Pre-registration is required. Space is limited so register early by emailing dapopolivein@gmail.com.
Pariticipation is by donation. Donations over $10 may be eligible for a tax receipt. Ask when registering.
Tuesday, October 5, 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Open Dramaturgy
Facilitator: Garry Williams
German dramatist Ephraim Schiller coined the term "dramaturgy" in the late 18th century. Since then, the work of a dramaturge has mystified students of diverse theatre practices. When Jonathan Larson's dramaturg for the hit musical Rent was legally denied royalties in 1998, the debate about a dramaturgy worth flared up again. Many playwrights and directors swear by the dramaturgs. What is a dramaturg's job? What is her role in artistic creation?
While many consider dramaturgy a closed art, a magical skill possessed by a privileged few, this introductory workshop is designed to open up the practice and help theatre artists understand the art and craft of dramaturgy. In this hand-on session, participants will edit texts; analyze scripts; critique productions; compare notes; and theorize about the nature of theatre and dramaturgy.
Maximum: 15 participants
Wednesday, October 6, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Theatre for Living
Facilitator: Courtney Siebring
Theatre for Living has been developed by David Diamond of Headlines Theatre in Vancouver from Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed. TFL, however, makes a departure from the binary oppressor/oppressed language and approaches the work with an understanding that the living community, and its members, are complex and multi-layered. The only way to learn the work is to participate in the work subjectively. This workshop will use Image Theatre to investigate and articulate struggles within our own community. Come prepared to offer/draw upon specific struggles from your own life within the broad context of “relationships.”
Maximum: 22 registrants. (requires a minimum registration, so please register early!)
Saturday, October 9, 4pm - 6pm
The Actor's Toolbox: Actions, Beats, Units
Facilitated by: Andrew Chandler
This workshop, aimed at the beginning actor, or the actor looking for a new approach, brings the concept of "Action"-ing to text analysis and performance. Basic elements of script analysis will be covered, along with tools for bringing specific intention and nuance to your performance. Maximum: 10 participants
Andrew Chandler (http://www.andrewchandler321.com/) is a Halifax-based actor/singer/musician and musical director. He holds a B. Mus. from Mount Allison university and is a graduate of Sheridan's Musical Theatre Program. In the past year, he co-wrote and composed the musical "So...What About Love?" (DaPoPo/Metamorphic), was Musical Director for "Mesa" (Neptune Theatre) and "Julius Caesar" (DaPoPo). He performed in all of these shows as well Shakespeare by the Sea's repertory summer season.
Monday, October 11, 7 - 9 pm
Music Theory for the Absolute Beginner
Facilitated by: Andrew Chandler
A crash course in music theory, with the aim of giving the actor the basic tools to follow along and read music. Covered material will include - notation, pitch, rhythm, articulation, basic harmony, and notation conventions. Maximum number of participants: 20
Andrew Chandler (www.andrewchandler321.com) is a Halifax-based actor/singer/musician and musical director. He holds a B. Mus. from Mount Allison university and is a graduate of Sheridan's Musical Theatre Program. In the past year, he co-wrote and composed the musical "So...What About Love?" (DaPoPo/Metamorphic), was Musical Director for "Mesa" (Neptune Theatre) and "Julius Caesar" (DaPoPo). He performed in all of these shows as well Shakespeare by the Sea's repertory summer season.
Tuesday, October 12, 7pm - 9pm
A Sound For Every Space
Facilitator: Nathan Pilon
Focusing on the marriage of sound and space, this workshop will question the role of a sound designer in today’s theatre environment. How does sound design for theatre differ from sound design for film? How does a successful sound design enhance the action and the life on stage rather than control or suffocate it? In this workshop, we will also investigate how a sound installation piece differs from sound design for theatre. Is the ideal sound design a site-specific work? If so, does taking it out of the original space cause the piece to lose meaning?
Nathan Pilon is a Halifax-based musician, sound designer, and actor. He has recently designed sound for The (Sad) Ballad of Oliver Hugh & Company and Logan and I, both featured in 2010’s Queer Acts Festival. He can frequently be found performing at Gus’s and the Seahorse in local bands Windom Earle and Scribbler.
Wednesday, October 13, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
The Theatre of Poster Design
Facilitator: Trevor Poole
In this workshop, Trevor Poole shares some basic principles and finer points of poster design that you can put to work right away in promoting your next performance!
Trevor Poole holds a honors degree in Communication Design from NSCAD. He has been performing or volunteering for other performers in the theatre community for the past 4 years. In this workshop he focuses on a basic strategy for creating a theatre poster while touching on some finer points of typography and composition.
Sunday, October 17, 2pm - 4pm
Are you afraid of the dark?
Facilitator: Noscene Theatre
Brendan Sangster will lead a 2 hour workshop where the participants will have the opportunity to practice theatrical exercises without having to perform. Perfect for those who are looking for an introduction into acting and acting styles. The day will be themed on a particular play, TBA. Come prepared to move, shake, scream, hug, touch, fly, fall, and many more things. There will be discussion and lots of moving. PLEASE BRING WATER! For more information visit http://www.noscenetheatre.com/
Brendan Sangster in his third year of Theatre Studies at the University of King's College and Dalhousie University and is currently the Production Pit Manager. He has worked as a performer, director, writer and designer on several productions. This summer he began a project to raise awareness of Halifax theatre by youth, and theatre exploration for any and everyone. His newly founded company, Noscene Theatre, is about taking risks, facing fears, and beginning a journey of self exploration through theatre, and movement.
Monday, October 18, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Mask
Facilitator: Courtney Siebring
This workshop presents the art of mask performance from neutral mask to character mask. We'll cover the proper protocol for handling and donning a mask, the connection of the mask to the body, and the technical aspects of mask performance. Mask study provides an awareness of personal physical habits and inroads into character development.
Maximum registration: 18 people
Wednesday, October 20, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Intro to the Theatre of the Mind: The Audio Drama Revivalist Movement
Facilitator: Jack J. Ward
With the implimentation of cheap alternatives, digital sound editing has trumpeted a return of the audio arts- not least of which "Radio Plays"! Podcasts and streaming, radio and CD's are just some of the distribution methods that a number of individuals and groups have used to express extremely rich and diverse audio theatre. In this workshop, Jack will present the history of this new Golden Age, the basics of Audio Drama creation, and share some of the keys of vocal acting, writing, and directing. Everything a dramatist needs to know to be involved in this growing movement! From reading scripts, to sound effects, podcast suggestions to the vast possibilities of writing original or adapted works, come share the old days of pure theatre of the mind, now brand new!
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