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Page To Stage Workshop with Lakesha Arie Angelo

PAGE TO STAGE WORKSHOP

What are the practical steps in staging a new play? How does a script change and develop from first draft to final production? What is the playwright/director relationship like?

This practical workshop led by Lakesha Arie Angelo explores the journey from page to stage for a new play, from the perspective of both playwright and director.

Suitable for both writers and directors this is a brilliant chance to consider the process of bringing a new play to life on the stage for anyone passionate about plays.

*In preparation for this workshop you will be asked to read a play in advance that will be discussed and worked with in the session

Please note this workshop takes place on Zoom. When you book you will receive a confirmation email which serves as your ticket. You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the workshop begins.

BURSARY PLACE: There are two free bursary places available on this workshop for writers and directors on low income. To apply please email us a short bio and a paragraph telling us how a bursary place on this workshop would benefit you as a writer/director.

Lakesha is a Theatre Director, Writer and Dramaturg and currently Soho Theatre’s Associate Director. Work as a Director includes Shuck ‘n’ Jive (Soho Theatre) Summer Fest (for NYT, The Bunker), soft animals (Soho Theatre), The Hoes (Hampstead Theatre), Alive Day (Bunker Theatre) for Pint Sized Plays, AS:NT (Theatre503 - as part of Rapid Write) and Prodigal (Bush Theatre - for ‘Artistic Directors of the Future Black Lives: Black Words’). Work as Assistant Director at Soho includes The One; Touch; Blueberry Toast and Roller Diner (2017 West End Wilma Award for Best Comedy). As a Playwright, Lakesha’s work includes: Graveyard Gang for Tamasha Theatre’s associate company; Purple Moon Drama (Richmix, Poplar Union and community tour) and currently writing a site specific drama for National Youth Theatre’s Shout Out Loud Project in conjunction with English Heritage. Lakesha’s previous work as Resident Assistant Director at Finborough Theatre includes: P'Yongyang, Treasure and Vibrant 2015 Festival of Finborough Playwrights.