QSPA TIMETABLE
Drama Classes. For children, teens and adults.
SATURDAY
NAMBOUR
Saturday 10.00 - 12noon Age 8 -14 years 2 hour session $175 term
Basic/Intermediate Acting Skills/Musical theatre skills/Stage fight choreography/Artistic challenge/Drama Games/Improvization/Devizing/Young Shakespeare/Scriptwork ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL, Currie St.
WEDNESDAY
NAMBOUR
Monday 4pm - 6pm Age 8 -14 2 hour session $175 term
Basic/Intermediate Acting Skills/Musical theatre skills/Stage fight choreography/Artistic challenge/Drama Games/Improvization/Devizing/Young Shakespeare/Script work ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL, Currie St.
Occasional: After Dark Ensemble For Adults NAMBOUR
Adult Acting Basic - Advanced class
Busy, energetic
Beginners welcome. High focus group for those who wish to develop acting skills and theatre knowledge.
Explore selection of texts/Undertake advanced acting exercises/Work on contemporary scenes with scene partners/
Physical and mental stage training/Introduction to Shakespeare
Stage fight choreo/Mask/Character work
Students must have prepare a set Group Speech and Individual Speech for training
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Not currently running due to Covid 19
Advanced Acting Masterclass for young people
Leading Ensemble NAMBOUR
For industry experienced and invited talent
Age 11 -17 Thursday 4.30 - 6.30 2 hours $165
This is a high focus ensemble.
Designed for those who want to extend performance skills perhaps with a view to entering the theatre industry or arts teaching practice. Students learn how to warm up/cool down/run a session/gain focus and develop strong ability in acting and vocal work. Students are expected to learn monologues/duologues and read about prominent theatre practitioners to compliment practical work. Would undertake Physical Theatre/Intermediate to Advanced acting training and Devising skills/Directing/Writing for the stage/Shakespeare and Classics/Stage fighting choreography/Audition practice/Musical Theatre.
Become a disciplined, knowledgeable actor in this fully engaged, focused ensemble.
These classes are running:
HINTERLAND Youth Theatres
Maleny Youth Theatre
MASTERCLASS ENSEMBLE For Young Determined Performers
Age 12-16 Tuesday 3.30pm - 4.45pm $140 a term
Intermediate to Advanced/Tertiary Level Acting Skills/Artistic challenge/Focused Drama Activities/Improvization/Devizing/Young Shakespeare/Script /Minor production work
YOUTH THEATRE
Age 9 -16 Tuesday 4.45pm - 6.30pm $145 a term
Basic/Intermediate Acting Skills/Musical theatre skills/Stage fight choreo/Artistic challenge/Drama Games/Improvization/Devizing/Young Shakespeare/Script and production work
Most common FAQ and Student comments:
'I've never done any Shakespeare, not sure I can....'
Within most Ensembles we offer opportunity to look at Shakespearean writings. We teach in a a non dull, fun, interactive way to learn all about the plays you've heard so much about. Leave your fear at the door. This is learning about Shakespeare as you've never experienced! A really fun, gentle intro to The Bard through improvisation, and fast track performance. Huge fun and preparation for University or auditions or just to broaden knowledge.
'Stage Fighting?? I wouldn't know how....'
Good...that means we can teach you in the most effective way. Stage fighting enhances and forges the closeness of an acting ensemble and allows students to work and achieve together using voice, body and strong self discipline. Stage fighting is exactly that, staged. Moves and fights are choreographed, rehearsed and involves much teamwork. It is not self defence, it does not require physical contact or physical fitness. Sometimes we even fight to music!
Why does everyone wear black?
Black is a blank canvas upon which we can place a character. Many work or social groups wear uniforms or defining accessories. When an entire ensemble wears a block of colour it bonds the ensemble to the artistic work. Black blocks out any outside influences of work, school and even personality allowing the training actor to become something or someone else different to themselves in a much more effective and thorough way.
