Workshop Details
Festival Artists in Residence
In the Room Where It Happens: Musical Theatre Dance & Performance
with Thayne Jasperson (Original Broadway Cast, HAMILTON)
Train at a professional level with one of Broadway’s most iconic performers.
Description:
Join original Hamilton cast member Thayne Jasperson for a high-energy musical theatre dance experience grounded in precision, storytelling, and performance. Participants will learn dynamic choreography while exploring the connection between movement, musicality, and intention.
Drawing from his experience performing at the highest level, Thane will challenge artists to bring clarity, commitment, and individuality to their work — developing the tools needed to show up fully in the room.
Age: All Ages
Discipline: Movement
Audience: Performer
Capacity: Open
SUNDAY, MAY 17TH 2-3PM
Finding Your Voice:
In Conversation
with Caitlin Kinnunen
Artistry, identity, and the journey of becoming
Description:
Join Caitlin Kinnunen (Best Actress Tony Nomination, THE PROM) in conversation with Kathryn Van Meter (Producing Artistic Director) for an open and engaging discussion about her career — from working as a teenager on Broadway to navigating the evolving landscape of the industry.
Together, they will explore the realities of a life in theatre, including artistic growth, personal identity, health, and sustaining a sense of self within the demands of performance. Participants will have the opportunity to listen, reflect, and engage with questions in a supportive, community-centered space.
Age: All Ages
Discipline: Industry / Holistic Practice
Audience: Performer, Parent, Teacher, Studio Director
Capacity: Open
SATURDAY, MAY 16TH 11-12PM
Training Opportunities
INDUSTRY WORKSHOPS
with Orlando Morales
Turn your ideas into songs with clarity and creativity.
Description:
Designed for younger artists, this workshop introduces the fundamentals of songwriting through storytelling, structure, and creative exploration. Participants will develop tools to express ideas clearly and musically.
Age: 7–13
Discipline: Industry / Voice
Audience: Performer
Capacity: Limited (15 students)
with Orlando Morales
Develop your voice as a songwriter with intention and clarity.
Description:
This workshop supports more advanced exploration of songwriting, focusing on structure, lyrical specificity, and musical voice. Participants will deepen their ability to create work that is both personal and impactful.
Age: 14+
Discipline: Industry / Voice
Audience: Performer
Capacity: 20 students
with Angela DiMarco
Learn how to communicate truthfully and clearly on camera.
Description:
This introductory workshop explores the fundamentals of on-camera acting, including framing, subtlety, and presence. Students will learn how film acting differs from stage work and how to adjust their performance accordingly.
Age: 7–13
Discipline: Industry
Audience: Performer
Capacity: Limited (10 students)
with Zandi Carlson
Create self-tapes that are clear, confident, and professional.
Description:
This workshop demystifies the process for both theatre and on-camera self-tape auditions; covering setup, framing, lighting, slating and performance choices. Participants will gain practical tools to present their work effectively in a digital audition environment.
Age: All Ages
Discipline: Industry
Audience: Performer, Parent, Teacher
Capacity: Open (50 participants)
with Zandi Carlson
Learn how to tell the story of who you are, and how to cast you through your actor materials
Description:
This session offers guidance on selecting headshots, formatting resumes, and presenting materials that reflect your work and goals. Designed for performers and their support systems, this workshop clarifies industry expectations and best practices.
Age: All Ages
Discipline: Industry
Audience: Performer, Parent, Teacher, Studio Director
Capacity: 40 participants *parents need a slot also
with Jadd Davis of Catalyst Counseling
Build resilience, confidence, and a deeper connection to your authentic self.
Description:
This workshop supports performers in navigating the challenges of rejection, pressure, and vulnerability within the arts. Participants will explore tools for building resilience, honoring their unique perspective, and staying grounded in their sense of self while pursuing artistic growth.
Through guided conversation and reflection, this class encourages a mental health–centered approach to performance — one where artists are invited to take on challenges while remaining connected to who they are.
