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Stories to Tell: a Queer Solo Performance Workshop​

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ABOUT Stories to Tell: 
Stories to Tell - A Solo Performance Workshop taught by performing artist Giovanni Ortega. In this four week workshop, participants will develop a solo piece that they will write and perform, receiving encouragement and guidance throughout the entire process. Have a space to incorporate your writing, acting, physical, and vocal skills! Reach out to Q Youth Foundation for any additional questions and click the link in the bio to register today

Length of Lab:

A 4-Week Intensive Workshop:
January
18th, 2023 to February 8th, 2023


​Every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 10:00pm PT

Expected Commitment:

(4) 3-Hour In-person workshops with  cohort and workshop facilitator.
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(1) Final Performance 

Who can apply?

Preference will be given to members of the LGBTQIA2-S+ community who are first time/emerging writers.

Cost of Program:

$150.00 USD

*Limited scholarship opportunities will be available.  If interested in applying please contact us prior to submitting application. 

Payments will be due upon acceptance, installment plans are also available upon request. 
Workshop Timeline:
  • Call for Applicants: Wednesday, November 30th, 2022
  • Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 
  • Notification of Acceptance and Payment Due: Friday, January 13th, 2023
  • Solo Performance Workshop Dates: January 18th, 2023 - February 8th, 2023
APPLY HERE


ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:
​Giovanni Ortega is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and public speaker who believes in creating an accepting and inclusive relationship with artists and international communities. As a member of Theatre Without Borders & DNA Works Ensemble, they  have the distinct opportunity to work with communities and artists from across the globe to engage, investigate and create stories that usually go untold but are relevant and important to share with everyone from South America to Southeast and South Asia. In 2016, Ortega started The Body Series at the Haque Centre of Acting and Creativity in Singapore. The devised plays include Creation of My Body, Words of My Body, Thoughts of My Body and Map of My Body. The presentations have also been workshopped at the National Theatre of Parramatta (Sydney) and East West Players (LA). Written commissions include The Butterfly of Chula Vista (San Diego Rep), Poetry Festival Singapore poetic pieces Benches, Palindromes and films Belonging, Atlas and Nomads as well as East West Players' Criers for Hire & ALLOS, The Story of Carlos, Bulosan. Giovanni is currently the Artistic Director for FilAm Arts Teatro.


ABOUT Q YOUTH:
Q Youth Foundation is a nonprofit organization that celebrates culture, diversity and community by opening a dialog to humanize our queer experience through storytelling, play writing, poetry, screenwriting and community activities that include mental health awareness, anti-violence and bystander intervention work that is survivor-centered.
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    • Q Youth Team
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    • Stories to Tell: a Queer Solo Performance Workshop
    • The Read Series
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