Extended Non-verbal Communication Improvisation

Tony Kishawi

Extended Non-verbal Communication Improvisation

Extended Non-verbal Communication Improvisations demonstrates how engaging students and challenging them to take ownership of their own learning is the key focus of this workshop. Participants will engage in a dynamic and practical exercise that aims to develop a systemic approach to fostering an ensemble, is a perfect introduction to Commedia, Commedia is Ensemble Theatre.

It is beneficial to use as orientation for new students, or an excellent technique to use as a way to get all actors on the same page at the beginning of rehearsals or play building sessions.

If you follow this hands-on workshop it will support both developing and experienced teachers logically and practically to give you skills to fully engage your students in the drama rooms. This program will include setting up the ritual of respectful behavior, understanding the students individual learning gifts and encouraging a creative, collaborative working environment that forms the framework for the teaching of all current Drama Education content.

Engaging and challenging students to take ownership of their learning is the principal focus of this workshop. Participants will engage in a dynamic and practical workshop that aims to develop a systemic approach to fostering a new Ensemble. By encouraging students to recognize and embrace their strengths and celebrate those abilities with their classmates, students gain an appreciation of the ensemble theatre learning environment, and skills they extend beyond the drama room.

The power of Non-verbal work, the students can see by taking away words you can't say 'NO' to an idea because you're physically working in space, you just get up and do. Look at what you all created with a limited rehearsal time of five minutes, if you're using words you would need a lot more time before you got up off the floor and started physically working and that's if everyone was agreeable to the planned idea.
Price: $13.48
Date Published: January 4, 2020
Author: Tony Kishawi
Part Number: V4081807092-01
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