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Posted - July 25th, 2007so what now? |
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Posted - June 14th, 2007Seeking 20 people aged 18 to 25 |
Have your say!We need you - your ideas, your opinions.
We're looking for 20 people from ages 18 to 25. This group will take part in a workshop led by members of theatre company The Irondale Ensemble Project. It will engage you in theatre, discussion and games, to look at, to explore what you want and need in your community. The workshop will be full of energy, enthusiasm and fun.
This will be a chance to meet people from all around the province, spend two nights in a beautiful retreat setting in Tatamagouche, contribute your thoughts & ideas toward the creation of a new play, and have a terrific experience learning and sharing your knowledge. Irondale is creating a play about NS communities from a youth perspective. What we learn in this workshop will be a big part of shaping that new play, which will premiere in Cape Breton in late September. Details Wed. July 4th starting at 12noon All costs of travel, accommodation and meals are covered. And youth will be paid an honorarium for participating. To sign up, or if you have questions, contact Andrea Ritchie at 429-1370 or Irondale@irondale.ca Deadline for registration is June 22nd |
Posted - May 11th, 2007Irondale presents "deconstructing W O R K" - May 30, 31 & June 1 |
deconstructing
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Posted - May 11th, 2007Irondale Ensemble project School of Ensemble Theatre |
A rigorous 4-week workshop in ensemble and physical theatreIrondale's long tradition of ensemble theatre comes together with the new infusion of the work of the physical theatre, making a fantastic environment for learning and creation. The Irondale School of Ensemble Theatre is offering a workshop for emerging and established professional actors. This summer's 4 week intensive will focus on the actor creator. Daily training will involve Pilates, yoga, conditioning, acrobatics, dance, acting, and ensemble singing. The acting focused workshops will include improvisation and mask work. This workshop will be intense and very physical. Full of enthusiasm, inspiration, hope and love for the theatre. So come. Be engaged mind and body in this dynamic theatre. But mostly, be ready to move. Mission Statement The Irondale School of Ensemble Theatre began in the summer of 2004. The school exists to; advocate for the art of ensemble theatre; train actors to be able to carry on the traditions of ensemble theatre; engage in a dynamic involvement with the international ensemble theatre movement and work to establish educational collaborations with other practitioners of ensemble theatre. Fields of study for actors include collective creation, group writing and devising; the history of ensemble theatre, and community arts practice. Instructors Workshop Fee: $1000 Contact us for detailed schedule & course descriptions Application Deadline: Monday May 14th 2007 (There are only 10 spots available.) To apply, send you resume along with a cover letter to irondale@irondale.ca or to Irondale School of Ensemble Theatre Box 31309 Halifax NS B3K 5Y5 Press contact Andrea Ritchie 429-1370 or irondale@irondale.ca. |
Posted - April 1st, 2007Irondale’s Open Workshop Spring 2007 |
The final Open Workshops for this school year!As things warm up (slowly!) we start our spring series of Open Workshops, our last ones for the 2006/07 season. So come out and play at the Thursday Night Open Workshop. Irondale has been offering this free theatre games workshop, 7 till 9, Thursday nights since 1991. It’s one way that we can both contribute to and connect with the larger community. The workshop is for adults, and is open to youth too. No experience is needed, but all levels of expertise are welcome. Who comes? Everyone - professional actors, teachers, social workers, Raging Grannies, environmental activists, mill wrights, playwrights and people from every walk of life and background have come out over the years to have fun and build skill through improvisational theatre. The workshop is FREE, but you MUST call or email to register.irondale@irondale.ca or 429-1370. The final five-workshop dates are: April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and May 3rd.From 7 -9pm at Irondale’s workshop space Room 106 of St. Pat's Alexandra School, 2277 Maitland St. Enter on the Brunswick St. side of the building at the north end…the door will have a sign. Please note: The voice mail on 429-1370 will be updated on Wednesdays at noon, and will say either that the workshop is on or off for that week. It’s always a good idea to check before you head out for the workshop, just in case. See you there!AND...Watch for details soon about an evening of new theatre, created and presented by The Irondale Ensemble Project at our studio, 2277 Maitland St., 1067 performers, 2 new works. May 29, 30, 31 & June 1st. Call 429-1370 or write to irondale@irondale.ca for more info. |
Posted - 11/01/07Sign Up for Irondale’s Winter 2007 Mask & Physical Theatre Workshop |
Get into the physical theatre.The work will begin with the fundamentals of Jacques Lecoq’s proposal for actor training, explore Dell Arte’s image of the actor-creator, and step into the dynamics of masked performance. Students will learn why masks are used in performance and why they are so much a part of the world of the physical theatre. Not just the technique, but the point. Neutral mask is both a physical object and a way of being. It is a reference point and a starting place for entry into the work of character mask. It is also a destination on the actor’s journey to knowing themselves. Elemental mask is the realm of dynamic event, lines of force, and a route to greater dimension and volume in the actor’s work. The character mask is the promise of transformation, and the actor’s ultimate gift - to surrender the self, to believe and to become, “the other”. This workshop will be intense and very physical. Full of enthusiasm, inspiration, hope and love for the theatre. So come.Be engaged, mind and body, in the physical theatre.
