PORT ANGELES — Anna Anderson and Shannon Cosgrove will teach a two-day workshop from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 1 and Sept. 8.
The first session will be at the Port Angeles Community Playhouse, 1235 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles. The location for the second session will be announced during the first.
Andersen and Cosgrove are local writers, directors, theater teachers and actors who’ve shared their talents with numerous audiences on stages in the area.
During the first session, attendees will learn about choosing material for the target audience, choosing a team and working with designers, script development, administrative preparation, auditions and casting, scheduling, blocking and stage pictures, taking notes and building morale.
The first session also will include tips for directing actors, such as nurturing character development, pace structure and finding the right levels of emotion and energy.
Directors will decide on scenes during the first day and will work with actors in small scenes with guidance and feedback during the second session.
Interested participants can sign up by calling 360-452-6651 or by emailing pacommunityplayers@hotmail.com.
