Workshops
To be notified of a Workshop, contact Marion Griffin:
mariongriffinptg@gmail.com
May 3
Intimacy Workshop
Staging intimacy safely: consent, boundaries and theatre best practices
Facilitator: Mercedes Davy
Sunday, May 3
Morning session: 10 am to 12 pm
Afternoon session: 1 pm to 4 pm
FREE PTG Members
$30
Non-Members
MORNING SESSION (10 am - 12 pm)
- Importance of intimacy direction
- When to bring in an intimacy expert and how to identify, if they are the right fit for the company
- How to navigate scenes in which stage combat and intimacy intersect
- Best practices in the theatre space
AFTERNOON SESSION (1 pm - 4 pm)
Interactive workshop with direction and instruction of:
- consent-forward practices for theatre spaces
- identification of scenes of intimacy in scripts
- how to establish and maintain boundaries in a sustainable manner
- activities to demonstrate how consent works
- additional considerations for youth productions
- modesty and barrier garments, Opener/Closer practices
Included An Intimacy handout and package
Recommended for
Morning session: Directors, stage managers, producers, theatre boards
Afternoon session: the above audience as well as actors.
Mercedes Davy
(She/They) is the founder of The Gentle Blade (Fight and Intimacy Direction). She is represented by DaCosta Talent, and is a THEA Award winning Fight and Intimacy Director. Mercedes has trained internationally with the IDC, the New Zealand Stunt School, Rapier Wit, and graduated from Randolph College (2019). Currently, she’s pursuing her Masters of Arts Leadership and Fundraising through the Royal Conservatory of Scotland. Mercedes works with Community Theatres, and loves bringing her expertise to stages globally.
How to Apply:
Register below.
You will be able to select the session you would like to attend upon registration. While actors may find the afternoon session most valuable, they are welcome to attend the morning session.
Minimum age: 16+
You can also register by calling our box office at705.745.4211
May 15 -17
Directing, Part Two
For aspiring/seasoned directors and actors.
Completion of Part One is not required.
Facilitator: Rod Carley
Friday, May 15: 6pm to 9pm
Saturday, May 16: 10am to 4pm
Sunday, May 17: 10am to 4pm
$70 PTG Members
$95
Non-Members
- How does a director begin the process before, during, and after casting?
- How can one lead actors to discover their strengths?
- How does one maintain a director's vision as director/actor?
- What role do technical crew play in shaping a production?
These questions- and many more- will be explored in this weekend workshop. Participants will observe each other's work and participate in scenes to help both actors and directors discover their best working methods.
This workshop is aimed at
both directors and actors. Participants will focus on staging scenes from
The Dark Lady script with director Rod Carley.
Rod Carley has impacted the Ontario theatre scene for the last thirty-five years. He has directed/produced 150 stage productions to date, both nationally and internationally. He has served as Founding Artistic Director and Artistic Director at several institutions and is a highly sought-after adjudicator.
Read more about his many accomplishments.
How to Apply:
Register below.
- No experience required.
- The previous Fall 2025 Directing Workshop is not a prerequisite, but those who attended are encouraged to deepen their study with this course.
You can also register by calling our box office at705.745.4211