How to Register

Call the Workshop at 847.866.6597. We accept VISA or MC.

Or download, print and complete this registration form, and mail it to us with your check or credit card information.

10% Discount

For all students attending more than one class in the same session, we offer a 10% discount off the second class of equal or lesser value. (Offer good September through May.)

Refund or Transfer Tuition Policy

Tuition is refundable or transferable, minus a $75 administrative fee for each class dropped, only if the Workshop is notified by the next business day after your class has met. Students are responsible for notifying the Workshop that they wish to drop a class; not attending does not constitute an official withdrawal. Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment. Tuition will be refunded promptly. Cancellations may be made at the last minute and students will be notified by phone.

Make-Up Class Policy

If for any reason a class is cancelled for an unforeseen circumstance, a Make-Up will be scheduled for the cancelled class. No refund will be offered.

Important Dates to Remember

Sept 6
Young People’s Classes Begin

Sept 13
No Classes / Rosh Hashanah

Sept 22
No Classes / Yom Kippur

Sept 24
Adult Classes Begin

Nov 21 - 24
No Classes / Thanksgiving

Feb 4
Youth & Adult Spring Classes Begin

Mar 31 - Apr 5
No Classes / Spring Break (Youth Classes Only)

Scholarships

The Workshop is pleased to offer a limited amount of need-based scholarships to its students. To apply for scholarship aid, please download the application form and send it to the address below.

Children's Scholarship [pdf]
Adult Scholarship [pdf]

Piven Theatre
927 Noyes St. #110
Evanston IL 60201
ATTN: Scholarship Committee
Youth Classes Summer 2008

6 Week Summer Session: June 16-July 25, 2008

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4th, 5th, & 6th Grades
  Mon Tue Wed Thu

Theatre Games & Story Theatre

This class represents the core of the Piven training method. Students explore ensemble building improvisation games and story theatre techniques to create original work and adapt and perform literature.

$350   Meets twice a week: either Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu

9:30 - 11:00am

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1:00 - 2:30pm 		9:30 - 11:00am 9:30 - 11:00am

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1:00 - 2:30pm 		9:30 - 11:00am
6th, 7th, & 8th Grades
  Mon Tue Wed Thu

Improvisation & Scene Study

Using improvisation to deepen character and relationship in contemporary plays, this class explores the Piven technique in relation to text and the rehearsal process.

$350   Meets twice a week: either Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu

 1:00 - 2:30pm 1:00 - 2:30pm 1:00 - 2:30pm 1:00 - 2:30pm

Theatre Intensive

Experience the full canon of the Piven Technique: theatre games, improvisation, scene study, and story theatre!

$600   Meets twice a week.

  1:00 - 4:00PM   1:00 - 4:00PM

7th & 8th Grade Combo

Traditionally the first class a junior high student takes upon entering Piven, this class explores the full canon of the Piven technique in a fun and creative group environment.

$350   Class meets twice a week.

 2:30 - 4:00pm   2:30 - 4:00pm  
7th & 8th + High School
  Mon Tue Wed Thu

Stage Combat

Taught by the premiere stage combat team in Chicago, this class teaches students the art of safe fight choreography. In a safe and supervised environment, students are taught physical timing, non-verbal communication skills, and the practical applications of hand-to-hand combat and stage weapon choreography.

$350   Class meets twice a week.
2:30 - 4:00pm
2:30 - 4:00pm

Musical Theatre & Piven Technique

This class uses the Piven training technique to delve into the very different world of musical theatre. Singing experience & musical knowledge required, please submit resume or explanation of experience with registration.

$350   Class meets twice a week.

By resume or music/singing experience

 2:30 - 4:00pm   2:30 - 4:00pm  
High School
  Mon Tue Wed Thu

Advanced Teen Conservatory

Our most advanced and intensive experience for young actors, this class meets 4 days a week and explores the full Piven canon, culminating in 2 performances: one exploring literary adaptation and improvisation and the other offering a full showcase of staged contemporary scenes.

$850   Class meets four days a week

By recommendation or audition only

9:30am - 12:30pm 9:30am - 12:30pm 9:30am - 12:30pm 9:30am - 12:30pm

Teen Combo

Traditionally the first class a High School student takes upon entering Piven, this class explores the full canon of the Piven technique in a fun and creative group environment.

$350   Students attend twice a week: either Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu

 4:00 - 5:30pm 4:00 - 5:30pm 4:00 - 5:30pm 4:00 - 5:30pm

Scene Study Intensive

Using improvisation to deepen character and relationship in contemporary plays, this class explores the Piven technique in relation to text and the rehearsal process. Under the guidance of a senior faculty member and professional theatre artist, students work with advanced-level material to focus on creating fully rehearsed and staged scene work 

$350   Class meets twice a week.

 4 - 6:00pm   4 - 6:00pm  

Long-Form Improv with Jonathan Pitts

Artistic Director and Founder of the Chicago Improv Festival, Jonathan Pitts brings his expertise in long-form improvisation to Piven. This innovative method takes improv one step further to create a fully realized performance piece. A great complement to the Piven technique!

$350   Class meets twice a week.
4 - 6:00pm
4 - 6:00pm

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Last Updated ( Monday, 02 June 2008 )