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The epic adventure of BINGO! Stay on the Ball Ladies, By Belinda Bradley, will be directed by not one but two Tasmanian powerhouse creatives, Lisa Gormley and Brett Rogers.

Lisa and Brett have been friends for 20 years, graduated NIDA together and speak the same creative language. The opportunity to work together on this production, in their home state, with this exceptional creative team is a real dream come true.

Lisa Gormley
Lisa is a Tasmanian Actress, Director and Acting Coach. A graduate of Acting from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 2009, Lisa has been working professionally in the performing arts industry ever since. Most recently on stage for Blue Cow's Amy's Tattoo, on screen for Deadloch, Bay of Fires, Rosehaven, Gloaming and previously Sydney's Ensemble Theatre and TV's Home and Away.
Lisa is a passionate advocate for the Performing arts industry in Tasmania, and established Acting True. Specialising in professional screen, stage and voice over training workshops and producing theatre, most recently A View From The Bridge in the Huon Valley and Hobart.
Lisa is beyond thrilled to be working on this hilarious script with Blue Cow Theatre.

Brett Rogers
Brett has 20 years experience working in the arts as an actor, presenter and director in theatre, film and television. A 2009 NIDA graduate, Brett’s worked with many local companies including Blue Cow, Big Monkey, Performing Lines, Hobart Rep, the TSO, and was part of the Helpmann Award-winning production of Boats by Terrapin Puppet Theatre. In 2016 he won a Mike Walsh Fellowship and studied at the Stella Adler Studio in New York.
Brett also has a passion for coaching young creatives. He has been a core tutor with NIDA Open since 2010, and was a lead teaching artist for Riverside Theatre’s Beyond The Square, an inclusive arts program for people with varied abilities. Brett is currently working with Terrapin on their Forever Young project, facilitating puppetry and performance in aged care. Brett is thrilled to be collaborating with Blue Cow and an incredible ensemble of Tasmania's finest performers.

Ticket link in Bio or Below
https://www.theatreroyal.com.au/shows/bingo-stay-ball-ladies

Huge thank you to Dan and Christie at Hit100.9 Hobart for a great chat with Darren Gilshenan re The Art of Comedic Acting. Have a listen!

THE PODCAST: Darren Gilshenan talks all things Comedy and the Art of finding the laugh, The AFL hate the Turbochooks, and what petty ways you have dumped someone - Hit 100.9 Hobart Darren Gilshenan from Full Frontal and 'The Moodys' Is coming to Hobart to help teach the art of comedy acting over this two day workshop. The AFL have denied the use of the Tassie Turbochooks for Merchandising online, and we asked you for your pretty excuses to break up with someone

Last chance Hobart!

I saw this last night and it was delightful!

If you have had a mum, are a mum, becoming a mum or know a mum, this is a beautiful experience.

Get your ticket now!!!

We're on tonight, nipaluna/Hobart!

7pm at Theatre Royal, Hobart and 2pm & 7pm Saturday.

Grab your tickets now, or at the door!

https://www.theatreroyal.com.au/shows/motherload

We're on tonight, nipaluna/Hobart!

7pm at Theatre Royal, Hobart and 2pm & 7pm Saturday.

Grab your tickets now, or at the door!

https://www.theatreroyal.com.au/shows/motherload

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UTAS Chekov Workshop Free
Wonderful opportunity to join a workshop with Dr Bagryana Popov!
An Embodied Approach to Chekov
A workshop on text from Chekhov’s plays focusing on the body, play and improvisation, through an approach developed by Bagryana Popov over 10 years.
The plays of Anton Chekhov capture life in all its absurdity, complexity and beauty. The characters are three-dimensional, living in a particular time and place. People are shown
with humour, love and compassion. No-one ever seems to get what they want, but they try.
Chekhov’s text is a gift to the actor. Each role presents an opportunity and a challenge:
it demands life, honesty and detail.
In this workshop actors will work on a monologue of their choice from a Chekhov play.
We will work on the text focusing on the embodied responses and live presence of the actors in the room.
We will approach the text through exercises to bring the text to life, working on:
Personal connection to the text
Given circumstances
Physical gesture and inner dynamics
Presence
Playfulness
What to bring:
Comfortable rehearsal clothes
A writing book, pen and pencil
Two printed copies of your monologue
A water bottle and snack
HOBART
University of Tasmania, studio xx, Hunter Street Campus, Hobart
Friday 19 May 2023 19, 4-8pm
Saturday 20 May 2023, 12-5pm
LAUNCESTON
University of Tasmania, Annexe Theatre, Inveresk Campus, Launceston
Wednesday 17 May 2023, 6-9pm

The workshops are free of charge, but registration essential as numbers are limited. Part of the University of Tasmania community engagement program.
To book your spot, please email Dr Bagryana Popov at
[email protected]

Huon Valley Theatre

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Art of Comedic Acting - A Masterclass with Darren Gilshenan

Acting True is exceptionally excited to welcome back comedy master Darren Gilshenan.

Some people intuitively have funny bones, others not so but Comedy is a skill that can be taught! Peoples greatest fear is “what if they don’t laugh?”

Darren has been specialising in deconstructing the elements of comedy acting for many years and has developed courses using various tools and principles to help you get that laugh.

Tension, Contrast, Illogical transitions, Rhythm, Opposition and Extension are just some of the ingredients that live within the girth of comedy. Its a complex form but once understood ,through practice, becomes intuitive.

This weekend intensive will open your mind and give you the confidence to find the funny in your work. It will give you practical tools to bring to scene work, monologues and the rehearsal processes and allot of fun will be had along the way.

EXPERIENCE
Ages 15+
A solid understanding of improvisation and plenty of enthusiasm! If in doubt feel free to Audit (watch) for one or two days. It is an excellent workshop to watch.

DATE
Sat 10th Sunday 11th - June 2023

TIME
10am-4pm

VENUE
Hobart/Southern Tasmania Area TBC

INVESTMENT
Participant (12 available) $250
Concession/Student $230
Audit (Watch) 1 Day $60
Audit (Watch) 2 Days $80

BOOKING
Spaces are very limited so please book ASAP by completing the registration link below.

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