WARRIORS FOR PEACE THEATRE
a 501(c)(3). EIN# 84-2384729
MISSION STATEMENT
A 501(c)(3) non-profit, Warriors For Peace Theatre’s mission is to provide catharsis and help with reintegration back to civilian life for veterans by way of the theatre arts. Our purpose is to not only help those who have served, but to build bridges between communities, support disenfranchised groups, promote diversity, empower women, narrow the civil-military divide, and foster peace among nations. ALL CLASSES ARE FREE FOR VETERANS!
CORE VALUES
We are driven by the core values of empowerment, diversity, tribe, trust, and resiliency.
PHILOSOPHY
WFPT has a simple philosophy: Who better to promote peace than those who have seen the face of war? We believe art transcends politics and brings people together.
SOCIAL IMPACT
WFPT provides artist a venue to use their craft to promote social good.
1. Acting provides an additional form of therapy for veterans still processing the experience of war.
2. Bringing veterans of different nations together to perform art promotes peace and is a way to heal.
3. Each production includes a Q & A with the audience that provides the public an opportunity to have a dialogue with the cast of veterans to help narrow the civil-military divide.
Hear What Veterans Are Saying!
Shannon Corbeil - AIR FORCE
Shannon Corbeil - AIR FORCE
Anthony Simpson - MARINES
Tony Nevada - MARINES
Y'Dahanna Daniels - ARMY
Bill Paden - NAVY
Warriors For Peace Theatre Testimonials and Mission
CURRENT CLASS OFFERINGS!
SHAKESPEARE SCENE STUDY COURSE
Scene Study Course
8 Weeks. Wednesdays 1-4pm
Ongoing enrollment year round.
EXPAND your range as an actor
TRANSFORM your fears and insecurities about Shakespeare.
ACT Shakespeare's scenes with soul, clarity and confidence.
This 8-week class combines Shakespearean acting techniques, dreamwork and scholarship to help you gain true mastery of Shakespeare's language. A safe, supportive environment for actors to play, experiment and tap into their emotional breadth.
$350
FREE FOR VETERANS
This class is re-occurring year round
Diavolo Dance Studio
616 Moulton Ave
Los Angeles
FREE PARKING!
Instructor: Louise Rosager
To Enroll:
MONOLOGUE COURSE
Monologue Course
8 Weeks. Wednesdays 10am - 1pm
Ongoing enrollment year round.
Let go of performance-anxiety, build confidence and expand your range and bookability - even if you've never performed a monologue in front of a live audience before.
This class will offer practical tools to relax you before an audition, show you how to break down the dramatic arc of your monologue and teach you how to perform any monologue, classical or contemporary, with heart, charisma and authenticity.
By the end of this class you will have a repertoire of audition-ready monologues that show multiple sides of you as an actor and that you can perform at the drop of a hat.
NOTE: The class is also open to writers! Come workshop monologues you have written with live actors, and get studio-level notes and feedback on your material.
$350
FREE FOR VETERANS
This class is re-occurring year round
Diavolo Dance Studio
616 Moulton Ave
Los Angeles
FREE PARKING!
Instructor: Louise Rosager
To Enroll:
SHAKESPEARE INTENSIVE
October 6, 13, 20. Noon-5pm
Build confidence and charisma and become a more bookable actor - even if you've never done Shakespeare before.
This 3-part workshop combines Shakespeare acting techniques, text analysis, movement, voice and dreamwork. You will gain a comprehensive, embodied understanding of Shakespeare and the confidence to perform any text - Shakespeare or contemporary. Ideal for new and returning students, veterans and civilians.
$350
FREE FOR VETERANS
This class is re-occurring year round
Diavolo Dance Studio
616 Moulton Ave
Los Angeles
FREE PARKING!
Instructor: Louise Rosager
To Enroll:
Previous Production!
JULIUS CAESAR
The HUDSON THEATre, Hollywood, CA
Review From Stage And Cinema:
"... compelling, entertaining, and meaningful. It proves that full diversity, married to talent and experience, can make any piece of theater relevant and striking."
"...the authenticity of the performances are for all to admire."
"...this company is one to watch out for."
Preview of Julius Caeser
Tori Danner on Playing Mark Antony.
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Our exciting production was placed in a modern war setting with gender bending roles and a diverse cast comprised of military veterans and civilians. Directed by Ann Noble.
There are three reasons we embarked on this project:
1. A Collaboration of Military Veterans and Civilians
Julius Caesar, one of Shakespeare’s most revered works, is partly a story about war. Our country has been fighting wars for twenty consecutive years now. We cast this stage production partly with military veterans - actors who have experienced combat in our current conflicts. I don’t think this has been done with this play. Our actors brought a certain depth and understanding of the challenges and affects to the human psyche of those who have experienced the horrors of war. Our production was a collaboration of veterans and civilians. This partnership fits into our mission of using art to heal and bring people together. Working with civilians is a critical component to the reintegration of our returning veterans into civilian society after returning from military service
2. Ethnic Diversity In Casting
Our production has a very diverse cast and reflects modern society and the military in a way many productions do not.
3. Gender Bending Roles
We gender bended some of the main characters, including Marc Antony, Julius Caesar, Casca, Octavius, and others. In a time when there is a long over due push in the industry to have more female leads Julius Ceaser provides a perfect opportunity to present a women in leading roles.
