No Drama Workshops start again this Tuesday 10th January, 6.45 Synge St. CBS.
This weeks workshop is led by Shane Robinson.
All welcome, as usual (your first class is free of charge!).
We’re also be going to be announcing details of audition dates for the next production!
SPEECH & DRAMA SKILLS FOUNDATION COURSE
Fancy a challenge?
Want to push yourself that extra half inch in theatre?
……then Darragh Beirne’s Speech & Drama Skills Foundation Course is just what you’re looking for…….
The Speech & Drama Skills Foundation Course is carried out in a fixed group workshop environment with the overall objective of equipping members with an increased knowledge and understanding of theatre skills, both practical and physical, while encouraging exploration & imagination.
The course includes an introduction to Stagecraft & Acting Methods. It will run at a high pace and will require full attendance to all classes, as well as focus & participation from the start. This course is suited towards those who are looking to improve on their current skill sets achieved through regular workshop attendance, rather than those looking for confidence on stage and new to drama.
All participants will be assessed on completion of the course. It is envisaged participants will have achieved a higher understanding of theatre and stage theory and practice through a structured methodology equipping them with skills to further their hobby or career paths” (Darragh Beirne).
IMPORTANT INFO:
Booking must be made in advance by Sunday April 10th to secretary@nodramatheatre.com as the course will not take place if numbers are too low. Members can not join after the due date if the course goes ahead.
Payment can be made to Sheila on or before the first workshop. The cost is €50 for the 10 week course on top of membership. Please note that this is an extremely low cost for a course of this quality. The course takes place from April 11th to July 4th. Workshops will not run on bank holidays or over Easter. One workshop will take place on a Saturday afternoon. Date to be confirmed.
The course is run by Darragh Beirne. Darragh is a past member of No Drama Theatre and holds Level 3 Graded Examination in Speech & Drama with RIAM & LCM, DipLCM, ALCM in performance and teaching
… for a brilliant, informative, well thought-out, inspirational workshop on some exciting improv techniques.
The next specialised workshop will be run by Aidan Killian and will take place on Saturday March 20th from 11am to 5pm. The cost for monthly paid up members is 20 euros and for non-monthly paid up members it is 30 euros. To secure your place you must pay the fee in advance.
Course Outline
From 11am to 1pm:
– Theory on making people laugh
– comedy methodology
– How to be comfortable on stage
– Psychology of leading an audience
Between 2-5pm:
– 3 different ways to develop material
– Learn to craft a set.
– Understand and master timing
– Deal with the unforseen
– A taste of story telling
Aiden ran a course last year and is hoping to do a short introduction and move forward from what he did on the last course with No Drama so new and returning participants can feel the benefits.
You can find out more about him here:
http://www.aidankillian.com/
Remeber Prebooking essential: you can book via
contact@nodramatheatre.com or secretarynodrama@gmail.com
We’re proud to announce the first of our day long specialised workshops for this year
Our very own Brian Quinn will be leading a Directing workshop on Saturday the 13 of March in Synge St. CBS.
Prices are 15€ members /30€ for non-members.
You may also choose to book for two of the upcoming workshops for a reduced fee, These are likely to include Clowning,Combat and some Production courses, subject to change.
Contact secretarynodrama@gmail.com with your booking, Book early to avoid disappointment.
Workshop: Exploring Status and Power in directing a scene for theatre
Time: 11:00am – 5:00 pm
11:00 – 12:00
This will consist of a warm up session of about 20 minutes. The warm up will aim at focusing on the theme of the day namely Power and Status in a fun, energetic and cerebal way.
On completion of the warm up there will be a number of exercises involved with looking at power/status, blocking and the power scale as we look towards directing and developing a scene.
12:00 – 1:00
All participants wil be given a chance to explore the different ways a scene may be approached and directed using blocking and the power scale. This will involve a great deal of participation from the people taking part and the audience watching. All ideas and suggestions will be explored. “Story-boarding” a scene may also be introduced (this would stretch the time to possibly 1:30)
1:00 – 2:00 (or 1:30 – 3:30) Break
2:00 – 5:00 ( or 2:30 – 5:30)
In the afternoon budding directors will have the chance to direct a scene, between 5 – 10mins long, with the focus on power and status within that particular scene using the ideas and information from the morning session. Actors will have a chance to figure out their character’s power/status and how it developes throughout a scene. These scenes will then be performed in front of the rest of the group where we will be looking for feedback on the blocking and “layout” of the scene.
Brian can cater for for 5 – 8 directors and 13 – 15 actors for this piece, please let us know when booking what your preference is.