Solo Theater – The Artist and the Stage Parts I and II
Part I: Sat., June 26th 1:30pm – 5:30pm | Part II: Sun., June 27th 1:30pm – 5:30pm* (*or when the work is done)
General: $200.00 | Enrolled: $100.00 | Participation in both parts is required and included in price.
Whether storytelling, magic, comedy, dance or puppets, the solo theater piece is one of the hardest to develop and most rewarding for performers and audience alike. Isaac has received the New York Innovative Theatre Award for Outstanding Direction twice and productions he has directed have been nominated for a Drama Desk Award, Off Broadway Alliance award, 25 NYIT awards, and 11 Planet Connection Awards. Highest among these accolades are his work directing eight solo theater productions to wide praise internationally. In this two part intensive, Isaac will remove the mystery surrounding successfully developing your own solo theater piece. He shares his insights for success and how to bring out your greatest work. In Part II, you will begin the process of discovery in the earliest stages of development from writing prompts to performance.
Solo Shows Directed by Isaac
“strikingly beautiful.”
“entertains us with a series of small stage-marvels guided by director Isaac Byrne’s precise aesthetic and abetted by the talents of a fine creative team”
“fascinating and irresistibly intelligent..heartbreaking…
Director Isaac Byrne milks the suspense throughout…full of surprises all the way to the end.”
“The Other Mozart is the most dynamic, theatrical, and moving one woman show I have ever seen. It’s truly wonderful, and I cannot recommend it enough…Under the skilled direction of Isaac Byrne…This show is the height of theatrical achievement, and the fruit of an obviously outstanding collaboration…. you simply must see this production”
“smart, original, refreshing, and maybe even necessary.”
“funny… kinetic showmanship
If you like Laurie Anderson, try St Kilda.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ …creating a chilling atmosphere through light and sound onstage, Christopherson delivers one of the creepiest performances at this years’ Fringe.”
“one of the funniest, spookiest experiences I’ve ever had at the theater. With the timing of a seasoned comedian, Christopherson sparkles as a story-teller, breathing exciting new life into this oldest of art-forms. . . exciting, inventive . . . able to inspire fear, sympathy, laughter, and wonder. She’s a visionary in the theater world and legendary story-teller.”
“a not-so-typical, one-woman performance that completely blew away the audience. . . an amazing sight for the senses. . . enchanting.”
“Isaac cast and directed me in “FRESH KILLS” a new play at 59East 59. Isaac understands the process an actor goes through to plumb a role. He got me there and for his belief in me I am forever grateful.”
