Bindlestiff welcomes aspiring writers, actors and directors!

The richness and complexity of the Filipino American experience has never been more creatively interpreted than in the field of dramatic arts. After eight years of fruitful experimentation and collaborative work with a variety of artists from the community, Bindlestiff Studio continues to excite the San Francisco cultural landscape by exploring more avenues of storytelling through a series of workshops that nurtures new and emerging artists. Between the months of July and September, Bindlestiff Studio will offer new opportunities for creative risk-taking through the Stories High Theater Workshop. The workshop will offer classes on writing, acting, directing and production facilitated by Bindlestiff’s resident artists. Established as an incubator program in 1997, Stories High has provided a space for actors, directors, and producers of all levels to learn and hone their craft. It has become a fertile source for developing ideas into full-grown productions. The workshop culminates in a two-weekend showcase performance on September 22-24 and 29-Oct 1 (Thursdays-Saturdays), 8pm at Bindlestiff Alley on 505 Natoma on 6th Street (between Howard and Mission).

No prior experience necessary but an attitude of adventuresome is WELCOME.

Writing Workshops (Every Sunday for 8 weeks): Facilitated by Sam Chanse
Begins: Sunday, July 10th 5pm-8pm
Ends: Sunday, August 28th 5pm-8pm

Acting Workshops (Every Tuesday for 8 weeks): Facilitated by Luis Pascasio and
Ryan Morales
Begins: Tuesday, July 18th 7pm-10pm
Ends: Tuesday, September 6th 7pm-10pm

Directing Workshops (three workshops): Facilitated by Mark Marking
First: Monday, August 15th 7pm-10pm
Second: Monday, August 22nd 7pm-10pm
Last: Tuesday, August 23rd 7pm-10pm

Workshops are FREE, but donations are highly encouraged. To register and for more information, contact Rachel Diaz and Maggie Suarez at (415) 255-0440, or through
storieshigh05@hotmail.com.