The Dark Crown Atelier is an optional mentorship and training experience designed to help performers refine their work, strengthen their voice, and elevate their performance at any stage of their journey.
This is not required.
It does not guarantee selection.
It does not influence judging.
It exists to elevate the art—and the artist.
WHAT THE ATELIER IS
The Atelier is a curated mentorship program featuring one-on-one sessions, live classes, and digital learning led by Dark Crown mentors.
These mentors are personally selected for their proven ability to teach, refine, and elevate performance across different aspects of storytelling, competition, and stagecraft.
You may:
TWO PATHS
The Atelier offers two focused development tracks:
Competition Path
Designed for performers preparing to compete in The Dark Crown.
Focus areas:
Festival Path
Designed for performers who want to succeed in shows, bookings, and festivals.
Focus areas:
WHAT YOU CAN ACCESS
1:1 Mentorship
Private Zoom or in-person sessions with Dark Crown mentors
Live Studio Classes
(Vegas + Streamed)In-person classes in Las Vegas that are also live-streamed for remote access.
Digital Library Recorded classes and downloadable content from mentors , judges and Dark Crown instructors.
Available for purchase and ongoing learning.
WHO IT’S FOR
The Atelier is for performers who:
INTEGRITY & JUDGING
To protect fairness and artistic integrity:
THE PHILOSOPHY
The Dark Crown is not about volume.
It is about command.
The Atelier exists for performers who understand that:
Refinement is what separates a good act from an unforgettable one.
FINAL NOTE
Whether you choose to compete or not,
whether you train with one mentor or many--
The goal is the same:
To help performers get better.
This is not required.
It does not guarantee selection.
It does not influence judging.
It exists to elevate the art—and the artist.
WHAT THE ATELIER IS
The Atelier is a curated mentorship program featuring one-on-one sessions, live classes, and digital learning led by Dark Crown mentors.
These mentors are personally selected for their proven ability to teach, refine, and elevate performance across different aspects of storytelling, competition, and stagecraft.
You may:
- Work with one mentor
- Work with multiple mentors
- Or choose not to participate at all
TWO PATHS
The Atelier offers two focused development tracks:
Competition Path
Designed for performers preparing to compete in The Dark Crown.
Focus areas:
- The Dark Crown rubric
- Story structure and transformation
- Character clarity and cohesion
- Performance precision and impact
Festival Path
Designed for performers who want to succeed in shows, bookings, and festivals.
Focus areas:
- Act development for diverse audiences
- Stage presence and adaptability
- Marketability and booking readiness
- Performance polish and consistency
WHAT YOU CAN ACCESS
1:1 Mentorship
Private Zoom or in-person sessions with Dark Crown mentors
- Personalized feedback
- Act refinement
- Targeted development
Packages Available
Performers may purchase: - Single sessions
- Multi-session packages
- Multi-mentor experiences
- You can build your own path—or go all in.
Live Studio Classes
(Vegas + Streamed)In-person classes in Las Vegas that are also live-streamed for remote access.
Digital Library Recorded classes and downloadable content from mentors , judges and Dark Crown instructors.
Available for purchase and ongoing learning.
WHO IT’S FOR
The Atelier is for performers who:
- Want to refine their work at a higher level
- Value structure, clarity, and intentional performance
- Are preparing for competition, shows, or creative growth
- Want expert feedback from working professionals
INTEGRITY & JUDGING
To protect fairness and artistic integrity:
- Mentors are not judges during the same competition cycle
- Participation in the Atelier has no influence on selection or scoring
- Judges evaluate only what happens on stage using The Dark Crown rubric
THE PHILOSOPHY
The Dark Crown is not about volume.
It is about command.
The Atelier exists for performers who understand that:
Refinement is what separates a good act from an unforgettable one.
FINAL NOTE
Whether you choose to compete or not,
whether you train with one mentor or many--
The goal is the same:
To help performers get better.
