Being creative and making work is a challenge at the best of times. Even more so right now. The fears and doubts that hold us back have been amplified by the isolation and uncertainty of the world climate. Whilst it is important to resist the pressure to be productive and take time for self-care, there comes a time where you want to start making, doing and being creative again and it can be really difficult to know where to start.
The team behind Stumble had their first major show at the Blue Room Theatre Borderline postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19. This year they are presenting a FREE series of online workshop videos for young people who want to dip their toe into the world of theatre-making. Take part in the Borderline Theatre-Making Workshop Series presented by Drug Aware and try out the diverse range of approaches to devising theatre/performing art work of the five creative members that could be a stepping stone to your next (or first) big work!
These workshops are perfect for upper high-school students working towards developing their OSP, but open to anyone aged 16-26 years old that would like to take part.
Borderline Theatre-Making Workshop Series is proudly sponsored by Healthway, promoting the Drug Aware message and Propel Youth Arts WA
WORKSHOP SKILLS:
● Use a range of arts practices to begin creating a theatre with increasing self-confidence.
● Learn practical techniques to combat obstacles that you may face in the process of devising a theatre piece.
● Practice writing and physical theatre exercises and using sound/light technologies to express and represent ideas.
● Gain Understanding of practise of local independent artists through engaging with the worlds of artists, artworks, audiences and arts professions.
WHAT THE WORKSHOPS WILL LOOK LIKE:
Participants who register will receive a link on the 16th of July to watch the 5 creative members workshop videos. Each video runs for 5-10 minutes and invites you to have a go at an exercise/activity on your own for up to half an hour. Complete all 5 workshops at once or do them one at a time- whatever works best for you!! The total time needed to complete all 5 workshops is approximately 2.5 hours.
On Saturday 1st of August we will be running three Zoom Hangout Sessions at 2pm, 4pm and 6pm. Participants will be given the option to sign up to the session of their choosing for to meet the workshop creators and other participants, ask any questions about the workshops they have completed and the opportunity to share their work with the group.
THE TEAM/ROLES:
(All the team have current Working with Children’s Checks)
Evelyn Snook: Lead Artist- Workshop creator- Movement/Physical Theatre
Be Gosper: Workshop creator- Music/Sound Design
Daniel Dosek: Workshop creator-Puppetry
Chelsea Gibson: Workshop creator- Writing
Jasmine Lifford: Workshop creator- Light/Colour
Kylie Bywaters: Director/Mentor
Kailyn Crabbe: Producer/Marketing
Photograph taken by Tasha Faye (photographer)