Shush! Join Our Webisode
Write the script and act the role - on camera!
Be a screenwriter - Step in front of and behind the camera
Students will be able to let their creativity and imagination soar as they create their own collaborative Web Series! Working alongside writing mentor Cassidy Hall and cinematographer David McClellan, students will construct original scripts for every episode and will also have the chance to portray their characters in front of the camera! This opportunity will provide students with the exciting experience of expressing themselves and their characters, all while taking a creative project from start to finish.
During the fall trimester, students will write, perform, and produce the next episode of Shush as well as developing an outline for the season. All episodes will be uploaded onto the Shush! Youtube Channel. (Tuition is $275 for new members, $175 for current members. Scholarships are available!)
Fall Schedule:
Join us in September for special enrichment opportunities:
- Saturday, Sept 15th, 12:30 - 2:00: Acting for Film and Podcast with Peter Moore
- Saturday, Sept 22nd, 12:30 - 2:00: Improv for Story and Dialogue with Grif Sadow
Shush! Regular Schedule – Sundays, 3:00 to 4:30 PM
at the Zephyr Studio (421 S. Main St, Stillwater):
- September 30: Open House and Kickoff - invite your friends!
- October: 7, 14, 28 (No Shush! On 21st for MEA)
- November: 4, 11, 18 (No Shush! on the 25th - Happy Thanksgiving!)
Film: Saturday, December 1, 3:00 to 5:00 PM, and Sunday, December 2, 1:00 to 5:00 PM at the Zephyr Theatre
Professional Artists Mentor Students
Cassidy Hall - Writing Mentor
Cassidy 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.
David McClellan - Cinematographer
With a heart for storytelling, an eye for the craft and lust for the wander, McClellan is an accomplished photographer, cinematographer and editor. Leading Aveda Corporations Video and Motion team for the past 19 years, he is a seasoned fashion and beauty creative – responsible for both online and broadcast spots. McClellan’s global experience working alongside NGOs and other organizations have sent him around the globe including the Nepalese Himalayas, the North African desert and deep within the Amazonian river basin – often embedded within indigenous communities. He seeks to share the love of the craft and fan the flames of curiosity.
Stephani Atkins - Executive Producer
Stephani Atkins works as the Executive Director for StoryArk and oversees creative writing programming for The Shire. She also serves as the executive producer and host of the radio show Voices in the Valley heard every Saturday morning at 10 AM on KLBB 1220. In addition, Ms. Atkins leads the HUSH Audio Drama Team as writing mentor and executive producer of the radio and podcast series #HUSHpodcast. As an artist, Ms. Atkins works on literary art projects that are realized on multiple formats (video, audio, web, print and other media) and is currently producing a short film through StoryBoard Films.
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.
Email: steph@storyark.org
Website: www.storyark.org
Location: Stillwater, MN, United States
Phone: 651-351-0804
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshireonline/
Twitter: @theshireonline