Workshops

Maja Ardal has been teaching playwriting for 10 years at Humber College, Fanshawe College, and in communities around Ontario.

Maja Ardal gives physical theatre workshops to theatre professionals, community groups, theatre students. She will travel to your community and conduct workshops using the Efforts, 8 basic qualities of movement, based on Laban. The workshops are adapted to suit all types, and are an enjoyable and exciting way to learn new techniques in creating your own theatre piece. Maja has used this technique to create theatre for 40 years.

The Writing Bug: Playwriting Retreats
Set in the heart of the Muskokas... on 6 acres of forested shore line, 6 people gather for three days of guided playwriting. Maja Ardal leads this retreat, giving inspiration, ideas and on the spot exercises in writing your play.

Guided hikes, swimming, canoing, and good home cooking all included. Bring notebook, pencil, laptop if you have one. By the end of your stay you will hear the beginning of your play read to you! 6 people max. 4 participants needed to go ahead. Cost $450.

Playwriting Workshops
Maja Ardal gives playwriting workshops to groups of 6-12.

Workshops 3-5 days.

Introductory workshops of 1 day also available. All participants will write on the spot and have written a monologue or more by lunchtime of the first day.

Workshops participants bring a notebook, pencil, and a photo!

For more info about any of the workshops above, contact fancymaja@gmail.com