Writing and Performing Solo Shows – DEADLINE: 2026/10/04

Writing and Performing Solo Shows: A Masterclass with Diane Flacks

With the unique perspective of having written and performed 5 critically acclaimed and celebrated solos shows spanning three decades, Diane Flacks can help you develop, deepen, theatricalize, and unlock yours.

From her first shows Myth Me and By A Thread, to her latest show, Guilt (a love story) which premiered at Tarragon last season, Flacks has crafted solo work that is audacious and funny, and that has spanned styles including: multi-character, single character, fictional, autobiographical, plot-driven, and revelation-based, expanding and exploring the genre in comprehensive ways.

It’s not a genre for the faint of heart, but it can be uniquely connecting and satisfying both to the artist and the audience. It is also a visceral way of finding your own voice as a writer/performer, and tapping into what matters to you as an artist. All of those goals will be explored in this workshop, which will culminate with public performances of excerpts from the solo shows in front of a live audience – the second actor for a solo show. A rare opportunity to go from page to stage for emerging or established artists.

For more information and to apply, visit Tarragon's website here!