Age: All Ages
Discipline: Industry / Holistic Practice
Audience: Performer, Parent, Teacher, Studio Director
Capacity: Limited (20 participants)
ACTING / TEXT WORKSHOPS
with Mari Nelson
Step into your voice and unlock what’s been holding you back.
Description:
Designed for younger performers, this workshop supports confidence, expression, and presence through guided exercises and ensemble work. Participants will explore how to trust their instincts, take creative risks, and communicate clearly and boldly.
Age: 7–13
Discipline: Acting
Audience: Performer
Capacity: Limited (10 students)
with Mari Nelson
Break through limitations and claim your space as an artist.
Description:
This workshop invites performers to explore what may be blocking their expression and to move beyond it with clarity and intention. Through focused exercises and coaching, participants will strengthen presence, deepen connection, and step more fully into their artistic voice.
Age: 14+
Discipline: Acting
Audience: Performer
Capacity: Limited (10 students)
with Yusef Seevers
Discover how to cultivate a love of language and how it can unlock a world of freedom and possibility in storytelling.
Description:
This workshop introduces young performers to text work through imagination and play. Students will build confidence while learning what clarity, connection, and joy can feel like in a performance.
Age: 7–13
Discipline: Acting
Audience: Performer
Capacity: 20–25 students
with Yusef Seevers
Use physical investigation of text to deepen intention and sharpen your choices.
Description:
This class invites performers to approach text and physicality with curiosity and freedom. Participants will rigorously explore how playing with text can lead to a more grounded, dynamic, and truthful performance.
Age: 14+
Discipline: Acting
Audience: Performer
Capacity: 20–25 students
MOVEMENT WORKSHOPS
with John Scott
Discover how physical choices create clear, compelling comedy.
Description:
This workshop introduces the fundamentals of physical comedy through timing, awareness, and expressive movement. Students will explore how to use their bodies to create character, communicate clearly, and connect with an audience.
Age: 7–13
Discipline: Movement
Audience: Performer
Capacity: 20 students
with John Scott
Refine your physical storytelling with clarity and control.
Description:
Building on foundational skills, this workshop focuses on specificity, timing, and character development through physical comedy. Participants will deepen their ability to make intentional, dynamic choices that land with an audience.
Age: 14+
Discipline: Movement
Audience: Performer
Capacity: 20 students
with Erin Crall
Build the physical foundation for confident, sustainable movement.
Description:
This class focuses on strength, flexibility, and alignment to support healthy, expressive dance. Students will develop body awareness and foundational conditioning skills that translate directly to performance.
Age: 7–13
Discipline: Movement
Audience: Performer
Capacity: 20 students
with Erin Crall
Train your body to support more advanced movement and performance demands.
Description:
Designed for older performers, this workshop builds strength, endurance, and control while reinforcing proper technique. Participants will explore conditioning practices that support longevity and growth as dancers.
Age: 14+
Discipline: Movement
Audience: Performer
Capacity: 20 students
with Taylor Symons
Collaborate to create a dynamic musical theatre number.
Description:
Participants will work together to create and stage a short ensemble number from a musical. This workshop emphasizes collaboration, staging, and storytelling through movement while building confidence in group performance.
Age: 7–13
Discipline: Movement
Audience: Performer
Capacity: 30 students
with Chelsey Sheppard
Learn the fundamentals of stage combat through safety and storytelling.
Description:
This introductory workshop focuses on non-contact stage combat techniques, emphasizing safety, control, and clear storytelling. Students will learn how to create the illusion of conflict while maintaining trust and awareness.
Age: 7–13
Discipline: Movement
Audience: Performer
Capacity: Limited (16 students)
with Chelsey Sheppard
Build safe, believable, and dynamic stage combat sequences.
Description:
Participants will explore unarmed stage combat techniques with a focus on precision, safety, and performance clarity. This class emphasizes partner work, control, and storytelling through physical action.
Age: 14+
Discipline: Movement
Audience: Performer
Capacity: Limited (16 students)
with Trina Mills
Learn and perform a high-level combination with clarity and confidence.
Description:
This fast-paced class challenges advanced performers with a dynamic musical theatre combination. Focus will be placed on style, precision, and performance quality while working at a professional level of expectation.
