Posted by Tarragon Theatre
With the unique perspective of having written and performed 5 critically acclaimed and celebrated solos shows spanning three decades, Diane Flacks can help you develop, deepen, theatricalize, and unlock yours.
From her first shows Myth Me and By A Thread, to her latest show, Guilt (a love story) which premiered at Tarragon last season, Flacks has crafted solo work that is audacious and funny, and that has spanned styles including: multi-character, single character, fictional, autobiographical, plot-driven, and revelation-based, expanding and exploring the genre in comprehensive ways.
It’s not a genre for the faint of heart, but it can be uniquely connecting and satisfying both to the artist and the audience. It is also a visceral way of finding your own voice as a writer/performer, and tapping into what matters to you as an artist. All of those goals will be explored in this workshop, which will culminate with public performances of excerpts from the solo shows in front of a live audience – the second actor for a solo show. A rare opportunity to go from page to stage for emerging or established artists.
Regular Rate – $840
Subsidized Rate- $420* (limited availability)
Location: In-person at Tarragon Theatre.
Time: Weekends, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Dates:
- Oct 31 & Nov 1
- Nov 7 & 8
- Nov 14 & 15 (10am-1pm, half-days)
- Dec 5 & 6
- Monday, Dec. 7 (final sharing day)
Application Deadline – October 4, 2026
Artists are invited to submit a maximum 1-page letter of interest detailing a little about themselves, their work, and what they are hoping to gain from the course, a maximum 5-page writing sample, and a CV.
Applications can be submitted to Paul Smith at paul@tarragontheatre.com with the subject line SOLO SHOWS.
*If you are applying for a subsidy rate spot, please include SUBSIDY in the subject line. You are welcome, but not required, to include a few sentences about why you would like to apply for the subsidized rate.*
For accessibility accommodations or to submit your application in an alternative format, please email or call Heather Caplap at (416) 531-1827 ext 249.
For more information on how to apply, visit our website here!