Join this exclusive, hands-on, 2-day workshop at American Stage Theatre Company!

Helen Murray, Artistic Producing Director and award winning playwright will lead you through an inspiring experience where you’ll dive into the art and craft of playwriting. Whether you are a writer looking for inspiration to inform your continuing practice or you have no formal experience or training, this workshop will elevate your work.

Helen will guide you through dynamic writing exercises, character development, and scene crafting, all while offering expert feedback to sharpen your skills. This workshop will help you refine your voice, strengthen your storytelling techniques, and ignite your creative passion. Students may bring a short writing sample to the first day of the workshop.

Don’t miss this chance to learn from a master in the field and take your writing to the next level.

Spaces are limited, so sign up now and step into the world of theatre with American Stage!

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Dates: Saturdays, June 14 & 21
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Price: Early registration is available for $75 through May 19. Registrations received after this date will be subject to the full rate of $100

Unlock the transformative power of personal storytelling in this dynamic virtual class from American Stage. Great Stories Boldly Told is our motto and our belief is that everyone has a story to tell, this workshop empowers students whether seasoned creatives or first-time storytellers to craft compelling narratives drawn from their real lives.

Through guided exercises, expert instruction, and a supportive community, you'll learn to shape your lived experiences into powerful stories that connect, resonate, and inspire. This is more than just a class it's a platform for your voice, your truth, and your moment.

Ideal for: Artists, writers, performers, and everyday people ready to explore their personal narratives.

Outcome: A polished, shareable story and the confidence to tell it on stage, on screen, or on the page.

Join us. Because your story matters, and the world is ready to listen.

Iraisa Ann Reilly is writer, actor and educator originally from New Jersey. She recently performed her one-woman show January 6th, A Celebration: A Bodega Princess Remembers Tradition, Not Insurrection as a workshop production with Simpatico Theatre in Philadelphia. The play was also supported by a Lucille Lortel Micro-Commission and recently performed as part of Teatro Circulo and Latinx Playwrights Circle’s Inaugural One Act Festival, Sol Project’s Sol Fest, and the New Harmony Project Alumni Reading Series. As a writer her work has been developed and recognized by Teatro del Sol, Atlantic Theatre Company, La Jolla Playhouse, Two River Theatre, Arkansas New Play Festival, Bay Area Playwright’s Festival, Theatre Exile, The New Harmony Project, Texas A&M University, Michigan State, Latinx Playwrights Circle, Art House Productions, and the Yale Drama Series. She is currently under commission with Arden Theatre Company and is a member of Soho Rep’s Writer/ Director lab, 2024-2025. Iraisa Ann is an adjunct professor of Dramatic Writing at NYU Tisch and a teaching artist with Roundabout Theatre Company and Dreamyard Inc. MFA Dramatic Writing from NYU. BA Theatre and English from the University of Notre Dame. iraisaannreilly.com

Step into the world of voice over where dragons talk, robots feel, and your voice becomes the star! This fast-paced, laugh-filled workshop gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the booming world of animated voice work—from epic video games and binge-worthy cartoons to e-learning and interactive websites.

What You’ll Do:

Explore the Industry: Get the inside scoop on how animation voice over really works—what makes games different from films, how e-learning needs clarity, and why websites want engagement.

Find Your Authentic Voice: Learn how to read scripts with emotion and authenticity—even when you’re playing a space wizard or a talking toaster. Understand how to match voice to character design and script cues like a pro.

Create Characters That Live (and Speak!): Use vocal variety—pitch, pace, volume, and placement—to create wild, weird, and wonderful characters.

Get a Free Evaluation: Our experienced coach will give you a one-on-one voice review, with honest, professional feedback on your potential in the voice over industry. No fluff. Just facts (and fun).

Perfect for: Actors, comedians, gamers, writers, and anyone who's ever done a funny voice at a party and thought, "Hey… maybe I could do this for real."

Bring your voice. Bring your imagination. Bring your best evil laugh.

Ready to talk the talk?! Register Today!