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Bassendean Drama Hub

Make 'em laugh! This term is all about great characters, comedic scenes, and performance skills. Sign up today!

Act Belong Commit

Term 4 2023 is a chance to put your theatre skills into action with a brand new script by our very own Nadia Collins – a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s silliest comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Set right here in WA, you’ll get to take on iconic characters, rehearse scenes, and hone your comedy skills. There’s a fantastic role for everyone, so sign up to join the fun!

WHEN

Wednesdays, 18 October – 6 December 2023, 4.30 – 5.30pm

WHERE

Meeting Room 1 – Bassendean Memorial Library
46 Old Perth Road, Bassendean WA 6054
A 4 minute walk from Bassendean train station (Midland Line).
See: Transperth Journey Planner.
Enter through the main library entrance and turn to your right – we’re right there!

WHO

Any student aged 11 – 18 years old who lives in Bassendean, or any suburb nearby, is welcome to attend. We cater for all experience levels.

Check out the Term 4 program and sign up below!

Term 4 Program

SESSION

WHAT

WHO

WHEN

1

Introduction

Get to know your fellow drama hub participants through story telling and improvisation games.

Nadia Collins 18 October

2

Characters and Plot

Get familiar with the story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and its characters.

Nadia Collins 25 October

3

Setting and Stakes

Carry on exploring where your characters are from and what they want in their scenes.

Nadia Collins 1 November

4

Scene Work 1

Rehearse scenes in small groups.

Nadia Collins 8 November

5

Scene Work 2

Add blocking to your scenes, and discover what your characters want.

Nadia Collins 15 November

6

Scene Work 3

Continue rehearsing your scene, adding movement and dynamics.

Nadia Collins 22 November

7

Final Rehearsal Nadia Collins 29 November

8

Presentation of Scenes

Perform your scene to the rest of the class – this performance may be opened to friends and family – stay tuned! The session will also involve lots of games to celebrate the end of term.

Nadia Collins 6 December

Bassendean Hub Sign-Up Term 4 2023

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This program is produced by WA Youth Theatre Company in collaboration with Town of Bassendean. It is funded by Healthway and proudly heralds the Act Belong Commit health message.