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WHAT THE PAPERS SAY | COURSE DETAILS |
Presentation Training with Stand-up Comedy and Stagecraft
COURSE DETAILS
Day 1
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| 9.30am - 10am | Meet and greet, settle in to rooms | |
| 10am - 10.15am | Brief introduction - delegates divided into two groups. | |
| 10.15am - 11.30am | Group
1. With John for Stagecraft: - "Self awareness not Self consciousness" John's workshop 1. This deals with Stage Presence and Vocal Techniques. Stage Presence 1. Preparation: - a) Rehearsal b) Visualisation c) Last minute concentration d) Mirror work. 2. Working the space/having intention 3. Taking control 4. Engaging the house: - a) Eye contact. b) Conversational delivery. Vocal techniques 1. Vocal level 2. Use of words/Tonal marking |
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2. With Bobby for individual material construction. Bobby works with each delegate, putting together a routine in a style suited to the individual - with material provided by delegates themselves, or original material to be given by Bobby. |
| 11.30am - 11.45am | All together for coffee | |
| 11.45am - 1.pm | The groups swap around | |
| Group 1 With Bobby as above. | Group 2 With John as above. | |
| 1pm - 2pm | All together for lunch | |
| 2.pm until 3.30pm | Group
1 With John for Stagecraft: - John's workshop 2 This deals with Vocal delivery, Physical Control, and Comedy Techniques. Vocal delivery 1. Spontaneity: - a) Thought changes b) Pace changes c) Dynamic variation 2. Upward inflexions and dramatic tension Physical Control 1. Relaxation exercises 2. Posture 3. What to do with your hands. Comedy Techniques 1.Timing/Telegraphing the joke 2. "Gag trampling" |
Group 2 With Bobby for finalising material and rehearsing the routines, with emphasis on style and technique. |
| 3.30pm - 3.45pm | All together for tea | |
| 3.45 - 5pm | The groups swap around | |
| Group 1 With Bobby as above. | Group 2 With John as above. | |
| 5.pm - 7.30pm | Leisure | |
| 7.30pm (approx) | All together for dinner | |
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2
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| 7.30am - 9.30am | Breakfast | |
| 10am - 10.45am | Group
1 With John for stagecraft: - John's workshop 3 This deals with voice production and relaxation Voice production 1) Breathing 2) Diction Relaxation |
Group 2 With Bobby for final rehearsals, adding professional polish. |
| 10.45am - 11.30am | The groups swap around | |
| Group 2 With John as above. | Group 1 With Bobby as above. | |
| 11.30am - 11.45am | Coffee | |
| 11.45am - 12.15pm | Group 1 With John for "run through" | Group 2 With Bobby for "dress" run on stage |
| 12.15pm - 12.45pm | The groups swap around | |
| Group 2 With John for "run through" | Group 1 With Bobby for "dress" run on stage | |
| 12.45pm - 1pm | Questions and last thoughts | |
| 1pm - 2pm | All together for lunch | |
| 2pm - 4pm (approx) | Performances! | |
| 4.15pm (approx) | Course ends | |