“Theatrical Jazz” is a distinctive aesthetic borrowing many elements from the musical world of jazz itself. In this tradition, rehearsal is a process not of achieving perfection but a “jam session” of sorts; an inter-dimensional riff on time and space. Here, play is prized--a delectable mix of skill and immediacy; the dexterity to jump off the baseline, end on the nine, wait two licks and pick up in the cut. This workshop is a process for individuals who wish to clear their creative channel and examine the rehearsal space and the theatre not as a place of polite perfection, but a sacred, raunchy, after-hours spot--sweaty and sweet. Participants will explore aspects of the aesthetic including: the African concept of Asé (truth in the present moment), process over product, simultaneity, collaboration, and audience engagement.