2023 theatre skills education program
Offering a wide variety of workshops and courses, from introductory level to advanced levels, designed to help Windsor-Essex residents learn new theatre skills and sharpen the skills they already have.
All courses and workshops are held at The Shadowbox Theatre (1501 Howard Ave. Windsor ONT).
TO REGISTER: email postproductionswindsor@gmail.com. Please include the name of the course(s) you'd like to register for in the subject line. All registration is first-come, first-serve.
Fees are paid via e-transfer to postproductionswindsor@gmail.com
Additionally, if you’d like to request a particular workshop/course, or pitch us a workshop or course that you’d like to teach, let us know. We’ll see what we can do.
For more details about our teacher, please scroll to the bottom of this page.
All courses and workshops are held at The Shadowbox Theatre (1501 Howard Ave. Windsor ONT).
TO REGISTER: email postproductionswindsor@gmail.com. Please include the name of the course(s) you'd like to register for in the subject line. All registration is first-come, first-serve.
Fees are paid via e-transfer to postproductionswindsor@gmail.com
Additionally, if you’d like to request a particular workshop/course, or pitch us a workshop or course that you’d like to teach, let us know. We’ll see what we can do.
For more details about our teacher, please scroll to the bottom of this page.
Upcoming workshops/courses:
Workshops
Juggling Workshop With Bill Nuvo
Date/Time
Sunday, September 24, 2023 - 2:00-3:30 pm
Summary
Learn the fundamentals of juggling, try your hand at juggling a variety of items (staff spinning, poi, mag-staff, clubs, rings, plate spinning and more!), and make your own juggling props to take home and practice.
Teacher
Bill Nuvo
Fee
$20
Open to participants of all ages (any child under 16 years old must be accompanied by adult guardian who has also paid to participate)
Sunday, September 24, 2023 - 2:00-3:30 pm
Summary
Learn the fundamentals of juggling, try your hand at juggling a variety of items (staff spinning, poi, mag-staff, clubs, rings, plate spinning and more!), and make your own juggling props to take home and practice.
Teacher
Bill Nuvo
Fee
$20
Open to participants of all ages (any child under 16 years old must be accompanied by adult guardian who has also paid to participate)
Improv Sampler
Date/Time
Sunday, October 1, 2023 - 2:00-4:00 pm
Summary
Have you ever wanted to try improv? Improvisation is a lot of fun on it's own and it's a great tool for learning about acting. There's a lively improv scene in Windsor that's desperate for more improvisers. Come get your feet wet in this quick and fun workshop!
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$25
Open to participants 16 years or older
Sunday, October 1, 2023 - 2:00-4:00 pm
Summary
Have you ever wanted to try improv? Improvisation is a lot of fun on it's own and it's a great tool for learning about acting. There's a lively improv scene in Windsor that's desperate for more improvisers. Come get your feet wet in this quick and fun workshop!
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$25
Open to participants 16 years or older
Acting Sampler
Date/Time
Sunday, October 8, 2023 - 2:00-4:00 pm
Summary
The world is full of theories and ideas about how to act and what makes an actor but sometimes these things make it harder. This workshop gives you a solid introduction and helps you to understand what you need to do and to find out if it's really for you.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$25
Open to participants 16 years or older
Sunday, October 8, 2023 - 2:00-4:00 pm
Summary
The world is full of theories and ideas about how to act and what makes an actor but sometimes these things make it harder. This workshop gives you a solid introduction and helps you to understand what you need to do and to find out if it's really for you.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$25
Open to participants 16 years or older
Auditions: Survive and Succeed
Date/Time
Sunday, October 15, 2023 - 2:00-4:00 pm
Summary
A combination of audition practice, psychology and acting tricks to up your audition game!
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$25
Open to participants 16 years or older
Sunday, October 15, 2023 - 2:00-4:00 pm
Summary
A combination of audition practice, psychology and acting tricks to up your audition game!
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$25
Open to participants 16 years or older
Courses
Improv FOR EVERYONE
Dates
Six weeks. Mondays, Nov. 6, 13, 20; Dec. 4, 11 & 18, 2023 (Nov. 27 is a holiday)
Time
5:30-6:50 PM (1.5 hours per class, 9 hours total)
Summary
It doesn't matter whether you're an actor or just want to have fun. Learn and practice the basic improv and acting skills of listening, awareness, and confidence.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$99
Open to participants 16 years or older
Six weeks. Mondays, Nov. 6, 13, 20; Dec. 4, 11 & 18, 2023 (Nov. 27 is a holiday)
Time
5:30-6:50 PM (1.5 hours per class, 9 hours total)
Summary
It doesn't matter whether you're an actor or just want to have fun. Learn and practice the basic improv and acting skills of listening, awareness, and confidence.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$99
Open to participants 16 years or older
ACTING FOR EVERYONE
Dates
Six weeks. Mondays, Nov. 6, 13, 20; Dec. 4, 11 & 18, 2023 (Nov. 27 is a holiday)
Time
7:00-8:20 PM (1.5 hours per class, 9 hours total)
Summary
This fun drama workshop for beginning and intermediate actors focuses on the development of each individual at their specific level. Scene work and improvisation make the course challenging as well as entertaining!
