Theatre Workshops for Youth

Developing Young Theatre Artists

Taking part in a Theatre Gargantua workshop offers students a unique view into contemporary theatre creation. Our workshop techniques are based on structured improvisation, allowing students the freedom to explore and expand their artistic boundaries. As an ensemble, students discover physical, textual and vocal compositional skills, and are encouraged to follow their creative impulses, developing their own movement, text and song. Workshops are ideally suited for drama, dance and music students in high-school and post-secondary schools, and can be adapted to specific curriculum activities and goals. Working with Theatre Gargantua’s professional and dynamic theatre artists, students who will be equipped with new skills and techniques in creating theatre, which can be incorporated into their own performance work.

WORKSHOP TOPICS

Physical Expression

Students are introduced to the first stages of creating and choreographing allegorical movement.

Vocal Elements

Students will explore their voices through melody and rhythm, while learning methods of song creation, in a non-threatening, encouraging environment.

Text Exploration

Working with either found or original text, participants will be encouraged to explore the different interpretations that exist. Students will develop performance skills, enabling them to combine their text-work with music, rhythm and movement.