Training

For over twenty-five years, Double Edge has built a unique place in the US as an ensemble theatre company in which all aspects of the theatre, its art, and its leadership are integrated. The artist in an ensemble must envision the theatre as a whole and learn how to contribute, as an individual, to that whole. In the work of Double Edge, the actor is responsible, along with the director, for the creation of original performance material, and therefore must be a dramaturg and a director in his/her own right, as well as helping to produce the artistic company with which they work. For the past twenty years, one of Double Edge Theatre's goals has been to transmit this process to its students and encourage 'developing artists' to envision and create their own work and their own ensembles. Four major programs demonstrate this work:

Fall/Spring Program for Interns and Apprentices

In Double Edge's program for interns and apprentices, participants live, work, and train with the company for three months of theatrical immersion, including both the artistic & survival aspects of ensemble theatre. Participants have the option to continue their work in an advanced internship or apprenticeship after completing the three-month program.

The program includes : daily led physical, improvisational, and music training, and work with objects (silks, spools, gym wheels, etc.); development of individual etudes; participation in the creation of a second stage presentation directed by an ensemble member; company rehearsal observation; weekly mentorship meetings; 10-20 hours a week of work in theatre operations (including farm and outdoor labor, set/ costume construction, touring, administration, outreach, and office assistance).

Tuition: $2,750 includes training, housing, materials, local transportation and the use of Double Edge’s work spaces & facilities (non-refundable).

Summer Training Intensive

Three exciting and fulfilling weeks of intensive training takes place both in and outdoors, in the rolling hills, pastures, forests, ponds and streams of the 105 acres of the Farm. Actors, directors, musicians, designers, writers, & artists of quality who seek artistic immersion and intensity of work, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Program includes 12-14 hours a day of:   physical and vocal training; work with objects; instrumental training (optional but encouraged); individual etude creation; cultural exchange and collaboration; technical/design training; physical improvisation and dramaturgy; working in an ensemble; and original performance creation culminating in a final public presentation.

Tuition: $2,500 includes training, housing, meals, materials, local transportation and the use of Double Edge's work spaces and facilities (non-refundable).

Winter Training Session

Training will take place indoors and on occasion in the snowy hills of the Farm. Ideal for artists who want an intensive introduction to our 25 year old original performance creation and physical training methodology and only have a week to do it!

The program includes 3-4 hour sessions, 3 times a day of: physical and vocal training;work with objects, individual etude creation, and group improvisation.

Tuition: $850 includes housing, meals, materials, local transportation, and the use of Double Edge's work spaces and facilities (non-refundable).

Open Trainings

Held monthly, Open Trainings include a 2 hour training workshop, dinner, a tour of our center, and discussion about the work and process of the theatre. $50 reserved, $45 for students (non-refundable).