Contemporary Circus
September 19th — 4:30PM
A workshop for all levels of experience, led by Company to X For. This cutting edge performance duo imparts the basics of circus skills while espousing a philosophy that elevates the art of circus to expressions of the human condition.
Playwriting Workshop
September 20th — 4:00PM
with Brian James Polak
In this practical workshop, award-winning playwright Brian Polak addresses the essential elements of a play. He starts by talking about the fundamental differences between theatre and film/TV. From there, using exercises, he tackles the challenges of character, goals, conflicts, relationships, and dialogue.
The Art of
the Cocktail
September 21st — 4:00PM
A cocktail seminar with James Beard nominee Robert Simonson. For the last couple decade the cocktail renaissance has been reported on and, to some extent, influenced by this world class scribe. Take part in this intimate and hands on workshop that elevates the art of the cocktail to new levels.
This is an exclusive “VIP Event” for WEEKLY PASS holders only!
Mix a drink with Robert Simonson!
ROBERT SIMONSON writes about cocktails, spirits, bars, and bartenders for the New York Times. He is also contributing editor and columnist at PUNCH. His books include The Old-Fashioned (2014), A Proper Drink (2016) and 3-Ingredient Cocktails (2017), which was nominated for a 2018 James Beard Award, and The Martini Cocktail (2019), which was nominated for an IACP Award. He was also a primary contributor to The Essential New York Times Book of Cocktails (2015). Simonson won the 2019 Spirited Award for Best Cocktail and Spirits Writer, and his work, which has also appeared in Saveur, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, New York magazine, and Lucky Peach, has been nominated for a total of eleven Spirited Awards and three IACP Awards. A native of Wisconsin, he lives in Brooklyn. Visit his website https://www.robertsimonson.net/