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 for each Masterclass is $15 per student. 

 

For more information on upcoming events, please email or call our Director of Education, Devon de Mayo, at ddemayo@northlight.org or 847.679.9501 x3301.

 

 

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Masterclass History:

 

Februay 2011: Playwriting from Acting.  Danai Gurira, playwright of Eclipsed, will lead this playwriting Masterclass by connecting her work as a playwright to her background as an actress.

 

December 2010: Physicality in Acting: Taught by Kevin Douglas, cast member of Northlight's production of A Civil War Christmas and Artistic Associate at Lookingglass Theatre. Students will learn about the importance of using your body in creating a character; a fast-paced Masterclass full of energetic exercises to get actors up on their feet and using their body as one of the actor's most important tools.

 

October 2010: Masterclass in Acting: Taught by Alex Goodrich, cast member of Northlight's f A Civil War Christmas, students will work to embody characters from a historical context and study the artistry behind the actor's process.  How do actors approach characters very different than themselves?

 

May 2009: The World of Martin McDonagh: A Masterclass with Artistic Director BJ Jones and actors Jamie Abelson & Kelly O'Sullivan
BJ Jones has staged highly regarded productions of three Martin McDonagh plays at Northlight. This rare opportunity will provide insight into acting and directing the work of one of the most exciting voices in contemporary playwriting. Jones along with The Lieutenant of Inishmore cast members Jamie Abelson and Kelly O'Sullivan will perform and discuss scenes from various McDonagh plays including The Lieutenant of Inishmore and The Cripple of Inishmaan.

 

January 2009:  Playwriting: A Masterclass with Kenneth Lin

This masterclass will celebrate the playwriting process.  This is an opportunity for aspiring writers to see how top contemporary playwright Kenneth Lin approached the creation of his script Po Boy Tango.  He will lead attendees in writing exercises as well as a question and answer session.

 

January 2008:  Playwriting: A Masterclass with Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder

This masterclass explores writing exercises and concepts of playwriting.  This is an opportunity for aspiring writers to see how top contemporary playwright Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder approaches her writing process.  She will discuss her work Gee's Bend.