Manor Mill Playhouse Monthly Masterclass
Second Monday of every month at 7:30pm
Monday, april 13, 7:30-9:30pm
The Art of the 10 Minute Play; In partnership with Rapid Lemon Productions
What makes a great short play? This month, we are proud to partner with Max Garner, founder of Rapid Lemon Productions, to explore the art of the 10 minute play. Rapid Lemon has produced Variations, Baltimore’s original 10 minute play festival, for the past 20 years. We will read from a variety of original scripts, both from our own MMPH community authors and provided by Max, then discuss and develop them based on cold readings from actor volunteers present that evening. This is an open call for actors: if you would like to read, please just show up and raise your hand.
This event is free and open to the public. If you are interested in the creative process of taking a play from page to stage, this Masterclass is for you.
*Please note the time change for the evening. Going forward, Masterclass will begin at 7:30pm.
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Upcoming Monthly Masterclasses & Topics
Monday, May 11, 7:30-9:30PM
Intro to Stage Combat Monday May 11, 7:30-9:30pm at Manor Mill
Whether you are a veteran actor or have never been on stage, this is your opportunity to learn the basics of stage combat! Join MMPH company member Anthony O'Campo (The Actor's Nightmare, Shorts, Murder on the Orient Express) for Stage Combat 101. We will learn moves like punches, slaps, and falls in a fun and safe environment that you can confidently bring to your next production.
MMPH Monthly Masterclass is free and open to the public. Make sure to register to save a spot.
This is a free event, but please register as space is limited! Snacks will be provided and BYOB.
Doors open at 7 pm and Masterclass will run from 7:30 - 9:30 pm in The Loft or in the galleries when the weather gets cold.
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About mmph masterclass
MMPH Masterclass is a monthly evening of theater appreciation and performance that meets at Manor Mill and is free and open to the public. Masterclass is an extension of the Manor Mill Playhouse (MMPH) Company and is designed to offer a variety of ways to learn about and engage with the elements of theater—from new work showcases and scene studies to talkbacks and acting workshops.
The mmph company
The MMPH Company is an ever-evolving group of production team members and actors who have participated in at least one MMPH production. The purpose of the company is to further cultivate and nurture the MMPH community outside of production participation in order to build advocacy for MMPH’s mission and drive our Monthly Masterclass and additional programming as the organization continues to grow. Company participation includes:
Advance notice of season announcements, productions, and audition and design calls
Headshot and resume included in MMPH database
Ticket discounts for MMPH shows
Opportunities to pitch ideas for and run/host Monthly Masterclass
A quarterly meeting to connect outside of shows, discuss MMPH direction, share opportunities, and provide feedback
Sign up for our mailing list! Feel free to send us an email, too playclub@manor-mill.com
Masterclass co-hosts
Vanessa Eskridge
Vanessa Eskridge founded Manor Mill Playhouse with the mission of creating a vibrant space where local actors, designers, and theater enthusiasts can produce and enjoy high-quality theater. Her performance career has taken her from New York City to London to Baltimore, and her extensive experience directing and producing for theater, radio, and television has deepened her belief that nothing compares to the magic of live performance. Vanessa is passionate about fostering creative community and seeks to enrich the local and regional theater landscape for years to come through MMPH.
M. Eden Walker
M. Eden Walker has been involved in Manor Mill Playhouse productions since its inception, and she holds acting, directing, producing credits in both Baltimore and New York. In addition to performing, she works as a solo playwright artist in NYC, and she holds a BA from Boise State University where she studied theater performance, directing and playwriting. In partnership with artistic director Vanessa Eskridge and the MMPH Leadership team, she fosters MMPH’s community-driven mission by helping to lead the MMPH company and programming for Monthly Masterclass.