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$99
Open to participants 16 years or older
Six weeks. Mondays, Nov. 6, 13, 20; Dec. 4, 11 & 18, 2023 (Nov. 27 is a holiday)
Time
7:00-8:20 PM (1.5 hours per class, 9 hours total)
Summary
This fun drama workshop for beginning and intermediate actors focuses on the development of each individual at their specific level. Scene work and improvisation make the course challenging as well as entertaining!
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$99
Open to participants 16 years or older
Creative Writing
Dates
Six weeks. Mondays, Nov. 6, 13, 20; Dec. 4, 11 & 18, 2023 (Nov. 27 is a holiday)
Time
8:30-10:00 PM (1.5 hours per class, 9 hours total)
Summary
For beginners and those who've already begun, this guided workshop-format course will help you develop your creative writing skills and processes through presentation, anonymous constructive criticism, and discussion. There is homework -- so be prepared to write!
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$99
Open to participants 16 years or older
Six weeks. Mondays, Nov. 6, 13, 20; Dec. 4, 11 & 18, 2023 (Nov. 27 is a holiday)
Time
8:30-10:00 PM (1.5 hours per class, 9 hours total)
Summary
For beginners and those who've already begun, this guided workshop-format course will help you develop your creative writing skills and processes through presentation, anonymous constructive criticism, and discussion. There is homework -- so be prepared to write!
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$99
Open to participants 16 years or older
past workshops/courses:
ACTING FOR EVERYONE
Dates
Six weeks. Mondays, April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 22 & 29, 2023 (May 15 is a holiday)
Time
6:00-7:30 PM (1.5 hours per class, 9 hours total)
Summary
This fun drama workshop for beginning and intermediate actors focuses on the development of each individual at their specific level. Scene work and improvisation make the course challenging as well as entertaining!.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$99
Open to participants 16 years or older
Six weeks. Mondays, April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 22 & 29, 2023 (May 15 is a holiday)
Time
6:00-7:30 PM (1.5 hours per class, 9 hours total)
Summary
This fun drama workshop for beginning and intermediate actors focuses on the development of each individual at their specific level. Scene work and improvisation make the course challenging as well as entertaining!.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$99
Open to participants 16 years or older
CREATIVE WRITING
Dates
Six weeks. Mondays, April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 22 & 29, 2023 (May 15 is a holiday)
Time
7:30-9:00 PM (1.5 hours per class, 9 hours total)
Summary
For beginners and those who've already begun, this guided workshop-format course will help you develop your creative writing skills and processes through presentation, anonymous constructive criticism, and discussion. There is homework -- so be prepared to write!
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$99
Open to participants 16 years or older
Six weeks. Mondays, April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 22 & 29, 2023 (May 15 is a holiday)
Time
7:30-9:00 PM (1.5 hours per class, 9 hours total)
Summary
For beginners and those who've already begun, this guided workshop-format course will help you develop your creative writing skills and processes through presentation, anonymous constructive criticism, and discussion. There is homework -- so be prepared to write!
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$99
Open to participants 16 years or older
PLAYWRITING 101
Dates
Six weeks. Saturdays, April 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2023
Time
2:00-4:00 PM (2 hours per class, 12 hours total)
Summary
Ideal for both new and experienced writers who want to hone their playwriting skills. Learn the basics of playwriting: character, story, dialogue, and theme – along with the skills of providing and receiving constructive practical feedback. Classes consist primarily of active writing exercises and discussions about what participants have written that week. There is homework (but it’s fun) – participants will write and submit their writing each week.
Teacher
Michael K. Potter
Fee
$99
Open to participants 16 years or older
Six weeks. Saturdays, April 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2023
Time
2:00-4:00 PM (2 hours per class, 12 hours total)
Summary
Ideal for both new and experienced writers who want to hone their playwriting skills. Learn the basics of playwriting: character, story, dialogue, and theme – along with the skills of providing and receiving constructive practical feedback. Classes consist primarily of active writing exercises and discussions about what participants have written that week. There is homework (but it’s fun) – participants will write and submit their writing each week.
