Programme Sep - Dec 2015 | Page 30

Page 28 Classes and Workshops The Spoken and Written Word Federica Ferrieri Rosie Pelan Federica Ferrieri Lindsey Mitchell Rosie Pelan Undiscovered Tuscany Style & The Actor: Restoration Comedy Undiscovered Venice Introduction to Absurdist Theatre Monologues for the Actor Are you planning your next Italian holiday? Then come to this interactive workshop and learn lots of curiosities about Tuscany and its beautiful landscape, its cities and villages, its fascinating architecture, how to order the most delicious local food and wine, and so much more. Saturday 24 October 11:00am-1:30pm (16+ yrs) £17.50/£15.50 10% discount when you book any 3 of Federica’s ‘Undiscovered’ Workshops Book with Crescent: 195 This fun and exciting period of drama marks the first appearance of women on the professional stage in England. Explore the style of acting required through the practical workshopping of a selection of playtexts, by major playwrights of the time, and containing some of the wittiest language and a host of the most comic characters in the canon. Be prepared to have fun! Rosie has played some leading Restoration roles professionally and directs Restoration Comedy at QUB. Sunday 25 October 11:00am-1:00pm (16+ yrs) Are you planning your next Italian holiday? Then come to this interactive workshop and learn lots of curiosities about Venice and its alleys and canals, the best spots to have a cocktail, its gondolas and public boats, its intriguing Carnival, how to order the most delicious local food, and so much more. Saturday 7 November 11:00am-1:30pm (16+ yrs) £17.50/£15.50 10% discount when you book any 3 of Federica’s ‘Undiscovered’ Workshops This practical workshop will undress for participants what Absurdist Drama is, have a critical look at some examples of absurdist plays (including Samuel Beckett, Harold Pinter and Eugene Ionesco), and explore scenes from some classic plays from the genre. Saturday 7 November 2:00-4:00pm (16+ yrs) £15.50/£13.50 Book with Crescent: 211 Give yourself the best preparation for auditions or performance by learning how to approach, analyse and deliver a monologue. This workshop for actors will teach practical skills as you develop your speech step by step. Bring two copies of a chosen speech if you have one, but Rosie will also supply a selection of pieces. Rosie is a classically trained actor, who runs many classes at the Crescent and on the QUB Drama degree. Sunday 8 November 11:00am-1:00pm (16+ yrs) £15.50/£13.50 10% discount when you book any 3 of Rosie Pelan’s Workshops Book with Crescent: 197 £15.50/£13.50 10% discount when you book any 3 of Rosie Pelan’s Workshops Book with Crescent: 575 Book with Crescent: 202 Workshop Y