Chautauqua Workshop Weekend
Aspiring Chautauquans are invited to attend a two-day workshop scheduled for Saturday, June 25, and Sunday, June 26, beginning at 9:00am both days. The workshop will include training in the various aspects of Chautauqua scholarship and performance.
On Saturday, June 25, Chautauqua 101 is an introduction to the performance art. Historian Debbe Nye will give a presentation on the history of Chautauqua. Authentically researching a character will be discussed by author and writer Karen Dustman. All aspects of costuming will be presented by Chautauquan DebiLynn Smith, and Chautauquan Kim Harris will speak on show how to bring a character to the point of presentation.
On Sunday, June 26, Chautauqua 201 is more in-depth with nationally known Chautauquans Doug Mishler and Frank X. Mullen included as instructors. Mullen will present "My Lives as a Chautauquan", and Mishler will present "The Art of Creating the Dead". As well, Debbe Nye will give an expanded presentation on the origin and evolution of Chautauqua.
Two break-out groups will be offered on Sunday: hands-on assistance in research with Karen Dustman and Debbe Nye; and costuming assistance with DebiLynn Smith and Kim Harris.
Workshop attendees will receive materials relating to each presentation, a certificate of completion, a pass to attend 2022 Dangberg Summer Festival's Chautauqua remaining evening events, and entrance to the 1:00pm Chautauqua performance for the workshop day they attend.
As a special added feature, nationally known premier Chautauquans will perform at the end of each workshop. Their performances are open to the public, but included in the registration package. Saturday the 25th, from 1-2pm will feature McAvoy Layne as humorist and author Mark Twain. Sunday the 26th from 1-2pm will feature Frank X. Mullen as Henry VIII.
