Introduction to Storytelling and Performance

This comprehensive course is a brilliant opportunity for anyone who has a story to tell and wants to learn more about the skills needed to engage and hold an audience effectively.

You could already be in performance art, a writer, artist, actor, working in the theatre, creative, student or simply interested in learning – everyone is welcome.

No prior performing experience is necessary, just enthusiasm for people and ideas, and a desire to tell a story and convey it with intention and clarity. Whether it be fictional or from your own life experience.

Over six sessions you will be introduced to a variety of performance techniques such as voice projection, body awareness, intention, listening, concentration, breathing and emotional memory.

Explore these skills, have fun, meet new people and work with an experienced actor and performer at an accessible price.

This course runs for six sessions, over six consecutive weeks at our Lismore campus.

TRAINER

Fred Copperwaite is a Bunuba man from the Kimberley, WA. He has over 45 years of experience working in the performing arts. He trained as an actor at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and has worked extensively as an actor, theatre director, dramaturg and acting teacher throughout Australia and abroad. He is a founder and former artistic director of Moogahlin Performing Arts, NSW leading First Nations performing arts company.

“I enjoy sharing my skills with the Northern Rivers, as a way to connect and give back to the community. I’m excited about the possibilities that storytelling presents and how it can change people’s lives.”

ATTIRE

Please wear comfortable loose clothing, such as track pants, tights, shorts, t-shirts, etc, similar to what might be worn at a yoga, pilates or dance class.