White Rabbit Coaching

Workshops

In addition to producing several shows each season, White Rabbit is reaching further into the community - the global community - to offer a variety of practical and theory-based workshops to coach, energize and connect performers and writers both in person and online.

What We Offer

 

Acting
Character Development - Level 1

An introduction into individual personality traits, character relationships and behaviour in given scenarios. This course is directed towards those developing a character which has been written by a playwright as well as those who are looking to create their own characters. Though the most benefit is derived from attending all five sessions in the pack, each session is also designed to be a stand-alone session.

  • 3 - Building the Ideal - CHF 25
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    Online Workshop
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    Online Workshop
    A look at the "ideal" version of each character type and how we can use this as a foundation for the creation of realistic, theatrical and literary characters.
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  • 5 - Character Traits and Acting - CHF 25
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    Online Workshop
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    Online Workshop
    In this session we will look at how a knowledge of character traits can help with an actor's interpretation and expression of a character on stage/film.
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  • 1 - Personality Traits - CHF 25
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    Online Workshop
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    Online Workshop
    An introduction into the five overarching character traits, how they are each broken down into their high and low versions, and how they pertain to character.
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  • 2 - Relationships Between Characters - CHF 25
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    Online Workshop
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    Exploring how personality affects how well characters get along (or don't get along) with each other and why.
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  • 4 - Manifesting Stress - CHF 25
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    Online Workshop
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    Online Workshop
    Since "stress" makes for good drama, in this session we will explore what causes stress to various character types, and how can we do this effectively!
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  • Character Development 1-5 Bundle - CHF 100
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    Online Workshop
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    Online Workshop
    Bundle sessions 1-5 together for the full Character Development experience, as we explore, the traits themselves and how affect relationships, work life, stress and more, from the perspective of actors and writers.
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Acting
Character Development - Level 2

Building on the work done in the Character Development Level 1 course, this course looks more indepth at how character traits work together to create deep, well-rounded characters. Unlike Level 1, this course does not have the option of taking single sessions. In order to provide development and growth for participants, the course is only offered as a package of 6 sessions and is open to participants who have completed at least 3 of the Level 1 workshop sessions.

  • Character Development L2 - CHF 180
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    Online Workshop
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    Online Workshop
    A more in-depth look at character traits and how they can be used to create deep, well-rounded characters.
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Acting
Monologue Training

Whether you have a particular monologue in mind that you’d like to explore, or you’re looking for new material, this practical-based, group coaching series of workshops focuses on interpreting and delivering a variety of stage (and screen) monologues which are provided by both the instructor and other participants.

  • 1 - Building a Repertoire - CHF 25
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    Online Workshop
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    Online Workshop
    Identifying the importance of having a variety of monologues in your repertoire and some concrete examples of pieces.
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  • 2 - Breaking Down a Monologue - CHF 25
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    Online Workshop
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    Looking at segmenting a piece of text based on character thoughts, emotional changes or differing intentions.
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  • 3 - Bringing a Monologue to Life - CHF 25
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    Online Workshop
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    Breathing life into a piece of text using voice, body and the contrast between action and stillness.
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  • 5 - Monologues for Stage and Screen - CHF 25
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    Online Workshop
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    A practical look at the differences when performing monologues for stage and screen.
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  • 4 - Monologues with Invisible Dialogue - CHF 25
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    Online Workshop
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    Online Workshop
    What to do when a monologue contains a presumed other character speaking.
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  • Monologue Training 1-5 Bundle - CHF 100
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    Online Workshop
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    Online Workshop
    Bundle sessions 1-5 together for the full Monologue Training experience, as we explore, a variety of monologue genres, techniques and interpretations for stage (and screen).
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Writing
Writing for Character

Whether you prefer to write narrative, dialogue, script or novel, this workshop series is open to fiction writers of all kinds. The focus on the course is character-driven storytelling, looking at how building solid characters can allow you to let the characters create the plot themselves. As Stephen King says, “Put interesting characters in difficult situations, and write to find out what happens.” Though the most benefit is derived from attending all five sessions in the pack, each session is also designed to stand-alone.

 
  • 4 - Contrasting Traits - CHF 25
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    Online Workshop
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    Online Workshop
    Imagine a character who is both "neat" and "disorganized". That doesn't work ... or does it?
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  • 5 - Building a Character Arc - CHF 25
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    Online Workshop
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    Online Workshop
    Building up and breaking down character arcs in order to map character progression within scenes, acts and entire stories.
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  • Writing for Character 1-5 Bundle - CHF 100
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    Online Workshop
    Time is TBD
    Online Workshop
    Bundle sessions 1-5 together for the full Writing for Character experience, as we explore, the character traits, psychological terms such as Locus of Control and Cognitive Dissonance, and building solid character arcs.
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