeared at the Goodman, TimeLine Theatre Company, Pegasus Players, Strawdog Theatre Company, Steppenwolf and Collaboraction. She will teach a workshop on acting process and making the role your own.

Emily McConnell

COSTUME DESIGN
Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 11am - 1pm
Taught by Emily McConnell, Costume Designer for Black Pearl Sings!, this Masterclass will teach students the basics of costume design by one of Chicago's busiest designers. From how a designer creates a sketch to working with actors and choosing fabrics, this workshop will give students the basics of what techniques designers use to create costumes that can be worn for production.

Masterclass History:

2011

Playwriting from Acting

with Danai Gurira, playwright of Eclipsed

2010

Physicality in Acting

with Kevin Douglas, cast member of A Civil War Christmas

Masterclass in Acting

with Alex Goodrich, case member of A Civil War Christmas

2009

The World of Martin McDonagh

with Artistic Director BJ Jones and Lieutenant of Inishmore cast members Jamie Abelson and Kelly O'Sullivan

Playwriting

with Kenneth Lin, playwright of Po Boy Tango

2008

Playwriting

with Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder, playwright of Gee's Bend

For more information or to register for programs:

Contact Devon de Mayo via email or by calling 847.324.1607, or download a Registration Form.

For additional programming, click here.