"WERKSHOP III" was recorded at the 1700 Theatre at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, presented as part of the Summer 2017 "LookOut" series. The third installment of his WERKSHOP series features Dorris' songs over lush string arrangements by Mike Pryzgoda, and recorded and engineered by Paul Reszczynski. Guests include Doug Abram (“Cologne II"), Armando Pérez ("Watch Me Go II"), Natalie Grace Alford ("Lied to Me II", "Newton's Law", "Watch Me Go II"), and Brooke Reams ("Speechless V", "Lied to Me II", "The Cult Jam of Zeus"). Dorris' writing continues to be witty, playful, and heartfelt. Other Credits include: Charlie Malave (Bass), Jordan Snow (Drums), Felipe Tobar (Violin), Kelsee Vadervall (Cello), Madeleine Walsh (Viola), Henry Zhang (Violin). "WERKSHOP" is a music series produced by Erick Deshaun Dorris, which features one songwriter working with many musicians and vocalists to interpret their work.