This is a development day for Christchurch based PASC and Equity New Zealand directors and actors. Please note spaces are limited and members of these guilds will take priority.
Morning Session
DIRECTING ACTORS, 10am - 1pm
In this workshop, Jennifer works closely with directors in a scene study situation, to help develop acting craft and enable the deepening of the actor’s performance.
Afternoon Session
PERFORMING AND DIRECTING IN THE INTIMATE ZONE, 2pm - 5pm
Scenes that involve intimacy, nudity, and simulated sex can be challenging for both directors and actors. Given that this is a sensitive area of performance, the vulnerability of the actor must be acknowledged and addressed using best practice, i.e. correct preparation and due care. In this workshop, we will discuss and work with actors on the process of developing an intimate scene for the theatre or screen using the best practice guidelines developed by Equity New Zealand.
About Jennifer
Since training at Auckland’s Theatre Corporate, Jennifer has worked extensively in theatre, film, television, musical and radio for nearly 40 years. She is also a trained Intimacy Coordinator for stage and screen.
Jennifer was a founding board member of the Watershed Theatre and a co-founder of the drama school, The Actors’ Program. She is President of Equity New Zealand (since 2008), Patron of Q Theatre and Theatre New Zealand and serves as a trust board member of the Actors Benevolent Fund.