The Australian Theatre for Young People at the Powerhouse |
The Powerhouse Museum and the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) have joined forces to give young people of all ages the opportunity to participate in performing arts workshops at the Museum. Based in Sydney, ATYP is a leader in theatre for and by young people.
The workshops at the Museum are unique in that they link to a range of permanent and temporary exhibitions such as Zoe’s House, Cyberworlds and Space. Each workshop is run by a trained ATYP instructor. These workshops cater for young people with all levels of experience in the performing arts – from none to a considerable amount, and they are great fun!
School Holiday ProgramThe Powerhouse is a source of inspiration for developing your drama, improvisation and play-building skills in these creative theatre workshops suited for young people with all levels of experience in the performing arts.
acting for camera: STAR GAZING
Cost: $220
Ages: school years 3-6
When: 6-9 October
This challenging workshop will introduce you to the genre of performing for camera. Linking in with the Powerhouse Museum’s From Earth to the Universe exhibition create your own documentary looking at star gazers, who ever or what ever that might entail. You will try out being presenter, actor or even more out of this world characters…
Book online at www.atyp.com.au or call 9251 3900
acting for camera: SECRETS OF THE SILVER SCREEN
Cost: $260
Ages: school years 7-9
When: 6-9 October
Develop your skills in screen acting in this challenging workshop that demystifies this genre. Learn techniques that will enhance your screen acting and rehearse scenes written for the screen. In this workshop you will identify the differences between screen and theatre acting. A must for budding television and film performers
Book online at www.atyp.com.au or call 9251 3900
acting for camera: FINDING THE TRUTH
Cost: $260
Ages: school years 10-12
When: 6-9 October
Explore some of the methods behind creating a more truthful performance on screen in this fabulous workshop program that will utilise some of methods used by Hollywood heavyweights in their preparation for characters. You will use your own experiences to find the emotion required for an amazing performance. This workshop will enhance your technique in screen acting and develop your skills as an actor
Book online at www.atyp.com.au or call 9251 3900
