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Andy Brady at Crowley, Knox & Guy: creatives@ckg.management
Use the contact form below if you have enquires, if you would like to discuss a creative project, or would like to book me for an upcoming workshop.
Below you will find details on the kind of workshops that I offer. If you would like to explore a more bespoke option then please get in touch.
A full workshop pack can be downloaded here and at the link below.
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Workshops
I deliver a number of workshops on a range of styles and approaches for secondary schools, universities and theatre organisations. Take a look at the options below. I am also happy to deliver workshops online to students in school or at home.
All workshops can range anywhere between 2 - 6 hours. Workshops are priced depending on the length and type of the session required. If you would like a quote please contact me with a rough explanation of what you would like.
Approaches to Devising
In these sessions, Sean explores approaches to creating devised theatre. These sessions are all about how to move from a stimulus and get creating. The goal is to stop talking and get making! The workshop includes tasks and processes to help students shape their ideas. We also look at different ways that material can be structured to make captivating and engaging theatre.
The objectives of the workshop are:
Creative Stimulus Exploration: Participants will learn effective techniques for generating ideas and exploring various stimuli as sources of inspiration for devising theatre pieces.
Idea Development and Shaping: Participants will learn practical tools and exercises to develop and shape their ideas, transforming initial concepts into the start of coherent narratives or performance pieces.
Creative Risk-Taking: Participants will be encouraged to take creative risks, step out of their comfort zones, and challenge traditional conventions to push the boundaries of their devised work.
Physical Theatre and Movement
This workshop is all about learning tools to create movement which is inspired by a text or stimulus.
Students will learn how to find inspiration for movement in stimulus, and then explore processes for turning it into action. They will be shown how to analyse movement so they can go beyond the initial ideas, and make considered pieces of physical theatre in their work.
The objectives of the workshop are:
Movement Inspiration: Participants will learn effective strategies to find inspiration for movement from various stimuli, such as texts, images, music, or personal experiences, and how to translate these inspirations into physical work or tasks.
Exploring Physicality: Participants will engage in movement exercises to explore their physicality, develop body awareness, and expand their movement vocabulary for creating dynamic pieces of movement.
Reflective Practice: Participants will engage in reflective discussions to analyse and evaluate their own and others' movement work, fostering critical thinking and self-assessment for personal and creative development
Text to Performance
This workshop is all about analysing a text and translating it into performance. In this session we will look at how to break down the component parts of a scene, how to explore character, and how to apply tools to the text to enhance performance. Students will leave the workshop with processes to approach text, then be able to apply creative action to their discoveries.
The objectives of the workshop are:
Text Analysis: Participants will learn strategies for effectively analysing a text, including understanding its structure, themes, characters, and subtext, to gain a deeper insight into its meaning and potential for performance.
Interpretation and Creative Action: Participants will learn approaches to interpreting a text and applying creative choices to enhance their performance, including exploring alternative viewpoints, experimenting with different staging and blocking, and making bold artistic choices.
Performance Confidence: Participants will build confidence in their performance abilities through practical exercises, scene work, and constructive feedback, empowering them to deliver engaging performances.
Residency and Performance Direction
Sean is also available to deliver residency programmes or assist in the direction of productions.
Residencies can be workshop focused, working with multiple or single classes over an extended period of time. Residencies can also be focused on production creation.
This could include but is not limited to:
Collaborating with students and educators to devise and create original productions from scratch, providing guidance and support throughout the creative process.
Assisting in the direction of existing productions, offering expertise in areas such as movement, staging, and overall artistic vision.
Conducting in-depth workshops and masterclasses on specific topics related to theatre, movement, or performance, tailored to the needs and interests of the students.
Providing one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions for individual students or small groups, offering personalised guidance and feedback to support their growth and development as performers.
Offering consultation services for schools or drama departments seeking to enhance their theatre programs, providing insights and recommendations on curriculum development, production planning, and artistic direction.
Facilitating audition workshops, equipping students with essential skills and techniques for auditioning in the theatre industry, including monologue selection, character exploration, and performance preparation.
Please note this doesn't include Direction for exam performances.