Candy's Singing Workshop February 2008

For everyone who attended Candy's workshop, I think you'll agree it was a wonderful day. I couldn't believe how good we sounded:-) Thanks Candy.

What did we learn? A brief summary: (and this probably won't make much sense for those who didn't go)

• Breathe deeply - shallow breaths are a waste of energy.



• Posture is important when singing - stand like a puppet!



• If you want to reach those high notes, bend your knees a little.



• Move with the music - don't disconnect the head and the feet.



• Remember that lyrics are important - and the way your sing the words reflects the meaning and the mood of the song.



• Finally - never leave your shoes alone in an African village.

To see the photos go to: http://picasaweb.google.es/harriet.action.english/ActionEnglishPhotosSummer2007

(Photos are at the end of the album)

Mr Thompson's message: Put your scripts down!

Hi everyone, Make the most of this weekend to study your lines.

As from next week's rehearsal, there will be no scripts on stage.

(Somebody will be promting of course)

We also discussed a couple of weekend rehearsals at Reza's or Gloria's

new flats. Any sueggestions?

It's My Party Rehearsals

Rehearsal TIPS for IT'S MY PARTY

1: Know your lines by September (07!)

2: New information for the audience?

If so, speak your lines slowly, loudly and clearly.

3: Keep background party noise to a minimum.

4: Give your character something to do,

even when you're not centre stage.

CAN YOU ADD ANY MORE TIPS?

Hi all
I`m adding 2 link to some pics from the summer and December plays at the picasa web album.
witch just made me think, maybe we should set up an own picasa web album for Action English ;)

well here they go:
Summer 06 play, Fine & Dandy
December 06 play, Fine & Dandy AND Antena Trash

have fun :)

Mr Thompson's visit

Hi everyone,

Hope you all enjoyed the visit this week from Rod Thompson (surprise guest/my Dad!)

I'm sure you'll agree that he gave you all some good advice and sound ideas on which to start rehearsing your characters.

I took notes so if you want need any reminders just ask me. Start learning your lines!

Harriet

Forthcoming Events

Hi everyone,

Welcome to the ACTion English chat site. I'm going to use this site to keep you updated with forthcoming events, interesting links and general theatre comment.

On Wednesday 21st Feb we have a special guest visiting our theatre. I hope you can all come to the rehearsal.

This surprise guest has many years experience working & directing in theatre and will be taking you through a workshop based on extracts from It's My Party.

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Harriet