** SLOTS FOR THIS CLASS ARE CREATED ON REQUEST. Please message me with some suitable times and your time zone, and I will see if I can offer a mutually agreeable time slot**

Each week I will work with your learner to introduce the ideas and techniques of a different very famous theater/theatre practitioner. From the first warm-ups in the class to all the games and learning activities that follow, your learner will get to fully immerse themselves in the teachings of each practitioner for the whole class.

This multi-day class can provide learners with a full drama curriculum or an extracurricular program. Whether they are experienced actors or just starting out, the classes are structured in a way that every learner will be able to take something from each class and develop their skills and confidence week after week.

As your learner takes part in more classes they will also be able to grow in their confidence, develop as a performer, and start to learn which particular techniques work best for them. 

Many of these topics are often taught at a higher level in colleges, universities, and at stage schools so this class can be a very good grounding for learners who wish to progress in acting or develop their skill base.

The topics we will explore will be:
Week 1- Learning about and exploring the techniques of Konstantin Stanislavski (Emotional memory, Magic if, Given Circumstances, Circles of attention, Objective/Super Objective),
Week 2- Learning about and exploring the techniques of Bertolt Brecht (Direct address, Placards, Breaking the 4th wall, Verfremdungseffekt- alienation, Gestus),
Week 3- Learning about and exploring the techniques of Steven Berkoff (Physical theatre, Working to a rhythm, Jo ha ku, Total theatre),
Week 4- Learning about and exploring the techniques of Jacques Lecoq (The 6 sounds, The colours of the rainbow and paintings, Use of breathing, 7 levels of tension), 
Week 5- Learning about and exploring the techniques of Frantic Assembly (Building blocks, Happy accidents, Not end gaming, Put a question in the room),
Week 6- Learning about and exploring the techniques of Augusto Boal (Cross and Circle, Forum theatre, Image theatre),

As a teacher who has taught, an actress who has acted, and a director who has directed in these styles, as well as carefully chosen practical tasks, there will be lots of opportunities for learners to develop their understanding further through asking questions both in the live class and afterward via the classroom.

Every learner who completes the whole 6 week course will receive a certificate of completion, listing all the practitioners covered which they can use in future applications for further studies both in person and online.

'Mrs. T worked magic with our budding thespian, to prepare for a specific audition. We saw a growth in confidence, an increased dedication and commitment to preparing and rehearsing in the following days, and a greater appreciation for the monologue aspect of the audition (previously she had taken more voice/singing classes). Our daughter used her newly learned relaxation techniques while waiting to be called, and came out of her audition feeling confident! Well worth the money, for both specific skills gained, as well as the intangible personal growth. Thank you, Mrs. T!'

'My daughter took your class back in February. You helped her with a monologue for an audition for a performing arts school. She was accepted to the school based on her audition. I just wanted to let you know and thank you for your help! :)'