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8 Week Acting Course

Tuesdays 7-9pm
Secombe Theatre, Cheam Road, Sutton
2nd February - 23rd March 2010

Based on the foundation blocks laid out in Robert Cohen's ACTING ONE and introducing techniques used by Kristin Linklater in FREEING THE NATURAL VOICE this 8 week course will cover the following:

WEEKS 1-3:
Beginning to Act
(Understanding Goals & Obstacles and relating to an 'other'.)

Tactics, Expectatons & Subtext
(Defining a basic 'method'.)

WEEKS 4-6:
The Actors Voice
(Using relaxation & imagery to unlock and better understand your own unique voice.)

The Actors Body
(Discovering the links between the body and the voice - or how to avoid the 'talking heads' syndrome!)

Imagination & Discipline
(Unlocking the actors most important tool.)

WEEKS 7-8:
Preparing A Role
(Using monologues & duologues to look at choices.)

Performance & Evaluation
(Aside from the monologues & duologues, the course will also culminate in a showcase performance play at the IMAGINE Festival in May 2010.)

The cost for the course is £50.00
(Maximum 12 places available.)

If you would like to book your place or find out any further information then please call:
07748 - 040 614
or email: savvytheatre@hotmail.co.uk

Commedia, Swordplay & Tumbling
(The 3rd Sutton Youth Drama Festival)

29th / 30th May 2010
Secombe Theatre, Sutton

SAVVY is delighted to be hosting the SYDF-3 as part of the 2010 IMAGINE Festival. Local teenagers will be given the opportunity to work with professionals on skills such as Commedia del'Arte, circus and stage combat.
More details to come ...

This project is generously funded by the Youth Opportunity Fund.

Creating Tales

Sunday, 11th July 2010
Secombe Theatre, Sutton

The SAVVY Young Company will be supporting this unique event involving local SEN drama groups.
More details to come ...