In collaboration with the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP), this workshop offers drama teachers the tools and techniques to guide students in developing impactful solo performances.
- Delve into the art of directing monologues, whether working with excerpts from established scripts, a blend of texts, or self-devised material.
- Learn how to support students in crafting a coherent theatrical performance that captures dramatic purpose, shape, and structure.
- Explore strategies for sustaining and developing role/character, ensuring each solo piece resonates with authenticity and depth.
Walk away with practical methods to help your students shine on stage, mastering the nuances of solo performance.
George Kemp is a writer, actor, director and educator based on Gadigal land in Sydney. He is a graduate of Charles Sturt University and has a Masters from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London. He is currently the Education Manager and Resident Artist at Australian Theatre for Young People.
After a successful career as an actor across Australia and England, in productions including ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD and CYRANO DE BERGERAC (Sydney Theatre Company), LONGING (Hampstead Theatre) and national and international tours of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG and PETER PAN GOES WRONG, George is now working predominantly as a writer and educator.
George won the Australian Theatre for Young People Foundation Commission Award 2020 for his play SHACK (published by Playlab). Since the premiere production in 2022, SHACK has enjoyed continued success, being performed continuously around the country and internationally. SHACK will be included on the new 2026 NSW Drama Curriculum and is in the early stages of development for television.
George was commissioned to adapt THE NUTCRACKER for Australian Chamber Orchestra in 2022 The production enjoyed an extended sold-out season in 2023 and returned in 2024. George was Dramaturg on the stage adaptation of DRUMROLL PLEASE, IT’S STEVIE LOUISE (Playlab) based on the bestselling YA novel by Tanya Hennessy and PICKLED ﻛﺑﯾس, at Belvoir 25A. George’s most recent play AS HAMLET LIKES IT was also published by Playlab 2024.
George was selected to be part of The Faber Academy 2023/2024, during which he completed his debut fictional novel SOFT SERVE. SOFT SERVE will be published by the University of Queensland Press in 2026.
George is also an experienced and passionate educator, presenting at conferences nationally and internationally. He has taught and directed for Bell Shakespeare, NIDA, Brent St, McDonald College, Excelsia College and ATYP and was a playwright mentor at ATYP’s flagship writing program National Studio in 2023.
Preservice Teachers: $150
If you are one of our registered preservice members, please contact the administrator for this ticket offer – administrator@dramansw.com
Members: $300
Non-Members: $380