BODY – VOICE – PLAY

Drama course in English A.Y. 2023-2024

Theatre course in English, for students aged 11 to 15 years old.

Course divided into 3 modules.

Theatre course in English

A.Y. 2023 – 2024 (Students aged 11- 15)

Each module costs € 330 + € 20 (enrolment fee + insurance)

MODULE 1 (22 hours) _ “MOVE YOUR ENGLISH”

 6th October- 22nd December

Physical dynamics _ how does a character move on stage (animal or person)

Theatrical mechanics_ interaction between movement and speech on stage

Scene construction _ intentional actions

Objectives: create complicity with your own performing body

MODULE 2 (22 hours) _ “SPEAK YOUR BODY”

12th January – 22nd March 2024

Feelings in the theatre_ how to express and represent feelings

Working on short script about love, friendship, sorrow, anger, happiness

What actions induce certain feelings_ improvisation

Objectives: learn how to manage feelings on stage

MODULE 3 (22 hours) _ “AND NOW PLAY IT”

5th April- 31st May 2024

Step one: learning the text

Step two: working on the characters

Step three: voice projection_ how to speak on stage

Step four: symbolism on stage _ costumes and props

FINAL SHOW

Objectives: self-confidence and self-control performing in front of an audience

Language focus: insert English language in a real communicative context and improve students’ confidence in speaking, involving them in the creation and performance of a show in English.

When and where: courses will be held on Friday afternoons, from 5 to 7 pm at the Oxford School of English, in Mirano.

At the end of the course students will perform a Final Show for families and friends.

All students will receive a certificate of attendance.

Number of participants: min 10 – max 15 students

Each module costs € 330 + € 20 (enrolment fee + insurance)