Adult Ensemble
Registration Form Adult Ensemble 2011-2012
Adult Ensemble is a module-based program, consisting of five four-week modules. Students are encouraged to enroll in the full program, but also have the flexibility of being able to choose specific modules, if this better fits their schedule.
Led by a host of theatre professionals including TNB Artistic Producer, Caleb Marshall, the Adult Ensemble is made up of emerging and established community actors coming together to explore and be challenged by theory and technique from the core three disciplines of acting, voice and movement. The actor’s body is their only instrument and this training will introduce the actor to the process of controlling that instrument, sculpting performance with detail and precision while maintaining a sense of play and emotional honesty in the work.
Adult Ensemble is open to those age 19 years or older. New members are required to audition for this program.
Full Year: $400 + HST
Single Module: $100 + HST
Please note: There are some bursaries available for returning Adult Ensemble members.
AE Module I: Intro to Improvisation
Sundays, 6:30PM-8:30PM | Sept 18,25, Oct 2,9 (4 weeks)
Instructor: Tania Breen, guest artists (TBA)
The program includes an overview of improvisation fundamentals and their application. As well as covering common approaches, other styles and formats in improvisation will be explored such as mask, contact improvisation, and improvised scene-work. There will also be opportunity for participants to discuss common goals and practices, and share information. As the nature of this type of improvisational training is experiential, registrants will be expected to participate fully.
$100 (+HST)
AE Module II: The Essentials of Acting
Sundays, 6:30PM-8:30PM | Oct 23,30, Nov 6,13 (4 weeks)
Instructor: Caleb Marshall
This class identifies the practical building blocks needed to be a grounded, connected actor and gives students the opportunity to apply them in a studio environment. It is open to students just starting out and to those with a higher level of experience. We will explore actor-training methodologies of Stanislavsky, Meyerhold, Michael Chekov, and others to develop the skills of being present and grounded, as well as developing “authentic listening” skills.
$100 (+HST)
AE Module III: Acting for the Camera
Sundays, 6:30PM-8:30PM | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 (4 weeks)
This hands-on course will introduce various methods and theories of auditioning and acting for film and television. Audition pieces and scene work will be filmed for critique during the course. The objectives for this class are to teach the students what to expect and what is expected of them in the film industry. They will also learn techniques in how to work in front of the camera, how to get started and best practices.
In his over 20 years in the business, award-winning actor Wally MacKinnon has worked in dozens of film and television productions. In addition to his extensive film background, Wally has starred in or directed over 60 Canadian theatre productions. Wally has trained with acting coaches in Los Angeles and Toronto. Since 2001, he has taught courses at UNB on Acting and Auditioning for Film and Television.
$100 (+HST)
AE Module IV: Movement
Sundays, 6:30PM-8:30PM | Feb 5- 26 (4 weeks)
Instructors: Lisa Anne Ross with Caleb Marshall and other guest artists (TBA)
Theatrical Movement, Fight Choreography, Russian Biomechanics
The actor’s body is his or her greatest tool; it can help or hinder. This module focuses on moving with integrity and facility, developing sensory awareness and refining movement skills. This course will also provide an introduction to the physical training methods of Suzuki, Laban, and other physically-based approaches, increasing students‟ understanding of psychological motivation, concentration, focus of attention, clarity of physical expressiveness.
LISA ANNE ROSS is a performer, creator, educator and community arts practitioner who has recently relocated to Fredericton. Lisa began her studies at Dalhousie University, in the Acting Program and went on to study physical theatre forms at the Dell’arte School of Physical Theatre in Blue Lake, California. Most recently she completed her Master’s at York University, where she examined theatre as a tool for social change. In 2004 Lisa began Solo Chicken Productions, whose mandate is to create new works of physical theatre and to engage in community arts.
TNB Artistic Producer CALEB MARSHALL has trained and taught extensively in Canada and Europe. He holds a BFA Honours Acting from York University and an MFA with Distinction in Theatre Directing from London’s Middlesex University. As well he trained with Soulpepper Shakespeare Intensive, Stratford Festival Conservatory, GITIS Academy (Moscow) and Shakespeare’s Globe. As an instructor he has worked at Stratford Festival’s Shakespeare School and Teaching Shakespeare school, Shakespeares’ Globe Theatre, Poland’s Festiwal Shakesperowski and Germany’s Globe Neuss. He is a former Professor of Drama at Saint Thomas University and has been a guest lecturer at Middlesex University, Dalhousie University, University of New Brunswick.
$100 (+HST)
AE Module V: Musical Theatre
Sundays, 6:30PM-8:30PM | March 11, 18, 25, April 1 (4 weeks)
Instructor: Mike Doherty, Tania Breen, guest artists (TBA)
Put your acting and vocal presentational skills together! You will learn the fundamentals of storytelling in song as you work with music and text to support character development. Aspects of ensemble, personal acting work, technical production and professional conduct will be covered as the cast is guided from day one by a professional director, musical director and choreographer throughout the rehearsal process to a final presentation.
$100 (+HST)
