1. noun /ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp,ˈwɝːk.ʃɑːp/
b) A brief intensive course of education for a small group; emphasizes interaction and practical problem solving
2. verb /ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp,ˈwɝːk.ʃɑːp/
To help a playwright revise a draft of (a play) by rehearsing it with actors and critiquing the results.
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