The Blue Slipper Theatre is inviting director proposals for our 2026–27 season, which will run from September 2026 through summer 2027. We’re looking for seasoned artists with a clear vision and a strong sense of why this play, and why now. Proposals should include the play you’d like to direct, your artistic approach, and how the work speaks to contemporary audiences. For guidelines and submission details, hover your cursor over “Join the Community” at the top of this page and then click on “Directors.”

Connections Workshops are Back! 

We have an exciting line up of new workshops and guest instructors for Winter/Spring.

Connections Acting Workshops are for adults (18+), and all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. All classes are filled with fun, interactive activities and class sizes are small to allow for a full experience for all participants. Except for the Scene Study multi-session workshop, all workshops are stand-alone topics; take one or all! 

When: Workshops meet Saturday mornings from 10:00 – 12:30 

Cost: $25.00

Registration: Click on the “Get Tickets” link starting on January 7th. Space is limited to 12 per session so reserve your place early. The first workshop: January 31st! 

Instructors, Topics and Schedule: 
January 31st – 10-12:30 
Quenby Iandiorio – Introduction to Sensory Acting: Debunking the confusion around Method Acting

Stanislavsky-based introduction to sensory work in scene study. Debunking the confusion around “Method” acting, beginning with relaxation followed by sensory work and then graduate to working scenes with a partner applying our new information.

February 28th – 10:00 – 12:30  
Katie Mangett - Scene Study Express Part 1 

Scene Study Express participants will choose or be assigned scenes and monologues based around a central theme. Each session the group will work on character analysis and development, rehearsal process, and performance. This is a highly interactive workshop designed for participants of all levels and provides an opportunity for all participants to experience performance. Katie Mangett has spent her life in the theatre as an actor, director, and educator. She is a Blue Slipper Board member, Director, Actor and manages the Connections program.

March 7th – 10:00 – 12:30  
Kaz Hall - Cor Blimey! “Proper British” accent

Cor Blimey: Cockney slang used to express surprise or excitement! From Dickens to Noel Coward to Pinter … so many plays, so many accents! Brush up your British accents including RP, and cockney. We will focus on learning cadence, delivery, posture, and timing which are essential elements of any British character. Also included: accent work with warm-ups, improvisation, script work and big dollop of humor! The aim is to leave the class with a better understanding of a British accent, and the goal is to build confidence for your next audition or performance. Tea and biscuits provided! Kaz trained at the London Studio Center and is a trained phonics teacher. Kaz worked as a dancer for years joining Briac Ballet in Paris. As well as in front of the camera on stage and TV, Kaz is director of Lewin Hall Productions in London. She is on the board of the Blue Slipper and is currently enjoying working with this fun and vibrant creative arts community in Livingston.

March 14th – 10:00 – 12:30
Katie Mangett - Scene Study Express Part 2

March 28th – 10:00 – 12:30  
Katie Mangett - Scene Study Express Part 3

This session will culminate in a staged reading for family, friends, and the community from 2:00-3:00 that incorporates the experiences from all three sessions.

May 9th – 10:00 12:30 
Marc Beaudin – Four Gates: A Path to Acting 

Acting – the art of sharing the true within the imaginary – can be seen as a process that depends on progressing through four distinct activities: the Four Gates. Prepare. Embody. Listen. React. Each Gate leads to the next, and the more fully one is developed, the more effective the next will be. This workshop, open to adults of any level of experience (including none), will explore each of these Gates – practicing specific techniques that will allow it to become a natural part of the actor’s process leading to powerful, engaging and authentic performances. We will take lessons from some of the legendary experts of theatre like Stella Adler, Sanford Meisner, William Esper, Uta Hagen, and others, while heeding the advice of novelist James Joyce: “Every moment of inspiration must be paid for in advance,” and haiku poet Bashō, “Master technique, then forget it.” Marc Beaudin has worked in theatre for nearly 30 years as a director, educator, scenic designer, and technical director at venues ranging from unheated warehouses and art galleries to a 1000-seat, state-of-the-art symphony hall. Directing favorites include Macbeth, Fear & Misery of the 3 rd  Reich, The Exonerated, Amadeus, No Exit (at the Blue Slipper), and the Northwest premiere of Born with Teeth (with Bozeman Actors Theatre). He has taught numerous workshops in acting, directing and lighting design for institutions in Michigan and Montana.

Additional workshops - dates announced soon 

Charlie Newsome – 3 stand-alone lighting workshops - Basic Lighting, Programming Lights, Lighting Design and Production

For any questions: Please contact Katie Mangett at  katie.mangett@blueslipper.org