Age: 15+
Discipline: Movement
Audience: Performer
Capacity: 20 students
VOICE WORKSHOPS
with CJ Lorentz
Create a warm-up routine that supports both your voice and long-term vocal health.
Description:
This workshop guides performers in building a personalized vocal warm-up rooted in healthy technique and body awareness. Participants will learn how to prepare their voice efficiently and sustainably for rehearsals and performances, with a clear understanding of how to apply their routine directly to their work.
Age: All Ages
Discipline: Voice
Audience: Performer
Capacity: Open (40 students)
with Danny Kam
Learn how to riff with clarity, control, and intention.
Description:
This class explores the technique and musicality behind vocal ornamentation. Performers will develop the tools to execute riffs and runs with precision while maintaining storytelling and stylistic integrity.
Age: All Ages
Discipline: Voice
Audience: Performer
Capacity: 30 students
with CJ Lorentz
Understand and access your mix with clarity and confidence.
Description:
This workshop simplifies the concept of vocal mixing, helping you find balance and connection in your voice without overcomplicating the process. Participants will explore how to balance vocal registers, reduce unnecessary tension, and develop a connected, flexible sound across their range, while learning how to maintain and build on their progress over time. We’ll also explore communication, perspective, and individual definition as a way to begin building your own language for navigating the voice.
Age: All Ages
Discipline: Voice
Audience: Performer
Capacity: 30 students
Facilitator updated soon
Free your voice and body to discover sounds you didn’t know you could make.
Description:
This workshop invites young performers to explore the connection between voice, body, and expression. Through guided exercises, participants will release tension, build awareness, and discover a fuller range of vocal possibility. The focus is on unlocking natural sound and supporting confident, clear communication on stage.
Age: 7–13
Discipline: Voice
Audience: Performer
Capacity: 20 students
with Rhonda J. Soikowski
Expand your vocal range by freeing the connection between body and breath.
Description:
This workshop supports performers in releasing physical and vocal tension to access a wider, more expressive range of sound. Participants will explore how breath, body, and voice work together to unlock new possibilities and deepen connection to text and intention.
Age: 14+
Discipline: Voice
Audience: Performer
Capacity: Open (40 students)
TEACHERS / STUDIO DIRECTORS WORKSHOPS
with Danny Kam
Support every voice with clarity, care, and informed technique.
Description:
This workshop equips teachers and directors with tools for working with gender-diverse voices in an affirming and technically sound way. Participants will explore inclusive language, adaptable approaches, and strategies for supporting each artist’s individual vocal journey.
Discipline: Voice / Industry
Audience: Teacher, Studio Director
Capacity: Limited (20 participants)
with Chelsey Shepard
Discover how clear boundaries can deepen creativity and trust.
Description:
This workshop reframes consent-based practices as tools for creative expansion rather than limitation. Participants will explore how clear communication, boundaries, and mutual respect create safer, more dynamic rehearsal spaces.
Discipline: Movement / Holistic Practice
Audience: Teacher, Studio Director
Capacity: Limited (20 participants)
with Nicole Beerman
Support longevity through informed, sustainable training practices.
Description:
This workshop provides practical tools for reducing injury risk and supporting performer health. Participants will explore alignment, conditioning, and rehearsal practices that promote strength, safety, and long-term sustainability.
Discipline: Movement
Audience: Teacher, Studio Director
Capacity: 25 participants
with Orlando Morales
Move beyond performance to meaningful community connection.
Description:
This workshop explores why community engagement matters and how to activate it within your organization. Participants will leave with practical strategies for building connection, fostering participation, and using the arts as a tool for meaningful impact.
Discipline: Industry / Leadership
Audience: Teacher, Studio Director
Capacity: 30 participants
Workshop Details & Rules
Workshops at PNWTF are designed to ignite creativity, sharpen skills, and give students direct access to working professionals in the performing arts industry.
Whether you’re new to theatre or refining your pre-professional training, these sessions offer hands-on, inspiring experiences tailored to all levels.
