a Company of Fools offers a variety of workshops tailored specifically for participants in secondary schools.
To book a workshop for your school, please contact us at info@fools.ca
Some workshops we offer include:
IMPROVISATION
Available for: Grades 8 -12, Teachers, Youth at Risk .
A dynamic introduction to the art of improvisation that connects students to their creative impulses. Through a variety of games and exercises students learn to create theatre spontaneously. Imprhave a good time exploring Shakespeare without getting hung up on the heightened language. Using music and rhythm games, Shakespearean insults and a variety of games and exercises, students begin to play with and explore the language and of Shakespeare. By the end of the workshop, students will feel less intimidated by Shakespeare’s language and be introduced to the joy of performing classical text.
Half day: one 2 hr session $290 + H.S.T. Full day: two 2 hr sessions $390 + H.S.T.
The maximum number of students per workshop is 30
PLAYING WITH SHAKESPEARE
Available for: Grades 8 – 12, Teachers, Youth at Risk .
An introductory workshop that encourages students to have a good time exploring Shakespeare without getting hung up on the heightened language. Using music and rhythm games, Shakespearean insults and a variety of games and exercises, students begin to play with and explore the language and of Shakespeare. By the end of the workshop, students will feel less intimidated by Shakespeare’s
language and be introduced to the joy of performing classical text.
Half day: one 2 hr session $290 + H.S.T. Full day: two 2 hr sessions $390 + H.S.T.
The maximum number of students per workshop is 30
INTRODUCTION TO MASK PERFORMANCE
Available for: Grades 8 – 12, Teachers, Youth at Risk .
Using a variety of full face, half face and animal masks provided by the instructor, students will explore the basics of mask impulse and mask character. The fundamentals of mask technique will be examined: designed bodies, expressive eyes, musicality and rhythm. Masks of different styles and traditions from around the world are used in this mask workshop. Mask Making can also be taught.
INTRODUCTION TO CLOWN
Available for: Grades 8-12, Teachers, Youth at Risk .
Students are introduced to the history of clowning as they play a variety of games and exercises that lead them to the discovery of their own personal clown. The fundamentals of clown technique are explored: gesture, audience connection, rhythm, breath and the art of simplicity. Students will be challenged and encouraged to find their own inner ridiculousness and laugh at it. Each student will earn their own nose after presenting one wonderful thing to their peers.
Half day: one 2 hr session $290 + H.S.T. Full day: two 2 hr sessions $390 + H.S.T.
The maximum number of students per workshop is 30