SILVER CITY, NM — and are inviting emerging and aspiring theatre directors to participate in a collaborative Director's Workshop and summer practicum designed to cultivate new creative leadership within the local performing arts community.
The program will kick off with an introductory workshop on Sunday, May 31 from 2:00–5:00 PM at The Hearth. Participants will explore the foundations of directing, collaborative rehearsal practices, production planning, and ensemble leadership while laying out the schedule and structure for the summer practicum.
Over the course of June and July, participants will take on the challenge of directing one-act plays for a public performance series running July 10–26 at The Hearth.
The workshop is being presented collaboratively by TheActrix Studio at The Hearth and aligns with the developing 2026/2027 season vision for Silver City Theatre, with the broader goal of nurturing local artists, storytellers, and future directors in Grant County.
"This practicum is intended to be both a learning experience and a creative laboratory," said Wendy Spurgeon, founder of TheActrix Studio. "We want to create space for emerging directors to experiment, grow their confidence, and develop the practical tools needed to bring stories from page to stage."
Participation is intentionally limited in order to maintain a hands-on and supportive workshop environment. Individuals with theatre experience, leadership experience, or a strong interest in directing are encouraged to apply.
For more information or to express interest, contact Wendy Spurgeon at
Wendy Spurgeon is a theatre maker, actor, and the Founder & Creative Director of TheActrix Studio LLC, a Silver City, New Mexico–based theatre and arts organization dedicated to creating soulful, community-focused performances and educational programs. She oversees production, artistic direction, and creative development for TheActrix, supporting original work and collaborative performances that engage and inspire local audiences.
As a performer, Wendy has appeared in community and ensemble productions, including participation in DitchSpeare — TheActrix's outdoor Shakespeare/period pieces series — where she appears onstage with company members in classical theatre presentations.
She also produces and directs community theatre events such as The Vagina Monologues cast presentations, youth drama camps, after shcool programs, auditioning classes, adult acting classes and interactive dinner-theatre events, contributing both onstage and behind the scenes to the vibrant performing arts culture in Silver City and the surrounding region.
