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Solo Performance through Persona.

In this course, we stay grounded in writing while borrowing the architecture of theater. Using archetypes from the protagonist’s journey, we move from isolated poems to a connected body of work. Each week focuses on a different character you encounter along the journey, allowing you to build depth, tension, and perspective across your pieces.

Here is the roadmap for our 5 weeks together:

Week 1: Metaphor (The World)
Before we meet the characters, we build the world. This week focuses on metaphor as the foundation of your piece. You will develop a central metaphor that grounds your story and gives your work a cohesive imaginative space.

Week 2: The Protagonist (The Self)
We begin with you at the center. This week focuses on defining the speaker as the protagonist. You will write a piece that establishes identity, desire, and what is at stake in your story.

Week 3: The Mentor (The Guide)
Every journey includes guidance. In this week, you will explore the figure, voice, or memory that has shaped you. Through this archetype, you will write a poem or monologue that reflects influence, wisdom, or instruction.

Week 4: The Antagonist (The Opposition)
Conflict creates movement. This week centers on the antagonist, whether that force is a person, a system, or an internal struggle. You will write a persona poem or monologue that gives voice to resistance and complicates your narrative.

Week 5: The Shapeshifter (The Reflection)
Not everything is stable or clear. In this final week, we explore the shapeshifter, the character or force that challenges certainty and shifts perspective. You will write a piece that embodies contradiction, change, or duality, deepening the emotional and narrative complexity of your work.

This workshop is ultimately about self-discovery. It is about archiving your life, your memories, and your experiences, and shaping them into work that is both intentional and performance-ready.

Participants will receive live feedback each session, with additional weekly office hours available for premium subscribers.

By the end of the course, you will leave with five new poems or monologues and a clear foundation for building your solo performance.

Ready to expand your voice?

Class Dates: Saturdays, May 9–June 6
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET

Join the full 5-week workshop and experience the Solo Performance Through Persona method, where you will expand a single poem into a series of connected pieces that build toward a solo performance. This tier includes access to every live Saturday session.

Upgrade your experience with permanent access to class recordings and exclusive weekly office hours for personalized feedback on your writing and performance. This comprehensive package ensures you never miss a lesson and receive direct mentorship on your developing