THE ART OF PLAY: EXPLORING ACTING, CLOWNING & CREATIVITY

Come flex your acting muscles, liberate your inner child and express your unique creativity In a fun weekly session

This is a space for adults to play, connect with likeminded people and learn new physical theatre, acting and clowning techniques

Our framework is ‘THE SEIDENSTEIN METHOD’

- A set of 4 modules that directly release one’s creativity for generating movement, theatre, text and ensemble work.

- Clear, succinct exercises in each module, which any performer, director or creator (veteran or novice) can use in their own way.

- The work is non-dogmatic and complements all previous experience.

- Beneficial for performers and non- performers alike

- Possesses therapeutic and personal empowerment benefits through the development of stage presence, confidence and clarity in one’s physical choices

YOUR FACILITATOR: SERENA WEATHERALL

Serena trained as an actor at ACTT (2011) and gained a Bachelor of arts in Theatre (Hons) in 2015. She is a playwright, has taught acting, movement and voice at Perform Australia in Canberra, and brings extensive experience with young people in creating theatre and performing. Serena has a particular interest in the healing aspects of storytelling, having completed her honours thesis ‘Theatre of sickness and healing’ about the process of crafting autobiographical theatre about trauma and illness. Serena brings a disciplined and yet compassionate, trauma informed approach to facilitate empowerment in whoever she is present with as a teacher or collaborator.

Serena has trained in the Seidenstein method and is currently under creative mentorship with Ira Seidenstein.