Rip The Script To Bits for NZ Performers

Details

  • 11 October 2023
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
ShowBiz Christchurch
369 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Applications Open 7 September 2023 6:00 pm
Applications Close 2 October 2023 5:00 pm
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Equity New Zealand

Synopsis

A comprehensive examination of a scene/s from a well-made play or feature script (depending on the group’s desire: Stage OR Screen?) Utilise the work around the table to open up the text for eventual performance sharing. Exercise your choices and observe your demons.

Host(s)

  • Jeff Szusterman

    Jeff Szusterman is an award-winning actor, director and drama teacher - specialising in working with young people, but good with the grown-ups, too. A graduate of Toi Whakaari, Jeff has acted to acclaim across Aotearoa and in the US. He has been directing stage and screen work since 2007, starting out at Auckland’s SILO Theatre. He has been an active member of a number of scene groups across the years, all utilising the same kaupapa that is used by the Equity-based groups now. He currently is part of the Wednesday Scene Group in Tāmaki Makaurau and is on the Board of Equity NZ. Jeff has taught acting at Toi Whakaari, Unitec, The Actors’ Program, ATC Summer School, South Seas, MIXIT - among others - and at the school he runs with his partner, Jacque Drew, AYA Drama - https://www.ayadrama.com/

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