nvt workshops and special interest groups
As a community theatre, NVT is committed to providing the opportunity for members to develop their skills in a variety of aspects of theatre. Aside from our very popular Acting Classes, we offer a number of workshops, short courses and special interest groups which are designed to give you an insight into backstage functions and put you in contact with other people with similar interests.
Please keep an eye on the noticeboard, below, for details of forthcoming events.
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Breaking Down The Script — James Newton
18th September 10am - 5pm
£15 (£10 members)
A workshop for actors (or new directors) who are looking to move their work onto the next level. This workshop will breakdown a variety of example scripts from film, TV and the stage and show you the keys within to unlock your talent and give a professional performance.
Discover how you create truly natural dialogue full of nuance and detail. Learn how objectives, beats and the secret art of "Actioning" come together to create a powerful naturalistic performance.
Learn what is expected of you as an actor when you arrive on set or at your first professional rehearsal.
This will be a practical workshop. Spaces will be limited. Please note, the workshop will be filmed for educational purposes.
About James Newton
James trained as an actor at The Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama and has an MA in Screen-writing from Sussex University.
Upon leaving drama school, James worked on BBC's Eldorado and in The Cinder Path for ITV. Between 1990 - 1995 James directed and acted in numerous stage plays which toured the UK, before he joined Microsoft to work with their Communications Dept. in Seattle. During this time James travelled the globe with Bill Gates working on presentations and speeches and directed a number of corporate films.
In 2010 James commenced the biggest film project he has ever undertaken - The 154 Project (aka 14 Lines). This is a feature film about Shakespeare's Sonnets which includes each sonnet filmed by a different actor in a different British landmark location. The project is due for completion in 2012 in time for the Olympics and stars some of the greatest names of stage and screen in the UK today.
In 2011 James will direct All My Sons at NVT.
To book a space please contact ulrike.schilling@newventure.org.uk
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MOVEMENT, POISE AND CENTERING FOR ACTORS — Paul Smith
9th October 10am - 4pm
£15 (£10 members)
The human body is designed to feel and look good in movement. We all have dormant reflexes for poise that are surprisingly easy to tap back into – and fun! You’ll feel more relaxed and have more presence, and the difference will show when you perform. Paul Smith originally trained as an Alexander Technique teacher and has developed a uniquely simple transformation process.
To book a space please contact ulrike.schilling@newventure.org.uk
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Physical Theatre Workshop — Touch and Go Theatre
3th November 2010 10am - 3pm
£15 (£10 members)
Somerset-based Touch and Go Theatre visit to explore some of the physical theatre tools necessary to help dig “The Well”. "The Well" by Jonathan Brown will be performed at the NVT 5th - 12th March 2011.
(Part of a weekend of workshops/performances in Sussex. Ffi www.touchandgotheatre.co.uk)
To book a space please contact
ulrike.schilling@newventure.org.uk
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