Zoo Day with Jason Bennett: You will go to the zoo and learn the in-depth process of observing the many aspects of an animal as an approach to developing a characterization. The Externals approach of using animals as the basis of characterizations can yield unbelievably mind-altering results with dramatic physicalizations and vocalizations. 1 day. Time: TBA. Cost: Free

Externals I with Jason Bennett:You will do intense sound and movement exercises with music; work with two animals from our trip to the zoo; and bring in two characters you have created with costumes, hair, and make-up. You will learn the "Externals/Outside-In" approach to creating characterizations in rehearsal and performance. On day two, you will perform two "Farmer's Market" exercises. 2 days. Time: Call for Dates, 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Cost: $185, or $195 for non-students.

Externals II with Jason Bennett: In this performance oriented workshop, you will apply your basic knowledge of Externals techniques to in-depth explorations of scenes and monologues you have been assigned. You will use all kinds of differents Externals techniques as you deepen the process of working "outside-in" on your scenes and monologues. To attend this workshop, you must have attended Externals I. 2 days. Time: TBA. Cost: TBA.

Externals Rehearsal and Performance with Jason Bennett: During the second month of the Externals Theme, you will continue working on your scenes and monologues using various Externals approaches, as you move toward a more complete performance of your material. You will get many hours of rehearsal time with Jason Bennett during this Rehearsal and Performance time. 3 days spread out. Time: TBA. Cost: TBA.

As with all workshops at our school, due to planning, we are unable to offer refunds for workshops once they are paid for and commited to.