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Are you trained or naturally gifted in

• vocal or instrumental performance
• songwriting
• theater or comedy

but haven’t yet figured out yet how to configure your talent into a format that can get you hired as a performer?

Is there a solo show that can be created from your own unique talents? FIND OUT!

Together as a group we will learn skills, workshop material, and encourage each other in the creation of our own unique 20, 45, or 60+ minute “tight ten” – a show that is uniquely our own talents presented in a way that will leave any audience feeling awed and inspired.

Learn from top pioneers in the frum female arts community spanning Israel and North America; laugh and find community as we build a new culture for artists together.

Lessons Include:

• Elements of storytelling, story arch, suspense
• Adding HUMOR to any story!
• Teaching in non-didactic ways
• Finding tracks, finding accompaniment
• Creating your own tracks
• Sound equipment basics, microphone knowledge
• Tips on publicity and social media
• Preparation for performance and booking
• Engagement with audience, giving a great performance
• How to know when you are ready to go public
• Different types of audiences, different types of events
• Understanding hashkafa and how it impacts performer receptivity

BONUS: Registrants receive FREE a five part series on “Copyrights, Performance Rights, Music Publishing, and Licensing Basics” of a $500 value!

Featured Instructors Include:

• Rachel Factor – Performer, School Director, Playwright/Producer – Ramat Beit Shemesh - Rachel Factor is recognized worldwide as an inspirational Jewish performer and educator. Over thirty thousand women worldwide, young and old, religious and non-religious, Jews and non-Jews, have enthusiastically attended Rachel’s performances worldwide. Her first acclaimed one-woman show, J.A.P., chronicles her journey through Hawaii, Los Angeles and New York as a singer, dancer and actress, and finally to her home in Jerusalem. Continuing the story, Mrs. Factor wrote and produced sequel Not Even Normal and subsequently Becoming Rich,… Read more
• Jezliah – Singer-Songwriter, Choreographer, School Founder – Ramat Beit Shemesh - Jezliah (also known as Jezliah Villarreal) is a Singer/Songwriter/Choreographer and Performer. Jezliah was born into a Christian family where her father was the Pastor of a Spanish speaking church and where her whole family was heavily involved in the ministry. She has been performing since the young age of eight and dreamed of pursuing a career in missionary and outreach through the performing arts. In 2006, Jezliah and her family left the church in search… Read more
• Julie Rothschild Levi – Comedienne, Writer – Rechovot - A writer and editor for several decades, Julie Rothschild Levi decided to swap out her serious roles for some shtick. She is now a professional comic content creator on social media (@officiallyjulie_comedy), in the process of writing her own one-woman show, and has extensive experience in improv and medical clowning. Formerly from Minnesota, Julie has resided in Israel for the past 12 years, which gives her plenty of material for her comedy. Julie is mom… Read more
• Franciska Kay – Singer-Songwriter, Podcaster – Philadelphia - Franciska Kay (Kosman) is a composer, singer, and performer. She creates her masterpieces by weaving eternal words of prayer into soulful guitar melodies. Raised in religious school and in musical academy, Kay’s compositions reflect her commitment to bridging both worlds. Franciska started playing the piano at six years old. She began composing after she mastered the guitar at the young age of twelve. While studying in high school, she toured in the US and Europe… Read more
• Miriam Leah Gamliel, EdD – ATARA Founder/Director, Performer – Montreal - Miriam Leah (Droz) Gamliel is a thought leader with a doctorate in Educational Innovation residing in Montreal, Canada. In her early career, she studied musical theatre and performed principal roles before adopting religious observance.  Once observant, she became a producer and arts administrator, instrumental in the formation and management of ATARA.  Outside of ATARA, she has directed a feature film, participated in arts-based fellowships, and can be seen as a principal performer in shows by… Read more
• ROBYN SHRATER SEEMANN – ATARA FORUM, PLAYWRIGHT, THEATER DIRECTOR/PRODUCER, PERFORMER – POTOMAC, MD - Robyn Shrater Seemann is a multi-hyphenated theatre artist: playwright-performer-producer. She is the founder and Producing Artistic Director of Artists Circle (www.artists-circle.com), an all-female professional performing arts company in the Greater Washington, DC area dedicated to creating opportunities and breaking down barriers for Jewish women in the performing arts. Her passion is to use her unique talents to empower women to reach their full potential.  Robyn delights audiences with live storytelling, performing as a featured storyteller… Read more

Craft your program with humor, tell your story, and familiarize yourself with tech!

Give your program the #WOW factor!

2023 PROGRAM DETAILS

• Sundays 12:30-2:30pm EST / 7:30-9:30pm IST / 9:30-11:30am PST
• July 23, July 30, Aug 6, Aug 13, Aug 20.
• Ends with “Pitch Night” to organizations looking to hire
• Cost: $200. Sliding scale / merit based scholarships available for select artists
• Subsidized by ATARA: The Arts & Torah Association & The OU Impact Accelerator

*If you are a visual artist, dancer or writer who can lead a group in a participatory activity, or an MC / event producer looking for tips, be in touch for a uniquely tailored workshop or paid opportunities.

CONTACT director@artsandtorah.org

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