August 8–9
Culminating Performance:
August 9 - Evening
"Party Tricks" — Act Creation Workshop with Miss Behave
Instructors: Amy Saunders, AKA Miss Behave
Dell'Arte is thrilled to welcome alumna and legendary performer-creator Amy Saunders, AKA Miss Behave, back home for her first-ever public workshop. Across two days, ten lucky participants will work one-on-one with one of Variety's most respected creative minds to push their acts to the next level.
Party Tricks is an intensive, application-only workshop designed for performers who already have an act in progress and are ready to refine, sharpen, and elevate it. Miss Behave will work closely with each participant while the group watches one another's acts evolve in real time — building not only individual performances, but a cohesive show the cohort will present together on Sunday night.
Who Should Apply
Performers with an act already in development who are ready for honest feedback, rigorous direction, and the rare opportunity to shape their work alongside peers under expert guidance. Limited to 10 students.
Schedule & Classes
Sat, Aug 8: Class, 10am-5pm
Sun, Aug 9: Class, 10am-5p, “Party Tricks” 8pm
Friday daytime (10am - 5pm)kicks off the first half of the workshop with focused development and direction. That evening, participants are invited to attend the award-winning The Miss Behave Gameshow (admission included). Sunday brings further sessions, culminating in a live performance on the Carlo Stage where the group presents the show they've built together.
PAYMENT & LOGISTICS
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$200 — 20% off for Festival Pass holders
$212.50 — 15% off Early Bird Tuition (by 6/22)
$250 — 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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