WORKSHOP PROGRAMME: Mon 25 July – Fri 12 Aug
All workshops happen at Theatre Royal Stratford East (TRSE), Gerry Raffles Square, Stratford E15.
Each Workshop is just £5 or call our Box Office on 020 8534 0310 to buy a College pass for £60 to give you access to as many workshops as you like.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the workshop starts.
OPEN THEATRE WEEK : Mon 8 Aug - Fri 12 Aug
Open Theatre happens at Theatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, Stratford E15
Every day from 11pm-5pm our theatre is open to you.
Having met other creative people in the workshops, now you can use our rehearsal rooms to explore your ideas, develop new work, write and rehearse together. Perform your work in our Scratch Night….
SCRATCH NIGHT Fri 12 Aug 7pm -9pm
For Ages 13-24 yrs.
This is your chance to shine. Perform your new work & share your ideas to a live audience in our studio space.
Professionals from the theatre world will be there to see the next generation of performers, writers and people with extraordinary ideas.
BOOK WEEK ONE
WORKSHOP PROGRAMME: Mon 25 July – Fri 29 July
All workshops happen at Theatre Royal Stratford East (TRSE), Gerry Raffles Square, Stratford E15.
Mon 25 July 3pm-5pm:
Green Club Meet and Greet. Free
For 13 – 24yrs.
Come down to TRSE, meet the team, ask any questions about Summer College and join our Green Room Club. The Green Club will be open for the duration of the college and is a place to hang out, relax, meet new friends and future collaborators.
Mon 25 July 7-9pm:
Directing Masterclass with Pooja Ghai, Associate Director at Theatre Royal Stratford East
For ages 17-24ys
Pooja Ghai is a well respected director and actress. Her credits for directing at Theatre Royal Stratford East include: Counting Stars (opens Sep 2016) and The House of In Between. As an actor you will recognise her from Eastenders. Come and learn from a true expert all about directing in this Masterclass.
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Tues 26 July 3-5pm:
Acting Characters with tutor, Jan Sharkey- Dodds .
For ages 13-17yrs
Create and perform a character with truth, depth and push the boundaries of your acting skills.
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Tues 26 July 7-9pm:
Audition Techniques with Guildhall School of Music and Drama
For ages 16-24yrs
A two hour workshop with tutors from Guildhall School of Music and Drama on how to audition for theatre, film and Drama School.
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Wed 27 July 3-5pm:
Acting Through Song with Fadi ‘ Sevan’ Tavoukdijan, New Writing Manager, at TRSE
For Ages 13-17yrs
A workshop to understand the importance of lyrics and connecting them to music. Please prepare and bring a song of your choice and clearly marked sheet music to be workshopped with an accompanist.
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Thurs 28 July 3-5pm:
Introduction to Producing with Karen Fisher, Associate Producer at TRSE
For Ages 17-24yrs
An introduction to what you need to do, how to plan and produce an event or performance successfully.
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Thurs 28 July 7-9pm:
Dance and Storytelling with Kenrick Sandy
Ages 13-24yrs
Kenrick Sandy is at the forefront of the UK Hip Hop dance scene as a dancer, choreographer and co-founder of Boy Blue Entertainment. Join him for a 2 hour workshop inspiring you how to tell a story through dance. Wear something loose and comfortable to move in. (Pic Of Kenrick Here)
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Fri 29 July 11-1pm:
The Playwrights Toolkit 101 with Fadi ‘Sevan’ Sevan Tavoukdijan New Writing Manager at TRSE
Ages 13-17yrs
An introductory class teaching the basic skills to write a play. Please bring something to write on and an item that means something to you.
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Fri 29 July 3-5pm:
The Playwrights Toolkit 101 with Fadi ‘Sevan’ Tavoukdijan New Writing Manager at TRSE
Ages 18-24yrs
An introductory class teaching the basic skills to write a play. Please bring something to write on and an item of personal significance.
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BOOK WEEK TWO
WORKSHOP PROGRAMME: Mon 1 Aug – Fri 5 Aug
All workshops happen at Theatre Royal Stratford East (TRSE), Gerry Raffles Square, Stratford E15.
Mon 1 Aug 12-2pm:
Hip Hop, Grime and Theatre with High Rise Theatre
Ages 13-16yrs
Join theatre collective, High Rise, to explore how Hip Hop and Grime can tell stories and make theatre dynamic.
Book here.
Mon 1 Aug 3pm-5pm:
Hip Hop, Grime and Theatre with High Rise Theatre
Ages 17-24yrs
Join theatre collective High Rise to explore Hip Hop and Grime to tell stories in a different way.
Book here.
Mon 1 Aug 3pm-5pm:
Poetry to Spoken Word with Slam Champion, Kat Francois
For Ages 13-16yrs
A workshop with Kat Francois, Slam Champion, who will guide your creativity and shape it into poetry that you can perform. No experience necessary, but a willingness to have a go, explore ideas and play with words.
Book here.
Mon 1 Aug 7-9pm:
Poetry to Spoken Word with Slam Champion Kat Francois
For Ages 17-24yrs
A workshop with Kat Francois, Slam Champion, who will guide your creativity and shape into poetry that you can perform. No experience necessary, but a willingness to have a go, explore ideas and play with words.
Book here.
Tues 2 Aug 3-5pm:
Turning Ideas into Performance with Yolanda Mercy.
For Ages 13-17yrs
Come and join professional performer and writer of the sold out 4 **** black comedy On the Edge of Me, Yolanda Mercy, on an empowering session exploring what makes a good story, how to work as a team and showcase your work.
