Vitamin C: sketch comedy web series
Because comedy is an essential nutrient
Want to be a writer (write the funny stuff), actor (act the funny stuff), a part of principal photography (a.k.a. film the thing!), or in post production (edit the final short)? Participate in one or all as you experience all the facets of creating a short film comedy sketch. All sketches will be uploaded via Vimeo onto a dedicated Vitamin C web page on StoryArk.org for a controlled viewing experience. In addition, Vitamin C will be aired on StoryArk's YouTube channel. Meetings will take place on Wednesdays, from 10 AM to 12 PM at StoryArk, 402 N Main Street, #350, Stillwater.
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at StoryArk
October 9, 16, 23
November 6 ,13, 20
December 4, 11, 18
January 8, 15, 22
February 5, 12, 26
Saturday Supplements, 9:00 to 10:30 AM at StoryArk
September 28: Filmmaker Tahiel Jimenez, Podcaster Eli Nahkala - Envisioning the Project, Writing the Script
October 26: LA actress and Acting Coach Ellie Abrams - Acting On Camera
November 23: Filmmaker Cynthia Uhrich - The Art of Directing
January 25: Filmmaker Dave McClellan - Editing for Film
StoryArk Network Live!, February 22, 9 AM to 4 PM at the Grand Banquet Hall, Stillwater
StoryArk's student groups gather to share their podcast episodes, short films, comedy sketches and short stories and enjoy each other’s company as fellow artists at the beautiful Grand Banquet Ballroom in Stillwater from 9 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, February 22. Executive Producer Lily Percy Ruiz from On Being with Krista Tippet (podcast), Sundance filmmaker E.G. Bailey (film), and Young Adult author Jacqueline West (short story) will discuss with students the fundamentals of their particular storytelling medium. Students will learn how writing for podcast, film and prose are similar and different. In addition, each student group will share their narrative and discuss with each other the themes of the story and the technical details that helped create it. The day will end with a variety show where each group will share their podcast episode, short film, filmed sketch, or short story with family and friends. All creative work will be made available on the StoryArk Network webpage, podcast, mobile app and YouTube channel.
Tuition: $260 per six month session paid by check made payable to StoryArk on the first class; OR, pay via PayPal $46/month (or what you can afford ~ scholarships are available, and no one is turned away for financial reasons.) Tuition includes "Vitamin C" and all other programming opportunities offered at StoryArk including Saturday Supplements nurturing key storytelling skills.
Call Stephani at 651-417-6223 or email steph@storyark.org for more information.
Student Executive Producers Lead
Gigi
Gigi, also known as Gianna, is a spontaneous, fun loving 12 years old and lives in Bayport with her parents and two little sisters. She’s been performing for 5 years as well as writing/production work with StoryArk-Shush. Gigi is passionate about acting and has been in countless productions such as Jungle Book, Mulan Jr, Alice in Wonderland, Lion King, etc. Her goal is to be the best actress she can be and hopes to one day be an acting coach, mentor, and director in theatre. Of all the Vitamin C skit ideas she’s whipped up with David, Lia, and Maggie, “The P-sycho Baking Show” is one she’s itching to get at.
David
Lia
Maggie
Professional Artists Mentor Students
Cassidy Hall - Writing Mentor
Cassidy Hall is a director, actor, and instructor for The Zephyr Theatre and The Zephyr Studio; a creative writing mentor for StoryArk; a director for ACT Theatre in South St. Paul Tri-District, and a professional photographer. Cassidy was homeschooled, and throughout the years she
trained in acting; singing; and dance, including ballroom, jazz, contemporary, and tap. In addition to performing on stage, she has also worked backstage for many productions as stage manager, director’s assistant, deck captain, light/sound board operator, and prop master.
Ellie Abrams - Acting Coach and Casting
David McClellan - Cinematographer
Cassidy Hall - Writing Mentor
Cassidy Hall graduated from the University of Wisconsin - River Falls with degrees in Creative Writing, Music, and Musical Theater. She is a published poet and short story writer, has had one of her play scripts performed, and has collaborated to create a web series. With theater, she has performed on stage around the Twin Cities area for many years, and has directed children's theater programs for both ACT Theater (through Tri-district Community Education) and The Zephyr Theatre. She has also served as an acting coach, and choreographer with backgrounds in ballroom, jazz, contemporary, and tap.
Travis Monroe - Cinematographer
Stephani Atkins - Executive Producer
Stephani Atkins works as the Executive Director for StoryArk and oversees creative writing programming. She also serves as the executive producer and host of the radio podcast show Voices in the Valley. In addition, Ms. Atkins leads the HUSH and Carnation Audio Drama Teams as writing mentor and executive producer. She is the publisher of StoryArk's Boom Site Magazine and delights in encouraging students to tell their story however they seek to share. As an artist, Ms. Atkins works on literary art projects that are realized on multiple formats (video, audio, web, print and other media).
Thanks Stillwater Area Community Foundation!
This project received funding from the Stillwater Area Community Foundation
We empower student voices and equip young artists to succeed
StoryArk provides a variety of creative programming for youth, allowing them to tell their story through their chosen medium - whether that be a novel, poetry, film, song, podcast or anything else they can dream up. Student initiated and student led, each project is imagined, designed, and developed by youth. Professional authors, screenwriters, filmmakers, musicians, producers, directors and actors share their expertise and experience, helping students gain new skills in their craft and empowering them to become their best creative selves.
StoryArk is a 501c(3) tax exempt organization that seeks to serve the greater good.
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