Devised Performance 101
Details
Programme details:
Students will be introduced to improv and experience the collaborative process of devising their own performance piece based on their painting. Through a series of games and activities, they will explore elements of improvisations and learn to say ‘Yes and…’, to contribute, and to feel free to express themselves.
Note:
Students may pick their own paintings if they wish, but they must submit their choice to the instructor via email three days before the workshop. If not, the student may pick a piece from the pre-selected collection at workshop.
Outline
Syllabus:
Acting exercises and activities
Group-based experiential performance
Theory-based talks
Areas of focus:
Exploration of the different elements of improvisations
Exploration of verbal and non-verbal actions that are used to devise and develop narratives
Tools and techniques to devise your own unique painting performance
Challenging your creative and artistic boundaries as you create your own performance piece
Learning outcomes:
Gain exposure to improvisation; understand and appreciate the concept of “Yes and…”
Work as a team to devise a unique story
Learn to express and communicate using verbal and non-verbal tools of communication
Learn how to copy and personalise your work
Improve your confidence to express yourself
Founded by Kamil Haque in 2013, the Haque Centre of Acting & Creativity (HCAC) is an acting school. HCAC is one of the companies under Method Metropolis, an umbrella group focusing on arts, entertainment, and education.
HCAC, is the home of Method Acting in Asia. It is the first professional acting school in English in Singapore. Regardless of your background, training and experience, the training caters to actors and non-actors from as young as 13 years old. The multi-approach training includes acting fundamentals, techniques and specific skill sets of the actor’s craft to add depth and breadth to your method of acting.
Located on the edge of the Little India Arts Belt in Singapore, the HCAC studio is nestled in a conservation shop house - A creative home and safe haven for students to hone their craft, build a network and free their talent.
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