American Stage

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