Charioteer Theatre, in collaboration with Moray Council, are running a 7 day acting course based on 'Children's Crusade' by Bertolt Brecht at the Moray Music Centre in Elgin from 17-23 April 2006.

ABOUT THE COURSE

The course will be based on an exploration of ensemble acting in chorus. Students will explore:

• Improvisation skills
• Voice training
• Speaking in Chorus: Techniques
• Body expression
• Rhythm

The course will use Bertolt Brecht’s famous poem to study group improvisation and explore the creative possibilities that ensemble interpretation can offer. Participants will discover what it means to be connected both with the ensemble and with a space. Special attention will be given to the use of voice and sound in chorus, and the expression of individual identity in building a group performance. Sessions will be organised so that participants will receive tuition and have the time to put it into practice. Participants will receive the text via email or post and be required to learn it by heart before the beginning of the course.

WHERE

The Moray Music Centre, Francis Place, Elgin.  Train and bus station within walking distance.
Map and B&B list available on request.

TIMETABLE

1:30—6:30 pm (Monday to Saturday)
3—6 pm (Sunday)

COST
Participants: £90 (£80 conc.)
Silent Observers: £25 for one course or £5 per day

Booking; please log onto www.charioteer.co.uk and click on Events & Courses or tel 01309 674884 for a booking from to be sent.

ABOUT THE TEACHER

Laura has been performing on many European stages since 1987 working with international directors such as Giorgio Strehler, Robert Wilson and Anatoli Vassiliev. She teaches acting professionally in universities and acting schools sharing her passion for theatre with her students. She is a core member of the Teaching Board at the Piccolo Theatre Drama School in Milan.

She is currently touring with ‘The Piccolo Theatre’ playing the role of Louise in “The Storm” by Strindberg.


ABOUT CHARIOTEER THEATRE

Charioteer Theatre was founded in 2004. It aims to work on the Classics and to create opportunities for actors to develop their creativity and improve their skills by focusing on the acting process. We offer workshops, training and master classes.