Service Description

In this block, you'll collaborate on scripts with partners and learn to follow direction to prepare for performance. Along with your teacher, you will look at a possible theme into which all of these will fit. So, for example, we once performed a piece called “Befuddled” which included a series of scenes where people were confused. Another was called “Scenes that Matter” which included scripts centred around important situations. Another was titles “Extremities” where the scenes were of people in extreme situations. You will also begin to learn how to find your character’s own voice. How do they speak? Is it very different from the way you speak or roughly the same? Since this is a theatre and drama class, you might choose characters who differ from you in age, gender, culture, or appearance. It is fascinating to find a voice very different from your own. Even if your character appears to be like you on the surface, there is always something different to explore in their voice. We also explore actual voice projection but in a very creative way. If, for example, you are having difficulty being heard, you might be asked to connect more deeply with your character and to examine what it is they want from your scene partner/s. Or, to experience how your character breathes. We also teach a series of actual voice/breath exercises where the group collectively speaks in improv You will also begin to learn how to find your character’s own voice. How do they speak? Is it very different from the way you speak or roughly the same? Since this is a theatre and drama class, you might choose characters who differ from you in age, gender, culture, or appearance. It is fascinating to find a voice very different from your own. Even if your character appears to be like you on the surface, there is always something different to explore in their voice. We also explore actual voice projection but in a very creative way. If, for example, you are having difficulty being heard, you might be asked to connect more deeply with your character and to examine what it is they want from your scene partner/s. Or, to experience how your character breathes. We also teach a series of actual voice/breath exercises where the group collectively speaks in improvised language while remaining in character. Students feel comfortable with their scenes and characters by the end of this block and will know who their scene partner/s are. Some students choose a monologue as one of their scenes.