2011 SEMESTER 1 WORKSHOPS
How the General Drama Workshops Work
The content of our workshops is decided in consultation with the participants on a Semester by Semester basis. Tutors plan & deliver workshops which specifically address the skill levels, needs & interests of their workshop group. SYTE accepts new members all year round – acceptance is at the discretion of the relevant tutor & Artistic Director.
Please see the Enrolment Page for more information on enroling
Workshop Sizes
All workshops must have a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 16 participants. This will ensure that the workshop is financially viable whilst maintaining a high standard of participation and access to the arts for young people. Priority will only be given to those who enrol and pay for their workshop earliest. If you have any difficulties with payment, please contact SYTE staff to discuss payment plan options before workshops commence.
SYTE PAC
Have you heard about the SYTE PAC?? Its SYTE's Participant Advisory Committee!! Two young people from each workshop aged 11+ act as representatives for their workshops, getting together twice a term to talk about future productions, where they see SYTE heading, any issues and much much more! Stay tuned for more info!!
Click Here for Semester 1 Brochure
Specialist workshops
Steam Island FULL
(11-26yrs) Monday 5:00-7:00pm
AUDITION ONLY
Director: Toni Main
Eight participants from SYTE’s junior and senior ensembles will be working with steampunk to create a physical theatre performance Steam Island. Based on the book The Island by Armin Greder, you will work with professional artists to create a show about social inclusion. Steam Island will tour as part of the 2011 Come Out Festival. To audition contact the SYTE office.
General Workshops
The following workshops are available at the Port Noarlunga Arts Centre, 22 Gawler Street, Port Noarlunga.
firstSYTE 4-7yrs Thursday 4.30-6.00pm
BOO! (tutor: Trish Hereen)
Term 1 first workshop: 10th February
Term 2 first workshop: 5th May
Performance date: Saturday 2nd July
Boo! You know how adults have this habit of saying boo! to a child to make them laugh… well, FIRSTSYTE are taking this ritual into their own hands… with their favourite toy, teddy or blanket. We will explore the qualities that go hand in hand with their favourite belonging and play along with all our findings to produce Boo!
outtaSYTE 8-10yrs Thursday 4.30-6.00pm Impro-a-go-go!(tutor: Mieka Owens-Phillips)
Term 1 first workshop: 10th February
Term 2 first workshop: 5th May
Performance date: Saturday 2nd July
Play…play… play… perform! Working together to learn all the tricks of performing improvisation games like TheatreSports. Learn to think on your feet, use your body and your voice to tell an instant story in the space of 2 minutes. It’s the craziest fun you can ever have with drama!
xSYTE 11-13yrs Tuesday 4.00-5.30pm
Dish it up! (tutor: Pheobe Shaw & Scott Milne)
Term 1 first workshop: 8th February
Term 2 first workshop: 3rd may
Performance date: Saturday 2nd July
This workshop will be dicing and splicing a well known story to dish up something a little more unique. Through improvisation and exploration we will shovel in everything we know to be, stir it up, add some heat and serve a mouth watering three course meal.
ySYTE 11-14yrs Thursday 6.00-7.30pm
Sell it to me! (Tutor: Mieka Owens-Phillips)
Term 1 first workshop: 10th February
Term 2 first workshop: 5th May
Performance date: Saturday 2nd July
Come explore the culture of advertising and techniques used in selling products. Understanding what they are really selling and why we purchase products that we think will fill our needs and desires. This workshop is great preparation for anyone interested in seeking an acting agent as it extends your skills in acting for camera, promotions and commercials.
inSYTE 14-18yrs Tuesday 5.30-7.00pm
Noises Off! (Tutor: Trish Hereen)
Term 1 first workshop: 8th February
Term 2 first workshop: 3rd May
Performance date: Saturday 2nd July
Inspired by Michael Frayn’s 1982 play Noises Off! this workshop will be exploring the antics behind the scenes. Delve into the hilarious backstage arena where anything could go wrong and it probably will, whilst also learning about the other roles available in the theatre industry.
adultSYTE 18+yrs Monday 7.00-9.00pm
Silent Disco! (Tutor: Toni Main)
Term 1 first workshop: 7th February
Term 2 first workshop: 2nd May
Performance date: Saturday 2nd July
Ever sat around chatting about the good old days? They just don’t make cartoons like Rugrats anymore and the new Mario is just not the same, and secretly I still smile when I hear Spice Girls on the radio. Join us to explore our past selves to create a work based on those memories of when everything was better.
OffSYTE Workshops
The following Workshops are held in Yankalilla Youth Centre,
Main South Road behind the Skate Park
Over ten weeks up to 30 young people will get the chance to work with clowning extraordinaire Hew Parham (recently returned from clown school in Canada) and SYTE Super Tutor Karen Holmes. You will learn new skills, explore live performance techniques and create your own roving clowning character to perform as part of the Leafy Sea Dragon Troupe in the fabulous 2011 Leafy Sea Dragon Festival!
Sea Creatures 5-10yrs 4.30-6.00pm Wednesdays
Dragon Clan 11-20yrs 6.00-7.30pm Wednesdays
Please note that Victor Harbor Drama workshops had to be cancelled due to low numbers. SYTE endevours to provide workshops in Victor Harbor, if you are interested in participating, please contact the SYTE office.