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Under the guidance of Sharon Ryman, a professional wig builder with years of experience in theatre, opera and musicals, learn wig-making basics and explore invaluable styling techniques used in this age-old craft.
In this workshop, students learn and expand on the following skills:
- Practice knotting by creating facial hair pieces
- Learn how to properly adapt, fit and customize a wig for stage and film
- Explore techniques to create a natural-looking hairline
- Learn effective procedures for wig preparation and wig application
- Discover methods to style wigs into finished looks
- Explore historical period wig styles for stage and film
- Discuss sources for materials, tools and resources
Materials, including a wig hook, holder and wig, are supplied as part of your workshop fee. Participants may take the wig home with them.
KEY INFORMATION
The low student-to-teacher ratio in each workshop ensures instruction is geared to each participant’s skill level and experience. Please indicate your related experience when you register.
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Select this option to enroll in all the single-day Creative Sparks workshops offered this March (March 10 – 14, 2025). By doing so, you’ll also save $50 off your total registration fee!
Purchasing this option will enroll you in the following courses:
- Special Effects Markeup – March 10
- Food Props – March 11
- Scenic Art – March 12
- Lighting Design – March 13
- Stage Management – March 14
Individually, each of these workshops cost $95 each, totaling $475. Purchasing this workshop bundle for $425 will save you $50 on your registration fees!
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Stage Managers are essential to the success of any theatrical production. Discover their roles and responsibilities and explore their processes—from script breakdown, scheduling and running rehearsals, and coordinating the work of stage crews to calling shows from the booth during performances and ensuring the integrity of the production throughout the run.
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Off the Wall Dance Party
- Date & Time: Friday, March 14th | Doors open at 7 PM for the silent auction viewing, the band begins playing at 8:30 PM
- Location: Factory163 – 163 King Street in Stratford
- Details: This party will include a cash bar, refreshments, and a silent auction.
Your ticket purchase directly supports Off the Wall’s mission to provide accessible theatre arts education.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enjoy incredible music while supporting a worthy cause!
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Lighting design is key to visual storytelling, for without light, nothing can be seen.
Effective stage lighting supports and lifts the story being told onstage by providing focus, mood, atmosphere and setting. In this single-day course, students will explore the principles, qualities, objectives, and processes of lighting design through hands-on exploration of both the physics of lighting design (photometrics) and colour theory.
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Facades – such as wood grain, brick, stone and marble – enrich stage or film sets and allow for quick and easy set changes. Discover techniques, materials and methods used by generations of theatrical scenic artists in creating faux finishes.