Taking-The-Space
Theatre Maker & Drama Workshop provider
Autumn Term will begin again on
Monday 10th Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th September
spaces available in each class.
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Taking-The-Space Classes
The Drama Social *New Class
Wednesdays 5.30pm -6.30pm
Glastonbury United Reformed Church
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A brand new class beginning in September. The Drama Social is a chance for young people aged 7 - 13 years to come together in a relaxed and friendly space and play drama, improvisation and story telling games. As well as being lots of fun it will be a opportunity for them to practice their social skills and build confidence and also exercise their imaginations in the real world (and take a break from their digital one) Ideal for those kids who love drama but may not have the confidence to perform (Yet!)
The Young Actor Groups
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The Play Making Courses
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The Young Actor groups (Mini, Junior and Young Actors Club) run in term time through three terms. In the Summer term we concentrate on teaching the groups a variety of professional acting techniques.
During the Autumn and Spring term there is an emphasis on live performance as part of the "Taking-The-Space Play Making Course" This is a chance for young people to work together to create a performance. A part will be written for each club members, taking into consideration the experience and confidence level of that young person as well as challenging them to produce their personal best.
Everyone is welcome to join these groups, you do not need any previous experience - However please note that, it is a two term commitment and in order to maintain the high standards established by the groups, there will be some weekend rehearsals these are mandatory and should be taken into consideration before joining the group.
See below for more details about the classes including age groups, times and venues.
Mini Actors Club
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Mondays 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Street United Reformed Church
This lively and energetic group is open to young people aged 6 - 9yrs*. As well as learning performance techniques and acting skills there is an emphasis on self expression, imagination and confidence building through play.
As part of the "Play Making Course" they will be encouraged to explore a theme and their ideas will be used to create a performance poem
Junior Actors Club
Mondays 5.30pm -7.00pm
Street United Reformed Church
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This fun and friendly club is open to young people 10-12yrs* A gentle step up from Mini Actors Club they also learn performance techniques and acting skills with the introduction of more advanced skills such as devising and improvisation but there is still plenty of room for fun. game playing, teamwork and confidence building are still very much in focus.
As part of the "Play Making Course" they will be asked to explore a theme and look at ways it could be dramatised. They will also be asked to come up with ideas for characters. These ideas will then be scripted into a short play.
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Young Actors Club
Tuesdays 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Glastonbury United Reformed Church
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Photo by Joseph Hunwick
This friendly and supportive group (described by its current members as a family) is open to any young person aged 13-18+ yrs* who enjoys acting or wants to build their confidence or communication skills, but is particularly useful to those who are studying Drama at G.C.S.E or are interested in pursuing a career in acting. The Young Actors Club learn more advanced performance technique and professional acting skills.
As part of the "Play Making Course" They are presented with a theme to explore and asked to create the characters and plotlines for their play through devising and improvisation. These ideas are then scripted into a full length original one act play.
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Photo by Joseph Hunwick
Shakespeare
Taking-The-Space is a big advocate of teaching young people about Shakespeare and from time to time the Young Actor Groups may be invited to take part in a Taking-The-Space celebration of Shakespeare, a collaboration with local performers of all ages which would include performances from professional actors. In the past these have proved to be very exciting events for the young people to be part of but taking part is optional.
* please note that Taking-The-Space aims to offer a flexible and adaptable service that works to the needs of all the children who join the clubs, therefore the ages assigned to each class are a guideline and may vary according to parental and child preference or the availability of space in the more advanced classes