HYDRAMA
THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE
on the island of Hydra in Greece

July 27th - August 10th 2009

ACTING TO THE GODS

Two week intensive drama course
For: actors, theatre professionals and drama students.
This course is offered in association with  E.15 Acting School, University of Essex, UK.

Set in Greece,- where theatre originated 2,500 years ago, this course offers  a unique opportunity to rehearse and perform in a Greek amphitheatre and to learn about the roots of all western theatre from leading theatre professionals.  Course includes: improvisation, character work, masks, chorus work, dance and movement ,voice and text-work . As well as seeing a performance at the ancient theatre of Epidaurus (which seats 14,000), participants rehearse extracts from ancient Greek plays, culminating in a public and filmed performance at the Hydrama Amphitheatre. The focus of the course will be to train actors to use their voice and body in large open spaces - in a beautiful setting which replicates theatre's early beginning and  to provide them with invaluable skills with which to approach the Greek classics which are increasingly performed in all major theatres.

Course Fee: ₤ 650 (includes breakfast, lunch, all tutorials, field trips & transportation to/from Athens airport to Hydra.)
Accommodation Fee ₤345 (this will be arranged for you)
For further information please contact:  info@hydrama.gr 
For a booking form and enrollment, please contact: east15@essex.ac.uk

FURTHER INFORMATION

A maximum of twelve participants are accepted for this course.

Location:
All classes take place on the island of Hydra in Greece. The nearest airport is Athens. Participants are given individual assistance for getting to the island from the airport and their transport and accommodation will be booked for them once flight itineraries are confirmed. 

Meals:
Breakfast and lunch are included.

Field Trips:
A trip to the ancient theatre of Epidaurus to see a performance and visits to the ancient theatre sites (Herod Atticus Theatre & Theatre of Dionysus) and the Acropolis in Athens are included.

Accommodation:
Is in local villas by the sea in Vlychos.

Non-performing participants are engaged in alternative appropriate activities during rehearsal times. The course culminates with a public performance in the amphitheatre which involves all participants. Individual tutoring is available as part of the course.

There will be ample time off for leisure activities but  we will be following a structured timetable of workshops and classes:

09:00 - 10:00   Voice/movement warm-up

11:00 - 13:00   Training or rehearsals

14:00              Lunch

15:00              Siesta/time off

18:30 - 20:30   Training or rehearsals

20:30              Sunset time

21:00              Supper

Participants should be prepared for some additional rehearsals sessions after supper and may be asked to familiarise themselves with some texts prior to the course to facilitate casting.

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