"Drama Club - all modules" - Kursus i Aarhus

Drama Club is
starting again in 2025! This club is designed for anyone passionate about
theatre and

eager to explore the
world of drama, whether you're a beginner or have some experience.

What is the Drama
Club?

The Drama Club is a
creative community where participants can immerse themselves in all aspects

of theatre. Our
journey begins with Module 1, exploring our bodies and the non-verbal communication.
In Module 2 we will focus on presence on stage and creativity. Module 3, we'll explore
the "3 P's of a scene: People, Place, and Problem". Module 4 is the
time to work with text, and finally, in Module 5, we'll create small scenes and
potentially perform them for a small audience.

Module 1 - (Mondays
at Türkis) 20, 27/01 (FO-Byen/207) & 03/02 - Non-Verbal Communication

Explore the body’s
expressive potential. We will engage in exercises focusing on attention,
listening, rhythm, and connection to overcome fears and language barriers. In a
supportive, judgment-free atmosphere, the participants will learn to let go,
embrace vulnerabilities, and connect with others through physical expression.

Teacher: Marika Rocca

Module 2 - (Mondays
at Türkis) 10, 17 & 24/02 - Exploring presence through movement

What makes an actor truly present on stage? How can a
performer sustain the audience's interest throughout a performance? These are
central questions explored in the Drama Club module 2, which is thoughtfully
designed to lay the foundation for a successful theater experience. This module
will emphasize self-confidence, trust, and the understanding of the performance
space, fellow participants, and their own abilities.

Teacher: Juliana
Appel

Module 3 - (Mondays
at Türkis) 03, 10, & 17/03 - Setting the Scene: People, Place, Problem

For 3 weeks we will
dive deep into one of the “3 P’s of a Scene: People, Place, and Problem”.
“People” focuses on character development, status & relationships, and
classic character archetypes. “Place” explores spatial awareness, object work,
and using the imaginary environment as inspiration.

“Problem” emphasizes
scene structure, objectives & obstacles, and the journey of conflict
resolution.

Teacher: Will
Hightower

Module 4 - (Mondays
at Türkis) 24, 31/03 - & 07/04 - Scene

Study - Let’s dive
into scenes from classic and contemporary authors with the concept that

“Everything you need is in the text.”

We’ll reflect on the
themes within the pieces, considering the historical context in which they were

written, while
exploring each character’s objectives and their relationships. Through dramatic

readings, individual
and group work, we’ll bring these scenes to life.

Teacher: Ana Luiza
Ulsig

Module 5 - (Mondays
at Türkis) 28/04 + 05, 12,
19 & 26/05

Devising and
presentation - In this module, you will be ready to apply all skills you got from
the previous module. We are going to connect text and bodywork and create small
scenes to be performed on the last day of the workshop.

Teachers: Juliana
Appel and Ana Luiza Ulsig

 

But this is not all…
In September, we'll continue with Theatre Production.

Who Can Join?

The Drama Club is
open to all enthusiasts aged 16 and up. Whether you’re a high school student,

college student,
working professional, or retiree, if you have a passion for drama and a desire
to

learn, you’re welcome
here.

You don’t need to
participate in all modules except for Module 5, which requires participation in
at

least two other
modules.

Don’t miss this
exciting new initiative at Ludico Theatre. We can’t wait to see you on stage!

About the teachers:

Marika Rocca is
trained as a medical clown by the NGO "Veronica Sacchi" (Milan,
Italy) and

"Humanitarian
Clowns" (Melbourne, Australia). As a medical clown she visited hospitals,
nursing

homes, and centers
for people with mental disabilities, as well as undertaking trips to different

countries. Marika
studied clowning and mime in Milan, under the teaching of Antonio Brugnano,

who also uses Jacques
Lecoq’s methodology. She holds a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and

has over ten years of
experience in body language and physical movement. Currently, she is a

yoga instructor in
Aarhus, focusing on incorporating playfulness into traditional practice.

 

Juliana Appel is a
Brazilian actress and storyteller, with more than 20 years of experience in

Art/Drama education.
She graduated in Fine Art in 2001 and became a Specialist in Art Education.

In 2011 she came to
Copenhagen where she trained in physical theatre at the International

Commedia School. She
is enrolled in the fourth year of education at the Feldenkrais Institute in

Vienna. In Aarhus,
she co-founded Ludico Theatre and worked there both as an actress and with

workshops focusing on
body language, especially presence and awareness.

 

William Hightower is
an American performer, director, and teaching artist who has recently

relocated to Aarhus.
William is a graduate of Arizona State University’s Herberger Institute for

Design and the Arts
and has 15+ years of experience performing for the stage and screen, teaching

acting, directing
improvisation, facilitating arts programs, narrating audiobooks, and developing

immersive
performances for audiences.

 

Ana Luiza Ulsig is a
self-produced actress, theatre creator, and facilitator with more than 15 years

of professional
experience. Since 2007, she has created and co-created theatre performances
with

partners in Denmark,
Brazil and England. Her master’s thesis on “How to create art from

autobiographical
material” has led to mentoring actors and other interested people in developing

their own artistic
projects. This interest and passion have been increasing over the past years,
and

Ana has been
expanding her projects as a facilitator and co-creator.

Find more about
Ludico Theatre here: www.ludicotheatre.com

Kontakt kursusudbyder:
FO-Aarhus
8000 Aarhus C
T: 87 46 45 00
E: jb@fo-aarhus.dk