Drama Workshop

Confidence, Communication, Creativity

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About the Workshop

Knox Theatre Drama Workshop was first established in 1985 to provide a training and development programme for Knox Theatre Company. After receiving numerous phone calls from people asking how, without training or experience, they or their children could become involved in local theatre, it became apparent to the directors of KTC that such a programme was not only in demand but necessary for the local community.

Since 1985 students of all ages have participated in what has turned out to be a very popular and successful programme. Many have progress to perform on stage with various theatre groups, and several have appeared in both film and television. However, our main objective is to build confidence, improve communication skills and encourage the creative abilities of our students while they are learning stagecraft, developing acting skills, meeting new people and having fun.

Workshop sessions – developed and conducted by Mark Hardy, a well known and highly regarded actor and director with many years experience in local theatre – have produced excellent results and gained extensive commendation from all involved.

Benefits

Whilst using the creativity of theatrical expertise as a teaching medium, the workshop will be of benefit in all aspects of life. As well as providing students with a programme designed to increase confidence, communication and creative abilities, it also teaches students valuable life skills which, in today’s highly competitive society, are essential.

Programme

In order to achieve our aims, a comprehensive drama workshop programme has been developed. This will include the following activities: –

Group Development and Trust

A series of exercised designed to help the student overcome inhibitions, gain self-confidence and, over the course of the programme, learn to trust and develop a working relationship with other group members.

Stagecraft and Movement

Learning the various stage positions and developing stage movement, body language and mime.

Characterisation

Exercises to create and develop difference types of characters for use in future acting pursuits.

Voice Production

Learning correct use of the voice – includes projection, enunciation, breathing exercises and accents.

Script Development

Various techniques used in working with play scripts, including interpretation, line learning methods and retention.

Improvisation

Practical exercises to develop imagination, creative skills and abilities at a pace suited to the student.

Terms

The year is divided into four 10 week terms, which is in line with school semesters.

Fees

Fees for each term are payable on or before the first day of each term.$100 for for 10 weeks.

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