Release The Critic, Find Your Voice, Discover Your Stories Matter

-Inspiration & Guidance- Past And Present: Your Identity Arc
-A Writing Exercise to investigate and reveal you or your character & chart an arc

-L.A. Women's Theater Festival: Solo-Performer Empowerment Day- 8/23
-A day of seminars & panels. *I'm Co-facilitating 'Creating The Solo-Show'*

-The next 'Solo-Show Master Class' starts In September- Only 2 Spots Left
-Take The Leap And Soar Onstage. Call for a Free Consultation

-Be Inspired An Supported to Write, Tell or Perform Your Stories
-Summer classes- You're welcome to take one class. Session ends 8/13
-Fall Session Starts as of 9/13

-Congrats To Creative Rite-ers
-Michel Kass- Winner-Outstanding Solo-Performance, San Diego Fringe Festival
-Elizabeth Liang - Invitation To Perform Her Solo-Show In Iceland
-Steve Mize- Solo-Show Selected For Publication by Indie Theater Now
-Jean Franzblau- Solo-Show Selected As A Top Ten Show In L.A.

-Creative Rites Services:
-Coaching, Critiques, Project Consults, Creative Tune-Ups, Mini-Writing Retreats & Coaching Packages to Start, Continue or Finish Your Dream Project

Inspiration & Guidance: Writing Exercise- Past & Present- Your Identity Arc

As my students know- I'm fascinated by Identity and give exercises in my workshops to investigate it, since it's a powerful way to reveal our core: Who we are, where we come from, our choices and why we believe what we believe. This exercise can also be applied to fictional characters- And may also provide an arc for you or your character.

Writing Exercise Instructions:
These writing exercises should be done as spontanous writing- let go of trying to write well and don't edit or censor. Allow yourself to write wild and messy. Look at it as an investigation and a tool for discovery. For this exercise- don't read ahead.

Writing Prep:
Close your eyes, take some full deep breathes- make sure your stomach is expanding on the inhales. Breathe through the chatter and let go of obligation and perfection with each exhale. Breathe in and let yourself slow down with each breathe. See how much you can release of the day, as you exhale. Being relaxed helps center you and allows you to connect with that deep, quiet voice that is your muse/creative impulse.

Writing Exercise:
1. Start with this phrase- I am...
And as fast as you can, without over-thinking it- Make a list of everything that comes to you, based on this prompt

See where this takes you and don't worry if you go off on a tangent. Write for 5-10 minutes, or longer if you'd like.

If you'd like more writing exercises to spark ideas, give you guidance or exercises/assignments tailored to a story/project you're working on...
I offer coaching and story or script critiques.

In the weekly workshops, we do an in-class exercise to spark ideas or help investigate your story. The exercises can also be tailored to a story or character you're working on.

Be Inspired And Supported To Write, Express And Be Heard

Get Your Creative Rites and be part of a supportive, creative community and receive guidance to release the inner-critic, write from a wildly creative place, strengthen your storytelling skills and discover the deepest truth of your stories.

Summer Workshops for:
- Truth Lies & Memory: Creating The One-Person Show
- Memoir/Personal Essays/Fiction/Plays
- Storytelling/Creative Expression

Summer Session Ends as of August 13
You're welcome to take one pro-rated class this summer to see if it's a good fit

Fall Classes Start as of September 13
Classes offered in Venice, L.A. & Pasadena

For More Info/To Register: terrie@creativerites.com / (310) 281-3175

If you're not able to fit classes into your schedule or prefer to work One-on-One, Private Coaching is also available

-Coaching: In-Person, Email, Phone or Skype
- Script Critiques
- Project Consultations
- Creative Tune-Ups
- Editing Services
_Tailored Packages to fit your schedule, goals & budget
NEW- Mini-Writing Retreats
For More Info: terrie@creativerites.com / (310) 281-3175

REFERRAL OFFER
If you refer a friend who registers for the workshop or a One-on-One Coaching Session, receive a free class or a 30 minute Coaching. Refer 2 people and get 2 free classes or a 60 minute Coaching Session.

Congrats To Creative Rite-ers

I'm happy to salute these fierce, hard-working, talented solo-performers, who continue to have success with their work These solo-shows were either started in my 10 week Truth, Lies & Memory: Creating The Solo-Show workshop, or developed in the Solo-Show Master Class 6 Month Intensive .

If you've always wanted to do a One-Person Show....

The next 'Solo-Show Master Class' starts in September

For more Info and a Free Consultation terrie@creativerites.com/(310) 281-3175 Scroll down for more info

Dare Yourself To Dazzle- Write, Create And Soar On-Stage

Solo-Show Master Class 6 Month Intensive- Starts Wed, Sept 10, 7pm

ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT- The fall sessions have sold out each year, so if you're interested, call for a complimentary consultation. Acceptance by Invitation

For More Info: terrie@creativierites.com / 310.281.3175

A 6 month intensive leading you through the entire process of creating the One-Person Show from the first draft to a workshop production. Workshop culminates in performing your full length show for an invited audience.

Workshop Package Includes:
- 6 Months of weekly classes
- 6 Private Coaching Sessions
- 2 Script Critques
- Additional Creative Rites Classes the last month leading up to your performance
- Full Length Theater Performance
- Post-Show Consult

Testimonials:

You're the best at this.
- Mimi Kennedy (Dharma & Greg)

Terrie’s class is gold to me. She allows one to explore and go deep in such a safe, nurturing environment. I developed all my pieces in her workshop. Her comments and guidance are so right on! -Ann Randolph 'Sqeezebox' produced by Mel Brooks, 'Loveland' Best Solo-Show, LA Weekly

Whether you are tapped out or yet to be tapped, Terrie S. will get that maple syrup of the muse flowing. Terrie really helped me out of a creative winter. I recommend her class to any writer or performer. Heather Woodbury, Obie Award-Winner

I was never able to fully integrate my acting and writing until I found Terrie's class. Terrie's nurturing spirit, insight and playful curiosity helped me to develop work I didn't realize I had in me. She helped me write material that mattered, and perform with confidence and vulnerability. I ended up with a solo show and a book deal, and it all came out of Terrie's class. It's the best work I've done in years. -Susan Isaacs, Angry Conversations With God- book & Solo-Show

Terrie helped me to find my authentic voice and gave me the courage to do my one-woman show. I recommend her to anyone who wants to do a solo-show. -Mary-Beth Manning, LA Weekly Best Solo-Show Nominee

Thank you Dear Teacher ‪Terrie! This has been such an earth-shaking, enlivening, life changing process you have guided us through and I am so grateful to you for that. - Alan Gaskill, Entitled: An Odyssey of Becoming

I was honored to have this woman, Terrie Silverman, direct both my successful solo shows. Her work is outstanding and her gift to ask qestions and pull out of you your greatest stories in an encouraging, inspiring way is life changing. If you've ever wanted to tell a story, contact Terrie now. - John Fortson, Loveswell- Being developed as a feature film

Small Class Size, Enrollment by interview/invitation
For more info/Complimentary Consultation: terrie@creativerites.com
(310) 281-3175

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Keep telling your stories!

Your faithful Creative Rite-er,
Terrie Silverman