Have an idea for a monologue you’d like to develop under the guidance of an experienced writer and dramaturg? Curious about the writing process and what it entails? Or do you just want to get a head start on your devised VCE Drama piece? This workshop is for you! Acclaimed writer and dramaturg, Phoebe Anne Taylor, is bringing her new Monologue Writing Workshop for teenagers exclusively to the Incognita@Montsalvat program – and bookings are open now!

Come join Phoebe in a safe, fun and creatively invigorating atmosphere as she guides you over one full day through the process of developing your ideas into a unique and original monologue. Perfect for students who wish to begin writing their own work, through to those who are interested in writing for performance and want a head start. Whether you’ve written something before or never gone through the writing process until now, because the class is tailored for each individual student in the space, this class is for you!

CLASS INFORMATION:

Students will develop and write a monologue under the guidance of highly experienced and respected Writer and Dramaturg, Phoebe Anne Taylor (Alpine Theatre Writing Prize Runner Up, Arteles Creative Centre alumni, Founding co-Artistic Director of North of Eight Theatre Company).

Beginner students encouraged, as the work will be tailored to each individual student and where they are at with writing for performance.

Bookings close April 4.

OUTCOME: The chance to achieve a deeper understanding of writing monologues for the stage and screen, learning through experience.

Participants will get:

A solid, working understanding of monologue writing technique;
Advice and guidance from Performing Arts practitioners & teachers with a vast knowledge of the industry;
A sense of curiosity and experimentation around the writing process that is based in real technique and knowledge; and
The chance to activate and explore their creativity and self-expression.

Participants should bring:

A notebook and pen/pencil or laptop for writing; and
A packed lunch and bottle of water

Additional notes about the class:

Participants are requested to wear loose clothing that is comfortable.
All our teachers have current Working With Children permits

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER:

PHOEBE ANNE TAYLOR

Phoebe Anne Taylor is an independent theatre maker, actor, writer and photographer. She was a member of the inaugural Howard Fine Acting Studio Full Time Ensemble, the 2009 Monash Academy of Performing Arts Graduate Ensemble and holds two Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degrees. She is a proud member of the award winning Shakespeare Republic ensemble, Incognita Enterprises producing team, and in 2019 joined the distinguished company of the Arteles Creative Centre’s alumni having completed the Silence, Awareness, Existence programme in Finland.

Prior to this, she was the Founding co-Artistic Director of North of Eight Theatre Company, and Founder and Director of her own theatre making business: Another Effing Theatre Company (formerly Apples and Shoes).

Recent acting theatre credits include roles in The Hidden Orchard, Women’s Shout, Low Level Panic, Spring Awakening, Never Ending Night, Love Bird and Cocoon. Her recent film credits include roles in The Good Room, Dream of the Songstress, Raylene and Charlie and Slowcooker.

As a director, Phoebe is most passionate about working with writers to develop contemporary Australian texts, working on the premiere productions of The Will to Be, Love Bird and Buried at Sea. In this vein, she has also worked dramaturgically to help focus new writing, most recently on Turn, Turn, Turn. She has also worked with Holmesglen TAFE to help students understand how to stage new works, from script to stage. Phoebe has also recently directed Holding the Man, and in a prior life worked with students at the University of Melbourne to help stage works as director, outside eye and mentor.

In 2020, Phoebe’s fourth full length play the sorry game was selected as runner up in the Alpine Theatre Writing Prize. Her second full length work the art of f***ing was programmed at La Mama theatre having been developed at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, returning there after a season of her experimental work no blinding light. Short works have been selected multiple years in The Madwomen Monologues, and experimental works based on textual collage have been included in the Shakespeare Festival at Melbourne University, winning commendations for concept, writing and performance.

Phoebe has worked behind the scenes most notably with Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Melbourne Jazz Festival, Melbourne Theatre Company, Malthouse Theatre Company, Underground Cinema and City of Melbourne’s Christmas Festival. She is currently the Front of House and Risk Administration Manager for the Rising Festival, Melbourne. Phoebe is also proud to be one of the mentors working with disabled artists represented by Loom Arts and Management.

CLASS DETAILS:

TEACHER: Phoebe Anne Taylor

AGE GROUP FOR PARTICIPANTS:
14-17 years old

DATE/S:
Friday, April 5, 2024

HOURS:
9am-5pm
(1 day, 8 hours total)

COST:
$210+BF in total

Full Information about the Incognita@Montsalvat program: https://events.incognitaenterprises.com

*The rear of the Barn Gallery at Montsalvat. Photo by Sally McLean*

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

WELCOME TO INCOGNITA@MONTSALVAT

Incognita Enterprises is delighted to be partnering with the prestigious and historically significant Arts venue, Montsalvat, located in breath-taking surrounds in Eltham, Victoria, just 37 mins drive from the Melbourne CBD, where we will be offering a program of workshops, masterclasses and live theatrical events across the year.

Come join us for writing workshops, acting masterclasses, Shakespeare classes and other Performing Arts educational offerings for teenagers and adults. Attend entertainment industry Q&A sessions each month with experienced actors, directors and others to learn more about the film, television and theatre industries. Come along to our monthly play readings, where professional actors will read new plays from emerging and experienced playwrights.

Later in the year, we are excited to be offering two theatrical events that you won’t want to miss. A very special theatrical production, written for Montsalvat’s 90th Anniversary celebrations and a large scale immersive promenade Shakespeare theatre installation – both featuring professional actors and showcasing the Montsalvat Resident Artists’ talents and works. More information to come on both these events, so make sure you subscribe to our mailing list, so you don’t miss out!

We look forward to seeing you at beautiful Montsalvat in person!

MAIN HEADER PHOTO: Falon Ryan plays “Edmund” at the Shakespeare Republic Live immersive theatre experience. Photo by Cate O’Connor.