Practical information
Course given by artist-facilitator: Jessica Abdallah
Dates : Information to come
Age required: 18 – 100 years old on the day of the activity
Prerequisite experience: none
Price: Information to come
Questions about the course? Contact us: courspublics@ent-nts.ca
Language: This class is in English
Class Description
In Acting: The Rehearsal Process, participants will become part of an ensemble and will be lead through the magical process of putting on a short play from beginning to end. From casting to table work to getting the show on its feet to refining and rediscovering, culminating in the final element of theatre – adding an audience. As an ensemble, participants will be encouraged to approach the work with authenticity, a sense of play, commitment, and curiosity.
This class is not for beginners, the expectation is that participants already have a foundation in performing and are looking for an opportunity to keep honing their craft surrounded by a hard-working ensemble.
Artist-facilitator: Jessica Abdallah
Jessica is a theatre director, creator, and educator based in Tio’tia:ke/Montréal. She is a graduate of John Abbott College’s Acting Program, Concordia University’s Theatre & Development Program, and the University of Alberta’s MFA in Directing. Favourite directing credits include Eurydice (McGill University), Other Worlds (Geordie Theatre), What Rough Beast (Theatre Ouest End/Tantalus), Squawk (Geordie Theatre), the French and English versions of TUMIT (Akpik Theatre), and Sedna: Goddess of the Sea (Tableau D’Hôte Theatre). Jessica regularly teaches public classes at the National Theatre School of Canada, directs teens in their school play at St. George’s High School, and sits on the Membership Committee at PACT. Jessica is a firm believer that everyone can benefit from a little theatre in their life which is why she loves working with people of all ages, all backgrounds, and all experience levels.
