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NIDA's 2009 Workshops
In their 50th year, NIDA will be presenting the following workshops and performances
See our calendar for more information
SCHOOLS PRODUCTIONS 2009
NIDA DEVISED 13-16 MAY (FOR DRAMA STUDENTS YRS 7-12)In 2008 NIDA Open Program produced a new schools production NIDA DEVISED. The response was overwhelmingly positive with teachers commenting: “It was a fantastic presentation of all of the possibilities of devised work”“Loved the different styles of the pieces. Wonderful clarity in use of roles and dramatic tension”Professional actors perform original devised pieces, including the highlights from our inaugural season in 2008, and brand new devised segments.
SHAKESPEARE: STAGE & SCREEN 19-21 AUGUST
(FOR ENGLISH & DRAMA STUDENTS YRS 7-12)Shakespeare : Stage and Screen allows students to access Shakespeare in an exciting new format. Professional actors will perform scenes from Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet and Hamlet live on stage and in original film versions of scenes. Students will explore how meaning is made using conventions of film & live performance. This ground breaking show will tour to Beijing for the International GATS Festival.Tickets $20 for students, 1 teacher complimentary with 25 students. Contact NIDA Open Program for a booking form.
STUDENT PRODUCTIONS 2009
A DAY IN DECEMBERNEW VERBATIM THEATRE PLAY: A great chance for teachers and students to see a compelling new piece of topical verbatim theatre presented as part of NIDA’s 50th Celebrations. On 2 December 1999 a commuter train crashed into the back of the almost stationary Indian Pacific at Glenbrook. 7.5 metres of train was reduced to 50 centimetres on impact. This verbatim play by Linden Wilkinson takes edited stories told by the people involved and interweaves these stories with evidence from the Public Inquiry. Performed by Open Program students and directed by Jennifer Hagan.Thurs 26 & Fri 27 Feb 7:30 pm & Sat 28 Feb 3:00pm & 7:30 pm
Tickets $18 available through Ticketek or www.nida.edu.au
THIRD YEAR COMEDY SEASON NIDA 3rd Year Students present a hilarious season of classic comedies.THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST | by Oscar Wilde | directed by Kevin Jackson Experience the world’s most perfect satire still as relevant today as it was in 1895. NIDA is offering a free teacher’s evening to this production. Invitations will be sent or email
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31 March – 4 April | 7:30 pm | Parade Theatre
THE POPULAR MECHANICALS | by Keith Robinson, Tony Taylor & Geoffrey Rush |
directed by Darren GilshenanAn Elizabethan Idol for tradesmen in tights. An Australian “larrikin” classic.31 March – 4 April | 7:30 pm | Matinee 4 April 2:00pm | Parade Playhouse
A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORLD OF MOLIÈRE | devised and directed by Jean-Luc PrevostHave a once in a lifetime experience with this interactive and surprising journey. Promenade through the world of Molière’s theatre with influences from Commedia dell’arte to refined mockery techniques. 27 March – 4 April | 7:30 pm | The journey begins in the NIDA foyer School Tickets Special = $10 | Bookings visit http://premier.ticketek.com.au
or phone 1300 795 012 or visit Ticketek at NIDA, 215 Anzac Parade, Kensington
TEACHER TRAINING (All teacher’s courses include morning tea and lunch)
NEW HSC DRAMA TOPICS FOR 2010-2012
Teachers will explore the HSC drama topics through a combination seminar discussion and practical performance with expert directors and teachers in the following topics (each session costs $65).
Fri 27 March:
Dramatic Traditions in Australia, Contemporary Australian Theatre Practice, Verbatim Theatre and Black Comedy
Sat 28 March:
Brecht, Irish Theatre, Approaches to Acting, Site-specific, Street and Event Theatre and Tragedy
Teaching the group performance: Devising Mon 30 March | 9.30am-4.30pm | $135A practical workshop in devising skills including physical theatre, storytelling & performance styles.
Teaching Design: Costume and Set Design Thurs 26 Feb | 9.30am-4.30pm | $135Create a design concept, and learn rendering skills and model box making.
Mime and Clowning Thurs 5 Mar | 9.30am-4.30pm | $135Develop character, movement and storytelling skills through these dramatic forms.
Film Making Workshop Fri 13 March & Saturday 14 March | 9.30am-4.30pm | $135 per dayCreate a short film and learn scriptwriting, storytelling, camera and editing skills.
Drama Foundations Thurs 7 May | 9.30am-4.30pm | $135Sessions in Voice, Movement, Improvisation and Acting technique for new teachers (1-3 years).
Masterclass: Viewpoints with Sam Chester Sat 9 & Sun 10 May | 9.30am - 4.30pm | $135An intensive weekend learning a movement based technique developed by Anne Bogart.
Directing and Stage Managing a Production Fri 26 & Sat 27 June | 9.30am - 4.30pm | $135Develop directing and stage management skills to direct and produce a school production.
Communicating in the Classroom Thur 2 July | 9.30am-4.30pm | $135Develop essential skills in voice, body language, improvisation and storytelling.
Teaching Commedia dell’arte (Stage 4 & 5) Tues 11 August | 9.30am-4.30pm | $135Develop skills for teaching Commedia through character, mask and Lazzi.
Sound Elective: Entertainment Teachers Mon 17 & Tues 18 August | 9.30am-4.30pm | $135Research and assemble sound effects, voice overs and music for replay. Record the voice, edit tracks and operate sound effects. CUESO09A.
HSC STUDY DAYSHSC Drama: Individual Project Study Day (Mon 26 or Tues 27 October)HSC Entertainment: Staging (Mon 3 Aug) HSC Entertainment: Lighting & Sound (Tues 3 November)
NIDA STUDENT WORKSHOPS NIDA welcomes visits from school groups at NIDA or at your school. A range of performance, acting, technical and HSC workshops are available.
For more information and course bookings contact NIDA Open Program on 02 9697 7626 or
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. Full program details and online bookings at www.nida.edu.au.
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