Kristine Landon-Smith (MPhil), Tamasha (UK) former Artistic Director and expert on Intracultural Theatre Practice, leads a masterclass for actors* seeking to enhance their artform. During each course, Kristine will work closely with each individual in the ensemble applying her acclaimed intracultural methodology to classic and contemporary texts.
Auditor places are also available**
Influenced by French pedagogue Philippe Gaulier, Kristine’s intracultural approach focuses on utilizing the cultural context of the performer engaging with all the aspects of one’s personality and bringing that to the stage. This tried and tested methodology empowers actors and theatre makers to work with difference rather from a starting point of neutrality. The practice has received acclaim for it’s ability to position the actor as an integral part of building a character.
Kristine focuses on play: how to help the actor play well at all times : in games, improvisation and text. Kristine’s particular practice helps each actor understand what is unique to them and how to work in order to bring their own self to the stage in any role. Participants will explore Kristine’s unique actor-centred model and apply it to classic and contemporary texts .
WHERE: TBC (Inner Sydney)
WHEN: 4 x 3 hour classes:
Monday July: 24th, Thursday August 3rd, Monday August 7th, Monday August 14th
*Evenings 6.30pm – 9.30pm*
FEE (for all 4 Classes): Participant - $240
Auditor - $100
*This course is open to those who have (professional or academic) experience wishing to enhance their acting, art form or study.
NB: We ask that participants inform us of any requirements before the workshop so that the tutor can adapt to and accommodate needs as necessary. For insurance purposes, KLS and Associates takes no responsibility for accident or injury.
**Audit:
Audit places are available for each course which are on offer to Directors, Academics Teachers and those interested in the development of actors.
To apply please send an email to: n.hasemann@gmail.com with:
- Sydney 2017 Workshop in the subject
- Your full name
- A short paragraph detailing your acting experience and if you have a link or
- PDF to your CV
- A short paragraph detailing what you hope to explore in this course
*Places are limited and only confirmed by full payment.*
*Payment must be received in advance, upon confirmation that you have been allocated a place.*
Feedback from past participants:
'The work of Kristine Landon Smith and Tamasha on intracultural performance practice gives a fascinating and valuable insight into the ways in which cultural difference can work positively within theatre practice and performance. The demonstration workshop empowers performers to access their own culture within the context of new cultural/performance challenges.' Mark Evans, Professor of Theatre Training and Education, Coventry School of Art and Design
"Amazing workshop, amazing people and the most amazing teacher..."
Previous Intracultural masterclass participant
"It was wonderful to watch Kristine re-work / develop scenes and monologues and to open up a whole new set of possibilities for both actors and directors."
Previous Intracultural masterclass participant
"As a director, Kristine’s approach of ‘play’ rather than ‘act’ has hugely influenced me in my work “ Shaheen Khan
(Tamasha's A Tainted Dawn and Strictly Dandia, Bend it like Beckham, Rafta Rafta)
"Kristine is one of the best and one of my all time favourite directors. She is amazing!"
Parminder Nagra (Tamasha's A Tainted Dawn and Fourteen Songs, ER, Bend it like Beckham)