Self-Generated Theater Lab

“Training the Actor Warrior to Create and Produce Original Work”

The Self-Generated Theater Lab is intended for a new generation of theater artists who yearn to upend tradition and generate new work and new ways of working founded by their own creativity. All participants will be led through the creation of one-person and ensemble-based theater for which the raw materials emerge from the imagination of the generating artist or artists. It offers proactive and effective techniques for creating theater work, both solo and ensemble-based that will facilitate creative power and a distinct understanding of what it means to be a creative theater artist.

Classes include developing the heart and methodologies of an ensemble; solo performance; physically sourced work, the business of theater and self-producing, developing an audience and how to raise funds. Lead by director John Gould Rubin, this is a five-week course with classes 16 hours per week and outreach to theater in unusual communities.

Early Bird Application Deadline: February 15th, 2025 (If accepted, register and deposit by March 1st for 10% off total tuition.)

The Self-Generated Theater Lab at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting:

SUCCESS STORY from SGT alum Danielle Baynes:

Adelaide Fringe Article

Classes:

The One Person Show (4 hours)
Physical Theater (4 hours)
Devising and Producing Theater (4 hours)
Creating From the Heart (4 hours)

Supplemental Workshops:

NEW: Devising Site Specific Performance
Arts Justice Field Work Workshop
Ethical Risk Taking for Theater Artists
Business of Theater Supplemental Workshops
Devising Rehearsals and Showings

Admission Information

Admission to the Self-Generated Theater Lab is by entrance interview with John Gould Rubin. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Applicant must submit the following:

  1. A completed Online Application Form
  2. Headshot (Photo) and Resume
  3. A $50 non-refundable application fee (payable to Stella Adler Studio of Acting)

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