Workshops

WEEKLY OPEN WORKSHOPS RUN BY DAMIEN A. PREE

On a range of theatre techniques, the workshops outlined below will happen every week and will provide a way to get involved, develop your skills, and perhaps even create your own performance.  Designed for everyone from first-time beginners to experienced community performers, these workshops are a great way to find your performance voice and make theatre a part of your lifestyle.

*PLEASE NOTE THAT WEEKLY WORKSHOPS DO NOT RUN DURING SCHOOL OR ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS. THE CURRENT NT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS RUN FROM JUNE 23rd TO JULY 22nd. WORKSHOPS RESUME FROM MONDAY 23rd JULY*

OPEN ACTING WORKSHOPS - MONDAY NIGHTS

Everything you ever wanted to know about acting but were afraid to ask.

When:     Mondays 6-8pm *(except during school & on public holidays)

Where:    Ground Floor, Harbour View Plaza

              (cnr Bennett & McMinn Street, Darwin)

Cost:       $10 per workshop

Info:       DTC  8924 4184 or Damien 0400 093 019

Every Monday night in 2007* we’ll be exploring the art of acting in a fun, practical, supportive atmosphere. These workshops are designed for all actors: beginners, professionals and all those in between.

Each week a different area of the actor’s craft is covered – we’ll be looking at character, voice, theatre sports, script interpretation, physical theatre, method acting, improvisation, fun ways to learn lines and overcome nerves.

You don’t have to commit to a full term of classes because each workshop runs independently.

So, whether you’re Darwin’s next Marlon Brando or have always been curious about acting and never had the opportunity, come along and check it out. No bookings required. See below for tutor details.

Download pdf information sheet here

WEEKLY MONOLOGUE AND SCENE WORKSHOPS - WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

Extend your range and be ready for those auditions.

When:    Wednesdays 6-9pm (except during school & on public holidays)

Where:   Ground Floor, Harbour View Plaza

             (cnr Bennett & McMinn Street, Darwin)

Cost:      $5 per workshop (coffee provide)

Info:       DTC  8924 4184 or Damien 0400 093 019

Dancers stretch everyday, footballers run laps and drill their skill, but what do actors do to stay at the top of their game?

Conquer great Shakespearean monologues, try your hand at Home and Away scripts – all at your own pace and with supportive professional feedback. You’ll be both actor and audience in these week-to-week performances of text.

What better way of staying sharp than having audience exposure each week as you work your way through whatever scripts you like? This model of actor training is very common in the U.S.A. , but rarely seen in Australia. Develop your acting skills in a supportive environment with professional feedback. Each session includes warm-up and lessons on technique. Useful for beginners through to professionals, all actors welcome.

Note: Choose monologues max. length 4minutes and scenes 6minutes, bring your own or choose from our library.

This term the Wednesday night workshops will be preparing for a tour of public performances around Darwin. Each week actors will develop scenes and monologues with professional coaching and direction.  When enough "pieces" are ready, the tour will be announced.  Its a great performance opportunity and the best time to work on monologues and scenes you've always wanted to do. Each night involves a brief technique lesson and then rehearsals and performance.

Download pdf information sheet here

Download colour flyer here

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TUTOR: Damien A. Pree is a professional actor and director with 19 years in the industry. Having trained at The Victorian College of the Arts as an actor, he has worked in television, film, theatre, radio plays, voiceovers, physical theatre, theatre in education, and has tutored extensively both in Darwin and Melbourne.