STAGE COMBAT CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP

• Who: emBODY Project Theatre

• What: Hosted by Fights by Flanagan, participants will learn both the core principles and the newest techniques for the performance of dramatically effective stage combat. This intensive course will cover essential professional skills including falls, rolls, slaps, punches, kicks, blocks, and throws/grapples. Most importantly, participants will learn how to approach theatrical violence from a place of physical and mental safety, while still making room for exciting, dynamic, and effective acting in scenes of conflict. At the end of this course, participants will learn and perform choreographed fight scenes, which will be filmed and made available for use in professional reels. This intensive fulfills all requirements for an Unarmed Skills Proficiency Test with the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). Participants may opt in to having their fight scene adjudicated by an SAFD Fight Master. The SAFD adjudication/test is optional and requires an additional $60 fee, paid directly to SAFD. The SAFD is an internationally recognized training organization dedicated to promoting safety and fostering excellence in the art of stage combat. Visit https://safd.org/faq/ for more information.

• Where: Canton, MA

• When: June 22- 28

• Cost: $550

MICHAEL CHEKHOV WORKSHOP & FESTIVAL

• Who: The Michael Chekhov Association 

• What: Join us for a transformative 5-day training that awakens the inspired actor within you! Dive deep into the Michael Chekhov technique and connect with a vibrant community of fellow artists. With 24 hours of training, we will be exploring the actor's imagination with atmosphere, radiating & receiving, and qualities of movement. Our morning sessions will focus on the fundamentals of the Michael Chekhov Technique, and in our afternoon sessions, actors will have the opportunity to explore and play with application. Whether you’re new to this method or have been a long time explorer, this experience is designed to connect your embodied imagination to impulsivity and artistic expression, all in service of awakening your creative individuality and sense of craft.​​

• Where: Boston, MA

• When: June 25- 30

• Cost: $900 

SAFD WORKSHOP - QUARTERSTAFF

• Who: SAFD Certified Fight Choreographer Angie Jepson

• What: SAFD Stage Combat Workshop, which will culminate in Skills Proficiency Test. For the purpose of Skills Proficiency Testing, a quarterstaff is defined as the rustic style of theatrical combat executed with a straight, stout pole of roughly six to eight feet in length. The stage quarterstaff most commonly represents the staff or pole-arm generally used by European peasantry in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. 

• Where: Boston, MA

• When: July 27 - August 1, 2026

• Cost: $500
  
  

 SAFD WORKSHOP - SINGLE SWORD

• Who: Angie Jepson

• What: SAFD Stage Combat Workshop, which will culminate in Skills Proficiency Test. For the purpose of Skills Proficiency Testing, a single sword shall be defined as the theatrical form of swordplay that most commonly represents the light, fast, style of combat often reminiscent of the old film swashbucklers. A single sword is a cut and thrust weapon with various hilt configurations and a blade of roughly thirty to thirty-eight inches in length that is light enough to be wielded in one hand and must be used alone to function both offensively and defensively. 

• Where: Waltham, MA

• When: August 10 - 23, 2026

• Cost: $500

MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER INTENSIVE

• Who: Boston director/choreographer Rachel Bertone  

• What: Join award-winning director & choreographer Rachel Bertone for a one-week musical theater intensive that will take your training and audition skills to the next level. The classes offered will integrate technique with performance aspects to create a more polished audition package. Each day will consist of dance classes of various forms, audition workshops for singing and dance calls, mock auditions, and one-on-one coaching of songs or monologues. A professional accompanist will be provided as you receive personalized coaching on a song (or monologue) for future auditions. The program is designed for performers seeking an in-depth analysis of their work within a safe and supportive environment. You will receive honest and constructive feedback and ideas on how to improve and hone your performance from professionals who regularly cast shows in the community. You will also have the opportunity to observe fellow classmates perform and receive feedback on their own songs/monologues. In addition to deepening your performance and audition skills, you will learn numerous self-care tools and activities that will open your mind to new ways of learning and connecting to yourself and your work. Each day will begin with journaling, meditation or self-reflection to unwind from the workday and focus on the work (and play) ahead. Not only will you gain more technical skills and self-confidence, but you will also connect with fellow artists who have similar goals. These positive connections can help you along your theatrical and artistic journey and hopefully broaden your networking within and beyond the Boston theater scene.

• Where: Boston, MA

• When: July 27-31, 2026

• Cost: $750 

TAP FUNDAMENTALS 

• Who: emBODY Project Theatre 

• What: Tap is rhythm made physical. Tap Fundamentals is an accessible entry point into tap technique for beginners and returning dancers, building foundational vocabulary, musicality, and the specific percussive body awareness that makes tap unlike any other form. No prior experience required. Just bring your shoes and a willingness to make some noise.

• Where: Canton, MA

• When: September 7 through November 15, 2026

• Cost:

  • Drop-In $25

  • 5-Class Pass $100

  • Full 10-Class Package $180

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PROVIDENCE FRINGE FESTIVAL

• Who: Wilbury Theatre Group 

• What: FRINGEPVD: The Providence Fringe Festival® was founded and has been presented since 2014 by Wilbury Theatre Group. Now going into it's 13th(!) year,  FRINGEPVD has featured hundreds of performing artists from across the country sharing their work in theatre, dance, visual arts, and everything in between. Join the Opening Night Party on July 12th to meet the artists, get a sneak peek at the shows, and kick off the 13th annual Providence Fringe Festival! 

• Where: Providence, RI

• When:  July 12-18, 2019

• Cost: Varies

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• All Theatre Artists

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• Playwrights/Dramaturgs

• Directors/Producers/Casting Directors/Choreographers

• Music Directors/Musicians