Summer 2026 - Building and Performing Soliloquies
Class Description
Soliloquies are building blocks for writing and performance, from theater to poetry slams. They hold an audience’s attention while delivering information through emotion and breath. Soliloquies help elevate the confidence of the writer/performer and give space for an uninterrupted flow in presenting an idea.
This workshop will guide participants through writing a soliloquy, learning key elements of performance such as prop handling, breath, emphasis, and cadence. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a performance piece that can also be published in written form. The final workshop will be a public performance for family, friends, and friends of the museum.
Day 1 will introduce the concept of the soliloquy, demonstrate examples, and present prompts and brainstorming exercises for Participants to build their own soliloquies.
Participants may bring their own props to help prompt ideas for their soliloquies.
Day 2 will guide participants through generative and revision exercises to hone their soliloquy.
Day 3 will introduce the principles of performance and guide participants through performance exercises including prompts.
Day 4, participants will rehearse their soliloquy and plan for the performance, including considering costumes and props.
Day 5 will be the performance. Participants will be able to invite friends and family to watch and the museum will open its doors to the public.
Price
This class is operating on a sliding scale. You may purchase the class at a rate you feel financially comfortable with, up to the maximum class cost of $50. All students will receive the same instruction regardless of payment.
Use the checkout process as-is to pay the full $50 for the class. To adjust the price during checkout, please enter the desired price in the promo code box in a multiple of 10, between $10 and $40, using the format SPEAK##. For example, to pay $30, enter SPEAK30 into the promo code box. Please reach out to us if you need assistance.
Available promo codes
SPEAK10
SPEAK20
SPEAK30
SPEAK40
Please only register 1 student per transaction if using discounts.
Dates & Times
This class meets on Wednesdays June 3rd — July 8th, 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Please note there will be no class on June 24th
June 3rd
June 10th
June 17th
NO CLASS June 24th
July 1st
July 8th
Materials Required
Participants may bring their own props or props will be provided.
Class Description
Soliloquies are building blocks for writing and performance, from theater to poetry slams. They hold an audience’s attention while delivering information through emotion and breath. Soliloquies help elevate the confidence of the writer/performer and give space for an uninterrupted flow in presenting an idea.
This workshop will guide participants through writing a soliloquy, learning key elements of performance such as prop handling, breath, emphasis, and cadence. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a performance piece that can also be published in written form. The final workshop will be a public performance for family, friends, and friends of the museum.
Day 1 will introduce the concept of the soliloquy, demonstrate examples, and present prompts and brainstorming exercises for Participants to build their own soliloquies.
Participants may bring their own props to help prompt ideas for their soliloquies.
Day 2 will guide participants through generative and revision exercises to hone their soliloquy.
Day 3 will introduce the principles of performance and guide participants through performance exercises including prompts.
Day 4, participants will rehearse their soliloquy and plan for the performance, including considering costumes and props.
Day 5 will be the performance. Participants will be able to invite friends and family to watch and the museum will open its doors to the public.
Price
This class is operating on a sliding scale. You may purchase the class at a rate you feel financially comfortable with, up to the maximum class cost of $50. All students will receive the same instruction regardless of payment.
Use the checkout process as-is to pay the full $50 for the class. To adjust the price during checkout, please enter the desired price in the promo code box in a multiple of 10, between $10 and $40, using the format SPEAK##. For example, to pay $30, enter SPEAK30 into the promo code box. Please reach out to us if you need assistance.
Available promo codes
SPEAK10
SPEAK20
SPEAK30
SPEAK40
Please only register 1 student per transaction if using discounts.
Dates & Times
This class meets on Wednesdays June 3rd — July 8th, 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Please note there will be no class on June 24th
June 3rd
June 10th
June 17th
NO CLASS June 24th
July 1st
July 8th
Materials Required
Participants may bring their own props or props will be provided.