Inter-Acting Workshops
Learn performance techniques to transform audience members into main characters!
In these workshops you'll empower audiences to not just see the story.... but LIVE it! This goes way beyond the typical level of engagement in immersive theater (although the techniques are still useful in that style of work as well). Think The Truman Show (or the 2023 TV show, Jury Duty) if Truman (or Ronald) knowingly opted into their fictional reality.
This workshop series is built on Jeff Wirth's foundational techniques, adapted from the curriculum he lays out in his new book Interactive Performance 101, and the work of the interactive Deep Dive, a 9-month training program lead by Jeff. Check out this article series in The Verge to read more about that team's work. The workshop is taught by Christy Casey who was a member of the Deep Dive, and has been creating immersive experiences around the country over the last decade.
Students who commit to the full 5-week course will have the opportunity to put the skills they learned into action by performing in a workshop production of a brand new interactive experience. Our Winter 2025 worked on Detention (kinda like The Breakfast Club... but immersive).
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You can apply to participate in the full course with the workshop production of Detention OR automatically register for the drop-in workshops using this form.
When:
Sundays November 9th, 16th, and 23rd 11am-2pm: Technique Workshops (open to drop-in participants)
Sundays November 30th & December 7th 11am-2pm: Closed Rehearsals
Friday December 12th 12-3:30pm: Invited Dress Rehearsal
Sunday December 14th 12-3:30pm: Workshop Performance
If these dates/ times don't work for you, still fill out the form where you can share your availability to be considered for future workshop planning. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Where:
Hatch Escapes: 1919 3rd Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Cost:
Full course: $300
Drop-In Workshops: $50 each (10% off/ $135 if you register for all 3)
Scholarships available by application, awarded based on talent and/or financial need.
If you have any questions, please email hello@allaruse.com.
Can't commit to the full course?
Attend any (or all) of the first 3 weeks as drop-In workshops (11/9, 11/16, 11/23)!