Stillness to Action, Silence to Text: A three-week exploration In this three-week exploration we will investigate the power of stillness and silence through one of the great building blocks of the actor’s craft – the Neutral Mask. We will explore how the mask can help an actor’s body and voice become more fluid, strong and responsive […]
Read more 2017 Course Announced: Whangarei, New ZealandJohn Bolton Theatre School
The John Bolton Theatre School is a full time three and a half month theatre intensive based in Melbourne. Participants study with John Bolton and a team of diverse and experienced teachers of physical theatre, song, voice and movement. John’s Lecoq training and extensive background in performance, teaching and directing has inspired countless performers and theatre makers all over the world.
This integrated training investigates and strengthens the practice of creating new work. It explores the Play of Mask, Bouffon, Clown and Vaudeville, as well as using these tools to find dynamic ways of working with text. Given a rigorous and secure environment participants will leave fueled with a sense of action, more confident in voice and body and in their ability to stand in front of an audience or camera.