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Summer Workshop Series | The Bit Theater

Elevate Your Performance

2-Hour Summer Workshop Series

Ready to take your stagework to the next level? This summer, join Mike Devine and Patrick Stinson for a dynamic, 5-week workshop series designed to bridge the gap between spontaneous comedic instinct and deep, grounded acting technique. Whether you want to command the physical stage, master the art of dramatic tension, or bring fierce psychological truth to your characters, these hyper-focused, 2-hour sessions will give you immediate, actionable tools you can use the second you step into the spotlight.

Pricing & Registration

Single Drop-In $40
Full 5-Workshop Pass $150 Save $50!
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The Summer Lineup

All sessions run on Sundays from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Workshop 1: Accepting and Using Silence

Date: July 19, 2026 Instructor: Mike Devine

The Focus: Pacing, tension, and the power of the unspoken. Learn how to let silence do the heavy lifting in a scene, building anticipation and letting the audience lean into the moment.

Register for Workshop 1

Workshop 2: The "Magic If" & Given Circumstances

Date: July 26, 2026 Instructor: Patrick Stinson

The Focus: Grounded Stanislavski technique. Stop "inventing" plot and start living truthfully inside the immediate reality of the scene. Master using tactical physical actions to achieve your character's ultimate objective.

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Workshop 3: Physicality and Physical Spaces

Date: August 2, 2026 Instructor: Mike Devine

The Focus: Stage presence and environmental awareness. Discover how to maximize your body language, utilize spatial relationships, and make the stage environment itself a vital character in your work.

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Workshop 4: Particularization & The Six Steps

Date: August 9, 2026 Instructor: Patrick Stinson

The Focus: Practical Uta Hagen technique. Replace generalized choices with fierce, specific reality. Explore substitution, psychological conditioning, and Hagen's core questions to root your onstage relationships in immediate truth.

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Workshop 5: Heightening, Raising the Stakes & Sustainable Escalation

Date: August 16, 2026 Instructor: Mike Devine

The Focus: Structural pacing and narrative momentum. Master the art of smooth, sustainable escalation so you can raise the scene's stakes to a fever pitch without burning out too fast.

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Why This Series Works

By alternating weekly between performance mechanics/staging and internal acting methodology, you get a complete artistic workout. Mike’s workshops will give you structural control over the theater space, while Patrick’s tracks ensure that when you occupy that space, you do so with undeniable emotional weight and honesty.

Space is Limited! To ensure every performer gets dedicated stage time and personalized feedback, enrollment for each session is strictly capped. Secure your spot today!