The New Drama Group for Home Educators

Jo McInnes

Ages
12 - 16
Next date
No upcoming dates
Tickets
£12.50

A summary

These weekly classes will develop creativity, confidence and team-work. The class curriculum includes theatre games, movement, improvisation, stagecraft, creative writing, film critique and performance technique. We also will be inviting practitioners who specialise in stage combat, movement, mask and film techniques. The aim of the course is to develop the individuals creative voice, to help the students gain the skills for collaboration and critical thinking. And to to have fun in a safe stimulating environment!

Tickets

Standard

£12.50
Children 12 - 16

Drama

This is a drama group for homeschoolers between the ages of 13-15.
We are very excited to offer our experience as long-standing professionals in the film tv and theatre industry to share with these young people.
Our aim is to provide young people with a vibrant introduction to theatre craft.

These weekly classes will develop creativity, confidence and team-work. The class curriculum includes theatre games, movement, improvisation, stagecraft, film critique and performance technique. There will also be the opportunity to sing and have fun playing instruments and making music.

Our sessions will begin with a physical warm-up and move on to improvisation games, followed by a series of projects including playwriting workshops, text work and how to build a story.

About your mentor

Jo McInnes

Connecting people to their voice

Jo McInnes

I have worked extensively as an actor and director for companies including BBC, Channel 4, Royal Court and RSC. .

Learning aims

Aim 1

To be able to participate in short improvisations using gesture, movement and/or facial expression.

Aim 2

To be able to use a range of stimuli to develop critical and creative thinking skills.

Aim 3

To be able to recognise and understand different theatre vocabulary.

Aim 4

To be able to develop thinking skills by exploring characterisation.

Aim 5

To be able to adopt, develop and sustain a role.

Aim 6

To develop structure in scriptwriting.

Aim 7

To develop skills to devise, write and perform short scripts.

Aim 8

To be able to use and discuss appropriate gestures and movements in drama games.

Aim 9

To be able to use and discuss the use of various musical techniques to enhance the dramatic experience.

Location

Chapel Lane, Chapel lane , Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5DS

What's provided

Equipment

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Basic DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

Smoke Detector

Please note:

It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the measures provided above and any other details represented in this listing. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.

Cancellation policy

No refunds are given except in the case of a cancellation by the Mentor.

My experience is an educational activity, and the ‘14-day cooling period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 therefore applies. After the 14 day period my standard policy will apply.

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