This one-day acting workshop will introduce you to scenes from dynamic modern plays that explore the challenges of our changing world. Discover how contemporary playwrights are tackling the most important themes of our time, including climate change, political turmoil and environmental crises.
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Enjoy stretching your acting muscles, working with an experienced theatre director on reading and rehearsing a series of dramatic scenes! We will look at extracts from several different playwrights and examine their contrasting approaches to key contemporary issues, including naturalistic political dramas (e.g. Resilience by Steve Waters), abstract interpretations (e.g. Human Animals by Stef Smith) and those combining the two (e.g. Earthquakes in London by Mike Bartlett). http://Performance Tips For Authors, And Writing Climate Fiction With Laura Baggaley |
What will we cover?
• Reading and rehearsing several scenes • Analysing different playwright’s stylistic choices • Exploring significant contemporary themes.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Give rehearsed readings of scenes with confidence • Identify how theatre and the arts engage with important topics of our day • Work collaboratively with others.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in modern theatre. No previous acting experience is necessary. In order to get the most from the course you will be able to: • Listen and respond to instructions and feedback • Communicate clearly in discussion and drama practice • Read and respond to a variety of text • Give and receive constructive feedback • Work within groups and pairs safely • Take your own notes.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be involved in group, pair and some individual work.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that you can relax and move freely in.
Laura is an experienced theatre director, teacher and writer and has taught at City Lit since 2011. Laura has worked at a wide range of venues including the National Theatre, the Open Air Theatre Regent’s Park, Birmingham Rep, the Cambridge Arts Theatre, and Southwark Playhouse. She loves all types of plays, from new writing and devised theatre to Shakespeare and works in translation, and enjoys bringing scenes and characters to life with students in her classes. Laura studied English Literature as an undergraduate at Oxford University and went on to take an MA in Text and Performance Studies at King’s College London and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She now splits her time between teaching and writing novels for young adults.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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