Holding Stories: Theatre Work to Honor our Surroundings

With Michael Caemmerer

June 15 – 21, 2025

Join us for a week of storytelling! In this class students will explore the grounds and history of the Grunewald Guild and collaboratively create a way to collect, hold and share stories that define this place.

We will develop original, site-specific theatre to honor the place that is the Grunewald Guild.
Students will be introduced to devising techniques including physical theatre, the use of music, and others as they co-create performances for the community.

Students will be working on creating individual moments of theatre as well as a collaborative group piece that will be presented to the community at the end of the week.

Faculty

Mike Caemmerer

Mike grew up with artistic parents, professor/painter dad and weaver mom, always in an environment…

Location: Grunewald Guild

Address: 19003 River Road, Leavenworth, WA, USA

Will I need to work outside of class?: Some processing work will be needed outside of class time.

Do I need experience to take this class?: Some basic experience in theatre is required, either on stage or back stage, or even as a spectator. Process will be more fluid for those with experience, though a real passion can be a partial replacement for experience.

What do I need to bring to class?: Students will need to wear comfortable clothing that allows them to move. The will also need a music player and earphones (Phone and earbuds is fine). Finally they will need a processing book/journal.

Minimum age of participant: 16

What kinds & quantities of projects can participants expect to create in this class?: Students will be working on creating individual moments of theatre. The class will present a group piece at the end of the week.

This program begins Sunday, June 15, and ends Saturday, June 21. The fees listed below include lodging and all meals (except “Commuter”, which includes a Commuter Meal Plan).  An additional sliding scale Course Fee is required.  For more information on our pricing, see our Pricing page.

  • Commuter – $115.00

  • Cabin – $1,180.00

  • Private Room + Shared Bath – $940.00

  • Shared Room + Shared Bath – $610.00

  • Yurt – $730.00

  • Library Dorm – $460.00

  • RV with Electric: 125V/30 Amp – $460.00

  • RV with Electric: 25V/20 Amp – $460.00

  • Personal Tent or Car Camping – $400.00