Below is information regarding each workshop day followed by an application form for our workshops.

WORKSHOP INFORMATION

'Lights!: Acting and Directing for the Camera

Monday 7th October, 10am - 4pm

Tutor Calem Madden

Ages 11 - 16

$60

Spend a day with film and theatre artist, Calem Madden, learning how to work with a camera for effective storytelling on film, both as an actor and a director. Calem's professional experience has encompassed video and media production, directing,  writing, camera operating, and extensive work in post production and editing. His diverse media and stage background has not only greatly improved and expanded his versatility behind and in front of the camera, but has also driven him to want to take the knowledge he’s collected and share it with other curious individuals.

‘Acting Funny’: Script Writing for Stand Up Comedy

Tuesday 8th October, 10am – 4pm

Tutor Sarah Walker

Ages 11 - 16 years

$60

Are you ready to giggle, guffaw, and groan (in a good way)? The ‘Acting Funny’ workshop uncovers how to turn your punchlines into power moves, through the art of stand-up comedy!

Whether you’re already funny, or want to explore a new avenue, stand-up helps build confidence, timing, adaptability and communication skills. This workshop will help you embrace your individuality to create your own unique creative voice. Shy kids thrive in this craft, class clowns get their moment in the spotlight, and everyone learns that comedy isn’t about making people laugh- it’s about finding your voice, and owning it.

Sarah Walker is an educator with experience teaching Stand-up, Improvisation and History. She spent time overseas in the US co-directing a comedy program in 2024 and has brought her wealth of knowledge and fun approach to the craft back to Jopuka for our October Holiday workshop. This workshop will cover how to craft a good joke, effectively use callbacks, and embrace the silly. Participants will explore the fun in prop comedy, the purpose of misdirection, and the classic “rule of threes and fours”. Most importantly, they will learn how to find their comedic voice and what message they want to send the world through it.

Come spend a day laughing, growing and having fun.

'Directing for Actors'

Wednesday 9th October, 10am - 4pm

Tutor: Danielle Brame Whiting

Ages 13 – 18 years

$60

A director who understands the art and language of acting has the ability to help an actor explore their role more fully and elevate their performance. An actor who takes the time to understand the art and language of directing, unlocks an understanding of the bigger picture of a production and their role within it, which in turn elevates their performance and makes them a fantastic collaborator.

In this workshop participants will explore how to break down a script and prepare it for a production, how to use the stage and elements of production to fulfil their directorial vision, how to work one on one with actors to bring out their best performance, and the processes that are specific to directing for Jopuka.

Danielle Brame Whiting is the co-founder of Jopuka Productions and a professional teaching Theatre Artist located on the Central Coast. Her professional practice includes Acting, Writing, Directing, Dramaturgy and Mentoring and is passionate about helping young creatives connect and find their own voice.

Party of Apes - Intro to Improv

Thursday 10th October 2024, 12pm - 5pm

Ages:    11 - 15 years

Tutor:    Scott Russell

             Gabrielle Brooks

             Matt Driver

Cost:     $60

Learn or refresh the fundamentals of improvisation; to use in acting, directing, writing, improv performance or other creative pursuits. Learn how to collaboratively build up ideas and get rid of the destructive self editor.

Quick Bites – Taster Workshops

Friday 11th October 2024

Tutor:   Sarah Harrington

            Danielle Brame Whiting

Quick Bite One: Auditioning for Musical Theatre

10am  – 12pm

Ages 11 – 15 years

$20

Auditioning is a skill on its own, which  you need to practice just as much as singing, dancing or acting.

Under the guidance of talented Jopuka senior, Sarah Harrington, participants will be  provided with a space where they can practice their audition skills, without the pressure of a real audition. The workshop will include practicing scene reads and learning a short dance routine, just as you would find in most audition rooms. The tutors will help participants develop strategies to make it easier for one to perform and audition at their best.

Sarah Harrington has been a passionate participant in musical theatre her whole life. She carries with her both a passion for performance and encouraging/educating the next generation of performers. Sarah has nearly 10 years experience in theatre; being involved in 25 productions, and has studied voice and performance, ballet, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre and contemporary dance over the last 15 years.

Quick Bite Two: ‘Watch Me!’ – Acting Skills for 9 – 11 year olds

12:30 – 1:30pm

$20

Jopuka Co-Founder and Professional Teaching Artist, Danielle Brame Whiting, will run a fun workshop focusing on the fundamental skills an actor needs when preparing a role for a stage performance. Participants will leave with a better idea of how to use acting skills to develop a unique character.

 

 

 

Jopuka is Creative Kids approved and COVIDSafe.