Workshops

Every year, Yoh students have the opportunity to work with local and professional theatre artists to improve their knowledge of different aspects of the theatrical craft. In the past, students have learned skills such as lighting and sound design, vocal technique, dance, and circus performance. Scroll down to learn more about specific experiences our students have had!

Dance at Shir Shalom

In January of 2019, Yoh students and Woodstock area community members had the opportunity to participate together in a dance intensive with Bethany Formica. Participants learned the piece “Le Super Grand Continental.” A description of the pieces reads, “A joyously big line dance extravaganza by Montreal-based choreographer Sylvain Émard, Le Super Grand Continental ® wowed…

Sound Design

In September and October of 2018, students worked with professional sound designer Rider Stanton to design and implement the soundscape for the fall 2018 production of Eurydice. Students learned both the technical skills required to use the program QLab (used by professional sound designers), and the basic design skills required to choose and combine individual…

Costume Design

In January-March 2018, in conjunction with the Yoh production of Bakkhai, longtime Yoh costume designer Holly Levison taught students some basics of her process as a designer. She shared her own experience as a professional, then took several small groups of students with her to show them the process that she goes through whenever she’s…

Set Design and Building

November 2017 – January 2018 In November of 2017, 10 students worked with local builders Fred Schlabach, Brian Bontrager, and Emo Chynoweth to help build a safe and visually interesting set for the winter Yoh production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. In January of 2018, students then had the opportunity to learn more about the…

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