A series of workshops and masterclasses for artists, by artists, connecting our community to new ideas and sparking new connections. Featuring workshops in acrobatic dance, visual improvisation, Grotowski practice and more.

Bringing together performing artists of all disciplines to play and move with each other, workshops at Cannonball highlight some of the most exciting Cannonball artists, and offer anyone a chance to learn from them. More workshops will be added, please check www.cannonballfestival.org for more information.

EVERY SCENE A PAINTING
With Nick Gillette
September 25, 9:30-12pm $30-$50
MAAS Studio

Live improv performance is a visual medium, let’s start activating that creative space! If you’re bored by ‘talking heads’ scenes, this workshop will break you out of your rut. Students will learn and practice physical theatre tools to gain insight into how to animate their scenework. This workshop plays with comedic tension, comedic timing, and stage composition to make every scene look and feel like something grand is happening.

ACRODANCE RESEARCH: TOOLS AND GAMES FOR PHYSICAL AWARENESS
With Marina Cherry
September 12, 10AM – 1PM
$20-$50
MAAS Studio

Stockholm-based Marina Cherry offers a window into her creative practice through this three hour movement workshop. For anyone with a desire to find more mobility in their movements. The focus will be on fluidity and dynamic movements, and transitions in between.

Find out more at cannonballfestival.org!

Showtimes

Health & Safety

Proof of vaccination is required to attend this and all Cannonball Festival events. For the safety of audiences, artists, staff, and our greater community, you must be fully vaccinated to attend this event. Fully vaccinated means two weeks after your second dose. You will be asked to show proof of vaccination before entering the venue. Accepted forms for proof of vaccination include: a physical vaccine card with your name on it or a digital photo of your vaccine card on a cell phone. Please plan accordingly.

Masks must also be worn for the duration of the performance.

Credits

This show is presented as part of Cannonball Festival, an independent satellite festival produced by Almanac Dance Circus Theatre and the Maas Building featuring over 150 events including performances of 27 original shows, nightly cabarets, and more. Learn more at cannonballfestival.org.

Content Considerations

Appropriate for all ages

About the Artists

Almanac Dance Circus Theatre is an award winning, Philadelphia-based company dedicated to creating original works of genre-defying art. Since its founding, Almanac has premiered 11 shows, and toured nationally across eleven states and internationally in Mexico and Edinburgh. Through hybrid experimentation, deep narratives, and open environments of circus learning, Almanac gives audiences access to a little bit (or a lot of) everything so they can experience the vicarious thrill of performance without barriers. Learn more about Almanac at www.thealmanac.us.