Perseverance Theatre is excited to welcome students back to our stages for our Sealaska Heritage Institute sponsored Winter Camp!
Storytelling Workshop with Frank Henry Kaash Katasse
Join UAA Alaska Native Studies, UAA Department of Theatre and Dance, and Perseverance Theatre on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH at 3:00 PM in the Harper Studio for a free storytelling workshop with Frank Henry Kaash Katasse. About the Artist: Frank Henry Katasse, whose Tlingit name is Kaash, is Alaska Native from the Tsaagweidí Tlingit clan . Frank is an actor, author, director, …
STAR 2022
This summer, we welcome students back to the Main Stage for Perseverance Theatre’s 2022 Summer Theatre Arts Rendesvouz (STAR) Summer Camp. Join us on Douglas from July 18th through August 6th for workshops, games, and the premiere of an ORIGINAL WORK for young artists. HALF-DAY CAMP (Students Ages 7 to 12) – $150FULL-DAY CAMP (Students Ages 12 – 18) – …
Playwriting Class – Beyond Realism: Pushing the Boundaries of the Imagination
Playwriting Class DescriptionBeyond Realism: Pushing the Boundaries of the Imagination. Nineteenth century writerCharles Baudelaire once condemned realism as a “war on the imagination.” While that idea canseem amusingly hyperbolic today, it can also serve as a healthy challenge to writers interested in stretching their creativity, breaking the rules, and taking risks. In this lecture/workshop, we willstudy contemporary examples of plays …
STAR Final Showcase – VIRTUAL and IN-PERSON Tickets Available
Wednesday, August 47:00 P.M. The talented Young Artists of STAR have been working together over the last few weeks to make unique performance pieces that showcase their individual talents and passions. Come see them perform, live or in-person, on Wednesday, August 4 at 7 p.m.! Only 25 tickets are available for the in-person performance at the theatre on Douglas, so get …
Live Video Theatre Workshop with Peter J. Kuo 5.0
July 27, 29, & 31 4p.m. -6p.m. AKSTIt’s live. It’s theatre. It’s video.Develop new skills to thrive in our new normal. The first four rounds of Peter J. Kuo’s Live Video Theatre Workshop SOLD OUT, so Perseverance is offering a fifth round of this immersive class designed to help you thrive in our new world of Zoom, streamed performances, and digital content. Sign …
Live Video Theatre Workshop with Peter J. Kuo 4.0
July 13, 15, & 17 4p.m. -6p.m. AKSTIt’s live. It’s theatre. It’s video.Develop new skills to thrive in our new normal. The first three rounds of Peter J. Kuo’s Live Video Theatre Workshop SOLD OUT, so Perseverance is offering a fourth round of this immersive class designed to help you thrive in our new world of Zoom, streamed performances, and digital content. Sign …
Live Video Theatre Workshop with Peter J. Kuo 3.0
July 6, 8, & 10 4p.m. -6p.m. AKSTIt’s live. It’s theatre. It’s video.Develop new skills to thrive in our new normal. Join Peter J. Kuo for a third round of his live video theatre workshop! Mark your calendars and be sure to register for this workshop designed to help you thrive in our new world of Zoom, streamed performances, and …
Sharing the Story
Perseverance Theatre is excited to announce the launch of the Sharing the Story program, a new initiative designed to engage underserved populations throughout Alaska. Through this program, organizations, businesses, and individuals can purchase blocks of tickets for use by communities that can relate to the story and themes of a particular show but might otherwise be unable to attend. Sharing …
Young Company to perform Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology
Tales from the Nine Worlds: Selections from Neil Gaiman’s NORSE MYTHOLOGY Adapted and directed by Julie York Coppens Odin and Thor, Loki and Idun — the colorful gods and goddesses of Asgard, and the motley creatures they like to mess with, have always held a special fascination for master storyteller Neil Gaiman (Neverwhere, Coraline, American Gods). His latest book, just …