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Tues 2 Aug 3-5pm:
Introduction to Musicals with Shelley Williams
For Ages 13-16yrs
An introduction to musical theatre , learning tips and techniques from actress Shelley Williams to create a strong musical performance.
Book here.
Tues 2 Aug 7-9pm:
Turning Ideas Into Performance with Yolanda Mercy
Ages 18-24yrs
Join professional performer and writer of the sold out 4 **** black comedy ‘On the Edge of Me’, Yolanda Mercy, to explore what makes a good play, how to work as a team and showcasing your work.
Book here.
Wed 3 Aug 11-1pm:
Monologue Masterclass with Award Wining Director and Actress Suzann McLean
For Ages 13-17yrs
Learn tips and tricks to help you perform a monologue with confidence with our ‘Monologues in a Minute’ tutor, Suzann.
Book here.
Wed 3 Aug 3-5pm:
Monologue Masterclass with Award Winning Director and Actress Suzann McLean
For Ages 18-24yrs
Learn tips and tricks to help you create a monologue that suits your acting style, with our ‘Monologues In a Minute’ tutor , Suzann.
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Wed 3 Aug 7-9pm:
Storytelling Through Song with Byron Gold
For Ages 18-24yrs
Singer/Songwriter and producer, Byron Gold, leads a 2 hour workshop exploring how to sing as collective to tell a story.
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Thurs 4 Aug 3-5pm:
Digital Theatre with Award Winning Director Marcus Romer
For Ages 13-17yrs
An introductory session to find new and exciting ways to incorporate social media, film and technology into theatre performances.
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Thurs 4 Aug 7-9pm:
My Play, My Experience with Associate Artist Lynette Linton
For a Ages 18-24yrs
Work with Lynette Linton, east London playwright, to explore how our unique life experiences can be the starting point for a play. Just write your play. No experience necessary.
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Thurs 4 Aug 7-9pm:
Digital Theatre with Award Winning Director Marcus Romer
For Ages 18-24yrs
An introductory class exploring original ways to incorporate social media, film and technology into our performance work.
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Fri 5 Aug 12-2pm
How to Become a Director with Award Winning Director, Roy Alexander Weise
For Ages 13-17yrs
Join this year’s winner of the JMK Young Directors Award and former trainee director at The Royal Court ,Roy Alexander Weise, to learn all about how to start out in Directing. Includes a Q&A session at the end.
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Fri 5 Aug 3-5pm
How to Become a Director with Award Winning Director, Roy Alexander Weise
For Ages 18-24yrs.
Join this year’s winner of the JMK Young Directors Award and former trainee director at The Royal Court, Roy Alexander Weise, to learn all about how to start out in Directing. There will be a Q&A session at the end. Not to be missed.
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BOOK WEEK THREE
TECHNICAL THEATRE WEEK:
Mon 8 Aug - Fri 12 Aug
Mon 8 Aug 11-1pm:
Behind the Scenes, Theatre Royal Stratford East with Jan Sharkey-Dodds.
For Ages 13 -16yrs
A tour of this Victorian gem in the heart of Newham, east London. Have a peep into the dressing rooms, the auditorium and see where the actors hang out. With a chance to ask any question you want
Tues 9 Aug 3-5pm:
Introduction to Lighting
For Ages 13-24yrs
Learn how to operate and use simple lightning techniques for your work.
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Wed 10 Aug 10 3-5pm:
Introduction to Sound
For Ages 13-24yrs
Learn how to operate a sound board and use sound effectively to enhance your work.
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Thurs 11 Aug 11-1pm
Introduction to Stage Management
For Ages 13-24yrs
An introduction into effective stage management techniques to support your performance.
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Thurs 11 Aug 3-5pm
Introduction to Scenery
For Ages 13-24yrs.
Learn how to create simple sets and props for your theatre work.
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TUTORS
Pooja Ghai, Associate Director at Theatre Royal Stratford East
Mon 25 July 7-9pm: Directing Masterclass
Thurs 28 July 7-9pm: Directing Masterclass
Jan Sharkey- Dodds
Tues 26 July 3-5pm: Acting Characters
Mon 8 Aug 11-1pm: Behind the Scenes
Fadi ‘Sevan’ Tavoukdijan New Writing Manager at Theatre Royal Stratford East
Wed 27 July 3-5pm: Acting Through Song
Wed 27 July 7-9pm: Acting Through Song
Fri 29 July 11-1pm: The Playwrights Toolkit 101
Fri 29 July 3-5pm: The Playwrights Toolkit 101
Kenrick Sandy
Thurs 28 July 7-9pm: Dance and Storytelling
Kat Francois
Mon 1 Aug 3pm-5pm: Poetry to Spoken Word
Mon 1 Aug 7-9pm: Poetry to Spoken Word
Dominic Garfield from High Rise Theatre
Mon 1 Aug 12-2pm: Hip Hop, Grime and Theatre
Mon 1 Aug 3-5pm Hip Hop, Grime and Theatre
Yolanda Mercy
Tues 2 Aug 3-5pm: Turning Ideas into Performance
Tues 2 Aug 7-9pm: Turning Ideas Into Performance
Suzann McLean
Wed 3 Aug 11-1pm: Monologue Masterclass
Wed 3 Aug 3-5pm: Monologue Masterclass
Byron Gold
Wed 3 Aug 7-9pm:Storytelling Through Song
Lynette Linton Associate Artist
Thurs 4 Aug 7-9pm: My Play, My Experience
Roy Alexander Weise
Fri 5 Aug 12-2pm: How to Become a Director
Fri 5 Aug 3-5pm: How to Become a Director
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