{"id":102,"date":"2025-03-26T09:40:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T14:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opentheaterworkshop.org\/?p=102"},"modified":"2025-03-26T09:40:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T14:40:24","slug":"light-shadow-mysticism-theater-workshop-series-at-first-unitarian-4-19-6-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opentheaterworkshop.org\/?p=102","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Light, Shadow, &amp; Mysticism&#8221; Theater Workshop Series at First Unitarian: 4\/19-6\/10"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/opentheaterworkshop.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3_20250320_230458_0002-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> ALTERNATING TUESDAYS: 4\/29, 5\/13, 5\/27, 6\/10 from 7pm-10pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHERE: <\/strong>The First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, 2125 Chestnut Street (in the Sanctuary)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHAT: <\/strong>A series of four theater workshops exploring <strong>&#8220;Light, Shadow, &amp; Mysticism&#8221; <\/strong>in The Dybbuk by S. Ansky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Open Theater Workshop artists Sarah Billings, Sophie Koester, and Madeline Shuron in an exploration of the classic but now rarely performed Yiddish play &#8220;The Dybbuk&#8221; by S. Ansky through a series of four collaborative theater workshops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Throughout the four-workshop series, we will explore the actor&#8217;s body and voice as tools of composition, create unique shadow puppets and projected scenery, and collaborate on new, multifaceted interpretations of this fascinating text.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will examine light and shadow as key elements in staging scenes of magic, ritual, and mysticism, as well as engaging with the mysticism of the theater itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actors, dancers, musicians, writers, designers, artists of all disciplines, and all community members are invited to join this free workshop series. No experience is necessary. Beginners are encouraged to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SUPPLIES: <\/strong>Supplies necessary for participation will be provided. You are welcome to bring additional art supplies, musical instruments, etc. as you wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ATTENDANCE: <\/strong>Although the contents of the workshops will progress as a series, you are welcome to participate in one, two, or three of the workshops if you are not able to join us for the full set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RSVP: <\/strong>Email sarah@opentheaterworkshop.org to RSVP or ask questions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This workshop is presented as part of Spirit+Ed adult education programming at the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia.<\/strong> <strong>We are grateful to First Unitarian and especially Reverend Alexandre da Silva Souto for their support of Open Theater Workshop.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WHEN: ALTERNATING TUESDAYS: 4\/29, 5\/13, 5\/27, 6\/10 from 7pm-10pm WHERE: The First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, 2125 Chestnut Street (in the Sanctuary) WHAT: A series of four theater workshops exploring &#8220;Light, Shadow, &amp; Mysticism&#8221; in The Dybbuk by S. 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