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Posted - 11/01/07Irondale’s Open Workshop Winter 2007 |
Happy New Year!!Whatever else you have resolved to do (or not to do!), we can only imagine that attending a fun, physically and mentally engaging, FREE workshop is on your ‘to-do’ list for the coming year. Once again, the Irondale Ensemble Project invites you to come out and play at the Thursday Night Open Workshop. Irondale has been offering this free theatre games workshop, 7 till 9, Thursday nights since 1991. It’s one way that we can both contribute to and connect with the larger community. The workshop is for adults, and is also open to youth. No experience is needed, but all levels of expertise are welcome. Who comes? Everyone - professional actors, teachers, social workers, Raging Grannies, environmental activists, mill wrights, playwrights…and people from every walk of life and background have come out over the years to have fun and build skill through improvisational theatre. The workshop is FREE, but you MUST call or email to register.Write irondale@irondale.ca or call 429-1370.The next four-workshops are: From 7 -9pm at Irondale’s workshop space Please note: |
Posted - 10/09/06Workshop in Mask & Physical Theatre - September 18 - 22 2006 |
believe, behave, behold, become!the pelvis, the spine, the foot, the ground!effort, risk, momentum, joy!Get into the physical theatre.The work will begin with the fundamentals of Jacques Lecoq’s proposal for actor training, explore Dell Arte’s image of the actor-creator, and step into the dynamics of masked performance. Students will learn why masks are used in performance and why they are so much a part of the world of the physical theatre. Not just the technique, but the point. Neutral mask is both a physical object and a way of being. It is a reference point and a starting place for entry into the work of character mask. It is also a destination on the actor’s journey to knowing themselves. Elemental mask is the realm of dynamic event, lines of force, and a route to greater dimension and volume in the actor’s work. The character mask is the promise of transformation, and the actor’s ultimate gift - to surrender the self, to believe and to become, “the other”. This workshop will be intense and very physical. Full of enthusiasm, inspiration, hope and love for the theatre. So come. Be engaged, mind and body, in this approach to theatre. But mostly, be ready to move. Workshop leader Stephen Cross is the founder and Artistic Director of the Irondale Ensemble Project Canada. This fall, he will complete his work on his MFA at the Dell Arte International School of Physical Theatre, returning to Halifax in the new year. 5 days in September |
Posted - 26/07/06Irondale Presents 3rd Annual Summer Play Workshop: wearing away |
Wearing away
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Posted - 03/06/06Irondale Announces Thursday Night Open Workshop Spring Schedule |
Spring Sessions: March 23, 30, april 6, 13 and april 20, 27, May 4, 11It’s a FREE 2-hour theatre games workshop. Theatre games are fun, engaging exercises & games. They can be used by actors and others to build skills as improvisers, have fun, become more comfortable speaking/presenting in public, build confidence, develop awareness, strengthen communication skills, and did we say have fun? Irondale has been offering this workshop, 7 till 9, Thursday nights since 1991. It’s one way that we can both contribute to and connect with the larger community. You should know:
Thursdays 7-9 at Irondale’s workshop space Register by writing: irondale@irondale.ca or calling 429-1370.Press contact: |
Posted - 01/11/06Irondale’s Open Workshop starts up for the 05/06 Season |
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Once again, the Irondale Ensemble Project opens the doors of the rehearsal room to one and all for our Thursday Night Open Workshop. Irondale has been offering this free theatre games workshop, 7 till 9, Thursday nights since 1991. It’s one way that we can both contribute to and connect with the larger community. The workshops are open to adults, and to youth. No experience is needed, but all levels of expertise are welcome. The workshop is FREE, but you MUST call or email to register at least 24 hours before the workshop. The first four-workshop session of the season will take place on four consecutive Thursday’s January 19th, 26th, February 2nd & 9th
at Irondale’s workshop space (room 106 of St. Pat's alexandra School, 2277 Maitland St. Register by writing: irondale@irondale.ca or calling 429-1370.Press contact: |