2017 Theatre Workshop Series

QAAW's Arts Education Committee is offering a workshop series that will touch on many aspects of performing arts including improvisation, directing, dancing, characterization, set design, lighting, and more! The workshop series supports Quick As A Wink's objective: to educate and increase the public's understanding and appreciation of the arts. 

 

March Break One-Day Workshop: Tinkering with Theatre (ages 9-13)

This workshop opportunity encourages youth to experiment with many different components of theatrical skill development including characterization, improvisation, puppetry, musical theatre, storytelling, and movement. Participants will experience theatre games and activities that are designed to encourage creativity and bravery.

Monday, March 13, 2017
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$40.00 per participant
Location: Fountain Performing Arts Centre, King's-Edgehill School

Required materials: 

  • Lunch, Snacks (no microwave or fridge available)
  • Water
  • Pencil
  • Comfortable Clothing
  • Indoor Shoes

Event Schedule:

9:00 am - 9:30 am - Opening Remarks & Theatrical Skill Experimentation: Katrina Salmon, Move it or Lose it!

9:30 am - 10: 30 am - Workshop Exploration #1: Sarah Dika, Storytelling Workshop

10:30 - 10:45 am - Snack Break

10:45 am - 11: 45 am - Workshop Exploration #2 - Nathan McNally, Shadow Puppetry Workshop

11:45 am - 12:00 pm - Theatrical Skill Experimentation: Katrina Salmon, Say, Yes!

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm - Lunch

12:30 - 1:00 pm - Theatrical Skill Experimentation: Katrina Salmon, Acting Up!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm  - Workshop Exploration #3 - Gabe Skalling and Bryden DeAdder, Elements of Musical Theatre Workshop

2:00 - 2:15 pm - Snack Break

2:15 pm - 3:15 pm - Workshop Exploration #4 -  Matthew Prince and Dylan Harris, It Builds Character Workshop

3:15 - 4:00 pm - Closing & Theatrical Skill Experimentation: Katrina Salmon, What’s in a Reflection?!