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Sign up for Our 2026 Workshops!

 


Join CPC’s expert workshop leaders — these are great opportunities to learn new things, sharpen your theatre skills, and make new friends in a fun, casual environment.

All workshops will be held at the Players Studio, 435 Josiah Bartlett Road, Concord, NH.  For directions to the Studio, please CLICK HERE

 

Singing Songs: A Four-Week Workshop with Wayland Bunnell

Saturdays • September 5, 12, 19 & 26
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (30-minute lunch break)

Instructor: Wayland Bunnell
Accompanist: Jed Holland

Cost: Free (Note: All participants must be members of the Players — non-Players may become members by paying a $20 membership fee)
Enrollment: Limited to 16 participants (minimum enrollment required).  Participants need to commit to attending each of the four classes.

Have you ever wondered why one performance of a song moves an audience while another simply sounds beautiful?

This four-week workshop is designed to help singers move beyond imitation and discover their own authentic interpretation of a song. Whether you’re preparing for auditions, performing in musicals, or simply enjoy singing, you’ll develop practical tools to make every song uniquely your own.  (Ages 16-80)

Throughout the workshop, participants will explore:

  • Different types of songs and how to approach each, including story songs, character songs, emotional songs, songs with subtext, and more.
  • Breath support and sustaining a healthy vocal line.
  • Creating and expressing emotional subtext.
  • Musical phrasing.
  • Clear diction and confident projection.
  • Treating songs as one-act plays.
  • Building a genuine conversation between performer and audience.

Wayland Bunnell has been a valued member of The Community Players for more than 40 years. He has directed numerous productions, including Little Shop of Horrors, Guys and Dolls, Falsettos, Lucky Stiff, and The Full Monty, along with plays, musical revues, and previous vocal workshops. A former Players President, Osy Strong Award recipient, and Life Member, Wayland has contributed to virtually every aspect of the organization and is passionate about helping performers grow in confidence and artistry.

Accompanist Jed Holland, a highly respected music director and accompanist, will provide live musical support throughout the workshop.

Whether you’re an experienced performer or looking to strengthen your musical theatre skills, this workshop offers a supportive environment to explore, experiment, and grow.

Space is limited to just 16 participants, so early registration is encouraged.  Registration closes at 10 am on August 31.

We hope you’ll join us for four inspiring Saturdays of music, performance, and discovery!

Questions about this workshop?  Please email Wayland Bunnell at [email protected]

To register for this workshop, please CLICK HERE

Membership in the Players is necessary to participate in this workshop.  To become a member of the Players, please CLICK HERE

The following workshops are being planned:

  • Diction for the Stage with Wayland Bunnell
  • Emotions and Acting 2 with Wayland Bunnell
  • Players’ History with Jim Webber
  • Workshops on Shakespeare and Beginning Dance

To express interest in these planned workshops, please email Workshop Coordinator Cindy Dickinson at [email protected]

Questions??  Please contact Cindy Dickinson at [email protected]