Kevin Foott is the Facilitator for this beginners workshop. You may have skills in other areas of theatre and this workshop helps you to adapt those skills and give you the confidence so you can direct a play.
Kevin came to directing through his love of acting and public speaking.
He has been involved in both the professional and community world of theatre for over two decades having worked at the Liverpool Merseyside Theatres Trust; Everyman and Playhouse theatres both front of house in many roles and workshopping with adults with learning difficulties and pensioners. In the community he has acted, including as Mr Peachum in the Threepenny Opera at the Edinburgh Fringe and directed; including sold out shows at the Unity and award-winning shows at the Leverhulme Festival.
Sunday 22nd March 12.00 to 16.00 at the Studio Below
What to expect:
- a skills audit to see what tools you already have
- Picking plays that play to your likes and strengths
- How to make a healthy connection with the writer
- Can a screen play become a stage play?
- The peaks and pitfalls of putting a play on
Please be on time, wear comfortable clothes and bring a notebook and pen
