The ARTS have shown themselves to not only insert cultural enterprise into the world, but also serve as a healing tool. The Uptown Collective is a community that helps develop and support the whole artist: mind, body and spirit.
The Uptown Collective is designed to not only connect artists across multiple genres but engage them in creating, developing and producing original artwork.
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Programs and classes that help advance your skills.
THE UPTOWN COLLECTIVE CONTENT
GET IT WRITE: WRITING FOUNDATIONS
FRIDAYS | JUNE & JULY | 2 – 4PM ET
CLASS MEET DATES:
FRIDAY June 2 , TUESDAY June 6, FRIDAY June 16, FRIDAY June 23, FRIDAY June 30, & FRIDAY July 14
The Uptown Collective is offering two script writing classes (’Script Incubator’ ‘& Writing Foundations’) taught by playwright & theatremaker SMJ. Classes will culminate in a public reading by professional actors of excerpts from the scripts. Choose the one class that best fits your writing journey. Participants can only take one.
This course is designed for new writers or those who have been away from the craft. Deepen your understanding or learn the basics of story structure, plot, character development, and proper formatting.
Space is limited. This class will be an intimate setting at TDC. Participants aged 16+ are welcome.
THE VIRTUAL UPLOAD
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The presentation of work whether it be through table reads, writing groups or filming.
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Suitable projects: plays, musicals, short films, new media, web series, bands, music, podcasts. Any project that needs workshopping, incubation, and/or space for development.
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Please allow 5-7 business days for processing the application.
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Selected artists will receive 2-3 weeks to rehearse a reading and/or soft launch at The Dream Center.
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Rehearsals must be during TDC open hours.
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Presentations will be aired on our site
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For details, email delder@dreamcenterharlem.org
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Click here for more on TABLE and STAGED READINGS.
Monthly Collective Conversations and Talkbacks
Discussion Groups
Wellness Support Groups
RSVP FOR THE UC CONVERSATION
THE UPTOWN COLLECTIVE CONVERSATION + MIXER
ESTABLISHING HEALTHY BOUNDARIES
FRIDAY | MAY 19
6 PM ET
Join the Uptown Collective for their first in person conversation. We will start off with a networking mixer for artists then lead into a conversation on how to establish healthy boundaries in your craft, in your relationships and in your life. Light food and refreshments will be served.
Mentorship matchups
One-on-one conversations with experts
Classes taught by fellow artists
THE UPTOWN COLLECTIVE COACHING
GET IT WRITE: SCRIPT INCUBATOR
FRIDAYS | JUNE & JULY | 4 – 6PM ET
CLASS MEET DATES:
FRIDAY June 2 , TUESDAY June 6, FRIDAY June 16, FRIDAY June 23, FRIDAY June 30, & FRIDAY July 14
The Uptown Collective is offering two script writing classes (’Script Incubator’ ‘& Writing Foundations’) taught by playwright & theatremaker SMJ. Classes will culminate in a public reading by professional actors of excerpts from the scripts. Choose the one class that best fits your writing journey. Participants can only take one.
Do you have a script that’s currently in progress? Participants in the Script Incubator will share their pages and receive feedback on their work while making edits and fine-tuning their scripts.
Space is limited. This class will be an intimate setting at TDC. Participants aged 16+ are welcome.
Learn more about The Uptown Collective at dreamcenterharlem.org/uptowncollective
THE UPTOWN COLLECTIVE COACHING
SELF TAPE LIKE A STAR
TUESDAY | JUNE 13
6:30PM ET
Join Renika Williams (‘Willow’ on HBO’s ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’) in this hands on limited-space workshop where you will learn the techniques, tools and tips for creating flawless self-tapes.
Attendees will get the opportunity to practice and get real time feedback. Whether a novice or professional, this class is for you!
Partnerships with arts based organizations to expand funding
and performance opportunities.
ARTIST STORIES – THE BLOG. The members of the collective share what is going on in their careers and give recommendations and encouragement.
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SAMPLING OF PAST EVENTS/CLASSES
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The Uptown Collective programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
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