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1 | Writing Workshop - Access Chart Updated February 21, 2026 Access Charts are living documents that are updated as context changes. We are always revising the way we create and use Access Charts and even a perfect version would have limitations, so please feel free to contact us directly with any questions, ideas, or requests regarding access or accommodations: rotatetheatre@gmail.com, 608-515-8912 Table of Contents: Line 2 - Language Line 5 - Collaborator Preparation Line 13 - Bodyminds in Performance Line 25 - Navigating Time & Interpersonal Situations Line 32 - Content Notices | |
2 | Language | |
3 | Spoken | Primarily American English. This workshop does not currently have plans for incorporating human interpreters or human captioning. Please contact us to discuss accommodations. |
4 | Written | Primarily English. All materials are shared electronically. Please contact us to discuss accommodations. |
5 | Collaborator Preparation | |
6 | Cost | Rotate Theatre is offering this workshop series to artists for just a small $20 administrative fee. If the fee is a barrier, a fee waiver can be requested on the registration form. The rest of the cost is subsidized by donations and partnerships that help us provide affordable development opportunities like this one. |
7 | Cold-Reading | Each week, participants are encouraged (but not required!) to bring in a few pages of writing for the group to cold-read. Participants may read characters in other participants' scenes if they so choose. |
8 | Improvisation | Most of the work we share with each other will be pages we have written in advance. That said, unintentional variations may occur as participants read work aloud. Also, activities will prompt participants to create on-the-spot, but sharing is never required. |
9 | Memorization | No. We will be interacting with brand new material that will not be shared off-book. |
10 | Techniques | Sessions include a rotating selection of activities utilizing writing prompts, tools from other areas of theatre (acting, design, etc), and contextualizing exercises that help us identify and shape the messages of our own developing works. We combine our Rotation Practices with techniques gathered in other settings, including Francesca Peppiatt's Chicago-based "Play For Keeps" program. |
11 | Technology | This is a virtual series utilizing Zoom and GoogleDrive, so it is often helpful for participants to set up their device(s) in a way that allows them to view both Zoom and GoogleDrive at the same time. For best connectivity, participants may find it helpful to close all other applications and windows on their devices. We use Zoom to communicate verbally and visually with each other and we use the chat function. We use a folder in GoogleDrive to share writing with each other. Please contact us for more info or to discuss accommodations. |
12 | Warmups | Each session includes a brief, consent-based welcome that invites participants into the workshop together. |
13 | Bodyminds in Performance | |
14 | Accents/Dialects of Note | If reading in other participants' work, participants may use their own personal accents/dialects or try accents/dialogues noted in the script. |
15 | Attire | Participants may dress however they like. Many of us will be dressed casually (jeans, t-shirts, etc). |
16 | Dancing | No. |
17 | Eating or Smoking while Acting | No. |
18 | Instruments | No. |
19 | Intimate Touching and Kissing | No. |
20 | Nudity | No. |
21 | Photography and Recording | Participants may take and share non-flash snapshots during sessions after notifying the group that a photo will be taken, so that those who wish to turn off their cameras may do so. If someone asks that an image of them be deleted from a public forum, reasonable attempts should be made to do so. Video/audio recordings are prohibited during sessions. |
22 | Singing | Optional. If a participant is reading in a script that includes singing, they can speak the lyrics or try singing the lyrics. |
23 | Stage Combat | No. |
24 | Stunts | No. |
25 | Navigating Time & Interpersonal Situations | |
26 | Access Point Person | The lead facilitator has experience in access coordination and can be reached via email, text, and phone. For confidential access-related discussions, please contact Rotate to request that the facilitator contact you from their personal device. |
27 | Conflict Resolution & Complaint Path | Participants are encouraged to discuss interpersonal conflicts and inappropriate behavior with the facilitator who will work to improve the situation moving forward and help strategize to prevent similar situations in the future, connecting participants to outside moderators and resources as appropriate. Participants may discuss issues with any Rotate ensemble member if that is more comfortable. The next step in the complaint path is the Rotate Theatre Company board. If a participant ignores safety protocol or harasses others, they may be asked to leave the session at the facilitators discretion, and asked to leave the series upon approval of the facilitator and a Rotate board member. |
28 | Copyright | Participants retain full copyright of the plays they write during the workshop. |
29 | Identities, Demographics, & Marginalization Behavior | Collaborators are asked to be thoughtful about how actions impact others and how we each have different relationships to race, disability, gender, class, sexuality, age, citizenship, and many other factors. Collaborators are asked to avoid using marginalizing behavior, displays, and language, including ableist expressions and remarks that contribute to sizeism (including self-deprecating comments, size-based “compliments,” comments about exercise for body appearance, and dieting). That said, scripts may include characters who participate in marginalizing behavior and we can think critically about that as a group. And of course, mistakes are made and collaborators have the opportunity to help each other identify and better understand marginalizing language and behavior. We can all use both critical thinking and generosity (with ourselves and others) when mistakes are made, since we are all in a constant process of learning. |
30 | Scheduling - Starting / Ending Times, Breaks | The virtual room opens 5 minutes before a session begins. Latecomers can usually join in when they arrive, but in certain cases, the facilitator may close the session-- For instance, after a progressive activity has started. There will be a minimum of one 10 minute break (please contact us for other accommodations). If a session is unexpectedly canceled, participants will be promptly notified via email. |
31 | Social Narratives | Upon request. Please contact us at least two weeks in advance. |
32 | Content Notices | |
33 | Sex and/or Sexuality | There may be references in the text. |
34 | Swearing | Yes. |
35 | Violence | There may be references in the text. |
36 | Warnings - Additional Content & Trigger Notices | Since participants are invited to share their new writing, we do not yet know the content of the scripts. If you would like advance warning about particular types of content, please let us know, so we can help facilitate that sharing of information. |
37 | We are always revising the way we create and use Access Charts and even a perfect version would have limitations, so please feel free to contact us directly with any questions, ideas, or requests regarding access or accommodations: rotatetheatre@gmail.com, 608-515-8912 | |