Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol has been adapted into films, plays, musicals - and, notably, a muppet movie. Yet, we keep returning to this age old tale of love, greed, and community.

Join Joe Horine, film educator, speech writer, filmmaker, and marketing specialist as he dives into our enduring attraction to A Christmas Carol and the many adaptations that have captured our hearts and imagination.

Heist is a co-production between Gulfshore Playhouse, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and Milwaukee Repertory Theater. But, what exactly does it mean to co-produce a show?

Join in a conversation with Founder, CEO, and Producing Artistic Director Kristen Coury to discover the importance of partnering with other theaters on productions like Heist. Learn about our journey to Heist, and the significance behind this radical collaborative process.

Directors are the guides that bring the story to life. They are the decision maker behind nearly everything that has to do with a performance. In this lecture, explore the job of a director and gain valuable insight into the decision making process that creates a memorable piece of theatre.

Join playwright and actor Brent Askari (Refugees, Fundraiser) in an open conversation about the creative process of playwriting. Askari is known for honest, comedic, and exploratory plays that examine the best and worst of humanity. Join us in a lively conversation about playwriting and explore the ideas, inspiration, and development of new plays. 

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From working with the playwright to finding new details, producing a play for the first time is a magical opportunity and results in a performance with undeniable energy. Kristen Coury, Founder, CEO and Producing Artistic Director of Gulfshore Playhouse explores how directing a new play can be beautiful, challenging, and, ultimately, life changing.

Tina Shafer is a singer-songwriter and vocal coach who has worked with artists such as Celine Dion and Billy Porter. Shafer has worked in casting for American Idol and the Voice. In this lecture, Shafer explores how Pop overlaps with musical theatre. Aligning with the run of Guys and Dolls, discover how vocal performance careers have changed and what a modern role in voice looks like.

Join Dr. Gail Kern Paster for a captivating, expansive lecture on the play that has struck a chord for nearly 400 years. Tartuffe is a wonderful tale that explores the dangers of a charismatic con-man and exposes the hypocrisy of self-serving ideologues. Dr. Paster’s immeasurable knowledge will guide you through the magic of Tartuffe, the interesting world of translation, and how a single play can stay relevant for so long and across cultures.

Casting is one of the most important processes in theatre. A well-constructed cast makes a beautiful show. In this lecture, take a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into finding the right person for each role. From character breakdowns to auditions, explore the process of identifying talent and matching performers with productions.