Classes and Camps
The Creative Team: Workshop Series
About the Program
Raleigh Little Theatre is excited to offer a workshop series for aspiring directors, stage managers, and set designers. We recognize that the Theatre Arts need to provide more training, access, and experience to traditionally marginalized groups of people. The purpose of this series is to offer educational and practical experiences in the areas of Directing, Stage Management, Set Design to people who have not been historically represented in theatre training.
RLT’s goal is to continue to promote stories and productions which capture the global majority (BIPOC) and the LGBTQIA+ communities’ voices, celebrations, and experiences. These workshops support our commitment to this goal. Each of the three series (Directing, Stage Management, & Set Design) will consist of five sessions and will be taught by some of the area’s most talented theatre professionals.
Dates
Sunday, April 13, 2025 – Thursday, April 17, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Raleigh Little Theatre
Participants
The aim of these workshops is to provide training to adults (18+) of the global majority (BIPOC) and the LGBTQIA+ communities. While these communities will be the primary focus of recruitment efforts, all people will be invited to participate. Each series is capped at 15 participants.
Cost
These workshops will be free of charge for all participants.
Volunteer Access Fund
If you face financial barriers related to transportation to the theatre, please check out our Volunteer Access Fund pilot program!
Workshops – Participants can only apply and participate in one workshop series.
DIRECTING
The directing workshop series will focus on learning the role of the Director in a theatrical production. Participants will learn and build skills in casting, blocking, working with actors, and leading a creative team. This series is taught by one of the area’s most accomplished directors, Lormarev Jones.
Lormarev Jones is a Director, Choreographer, and Educator. She received her MFA in Theatre from Sarah Lawrence College. Lormarev has served as a director and choreographer at many theatres and high schools in the Triangle, including North Carolina State, Meredith College, Raleigh Charter High School, Raleigh Little Theatre and many others. She is also a deviser, playwright, and solo performer. Lormarev is currently the Director of Theatre at Meredith College, her alma mater, and continues to freelance in all her areas of expertise.
STAGE MANAGEMENT
The Stage Management workshop series focuses on how to successfully manage a theatrical production. Participants will learn the process and skills to oversee the smooth execution of a show. This series is taught by one of Raleigh Little’s Theatre’s most beloved stage managers, Chris Acevedo.
Chris Acevedo is excited to be back for the Creative Team Workshop Series in Stage Management! Last year, he was a guest speaker and is back to share more of his knowledge and wisdom with future Stage Managers in the Triangle! Chris started stage managing in the community back in 2016, but has also dabbled into other areas, such as acting and singing, in his free time. His last show that he stage managed was Pure Life Theatre’s “Jitney.” He is currently in rehearsals for “Bright Star.” In addition to doing amazing theatrical work both on and off the stage, Chris can be seen at your local Starbucks daily as a barista. His advice for those going into stage management: “It is a lot of hard work and there are days where you may doubt yourself, but always think of the amazing moments and trust the process. The reward is so worth it once you get to Opening Night. Stay organized and true to yourself.” Instagram: livinglife1994
SET DESIGN
The Set Design workshop series focuses on how to design a set for a theatrical production. Participants will learn how to create an environment on stage that tells the story and fulfills the director’s vision for the show. This series is taught by the area’s most talented designers, Sonya Drum.
Sonya Leigh Drum is a theatrical designer and arts educator based in Raleigh. For the past 25 years Sonya has designed scenery for universities and theatre companies big and small. Recent regional collaborators include: The Duke Department of Theater Studies, Meredith College Theatre, Redbird Theatre Company, and Theatre Raleigh. Sonya is pleased to be working once again with Raleigh Little Theatre. Doubt will be her 7th production design at RLT. When not designing, Sonya works as a Magnet Visual Arts Specialist for the WCPSS.
How to Apply
If you are interested in participating in one of the workshops, please click the link below.
BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals are given priority in registration.
The deadline to register is Friday, March 28th at 5:00pm.
If you have any questions, please email education@nullraleighlittletheatre.org
Sponsor
This project was supported by the Maurer Family Foundation.
