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YOUTH PHYSICAL ACTOR TRAINING (YPAT)

Youths doing the Viewpoints

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YOUTH: You’re in school, you love theatre, and you feel like people around you should be more passionate for theatre. You love performing, you think it's the most amazing thing ever; you love exploring the possibilities that you know theatre has- you want to find out more. Come join us every Tuesday night at the Old Museum. Meet people who are just as brilliant and as passionate as you are. Get a weekly boost of energy, focus and (of course) fun . Click hereto sign up.

PARENT: You see how brilliant your child is. You know how much they adore performanceand know that they can thrive if only you could find an environment that allows them to. You know that they would blossom from learning about the peak performance attitudethat’s necessary to become a great performing artist (actor, dancer, or physical theatre performer). You would love for them to develop skills such as physical fitness, energy, focus and confidence . Click here to sign them up.

Oh yes, for both YOUTHs and PARENTs, we also want to note that Youths who join still have a chance to join Creative Generation – an incredible annual stage spectacular in July that celebrates creativity and gets broadcast on Channel 10 around the country!  So don’t fret if you missed their deadline, because if you join YPAT we can choose performers straight from the weekly classes to be involved.

Here’s more information about YPAT:

TERM 1: 7 February - 27 March
TERM 2: 17 April - 5 June
TERM 3: 17 July - 4 September
TERM 4: 9 October - 27 November

Teacher: Drew der Kinderen
Time:   Tuesdays, 5.00pm - 6.30pm
Venue:  The Old Museum, Gregory Tce, Bowen Hills
Cost:   $150 per term + one-off $10 registration fee for newcomers.

Click here to sign up or call the office for more information at 3252 5540.

PHYSICAL ACTOR TRAINING (PAT)

Lynne Bradley is taking PAT in 2012

Zen Zen Zo's popular Physical Actor Training has been running since 1996 and been the training ground for many of Brisbane’s best actors.  The classes are designed specifically to equip actors for high energy,physical performance and develop a powerful stage presence.  The primary inspiration for this training has come from the Suzuki Method of Actor Training(Suzuki Company of Toga, Japan) and the Viewpoints(SITI, New York). The result is a process that cultivates the performer's physical energy, vocal quality and range, concentration, ensemble awareness and imagination. Physical Actor Training takes the actor out of the realm of daily life movement and habits and into a heightened state of physical awareness and expression. It suits individuals who enjoy a challenge and want to explore the possibilities of peak performance.

TERM 1: 9 February - 29 March
TERM 2: 19 April - 7 June
TERM 3: 19 July - 6 September
TERM 4: 11 October - 29 November

Teacher: Lynne Bradley
Time:   Thursdays, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue:  QLD Ballet Studio, Thomas Dixon Centre, West End
Cost:   $130 concession / $160 Adults (8-week term)
+ one-off $10 registration fee for newcomers

Click here to sign up or call the office for more information at 3252 5540.

 

MELBOURNE PHYSICAL ACTOR TRAINING (MPAT)

Melbourne Physical Actor Training

Since late 2008, after a high demand for Zen Zen Zo training from Melbourne-based artists, Zen Zen Zo has been offering our weekly adult Physical Actor Training classes.

Similar to the Brisbane-based Physical Actor Training, these classes offer regular training in the Suzuki Method of Actor Training (Suzuki Company of Toga, Japan) and the Viewpoints (Saratoga International Theatre Institute, New York).

TERM 1: 6 February - 2 April  (No class on 12 March - Labour Day)
TERM 2: 23 April - 18 June  (No class on 11 June - Queen's Birthday)
TERM 3: 23 July - 4 September
TERM 4: 8 October - 3 December (No class 5 November)

Teachers: Damian Bernardo & Hannah Fox
Time:   Mondays, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue:   Cecil Street Studio, 66 Cecil Street, Fitzroy
Cost:   $145 concession / $160 Adults (8-week term)
+ one-off $10 registration fee for newcomers.

Click here to sign up or call the office for more information at 3252 5540.

 

2012 ZEN ZEN ZO INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: APPLICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS CLOSING SOON!

Zen Zen Zo Company Internship 2012

Applications for International Artists due:
Monday 20 February, 2012
Applications for Australian Artists due:
Monday 2 April, 2012

In 2012 the Zen Zen Zo Training Centre will offer the 9th Company Internship Program.  This innovative program provides one of the few opportunities in Australia for emerging artists  (actors, directors, producers, teachers & administrators) to acquire the skills and contacts necessary to make the transition into the professional performing arts industry.  It also caters to established artists looking to re-train in auxiliary areas and rejuvenate themselves mid-career.  Closely mentored by Lynne Bradley- Zen Zen Zo founder and Training Centre Director - the Interns undertake a series of intensive training units in acting, directing, producing, teaching, physical theatre and fitness training, auditioning, networking, marketing, grant writing, administration, finance, preparing budgets, sports psychology, as well as meeting some of Australia’s pre-eminent Arts Leaders.

IN 2012, ONLY 8 PLACES WILL BE OFERED to ensure maximum attention is given to each individual artist’s journey and development. 2012 Internship participants will also be given the option of accompanying Lynne Bradley on a training and performance trip to Japan to work with Dairakudakan in the Japanese summer (July/August).

Click here to find out more!
 
 
 

 

 

 
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February 7, 2012

ON SCREEN, MUSICAL THEATRE AND MAKE-UP WORKSHOPS
 

Brock Mohr Entertainment Group 2012 Schools Program:

BMEG specializes in offering exciting and innovative 70 min workshops for YR 5 - 12 students who are interested in the performing arts. We also offer workshops tailor made to your requirements.

