VCE Workshops

Nicki Wendt in MTC's production of Rockabye (2009)

Solo Performance Workshops - VCE Drama Unit 4

During this practical full-day workshop, an experienced exam assessor and a professional actor will prepare students for the process of selection, development and performance of their solo performance exam.
This workshop will include practical activities related to:
• the application of non-naturalistic theatrical conventions and dramatic transformative elements
• the use of expressive and performance skills
• the transformation of character, time, place and object
• the use of stagecraft elements in performance

Workshop dates:

Tuesday 15 June, Wednesday 16 June, Thursday 17 June, Friday 18 June, Monday 21 June and Tuesday 22 June
9.30am 3.30pm

To dowload a 2010 MTC Education Booking form, click here.

Guy Pearce in MTC's production of Poor Boy (2009)

Monologue Performance Workshops - VCE Theatre Studies Unit 4

During this practical full-day workshop, an experienced exam assessor and a professional actor will prepare students for the process of selection, interpretation, rehearsal and performance of their monologue performance exam.

This workshop will include practical activities related to:
• text analysis and rehearsal techniques
• directorial techniques and the application of stagecraft
• conveying context and meaning through performance
• the use of space and focus and the application of theatrical style/s

To dowload a 2010 MTC Education Booking form, click here.

Workshop dates:

Friday 23 July,  Monday 26 July, Tuesday 27 July, Thursday 29 July and Friday 30 July
9.30am to 3.30pm

Additional Details

Group size: Limit of 40 students per workshop
Cost: Metropolitan school groups - $30 per student, Non-metropolitan school groups - $26 per student, Accompanying teachers - no charge
Venue: MTC Headquarters, Studio 2

Loose and comfortable clothing should be worn as both of these workshops have a strong physical component.