Introduction to Acting for ages 9 to 13

Address
188 Collins Street Melbourne Victoria, Australia
Contact
Email Enquiries: admin@shakespeareaustralia.com.au
Telephone Enquiries: 03 8676 7511
URL Enquiries: www.australianshakespearecompany.com.au/index.php/young-bards/introduction-to-acting

Description
Imagination is the only pre-requisite for this year-long course of fun-packed drama classes for young people aged 9 to 13! In a small class of only 16 you'll discover the essentials of movement and voice plus key skills for creating colourful, believable characters. Active two hour sessions during term will have you confidently on your feet exploring drama games and skills sessions in improvisation, commedia dell'arte, singing, dance, storytelling and text work. They say if you can perform Shakespeare, you can perform anything... but they'll engage with an impressive line-up of other playwrights too. The best part is it's not all just practice! Working together as an ensemble you'll strut your stuff in each end of each term showcase... and work towards acting in a full length production at the end of the year for family and friends! No previous drama class or Shakespeare experience is needed, just enthusiasm, confidence in public speaking and being comfortable working in small groups. Course tutors are professional actors and directors from the Australian Shakespeare Company ensemble with backgrounds in teaching. Term 1: 8 February - 28 March 2012 (8 sessions) Term 2: 18 April - 27 June 2012 (11 sessions) Term 3: 18 July - 19 September 2012 (10 sessions) Term 4: 10 October - 19 December 2012 (11 sessions)