Handling the Audition Experience in Adelaide
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23 November 2019
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Applications Close 22 November 2019 6:00 pm

Synopsis
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23 November 2019
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Auditions bring a lot of fears, anxieties and expectations to the surface: I might get money/work/fame/respect etc. In this workshop participants will be provided with the opportunity to reflect on their experiences with auditioning and performing. Peter Hill is a Psychotherapist who has worked with countless professions and especially sportspeople into how to maximise their mental state for peak performance. Hew Parham is an Adelaide based actor, clown and teacher. Hew and Peter through discussions have realised the value of performance-based mental training for actors. In a gentle, conversational environment Peter and Hew will give room for the participants to talk about their experiences with humour and insight. Please note: This isn’t a performance-based workshop of tools of how to audition or perform, it is more about providing tools in how to approach and deal with some of the emotions that come up around pressurised performance environments. The focus is on creating a safe space to reflect and a structure to facilitate change towards learning and developing confidence, compassion, personal identity and a stronger support network.
Host(s)
Peter Hill
Peter Hill graduated from Flinders University where he completed a degree in Biological Science and Human Nutrition in 1987. He graduated as a psychotherapist from the Psychospiritual Development Centre in Adelaide in 2003. Peter specialised in emotional eating in a variety of health promotion settings such as Pediatric Dietician at GP Plus Noarlunga, Clinical Dietician at Glenside amongst others, with a focus on optimising individuals mental, physical and emotional health and wellbeing. Peter has also extensively trained in a wide variety of emotion focused therapies such as Attachment Theory and Marte Meo. Peter has also been a practising psychotherapist for the past 16 years with a private practice in Fullarton. A keen golfer himself, in 2017 Peter completed a certificate in Golf Psychology Coaching. Inspired by the results he was having with golfers, Peter since then has turned his focus onto facilitating people in other high pressure sports or jobs such as rock climbers, actors and businness CEO's to maximize their performance. His approach incorporates a practice model that allows people to optimise their performance by learning to maintain a dynamic connection to their emotional experiences. Qualifications: BSc., B Nut & Diet., Dip Psychotherapy, Certificate Golf Psychology Coaching.