
While your at the theater this weekend, why don't you make a creative and executive decision for yourself simultaneously and start taking our classes? Here are what we are offering this blistery winter.
NEO CLASS OFFERINGS WINTER 2010
A VERY NEO-FUTURIST ADAPTATION
INSTRUCTORS: CHLOE JOHNSTON AND RACHEL CLAFF
WEDNESDAYS 7-10PM
JAN. 6 – FEB. 24
8 WEEKS
Do you have an idea? How about using someone else's? In this class, we'll learn how to use the Neo-Futurist aesthetic to adapt works of fiction, non-fiction, and everything in between, for the stage. The Neos have a long history of exploring existent texts and works of art through performance in prime time shows like "A Very Neo-Futurist Christmas Carol," "Mr. Fluxus," "Windmilled: Tilting at Don Quixote." Participants will be expected to come to the first class with a topic or work of literature in mind. We encourage writers who are interested in creating their own, full-length work.
NEO-FUTURIST PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
INSTRUCTORS: JOHN PIERSON AND BILAL DARDAI
SATURDAYS 1-4PM
JAN. 9 – FEB. 27
8 WEEKS
Over the course of eight three-hour classes we will explore the basic theory and practice of Neo-Futurism - a new form of personal, immediate, non-illusory, audience-interactive performance. You will be introduced to classic Neo-Futurist exercises in task-based action, collage, self-expression, and absolute truth on stage. The class will also be given bi-weekly assignments to bring in original pieces exploring autobiography, audience participation, and site-specific staging. By the end of the workshop, you will emerge with a new handle on how to create an artistic response to your life and your immediate surroundings. There is no need to have acting experience, just the boldness and creativity to stand up and express yourself. All are welcome!
INTRO TO TOO MUCH LIGHT: Writing and Performing the Two-Minute Play
INSTRUCTORS: BILAL DARDAI AND GENEVRA GALLO-BAYIATES
SUNDAYS 2-5PM
JAN. 10 – FEB. 28
8 WEEKS
Ever wonder how Neo-Futurists create plays for Too Much Light? This workshop will explore the process and tools needed to create a 2-minute play in the Too Much Light style. We will examine specific play formulas and styles that recur on our stage. Students will write from their own life experiences and then examine staging techniques that will equip their scripts with mind-blowing, low-budget, renegade-theatrics. This class will mimic the actual weekly process of the show Too Much Light, focusing on our techniques for generating ideas and showing you how to write, stage and perform your own scripts. The class culminates in a student-written performance of 20 plays in 40 minutes in our theater - with a live audience and everything! No experience necessary.
All classes are $250.
All classes will meet at the Neo-Futurarium 5153 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60640
Class size is limited to 15 on a first-come first-serve registration.
To register, go to www.neofuturists.org. There you can choose which class you'd like to take. You can pay online through our website or send a non-refundable registration check for half of the amount ($125) made out to "The Neo-Futurists" to The Neo-Futurarium at 5153 North Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL, 60640. Full payment is due at the first class.