Feminist Acting Class
Hammer Museum, Courtyard
Created by theater artist Gina Young, Feminist Acting Class is a series of experiments to determine if the form of an acting class can be made feminist, in addition to the content. Part art project, part intellectual experiment and part dynamic physical practice, Feminist Acting Class hopes to expand the roles for women and nonbinary people in theater and the way that we approach these roles. This one-week intensive is divided into segments focusing on body work, voice work, monologues, scenes and self-generated work. Participants will develop scenes together and explore ways to read against a text, leaving with tools to create change in the industry and better approaches to self-care in a profession full of rejection.
In Real Life: Studio provides a glimpse into the working processes of artists. Throughout the fall a select group of artists utilizes spaces in the museum to convene and rehearse new material, including theater, dance, music, and performance. While some artists and collectives will simply discuss or workshop material, others will produce a new project from rehearsal to final performance.
Workshop Dates: Oct. 25—28, Noon—4 p.m.
Venue: Hammer Museum, Courtyard
Price: Free
The Hammer is located at the corner of Westwood and Wilshire boulevards in Westwood Village, three blocks east of the 405 freeway’s Wilshire exit.
Parking is available under the museum.