July 19–24
July 19-24, IntensiveCulminating Performance:
July 24, EveningFoundations of Interactive Performance
Instructors: Amanda Meyers & Jeff Wirth
Are you a trained actor looking to refine your perspectives for immersive/interactive theatre? Join us at Dell'Arte International, School of Physical Theatre, for a Foundations of Interactive Performance course with Amanda Meyers, assisted by Jeff Wirth! You will learn a process of experiential character development, tools that transform audience participants into co-creators, tips for playing with difficult participants, and more!
Students will prepare a 10-15 minute vignette which will be presented in a culminating performance at the end of the session; a night of 1x1 scenes called ON THE ROCKS: an interactive bar experience. Guests will have the opportunity to be in a story, or watch each story unravel.
Who Should Apply
This class is not for first time actors. The students should have taken at least one acting class, or grown up doing theatre or improv.
What is Interactive Theater?
There are many definitions of Interactive, but if you ask us… Interactive Theatre is a form of structured improvisation that requires audience participation for the plot to progress. In context of our culminating show...Some Guests may only eaves drop on the drama, while others become wrapped up inside of it. Randomly selected guests are often 'adopted' into the plot. These Guests become a named character, and have an Inter-actor to begin their story with. Inter-actors are trained to carry the the guest through the story, and give you the power to influence how the story ends.
Schedule & Classes
Sunday, July 19-24: Class and rehearsals
Friday, July 24: Culminating Performance, Evening time TBD
35+ hours of instruction and rehearsal time. A sample day runs from 10am–6pm with a 90 minute lunch.
Students are encouraged to spend free time exploring the forests, coasts, rivers and mountains of Humboldt County or attending some of the Baduwa’t Festival.
PAYMENT & LOGISTICS
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$496 — 20% off for Festival Pass Holders
$527 — 15% off Early Bird Tuition (by 6/22)
$620 — Full TuitionA minimum $100 deposit is required to secure your spot in the intensive. Links for all payments will be emailed to you upon acceptance.
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Two partial scholarships are available for students of the global majority (those identifying as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color). These are for a 50% reduction of the full tuition. Qualifying applicants may request a partial scholarship in the admissions application.
Other scholarships and payment plans are negotiated on a case by case basis. Please email our School Coordinator at schooladmin@dellarte.com if you have further questions before proceeding.
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This policy is in place to ensure our ability to continue offering high-quality programs to performers near and far. Registered students faced with the unfortunate need to withdraw from a course for any reason may request a refund of tuition paid based on the following timeline:
Early Withdrawal (45+ days out): Requests made more than 45 days before the course start date are eligible for a full refund, minus a $50 processing fee.
Standard Withdrawal (44–15 days out): Requests made between 44 and 15 days before the course start date are eligible for a 50% refund of the tuition paid.
Final Deadline (14 days or less): No refunds will be granted within 14 days of the start date or once the course has commenced.
All refund requests must be submitted in writing to the program administrator.
Exceptions may be made for documented medical emergencies or visa denials at the discretion of the School Director. In these cases, we may offer a tuition credit for a future intensive instead of a cash refund.
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For information regarding appropriate attire, school policies, and other logistics, see our frequently asked questions page. Still have questions? Contact the School Administrator at schooladmin@dellarte.com or by phone at +1 707-502-2276.
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