Play|Ground
A series of accessible, sliding-scale workshops led by Fiasco Theater faculty that prioritize artistic growth through embodied play, community reflection, and inclusive support for adult artists.
Upcoming Play|Ground Workshops
Your Bounty is as Boundless as the Sea: A Shakespeare Monologue Workshop
Sunday, May 3
About this Workshop: Bring what you got, it’s enough. In this 90 minute workshop we will explore tools for bringing all of your authentic self to Shakespeare’s text, efficiently and joyfully. We’ll explore how the practice of embodied communication becomes a generative cycle for both artist and audience. This workshop will offer you tools for investigation, reinvestigation and spark joy in curiosity. Don’t be ready, don’t be prepared; come curious and prove to yourself you already have everything you need.
Instructor: Liz Hayes
Location: Houghton Hall Arts Commons (22 East 30th Street, Manhattan)
Your Body Moves in Marvelous Ways: A Movement Experience and Generative Workshop
Sunday, May 17
About this workshop: Let's explore the limitless potential for expression through each unique body, together! Through guided physical explorations and games, we'll discover a full range of movement and how we can let the body be our guide in expressing ourselves, creating delightful chaos, and telling stories together! Come in comfy clothes and ready to move.
Instructor: Navarra Novy-Williams
Location: ART/NY Studios (520 8th Avenue, Manhattan)
About Play|Ground
Adults deserve the opportunity to play, and play is integral to our growth and sustenance as humans and as artists! We know how difficult it can be, to find the time and resources to prioritize play. Enter Play|Ground! Taught by members of Fiasco’s Faculty, Play|Ground workshops will be rooted in play, embodied practice, and community. Each workshop and gathering will include refreshments and time to reflect on our artistic processes.
Registration is based on a sliding scale and participants can apply to our Access Fund for reimbursement on expenses incurred in order to participate (childcare, eldercare, or other accessibility-related expenses).
Have a question? Email ashley@fiascotheater.com to learn more.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
Workshop Schedules
10:00 to 10:15 Arrival and Welcome
10:15 to 11:45 Workshop
11:45 to 12:30 Snacks & Community Reflection
Play|Ground Access Fund
If you incur access-related costs in order to participate in this workshop, Fiasco has an Access Fund for this program to reimburse you for expenses like transportation, dependent care, and printing. At sign up, let us know if you anticipate needing resources from the Access Fund, and a Fiasco Staff member will be in touch to coordinate reimbursements.
Sliding Scale Registration
Registration for Play|Ground workshops is on a sliding scale:
Tier One - Free
Tier Two - $15
Tier Three - $30
By paying what you are able, you are supporting Fiasco's commitment to keeping this program accessible to as many artists as possible. Thank you!