The Writers in Performance workshop is designed to give writers the opportunity to explore performing their written pieces. Whether they are playwrights, poets, monologists, writers of prose, or a spoken word artist, this workshop gives the writers an opportunity to create a performance piece out of their writings.   Workshop participants are chosen on the strength of their writing plus either performance ability, or willingness to explore that aspect of creativity. The workshop mixes professionals with students. Mario Giacalone – Director – Professional actor, director and teacher, Mario Giacalone, is the Facilitator and Director of the Writers in Performance program. Giacalone, the Program Director at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, has taught acting in New York City for over ten years and has directed both stage and film. The performances are December 5th and 6th.

Mark your calendars: Auditions are September 15, 16 from 6:30PM to 8PM, by appointment only (details TBA – there will be an email/phone number to make an appointment by the end of August). The workshop is once a week. Those cast will need to be available 6:30pm to 8pm on Sept 24, 29, Oct 6, 14, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1, and 3; Times to be determined for Tech day Dec 4 and performance days Dec 5 & 6 (likely between 5pm to 10pm).

2019 Cast