KLEX ED: A workshop for Actors, Playwrights, and Directors

KLEX ED: A workshop for Actors, Playwrights, and Directors

The Stacks at Buzzard Point

101 V Street SW
Washington, DC 20024

How to get there

Learn Theatre-Making from DC's Boldest Artists. Launch your theatre career the Rorschach way—fast, fearless, and fully produced.

In partnership with THEATRE LAB SCHOOL OF THE DRAMATIC ARTS


What It Is: 

An 8-day intensive where you'll create and perform an original short play from scratch - as an actor, playwright, or director. Inspired by Rorschach's acclaimed Klecksography method, you'll work alongside established theatre professionals who've spent two decades launching 600+ artists into the DC scene.

The Process:

  • Visit a DC gallery for creative inspiration
  • Write, rehearse, and stage a new play in 8 days
  • Learn from working pros in masterclasses for actors, playwrights, and directors.
  • Perform your work for a live audience
  • Get direct feedback from industry professionals


Who Should Apply: 

Actors, Playwrights, or Directors - early-career artists, pre-professionals, and ambitious beginners (ages 16+). No audition, no portfolio required—just show up ready to work.
Dates: May 16-24 (workshops start Saturday, performances Sunday)
Cost: $400
Location: The Stacks, Buzzard Point | 101 V Street SW, Washington DC
Over 600 artists have launched careers through Klecksography. This is your chance to learn from the same mentors without the competitive application.


PROJECT SCHEDULE

May 16: Students attend one of the three seminars based on their area of focus (acting, directing or playwriting) 930am-12pm: Seminar #1: Playwriting | 1230pm-3pm: Seminar #2: Directing | 330pm-6pm: Seminar #3:Acting

Sunday May 17, 11am-2pm: Inspiration Meeting

Monday May 18, 6pm-10pm : SCRIPT WORKSHOPS (optional attendance for Directors and Actors)

Tuesday May 19 9, 7pm-930pm: FIRST READ 

Wednesday May 20 - Friday May 22, 6pm-11pm: REHEARSALS  

Saturday May 23, 2pm-6pm: DRESS REHEARSAL 

Sunday May 24: TECHNICAL REHEARSALS (9am-4pm - staggered calls) 

and PERFORMANCES (5pm and 7pm)

Monday May 25 / Tuesday May 26: Final Feedback Sessions (TBA staggered times over video)


For a more information and a deeper description of the process and schedule, please visit rorschachtheatre.com/KlexEd2026


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