Make ‘Em Laugh: Comedy Performance Skills for Actors
August 8 to August 14, 2010
Peterborough

If you love comedy, and always wanted to try it, then this is the FUN course for you!  This is an introductory level course where you will explore the art of playing several different types of comedy through exercises, games, improvisations, and text work.  We will explore physical, verbal and situational comedy, timing, ‘setting up’ jokes and comedic moments. We will play with costumes and props to develop comedic characters and we may watch videos of classic comedy scenes and sketches.  You will have opportunities to work with a variety of text material including simple jokes, British farce, and modern Canadian and American plays.  At all times you will be encouraged to use your own unique qualities and imaginations, to explore, and to take risks with your work in a very supportive atmosphere.  At the end of the course, participants may have an opportunity to showcase and share their prepared material with other summer course participants. 

This course is being run as part of Theatre Ontario's Summer Theatre Intensive 2010

Course Instructor

Heather Dick is a performer, director and acting instructor who loves to bring humour into every aspect of her work.  She has performed in, directed or produced more than 70 shows and has taught classes and workshops for over 21 years.  As the Founder and Artistic Director of the Sirius Theatrical Company (STC), Heather teaches a variety of classes for both adults and youth, runs an ‘actors’ gym’ for working performers, and directs 1 to 2 productions a year.

Course Suitability

Introductory level.

For More Information

For more information, please contact Cornelia Persich, Education Coordinator, at cornelia@theatreontario.org or 416.408.4556 x.10.

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