Teacher
Michael K. Potter
Fee
$99
Open to participants 16 years or older
ACTING FOR EVERYONE
Dates
Four weeks. Oct 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2022. 5:30-6:50 PM
Summary
This fun drama workshop for beginning and intermediate actors focuses on the development of each individual at their specific level. Scene work and improvisation make the course challenging as well as entertaining!.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Open to participants 16 years or older
Four weeks. Oct 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2022. 5:30-6:50 PM
Summary
This fun drama workshop for beginning and intermediate actors focuses on the development of each individual at their specific level. Scene work and improvisation make the course challenging as well as entertaining!.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Open to participants 16 years or older
CREATIVE WRITING
Dates
Four weeks. Oct 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2022. 7:00-8:20 PM
Summary
For beginners and those who've already begun, this guided workshop-format course will help you develop your creative writing skills and processes through presentation, anonymous constructive criticism, and discussion. There is homework -- so be prepared to write!
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Open to participants 16 years or older
Four weeks. Oct 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2022. 7:00-8:20 PM
Summary
For beginners and those who've already begun, this guided workshop-format course will help you develop your creative writing skills and processes through presentation, anonymous constructive criticism, and discussion. There is homework -- so be prepared to write!
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Open to participants 16 years or older
PLAYWRITING 101
Dates
Four weeks. Oct 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2022. 8:30-10:00 PM
Summary
Ideal for both new and experienced writers who want to hone their playwriting skills. Learn the basics of playwriting -- character, story, dialogue, and theme -- through fun exercises and focused discussion.
Teacher
Michael K. Potter
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Open to participants 16 years or older
Four weeks. Oct 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2022. 8:30-10:00 PM
Summary
Ideal for both new and experienced writers who want to hone their playwriting skills. Learn the basics of playwriting -- character, story, dialogue, and theme -- through fun exercises and focused discussion.
Teacher
Michael K. Potter
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Open to participants 16 years or older
DIRECTING FOR TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES
Dates
Four weeks. Nov 21, 28; Dec 5 & 12, 2022. 5:30-6:50 PM
Summary
For the beginner and intermediate, this class explores the ins and outs of directing -- dealing with actors, mining the script for meaning, and finding truth in every moment. Learn how to find your way into the maze and then find your way out again.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Open to participants 16 years or older
Four weeks. Nov 21, 28; Dec 5 & 12, 2022. 5:30-6:50 PM
Summary
For the beginner and intermediate, this class explores the ins and outs of directing -- dealing with actors, mining the script for meaning, and finding truth in every moment. Learn how to find your way into the maze and then find your way out again.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Open to participants 16 years or older
PRODUCING INDEPENDENT THEATRE
Dates
Four weeks. Nov 21, 28; Dec 5 & 12, 2022. 7:00-8:20 PM
Summary
Whether you're just thinking about producing your first play or a veteran with three-dozen plays under your belt, this is the course for you! Using facilitated discussions and practical exercises you'll learn the fundamentals of bringing a production to life from conception to closing night -- including team-building, organization, budgeting, and promotion.
Teacher
Michael K. Potter
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Open to participants 16 years or older
Four weeks. Nov 21, 28; Dec 5 & 12, 2022. 7:00-8:20 PM
Summary
Whether you're just thinking about producing your first play or a veteran with three-dozen plays under your belt, this is the course for you! Using facilitated discussions and practical exercises you'll learn the fundamentals of bringing a production to life from conception to closing night -- including team-building, organization, budgeting, and promotion.
Teacher
Michael K. Potter
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Open to participants 16 years or older
PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP
Dates
Four weeks. Nov 21, 28; Dec 5 & 12, 2022. 8:30-10:00 PM
Summary
Over the course of four weeks you'll share drafts of your own script, review the drafts of others, receive and use constructive feedback, and provide constructive feedback to your peers -- all with focused discussion, guidance, and a little nudging when necessary.
Teacher
Michael K. Potter
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Open to participants 16 years or older
Four weeks. Nov 21, 28; Dec 5 & 12, 2022. 8:30-10:00 PM
Summary
Over the course of four weeks you'll share drafts of your own script, review the drafts of others, receive and use constructive feedback, and provide constructive feedback to your peers -- all with focused discussion, guidance, and a little nudging when necessary.
