Learn how to illuminate character/action, text, and pivotal moments in a play through movement. Actors will explore Laban-based concepts of Force, Space, and Time, focusing on mastering movement qualities to create unforgettable kinesthetic moments between the actor and the audience that are essential in creating exciting physical theatre! We will also work on alignment and building strength and technique as well. Be prepared to do a lot of work on your own, with possible scene work in the final week.
Instructor: MaryBeth Cavanaugh is a continuing lecturer in the department of theatre and dance at UC Davis and has taught at UC Berkeley, California Shakespeare Theater, and at Berkeley Rep where she is the School of Theatre’s director of classes. She is a member of SDC. Her choreography credits include California Shakespeare Theater for twenty seasons as resident choreographer, Oregon Shakespeare Festival for five seasons as choreographer and actor, Shakespeare Santa Cruz for nine seasons, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, The New Victory Theater, Yale Repertory Theatre, Brisbane Arts Festival-Powerhouse, Black Swan State Theatre Company in Australia, Cincinnati Playhouse, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, La MaMa ETC, and every major Bay Area theatre company. Her directing credits include Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, TheatreFIRST; Proof, Town Hall Theatre; Twelfth Night, North Bay Shakespeare; and Measure for Measure, Shakespeare at Stinson.
- Sat 1:15–3:15pm
4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16
$250
