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 …
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 …
STAR (Summer Theatre Arts Rendezvous) is a theatre arts summer program for youth between 12–18 years old in which both in-person and virtual students will develop their own performance piece with the guidance and mentorship of Teaching Artists. This will culminate in a Showcase highlighting each young artist’s individual talents. The program is student-driven in that each youth will be …
Six sessions:February 16, 23, and March 2, 9, 16, and 236:00 p.m. AKDT Have you ever wondered how a theatre decides which plays they are going to produce? How can you tell if a new play is even going to be the right fit? We invite you to join Perseverance Theatre’s talented Literary and Producing Associate Irene Martinko for a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
UPDATE: Tickets for STAR’s final showcase are available here! Tiered PAYC pricing is available. Registration for STAR 2020 is now LIVE, and scholarship applications are available. This three-week program is geared toward actors, writers, theatre makers, and artists between 4th – 12th grade, looking to stretch their skills, learn from incredible teaching artists/practitioners, and connect with other students in new …
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 …
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 …