Teacher
Michael K. Potter
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Open to participants 16 years or older
introduction to theatrical swordplay and stage combat
Dates
Four weeks. Feb 21, 28; Mar 7 & 14, 2022. 5:30-6:30 PM
Summary
This theatre swordplay uses a system of choreography that is hundreds of years old, designed for maximum safety and an authentic look for the audience! This introductory course teaches basic movements and blocks, and applies them to theatrical situations. This class is for ages 16 years old and up. Please wear comfortable clothing and running shoes. Participants must sign a release of liability.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Class size
4 - 8 participants
Four weeks. Feb 21, 28; Mar 7 & 14, 2022. 5:30-6:30 PM
Summary
This theatre swordplay uses a system of choreography that is hundreds of years old, designed for maximum safety and an authentic look for the audience! This introductory course teaches basic movements and blocks, and applies them to theatrical situations. This class is for ages 16 years old and up. Please wear comfortable clothing and running shoes. Participants must sign a release of liability.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Class size
4 - 8 participants
ACTING FOR EVERYONE
Dates
Four weeks. Feb 21, 28; Mar 7 & 14, 2022. 6:30-8:00 PM
Summary
This fun drama workshop for beginning and intermediate actors focuses on the development of each individual at their specific level. Scene work and improvisation make the course challenging as well as entertaining! Open to participants 16 years or older.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Class size
6 - 10 participants
Four weeks. Feb 21, 28; Mar 7 & 14, 2022. 6:30-8:00 PM
Summary
This fun drama workshop for beginning and intermediate actors focuses on the development of each individual at their specific level. Scene work and improvisation make the course challenging as well as entertaining! Open to participants 16 years or older.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Class size
6 - 10 participants
CREATIVE WRITING
Dates
Four weeks. Feb 21, 28; Mar 7 & 14, 2022. 8:30-10:00 PM
and/or Apr 25; May 2, 9 & 16, 2022. 8:30-10:00 PM
Summary
For beginners and those who've already begun, this guided workshop-format course will help you develop your creative writing skills and processes through presentation, anonymous constructive criticism, and discussion. There is homework - so be prepared to write! Open to participants 16 years or older.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Class size
6 - 10 participants
Four weeks. Feb 21, 28; Mar 7 & 14, 2022. 8:30-10:00 PM
and/or Apr 25; May 2, 9 & 16, 2022. 8:30-10:00 PM
Summary
For beginners and those who've already begun, this guided workshop-format course will help you develop your creative writing skills and processes through presentation, anonymous constructive criticism, and discussion. There is homework - so be prepared to write! Open to participants 16 years or older.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Class size
6 - 10 participants
IMPROV FOR EVERYONE
Dates
Four weeks. Apr 25; May 2, 9 & 16, 2022. 5:30-7:00 PM
Summary
It doesn't matter whether you're an actor or just want to have fun. Learn and practice the basic improv and acting skills of listening, awareness, and confidence. Ages 16 years old and up.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Class size
6 - 12 participants
Four weeks. Apr 25; May 2, 9 & 16, 2022. 5:30-7:00 PM
Summary
It doesn't matter whether you're an actor or just want to have fun. Learn and practice the basic improv and acting skills of listening, awareness, and confidence. Ages 16 years old and up.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Class size
6 - 12 participants
SCENE STUDY
Dates
Four weeks. Apr 25; May 2, 9 & 16, 2022. 7:00-8:30 PM
Summary
This in-depth class allows participants to focus on their performance in conjunction with time, space and another actor. Memorizing lines is not the end goal; it's the beginning of the journey. Learn to react, interpret, support and think in the scene as you're doing it. Open to participants 16 years or older.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Class size
6 - 10 participants
Four weeks. Apr 25; May 2, 9 & 16, 2022. 7:00-8:30 PM
Summary
This in-depth class allows participants to focus on their performance in conjunction with time, space and another actor. Memorizing lines is not the end goal; it's the beginning of the journey. Learn to react, interpret, support and think in the scene as you're doing it. Open to participants 16 years or older.
Teacher
Joey Ouellette
Fee
$75 (18.75 per class)
Class size
6 - 10 participants
About the Teacher
- JOEY OUELLETTE is an author, actor, and educator who's been working in the creative arts for more than 30 years. With over 500 productions under his belt, he has a lot of patience and energy and his teaching focuses on learning by doing. He is the Artistic Director of Purple Theatre Company
- MICHAEL K. POTTER is an educator, playwright, author, producer, director, and occasional actor. He has been teaching and researching learning-centered teaching practices and storytelling for more than 20 years. He is the Managing Director of Post Productions, and in 2018 he co-founded the Windsor-Essex Playwriting Contest, which he's served as coordinator and judge ever since. In 2022 he received an award for Performing Arts Leadership in Theatre from Windsor Endowment for the Arts.
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