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CPW Storytelling and Character Work in Colorado Springs, CO
September 12-14, 2025
Join us Sep 12-14 for the CPW Advanced Performing Workshop!
In the first course, the Performing Fundamentals, you were presented with a buffet: with a little of everything, all designed to inspire. Now in the Advanced Performance Workshop, you’ll be immersed in more intensive hands-on and activity-based materials, where participants will create and do.
- Day One, Storytelling, is spent working on understanding, creating, and telling stories. We also examine key techniques in receiving and giving feedback plus coaching.
- Day Two, Character Work, takes story knowledge and Christmas lore to create unique character back stories and deepen your character work.
Along the way, we focus on what makes each of your individual characters unique, how to build buy-in from audiences, create character depth, and how to use ALL of this to enthrall your audience. Throughout, we engage in performing exercises, with a bit of vocal, improv, and duo exercises, working in both small and large groups so participants can try out new skills in a supportive environment.
This is a workshop like no other!
Class Tuition
- Single Registration $250
- Double Registration $375 (Santa + Mrs. Claus or Elf)
Travel, lodging, dinners, and extra activities are not included in the registration. Scroll down for lodging information.
Schedule
- Friday, Sep 12 [time TBA] – Meet and Greet social gathering at the Hotel Venue
- Saturday, Sep 13, 2025, 9 AM-5 PM – Day One Advanced Performance Workshop
- Optional Saturday evening event: Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon Dinner and Original Western Stage Show (arrive before 6 PM).
- Separate registration/ticket purchase is required on the Flying W website: https://www.flyingw.com/ Tickets are $68 – when registering, mention “Santa” in the remarks section.
- Optional Saturday evening event: Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon Dinner and Original Western Stage Show (arrive before 6 PM).
- Sunday, Sep 14, 2025, 9 AM-5 PM – Day Two Advanced Performance Workshop
- End of class certificate ceremony and photos
How to Register
- Step 1 of 3: Reserve your spot in the workshop today!
- Contact William McPherson, (719) 659-4309, santamc1206@gmail.com
- Step 2 of 3: Mail your check. Checks made out to William McPherson, 10717 Hidden Brook Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
- Step 3 of 3: Once you have registered, please complete the Advanced Registration survey (should take only 5-10 minutes) so that your feedback can be included in the course.
Workshop Participant Survey
Workshop Venue and Hotel
MCM Elegante Suites, 6450 N. Academy Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 – (719) 590-1111
- Rooms start at $75 per night, breakfast included
- Keyword for Hotel discount = CPW Training
Questions?
Contact William McPherson, (719) 659-4309, santamc1206@gmail.com