DKAF 2024 Workshops, etc:
Reading of a New Play, Prick
Tuesday, Sept. 24th | 1:00pm | Bjorklunden
Playwright Laurie Flanigan Hegge and director Jeff Mills lead the Proboscis Theatre Company in a table read of her new play, PRICK. A must see for those interested in the process of getting from the page to the stage.
ANCIENT ORIGINS OF JUGGLING
Benjamin Domask-Ruh & Thom Wall
Tuesday, Sept. 24th | 7:00pm | Bjorklunden
Where does juggling come from? How about acrobatics? In this lecture, Thom Wall (Cirque du Soleil, author of Juggling: From Antiquity to the Middle Ages) and Benjamin Domask-Ruh (Associate Editor, Modern Vaudeville Press) uncover the ancient origins of what are considered "modern" circus techniques while discussing manipulation techniques, the challenges in uncovering ancient performing arts, and more!
PROFESSIONAL FILMMAKERS PANEL
Stephan Belber
Tuesday, Sept. 24th | 8:00pm | Bjorklunden
A trio of accomplished creators who have a wide breadth of experience work in narrative film, television and theatre production come together to discuss the artistic and practical challenges in bringing projects from the page to the screen. Featuring Liesl Tommy (RESPECT), Stephen Belber (MATCH) and Jennifer Mudge (SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE).
COCKTAILS WORKSHOP
Robert Simonson
Wednesday, Sept. 25th | 4:00pm | Bjorklunden
Robert Simonson returns to entertain and instruct as he mixes concoctions and waxes poetic about the art of mixology. Every festival brings something new and different and this year is no exception.
THE KINETIC ACTOR AND PHYSICAL STORYTELLING
Thursday, Sept. 26th | 1:30pm | Bjorklunden
Led by Proboscis Artistic Director Jeff Mills, this workshop explores the elements of time, space, imagery, rhythm, visual musicality, play, and pure craziness as they apply to telling non-verbal theatrical stories, puppetry, mask, and solo performance. Participants can expect to practice joyful, improvised movement (wear clothing that allows you to move freely!)
No movement or acting experience necessary!