““I had the feeling of being uninhibited in the process… this platform offers a sense of safety in the exploration while still challenging everyone to participate and share their work.” Cara Roberts [Teacher] Maple Ridge
PROJECT CHAIR 2020/21
SECONDARY SCHOOL FOCUS
PROJECT CHAIR is a unique program that immediately engages students with the world of devised physical theatre and is suitable for remote learning or in-person opportunities. Led by expert and passionate teaching theatre artist, Susan Bertoia, PROJECT CHAIR allows drama teachers, to relax and engage, knowing students are being moved and the curriculum is being met!
POST SECONDARY & PROFESSIONAL ARTIST FOCUS
PROJECT CHAIR is an expandable platform to create your own solo work. It gives artists a template in which to immediately engage in devised physical theatre and is suitable for remote learning or in-person opportunities.
skills fostered in PROJECT CHAIR
FEE for PROJECT CHAIR
single session: $300* + GST (2hrs)
residencies starting at $1400* + GST (5 consecutive days @ 2hrs/day)
*[ask about SCHOOL booking DISCOUNTS]
*In-person teaching only available in Lower Mainland and will adhere to COVID safety protocols
Required for remote workshops: individual computers with video/audio capabilities, WIFI, a small pace to move
SECONDARY SCHOOL FOCUS
PROJECT CHAIR is a unique program that immediately engages students with the world of devised physical theatre and is suitable for remote learning or in-person opportunities. Led by expert and passionate teaching theatre artist, Susan Bertoia, PROJECT CHAIR allows drama teachers, to relax and engage, knowing students are being moved and the curriculum is being met!
POST SECONDARY & PROFESSIONAL ARTIST FOCUS
PROJECT CHAIR is an expandable platform to create your own solo work. It gives artists a template in which to immediately engage in devised physical theatre and is suitable for remote learning or in-person opportunities.
skills fostered in PROJECT CHAIR
- Devised physical theatre process
- Breath, focus and relaxation of performer
- Precise, simple and repeatable movement development
- Dynamics of Play: Rhythm, Dimension, Direction, Tension
- The Performer’s Gaze
- Fixed Points
- Entrances and Exits
- Narrative building through physical and visual prompts
FEE for PROJECT CHAIR
single session: $300* + GST (2hrs)
residencies starting at $1400* + GST (5 consecutive days @ 2hrs/day)
*[ask about SCHOOL booking DISCOUNTS]
*In-person teaching only available in Lower Mainland and will adhere to COVID safety protocols
Required for remote workshops: individual computers with video/audio capabilities, WIFI, a small pace to move
“…encouraging, feeling free to be yourself and allowing others to step out of their shell”
Aysha Maas [Student] Maple Ridge
Aysha Maas [Student] Maple Ridge