Marian St Theatre for Young People

Our beloved Make A Play Workshop is back!

In this 5 day workshop, students will work with fellow young people and an industry Teaching Artist to create a brand new play and perform it on the Friday for friends and family!

Skills we will build together

• Acting Skills: honing listening, reacting, and responding authentically to given circumstances
• Character Development: creating multi-dimensional characters, exploring backstory, motivation, voice, and physicality
• Storytelling & Dramatic Structure: understanding narrative arcs, pacing, and building engaging stories for performance
• Stagecraft & Spatial Awareness: exploring stage presence, movement, and positioning within a performance space
• Collaboration & Ensemble Work: working cohesively with peers, problem-solving as a team, and contributing to ensemble storytelling
• Vocal Techniques: building and refining projection, articulation, diction, and expressive voice for performance
• Movement & Physicality: developing expressive, intentional stage movement and exploring physical characterisation
• Confidence & Performance Skills: presenting work and receiving constructive feedback, and taking creative risks in a supportive environment

Class Details:

Age group: 10-13 years old (please note this is based on age, not school year)

Venue: Storey Park Community Centre, 12 Old Berowra Rd, Hornsby, NSW

Dates: Monday 12th - Friday 16th January

Time: 9am - 12pm daily (please note this is an earlier start than previous workshops!)

End of Week Performance

Date: Friday 16th January

Time: 11:30am*

Students will perform their brand new play at the end of the week for family and friends! *Please note that the time is subject to change. Any updates will be communicated to families via email.

Cost

BRING YOUR SIBLING:

What to bring

1. Comfortable clothing to move about in
2. A bottle of water
3. Snacks (no nuts please)

Food will NOT be provided by MSTYP.

Get in contact

Please review the MSTYP terms and conditions and cancellation policy before enrolling.

For any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in contact – we love speaking to new parents! 9880 2356

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