TWISTED HAIR PRODUCTIONS - A NORTHERN RIVERS ARTS COLLABORATION with UKI MOON THEATRE
ACTING & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH & ADULTS Further information;
NEW 2 hour workshops for various dates in September 2023. [email protected] OR 0408 592 522 or leave a DM on Facbook
1/ ADULT WORKSHOPS
Open to Ages 16+/all experience levels
Fast track evolution of skills from movement, voice, rehearsi
ng to performance or brush up on that existing skill base. With Jane Thornton & Belle Power - see concise BIO's below. (for detailed BIO PDF's contact Jane)
CHARACTER
MOVEMENT
VOICE
IMPRO
TEXT ANALYSIS
AUDITIONS
Spring/Summer 2023/2024
2/ U25 WORKSHOPS (Under 25) This WORKSHOP series is aimed at actors/performers AGES 16 – 24. Single 2 hour workshops will precede a COURSE that will encapsulate aspects of the following processes:
AUDITIONING – monologues, getting the part
WORKSHOP PROCESS – impro, creating character, movement, discovery
REHEARSAL PROCESSES – director styles
PERFORMANCE – theatrical
3/ U25 ENSEMBLE – Auditioning Spring/Summer 2023
An under 25 ensemble of actors/performers who will develop as a group will be created from auditions or invitation
Ages 16 – 24. Attention Singer/Actors of all ages
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
4/ NEAR AWAY - THE MUSICAL (New Work) An ensemble of singer/actors gather to be a part of a weekend Masterclass to workshop and perform a new work with writer, producer and vocal specialist Clayton Sinclair. Clayton will also teach invaluable information regarding the voice, vocal production and performance. Outcome: A recorded performance ‘on script’ of the script. All participants will perform. With Clayton Sinclair & Jane Thornton
https://www.executivespeechtraining.com.au/
SUMMER 2023
ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS/MASTERCLASSES
WORK TO CAMERA – create your own showreel (iMovie) Incl: Auditions – self tapes, talk to camera/socials, monologues for creating home edited show reels. MASK WORK Working with various styles of Mask to discover character, develop physical literacy and physicality. WRITER’S ENSEMBLE WORK The U25 Ensemble to workshop new playwrights works or ‘work in progress’. BIOS
JANE THORNTON
Jane is the Creative Director/Producer of Twisted Hair Productions and a freelance Graphic Artist and Author. She discovered her passion for acting and performing at high school, which led to working with U25 Theatre Group and Styx Performing Troupe where she trained comprehensively under Richard Hayes-Marshall (Le Coq) in physical theatre including character, mask and performance where she performed at many festivals on stilts as well as Commedia dell’arte and European Clown. Jane also trained under many industry professionals in a variety of workshops including Roger Hodgman from The Melbourne Theatre Company and the National Theatre Drama School (VIC). She was a part of the script ensemble for Melbourne Writers Theatre. Her CV includes numerous fringe productions at The Athenaeum, La Mama Theatre, Theatreworks and the Carlton Courthouse Theatre (VIC). She also had a variety of guest roles in TV dramas and comedy. Jane and Belle met back in 2001 through their love of theatre and have been close friends since. BELLE POWER
Belle is a Performer, Author and Embodiment Coach for actors with many years’ experience in the Arts Industries as a Writer, Producer and Director of Theatre. Her directing includes working with Neuro Diverse and protractile communities for multi-sensory interactive and physical theatre for public performance. (deaf/blind communities)
Her acting credits include working with Red Stitch Theatre, Playbox, La Mama, The Australian Shakespeare Company & the Tugun Theatre Co as well TV prime time productions including Sensing Murder (Channel7)
Her passion for bodywork saw her travel to the USA to work with Gabrielle Roth and Jonathan Horan to study the 5Rhythms, a transformational movement meditation practice. Her drive to include embodiment teachings along with shamanic theatre practices has spurred her career forward in creating ritual theatre pieces to inspire and catalyse change and shift dynamics in rehearsal performance and the corporate workplace. Belle is very excited to join forces with Jane to bring you this exciting workshop taster, their first under the Uki Moon Theatre arts collaboration. TWISTED HAIR PRODUCTIONS Behind the name …
The Twisted Hairs were chosen Native American’s who would travel across the Nation sharing stories and oral history amongst the First Nations people. They were recognised by a twist of hair upon their forehead. It was an honoured role, they were charismatic and beloved by all, especially the children who would greet them as they rode into the village on horseback. THP has been a part my identity for over 20 years now, my children’s stories within my Friends of Feathertickle project are steeped in the Native American philosophy. I was born in NZ and growing up was fascinated by the Māori culture - giving me a strong affinity with many indigenous/native histories, mythology and symbology. MISSION/VISION
To encourage all participants to find their unique voice, to share their stories and inspire others to celebrate all that is unique, special and wonderful in our world. The Twisted Hairs’ - The Storytellers, this is what we do as entertainment practitioners. UKI MOON THEATRE
MISSION
The Uki Moon community Theatre aims are to provide theatre that stimulates, celebrates and enhances understanding of ourselves and others through the shared experience of live theatre. We aim to enrich Uki village social and cultural life with high quality theatre productions that are inclusive, socially responsive and entertaining. We are passionate about creating theatre that showcases local talent and fosters community engagement. Artistic Director, Penny Irving
https://www.ukimoontheatre.com.au/umtartisticdirector