These workshops are the perfect complement to in-school drama programs and musical theatre productions, and provide an excellent outlet for students who already study acting, singing or dance and want to build on those skills. Conducted by experienced teachers with professional acting experience, the workshops have been designed specifically by industry professionals Liza Brockand Rowena Mohr of BMEG in conjunction with primary and secondary educators. We specialize in Acting for Camera, Musical Theatre, Make -Up Workshops.
 

ACTING FOR CAMERA WORKSHOPS

Choose from the following 70 minute workshops which focus on acting for the screen and the different techniques required in creating an engaging screen performance.

1. Lights, Camera, Action!
Screen-acting basics - Students will gain a working knowledge of the technical elements of acting for the screen from on-set terminology to the tricks of working with cameras and studio lighting, actors’ marks, shot sizes, and the importance of continuity.

2. The art of eating a cheeseburger!
Auditioning for TV Commercials – From the briefing process, what to wear and what to expect in a casting, this workshop is a fun and practical guide to the often-bizarre process of auditioning for television commercials.

3. Mermaids and mixed-up teens!
Advanced Screen-Acting – From Disneyland to Summer Bay via the mean streets of suburbia, this workshop takes students through the screen representations of Australian teens and focuses on the different performance skills required for each genre.

Cost: $200 per workshop
(Max 20 students)
A $40 travel charge applies to schools outside the Brisbane Metro area

 

MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOPS

4 X 70 minute workshops that offer students the opportunity to explore Musical Theatre performance – acting, singing and dancing. Outcome is a mini-performance of a musical theatre routine from a popular musical. Each routine will incorporate group and/or solo singing, a simple dance routine and dialogue. This routine can be presented to peers or parents at the completion of the final workshop and/or as part of assessment.

Students will be given vocal and dance training and tips on acting and stagecraft by 2 teachers, who are specialists in directing, musical direction or choreography.

Cost: $1,200.00 (4 workshops@$300 per workshop)
Max 50 Students.
A $40 travel charge applies to schools outside the Brisbane Metro area.

 

MUSIC THEATRE and THEATRE RESIDENCIES

BMEG can also provide professional directors, choreographers and Musical Directors for your school’s annual musical or drama showcase. Residencies normally involve between 80 – 100 hours rehearsal time and are organized around your rehearsal schedule.

Cost:
Director $3,500 + GST (80 hrs)
Choreographer $2500 + GST (80 hrs)
Musical Director $3,500 + GST (80 hrs)

A $40 travel charge applies to schools outside the Brisbane Metro area.



MAKE-UP FOR FILM AND TV WORKSHOPS

From Basic Make-Up through to Special Effects and working with Latex and Prosthetics. The final workshop results in students creating and designing their own special effects Make-Up. 

1. Basic Make-Up for Film and TV

Students will learn the basics of applying natural-looking makeup, as well as the fundamentals of corrective make-up. The workshop also focuses on the art of highlighting, shading and blending, which is essential to special effects make-up. Make-Up provided.
70 minute Workshop
Cost: $300.00 (Max 25 Students)

2. Special Effects Make-up
Learn the technique of creating wounds, bruises and cuts with make-up.
Pre-requisite – Basic Make-Up for Film and TV.
Make-Up provided.
70 minute Workshop
Cost: $350.00 (Max 25 Students)

3. Advanced Special Effects Make-up
Learn the techniques & trade secrets involving latex and prosthetics in FX Make-Up.  Practical Demonstration by teacher.
Pre-requisite – Make-Up Workshops 1 & 2.
70 minute Workshop
Cost: $400.00 (Max 25 Students)

4. Design and Create your own FX Make-up
Students will design and create their own FX Make-up from techniques using Make-Up, Latex and Prosthetics.
Scope – Aging, Injuries, Accidents, Fantasy & Horror.
Pre-requisite – Make-Up Workshops 1, 2 & 3.
Make-Up and Materials provided.
90 minute Workshop  
Cost: $500.00 (Max 25 Students)


For further information or to make a booking please contact us.

Bookings: Liza Brock
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ph: 07 3122 7603
Fax: 07 3337 9867

 


 
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BEGINNING DRAMA TEACHERS - TAKE NOTE! THE ROBIN THOMAS BURSARY IS AVAILABLE TO YOU!   http://www.dramaqueensland.org.au/robin-thomas-bursary.html

 

Hello Drama Teachers

Welcome to the REACH DRAMA INFO PAGE  and home of the Peninsula Drama Teachers Network.

 

We are a non-profit group of teachers working in a range of locations across the Peninsula. Previously this network has functioned via an email group which will continue to be used as we develop our skills in using this website. If you are not already on the email group for the Peninsula Drama Teachers Network please email coordinator Travers Toohey at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone Travers on 07 40 433 234.

 

The main aims of the PDTN are to facilitate Professional Development workshops for teachers in our remote region as well as providing collegial support and the sharing of resources and ideas. We are currently in the process of organising presenters for the student free day in July and your input is welcome. Why not try registering and sharing ideas on the forum? We can also use this site and the forum to post resources such as unit overviews or assessment which may be useful, particularly for those of us in the process of revising or adapting our current curriculum.

 

This page is in its infancy and future plans and ideas for its development are still being formed. We would like to develop further links to useful resources, theatre companies and other groups so please email suggestions for the page to Travers at the email address listed above. We currently network with JUTE (Just Us Theatre Ensemble) , QTC (Queensland Theatre Company), The Young Company, North Queensland Academy of Dramatic Art and others to seek production and workshop opportunities for teachers and students in our region.

 

I hope that we can all contribute to the ongoing support we give each other as professional colleagues and that this website can provide yet another tool for us to keep Drama education alive and well across the Peninsula region.

 

Don't forget you can make suggestions and ask questions via the forum of this website - so use it too!

 

 

Yours in Drama,

Travers Toohey

 

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