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[Dramanet] The Court Theatre Professional Development – Saturday Workshops

February 8, 2010
March 13, 2010
April 24, 2010
May 22, 2010
June 19, 2010
July 24, 2010
August 28, 2010
September 18, 2010
October 30, 2010

The Court Theatre in Christchurch are proud to announce a new programme of
one-day workshops for 2010.

Classes are open to everyone aged 18+.  We welcome all experience levels,
from those who wish to increase their knowledge of theatre to regular
performers.

All workshops will be held on a Saturday between 9 and 3pm at The Court.
Prices are $150 inc. GST per  workshop ($180 inc. GST for Master Classes.)

March 13th: Lighting a Performance
Tutor: The Court technical staff
An introduction to lighting in the theatre.  Will include practical
experience with equipment in Court One.

April 24th:  Voice
Tutor: Elizabeth O’Connor, Literary Manager at The Court A practical
workshop, in which participants will be coached in ways to improve their
vocal technique and quality.

May 22nd: Acting Skills
Tutor: Stephanie McKellar-Smith, Co-ordinator of Acting at The National
Academy of Singing and the Dramatic Arts
A comprehensive look at the most important skills of acting.

June 19th: Master Class*: Acting Comedy
Tutor: Ross Gumbley, Artistic Director of The Court Through the direction of
a variety of classic comedic scenes, Ross Gumbley will teach participants
the skills to succeed in this often  difficult genre.

July 24th: Script Analysis
Tutor: Lara Macgregor, Associate Artistic Director of The Court An
exploration of ways an actor or director can find depth of character and
meaning in a script.

August 28th: Staging Musical Theatre
Tutor: Sandra Rasmussen, Director and Choreographer at The Court A fun,
practical workshop which will communicate the universal skills required when
putting together a musical performance.

September 18th :  Master Class*: Classical Acting
Tutor: Elric Hooper, former Artistic Director of The Court In this Master
Class taught by esteemed actor and director Elric Hooper, participants will
observe and be directed in a selection of scenes from
classical theatre.

October 30th: Auditioning for Stage and Screen
Tutor: Lara Macgregor, Associate Artistic Director of The Court Participants
will be given practical experience and learn the skills for successful
auditioning.

*  Master Classes will be open to participants actively performing, teaching
or studying theatre, or those who hold a qualification or experience
equivalent  to the following approximate levels: Trinity College Grade 8;
NCEA Level 3; NZSB Grade 8.

For more information, visit www.courttheatre.org.nz or email the Education
Manager at education@courttheatre.org.nz

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