Susan Blackwell and Hunter Bell to Lead Creativity Workshop

Inspired by the anthem “Die, Vampire, Die,” from [title of show], former co-stars Susan Blackwell and Tony nominee Hunter Bell will host what’s being billed as “a dynamic creative workshop” on July 20 in Seattle. The six-hour session is designed to assist participants in identifying and nurturing the seedlings of ideas through the writing process and into performance.

"Die Vampire Die" co-written and performed by Blackwell during [title of show]’s 2008 Broadway run, defines a Vampire as “any person, thought or feeling that stands between you and your creative self-expression.” Explains Blackwell, who designed the workshop with Bell, “Every person has a well of creativity within them, whether they are actors, accountants or aerospace engineers. Our hope is to help others connect with their inspired ideas, whether they hope to pursue them recreationally or professionally.”

Themes of the workshop, appropriate for ages 16 and up, include Establishing a Safe Creative Space, Contributing to a Collaborative Process, Identifying and Taking Creative Risks, Tapping into Creative Freedom and Developing Clear Self-Expression. In addition to writers and performers, ideal participants will be creative challenge-seekers looking for a fun, safe environment to try something new and individuals seeking satisfaction through self-expression and confidence in communication. While some performance experience is helpful, it is not necessary.

The workshop fee is $125, and the downtown Seattle location will be provided upon registration. For more information, contact katramsburg@yahoo.com.