Introduction to Physical Theatre

Introduction to Physical Theatre

For 12-16 year olds

Sun 16th March

10am-1pm

The Drill Hall, Mullumbimby

In this fun and dynamic 3-hour workshop, we will explore the craft of performance through accessing core physical principles which allow for powerful and engaging stage presence.

Participants will be introduced to practices and techniques to support the development of confidence and ease around their movement skills. 

This workshop is suitable for any young person between 12-16 years who wishes to explore their creativity through their body in a focussed and inclusive space where risk-taking and diversity are celebrated. 

Some areas of focus:

- The different levels of performance energy

- How to listen to our impulses, as well as to the other people we are working with (the ensemble)

- How to move onstage in ways that are expressive 

- How to be brave and take risks in making creative offers

- How we can work together to create some serious theatrical magic!

No theatre or dance experience necessary. 

Please note: While this introductory workshop is offered as a one-off, there is the possibility that this will become a monthly offering for a committed group to train together to create a short piece of devised theatre. This will then be performed at the Northern Rivers Youth Theatre Festival later in the year. 

Cost:

Early Bird (till 26th February): $50

General admission: $60

Please contact Noa if finances are an issue to arrange a solution. 

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Noa Rotem is a director, performer and educator. She has worked and trained extensively in Australia and overseas with companies such as The Human Theatre, The Danger Ensemble, Little Dove Theatre Art and Anne Bogart’s SITI Company (NYC). She is a graduate of the Soma School of BodyMind Centering ® (Paris), HaKvutzah School of Dance (Tel Aviv), the University of Sydney and of the Actor's College. 

Noa has directed a wide range of plays, often with and for young people. These include; All The Way from Here (Understory Youth, 2024), Through our Eyes (NORPA, 2023), Bite Me (Brisbane, 2023), Into The Forest (NORPA, 2022), Medea (Brisbane, 2019), Life is elsewhere (Hong Kong, 2015), Maktub (Hong Kong 2014), The Odyssey (Hong Kong, 2013), Ninety-nine (Hong Kong, 2012), Chang Boils The Sea (Hong Kong, 2011), The Courage Project (Hong Kong, 2010), A Christmas Carol  (Hong Kong, 2009).

She has taught widely at a range of international professional companies (eg. Metta Theatre, The Philippines,  Queensland Ballet) and tertiary institutions (eg. Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, QUT, University of Asia & The Pacific). Noa has also taught, trained and mentored thousands of young people in schools, youth theatre companies and through artist residencies both in Australia and in South East Asia. 

Noa’s performance credits include In the Face of It (NORPA Creative development, 2023), Francesca Giselle (Canberra Theatre/Little Dove Theatre Arts, 2023), ERA (NORPA/ MaKom Collective, 2021), Intimacy (BelcoArts, Canberra 2020), Little Dove Theatre Arts’ Evangeline (2019 &2015), Untitled Dance (Play Dance, Jerusalem 2014)Cordelia (2011), Six Women Standing in Front of A White Wall (2006 & 2007); La Boite Independents’ The Hamlet Apocalypse (2011), La Voix Humaine (2012); Big Love (NYC 2009);  Zen Zen Zo’s Dracula (2007) and SCW1 (2006). 

Noa's training includes The Viewpoints, The Suzuki Method of Actor Training, Dance Improvisation, Body-Mind Centering, , Contemporary dance, Authentic Movement, The Morris Technique, Butoh, Gaga, Contact Improvisation, Practical Aesthetics, The Meisner Technique, and Yoga.