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Unlocking Shakespeare - 2008
Led by Guy Roberts, this is the perfect introduction to acting Shakespeare's texts for the beginner and the perfect exploration and tune-up for the advanced actor. Shakespeare's characters express themselves by thought, choosing language moment to moment. This intensive workshop explores the link between the structure of the language and the thought the structure expresses. Once the actor fully understands and commands the tools of Shakespeare's language the possibilities are limitless. The aim is to empower actors to make Shakespeare's language roll "trippingly" from their tongues. Participants will workshop a selected Shakespeare speech or scene and the weekend concludes with a Mock Audition experience and individualized instructor feedback on the "audition".
Saturday, 10am - 5pm:
Introduction to Hearing Shakespeare vs. Seeing Shakespeare, Shakespearean theatrical and stage traditions to the present time. Examination of Shakespearean verse structure, how the structure of the verse frees the actor providing dynamic and exciting playing options, Why Language is Character, Shakespearean Rhetoric and the Art of Persuasion, Speech/Thought Structure, and the value of consulting Folio texts. Introduction to effective vocal, physical and textual preparation and rehearsal techniques that the actor can apply to any production or rehearsal session. Monologues and/or scene work is selected for ongoing work.
Sunday, 12pm - 5pm:
Ongoing, hands-on work on: Sound and Meaning in Shakespeare, Vowels and Consonants in Shakespeare, Imagery and Antithesis, Order in the Elizabethan World and Prose in Shakespeare. Individual coaching of selected monologues and scenes. One hour private rehearsal/lunch break (participant must provide own meal) at 1:30pm.
Monday, 7pm - 10pm:
Ongoing, hands-on work on: Speaking with Power and Truth and Connecting the Breath to the Voice and the Voice to the Thought. Continued individual coaching of selected monologues and scenes. Workshop ends with Mock Audition followed by individual feedback and coaching.
Space is limited so make reservations early.
**Note: European Workshops conducted entirely in English
Prague:
October 13, 2008 - One Day Master Class
Galaxie Hotel Wienna
Prague:
October 25-26, 28 2008
L'Espace Electrique Milady Horakove 39, Praha 7
*Note This workshop is Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday
Cost
1700kc Standard Workshop Fee
1350kc Students and Theatre Artists Workshop Fee
(no other discounts apply)
**Payment plans accepted on individual basis upon consultation and approval of instructor.
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