SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS
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SECONDARY Students +15 yrs
WORKSHOPS (2hrs +) - CREATIVE CHAOS: DEVISING AND PHYSICALITY Give students an engaging approach to physical theatre and create a simple piece of theatre based on a given theme. - MASK(Neutral, Character, Commedia dell'arte (link)) Full and 1/2mask exploration guiding students to the world of universal communication. - CREATING AUTHENTIC CHARACTER Explore character development through physical and poetic concepts such as animals, emotions, elements WORKSHOP PRICING: one session starting at $300 +GST (2hrs) PROJECTS/RESIDENCIES (from 1 week to 3months) - DEVISING Fully engage in a physical theatre devising process and create solo and/or ensemble work, using Visual Art, Poetry, Music and Dance as the catalyst for exploration. Themes and concepts can be discussed prior to residency. FOR SCHOOLS CHECK OUT - ArtStarts in School – Artist in the Classroom for Project Grants available for these residencies – see artstarts.ca - PROJECT BASED Either starting with an original idea or adaptation of existing narrative/story/play; process based residency are a great way of creating a 'product' or informal showcase. SUGGESTED PRICING: one week starting at $1500 CD +GST (10hrs) |
ELEMENTARY Students +8 yrs
WORKSHOPS (2hrs +) - LET'S GET MOVING! Give students an introduction to physical theatre skills and have them moving through concepts of the Elements, Colours etc. - MASK(Character) Students create fun and easy masks and then make them come to life through theatre games and exercises. - POETRY COMES TO LIFE Explore poetic words and concepts and present poetry as an ensemble or solo work. (list of poems available) WORKSHOP PRICING: one session starting at $250 +GST (1.5hrs) PROJECTS/RESIDENCIES (from 1 week to 3months) - ENSEMBLE PLAY + PRODUCTION Susan has a list of amazing plays she has written and adapted for elementary school students that can be adapted to be developed and performed in your school gym or outdoor setting. For list of plays please contact Susan. FOR SCHOOLS CHECK OUT - ArtStarts in School – Artist in the Classroom for Project Grants available for these residencies – see artstarts.ca - PROJECT BASED Either starting with an original idea or adaptation of existing narrative/story/play; process based residency are a great way of creating a 'product' or informal showcase. SUGGESTED PRICING: one week starting at $1500 CD +GST (10hrs) |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/ WORKSHOPS
INTEGRATING PHYSICAL THEATRE INTO THE CLASSROOM
simple yet effective tools to implement in your class
EMPOWERING THE THEATRE ARTIST IN YOU
discover your creative power and begin to use these skills to enliven your work and your life
THROUGH THE GAZE: Using Classical Paintings as Springboard for devised work
principles of design are re-envisioned as we apply it to the work of devised theatre: balance, emphasis, movement, pattern, repetition, proportion, rhythm, unity
CREATIVE CHAOS: Devising in Madness
time limited exercises and experiments led to authentic and connecting work
COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE (link) for the Classroom
simplified version of the more intensive commedia workshop
OTHER WORKSHOPS/CLASSES
- Mask Performance (Neutral)
- Ensemble Play
- Physical Approach to Devising Original Work
- Acting: Outside In
Suitable for Professional Artists and Teachers
Find out more about Professional Development
simple yet effective tools to implement in your class
EMPOWERING THE THEATRE ARTIST IN YOU
discover your creative power and begin to use these skills to enliven your work and your life
THROUGH THE GAZE: Using Classical Paintings as Springboard for devised work
principles of design are re-envisioned as we apply it to the work of devised theatre: balance, emphasis, movement, pattern, repetition, proportion, rhythm, unity
CREATIVE CHAOS: Devising in Madness
time limited exercises and experiments led to authentic and connecting work
COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE (link) for the Classroom
simplified version of the more intensive commedia workshop
OTHER WORKSHOPS/CLASSES
- Mask Performance (Neutral)
- Ensemble Play
- Physical Approach to Devising Original Work
- Acting: Outside In
Suitable for Professional Artists and Teachers
Find out more about Professional Development