Devising Within a Democracy

The TEAM regularly teaches workshops about the company’s unique collaborative playwrighting process, entitled “Devising Within A Democracy,” and about self-producing for emerging artists and ensembles.

Both public and private sessions are available. For more information, please email theteamplays@gmail.com.

Topics covered in Devising Within A Democracy:

• Moving from intellectual or thematic ideas to dynamic theatrical moments
• Generating material through physical and written assignments
• Cultivating an ensemble bond and navigating emotional waters amidst a process
• Strategies for editing as a group
• Building Dances
• Writing on your feet (and other approaches to improvisation)

Topics covered in Self-Producing for Emerging Artists and Ensembles:

• Fundraising and applying for grants
• Getting your work into a festival
• Finding producers
• Managing travel costs
• What to expect performing in a festival and how to make the most of the experience
• Non-profit status
• Taking your company to the next level