DIY THEATRE’S WEEKEND OF WORKSHOPS
morpheus theatre rehearsal hall| 3512 5 Ave NW, Calgary | September 6 & 7, 2025
made possible through the generous support of Alberta Foundation for the arts
ABOUT THE workshops
Join us for two days of creativity, connection, and hands-on learning! DIY Theatre’s Weekend of Workshops offers something for performers, theatre-makers, and behind-the-scenes enthusiasts alike.
schedule + classes
Saturday, September 6
Coffee and Convo - 9:30am - 10:00am
Join us before our workshops kick off for some coffee & conversation! This is a casual networking and socializing opportunity to chat with us, other workshop attendees and facilitators! Included in the cost of your ticket and open to anyone attending ANY of the workshops!
Mock Auditions* with Samantha McKenna-Currie - 10:00am - 12:00pm
A great opportunity to test out new or existing audition material in a low stakes/low stress environment. Participants will perform a monologue and/or song and will receive feedback on their performance from professional actor and director Samantha McKenna-Currie!
Participants should have an up-tempo song and a ballad as well as a monologue of their choosing and a recording of the accompaniment. A speaker will be made available.
*Max 12 participants
LUNCH BREAK 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Swordplay* with Rico Pfeiffer - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Get ready for some fun with swords! In this workshop, participants will be led through some exercises, drills and maybe even a little choreography!
*Max 12 participants
Sunday, September 7
Coffee and Convo - 9:30am - 10:00am
Join us before our workshops kick off for some coffee & conversation! This is a casual networking and socializing opportunity to chat with us, other workshop attendees and facilitators! Included in the cost of your ticket and open to anyone attending ANY of the workshops!
The World of Intimacy with Anastasia St Amand - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Are you an Arts Administrator or Production team member curious about Intimacy Direction? Join our workshop and learn more about what an Intimacy Director can offer! We'll chat about best practices, industry challenges, union guidelines, and the benefits of engaging an Intimacy Director, one of the newest roles in the industry.
LUNCH BREAK 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mock Auditions* with Samantha McKenna-Currie - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
A great opportunity to test out new or existing audition material in a low stakes/low stress environment. Participants will perform a monologue and/or song and will receive feedback on their performance from professional actor and director Samantha McKenna-Currie!
If you are auditioning a song, please bring your own recording of the accompaniment. A speaker will be made available.
*Max 12 participants
Behind the Seams: Inside Theatre Wardrobe Production & Presentation with Vanessa Taylor - 3:15pm - 5:15pm
A fun and creative workshop designed to provide participants with an in-depth look at how theatre wardrobe departments function—and how to prepare and present costume designs for a production.
registration
Registration is now open! Classes are $20 each or $60 for a full weekend pass.
Dates:
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Sunday, September 7, 2025
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Due to limited class space for Mock Auditions & Swordplay, recommend registering in advance.
We recommend bringing a water bottle with you and comfortable clothes. If you are registering for Swordplay, please bring/wear clean indoor shoes.
MEET THE FACILITATORS
Anastasia St. Amand
Intimacy Director
Anastasia is an Intimacy Director, Intimacy Coordinator, and Fight Director. She treasures teaching and directing movement for actors by relating it to media, dance, and nature while maintaining a sense of joy, and collaboration. Anastasia is certified in Mental Health First Aid, and Psychological First Aid, and Standard First Aid. Anastasia works with Principal Intimacy Professionals across western Canada on a variety of theatre, film, and television projects and is the Workshop Committee Chair for the National Society of Intimacy Professionals.
Rico Pfeiffer -
Fight Director
Rico has been primarily focusing on Fight Directing and Instructing which has taken him across Canada as well as the United Kingdom.
Samantha Currie -
Director & Performer
Samantha is a graduate of The American Music and Dramatic academy in New York City, theatre has always been an important part of her life. A resident of Calgary, she has toured to stages across Canada and the US.
As a actor, director, instructor, and choreographer, she knows that finding one’s confidence and joy in music and theatre can make for lasting memories and exciting life moments.
Select credits: Twelve Days - Director (Lunchbox Theatre), Heathers - Director (StoryBook Theatre), Clue - Director (CYPT), Jersey Boys - Lorraine and Others (Citadel Theatre), Ragtime in Concert - Assistant Director (Jack Singer/ Arts Commons), Million Dollar Quartet - Dyanne (Theatre Calgary), Ring of Fire - June Carter Cash (Western Canada Theatre) and Little Woman - Meg (Chemainus Theatre Festival)
Vanessa Taylor
Costume Designer
Vanessa Taylor studied Professional Theatre Production in Montreal at John Abbott College. She’s traveled to various resorts in the Caribbean as a costumiere and has done contract work for Cirque du Soleil.
Recently she had a piece of work displayed at the Western Oasis in the Calgary Stampede. To see more of her work visit @taylor.snips