Diary of a Production

Appropriate & Summer ,1976

Session one: Appropriate 

Session two: Summer, 1976


From script analysis to casting, designing to directing, this class takes adult learners deep into the artistic process of bringing a production to life. Due to the popularity of  “Diaries”  for A Dolls House, Part 2 (2023) and The Lehman Trilogy (2024), two Diary classes will be offered in the 24/25 Season: Appropriate (December 23 through February 17) and Summer, 1976 (February 24 through April 28). 

 

Diary of a Production is led by teaching artist John Dalton and features guests from the creative teams of each production. Classes take place on Monday nights via Zoom with three in-person observation visits to the rehearsal room: first read through with a designer presentation, blocking, and tech rehearsals.

Class size is limited. Students may register by visiting https://ci.ovationtix.com/473. Ticket prices are $80 for students 18 to 30 years old, $100 for subscribers, and $180 for non-subscribers. Diary of a Production students also receive a special discount on tickets for their respective productions.

A Deep Dive From Script to Production

From script analysis to casting, designing to directing, this class takes adult learners deep into the artistic process of bringing a production to life. This season after high demand, GableStage is excited to announce that two diary classes will be offered to adult learners centered around the productions of Appropriate and Summer 1976 led by actor and teacher, John Dalton. 

These classes will take place virtually via Zoom and additionally include three in-person rehearsal visits at GableStage. 

 

Cost for class:

$100 for subscribers

$180 for non-subscribers

 $80 for 30 years and under

Program Overview

Take a deep dive through this acclaimed production in a in de-depth course through the artistic process.

From script analysis to design and direction, you will be challenged to interpret the text, embody the characters and make bold design choices.

Led by Miami-based actor and teacher John Dalton

Session I: APPROPRIATE 

Program dates: December 23 – February 17, 2024

Session 2: SUMMER, 1976

Program dates: February 24 – April 28, 2024

 

John Dalton

Actor and Teacher

John Dalton is an actor and producer. Since moving to Miami John has been teaching his unique theater appreciation course, THEATRE THEORY to Theater Enthusiasts in Miami Beach, at FIU-OLLI, in North Miami and privately to students throughout the country and internationally on Zoom.

Limited availability!

Contact

For more information, contact Laura Guerrero, Artistic and Education Programming Associate, at

LGuerrero@gablestage.org

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