Playwriting Workshop: Memoir Monologues

Description:
Discover the power of personal storytelling through the art of monologues. In this hands-on workshop, playwrights and actors will craft a rough draft of a monologue inspired by a significant event from their own lives or the lives of their family members. Guided by prompts and exercises, participants will explore how to transform personal experiences into compelling narratives for the stage. Whether you’re a seasoned writer, an actor looking to create your own material, or someone new to autobiographical storytelling, this workshop is a space to reflect, connect, and create.

Target Audience:
This workshop is open to beginners through advanced playwrights and actors with an interest in creating authentic, autobiographical work.

Workshop Details:

• • Date: Friday, February 28th
  • Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM CST
  • Format: Virtual (via Zoom)
  • Length: 90 minutes
  • Attendee Cost: FREE

Kelsey Rain is a Native American playwright with an MFA in Theatre with an emphasis in Playwriting from University of Idaho, where she also studied indigenous theatre, queer theatre, feminist theatre, and theatre for social change. She has acted, sang, directed, and dramaturged professionally, but her true passion is creating original works. Two of her plays were Finalists for Native Voices Playwright retreat. She also assistant directed the play Marisol at Idaho State University, which received many KCACTF awards including one for creating a brave rehearsal space.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.