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SUMMARY:Performance Workshop with Cornelia Groeger
DESCRIPTION:Want to be part of the final performance? Then this workshop is for you! Open to performers of all levels\, this practical\, supportive workshop gives you a taste of what it takes to create and perform a theatre production—from first rehearsal to final curtain. And since theatre isn’t just about acting\, you’ll explore the many roles that bring a show to life\, including props\, costumes\, makeup\, lighting\, sound\, and backstage crew. \nWorkshop Goals:\nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will have:\n– Experienced auditioning\, rehearsing & performing\n– Developed greater confidence on stage\n– Learned fundamental acting\, voice & movement skills\n– Understood the contribution of technical & backstage theatre\n– Worked collaboratively as part of an ensemble\n– Taken part in a complete performance for an audience \nWorkshop Outline \n1) Building the ensemble \n\nCreating a safe\, encouraging atmosphere\nTrust\, focus & ensemble building exercises\nLearning how every participant supports the whole production\n\n2) Preparing the Performer \n\nVoice\, breath & articulation exercises\nMovement\, intention & emotional exercises\nConcentration\, imagination & confidence building\n\n3) Casting/Scene Work/Monologues \n\nExploring character relationships & objectives\nRehearsing a short scene/monologue\nLearning how to listen & respond truthfully\n\n4) Discovering the World Behind the Stage \n\nExplore the importance of props\, costumes\, makeup\, lighting\, sound\, set & backstage work\nContribute to both the performance and the practical work needed to support it\n\n5) Rehearsal & Performance Preparation \n\nBlocking scenes & monologues\nWorking with props\, costumes\, lights & sound\nLearning how to recover when something unexpected happens\n\n6) Final Performance \n\nTwo live performances for invited audiences (FEST members\, friends\, and family)\nEach participant will perform their scene AND help other performers backstage\n\nNOTE: It is mandatory to be available for all 6 days / three weekends. \nAbout Your Coach: \nCornelia Groeger\nActor | Producer | Director | Theatre Pedagogue \nCornelia Groeger is a professional actress and theatre pedagogue with extensive experience on stage\, screen\, and in theatre education. Born and raised in Kuwait with a British education\, she is bilingual in English and German and has worked extensively in theatre in both New York and Germany. \nShe completed a two-year acting programme in New York with a strong foundation in the Meisner technique and has studied with Austin Pendleton at HB Studio and Matthew Corozine at MCS Theatre Studio. She continues to hone her craft and trains regularly with Giles Foreman at GFCA London. \nHer latest stage credits in Germany include Ranyevskaya in Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard with FEST and\, at the English Theatre Frankfurt (ETF)\, Evelyn in Diane Samuels’ Kindertransport and Judy and others in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time\, based on the novel by Mark Haddon. Her screen work includes the award-winning short film To The Ones Left\, filmed in New York. \nAlongside her acting career\, Cornelia works as a theatre pedagogue at ETF and leads workshops in schools\, universities and other educational institutions. Her teaching combines professional acting techniques with a practical and supportive approach\, focusing on confidence\, stage presence\, physical and vocal expression\, character work and ensemble building. \nA former FEST chairwoman and long-standing member\, Cornelia is delighted to return to FEST and share her professional experience with the community. \nLogistics: \n7-8.  and 14-15. Nov (Saturday & Sunday) 10:00-16:00 Theater Alte Brücke ( Kleine Brückenstraße 5\, 60594 Frankfurt-Süd) \n21. Nov (Saturday) 09:00-15:30 at Kulturhaus (Pfingstweidstr. 2 60316 Frankfurt) \n22.  Nov (Sunday) 09:00-12:30 at Kulturhaus (Pfingstweidstr. 2 60316 Frankfurt) \nCost: \n€210 for FEST members (open now)\n€275 for non-members (registration for non-members will begin only on September 25\, 2026) \nNOTE:\nWe require a minimum of 12 participants and can accommodate up to 16. Secure your place by October 31\, 2026\, by transferring the course fee to: \nFrankfurt English Speaking Theatre e.V.\nIBAN: DE66 5005 0201 0200 3264 57 \nOnce you have paid\, please send proof of payment to: committee@festfrankfurt.org so we can send you a confirmation.
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SUMMARY:Acting Fundamentals Workshop Intensive with Jeff Book (Jan. 2027)
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand in 2027! \nHave you always dreamed of acting — or felt ready to take your performance skills to the next level? Whether you’re stepping onto the stage for the first time or looking to sharpen your craft\, a workshop led by an experienced acting coach can help you build confidence\, refine your technique\, and unlock new creative potential in a supportive\, professional environment. \nThe Two-Day Acting Fundamentals Workshop Intensive course is designed to introduce participants to the basic skills and techniques needed to take on a role\, develop the character\, and properly prepare for performances. \nThe course is designed for beginners with no experience\, or those who have had one or two small roles and want to further develop their fundamental skills. \nA partial list of course content includes: \n\nMock auditions\nBasic text analysis and acting a script\nCharacter analysis and development\nStage Movement techniques\nRelaxation\, concentration\, presence\, and warm-up techniques\nThe rehearsal process\nTechnical rehearsal\, Opening Night\, Stage and theatre protocols\n\nThe course will use a combination of theory\, exercises\, and practical application of techniques\, including preparing and acting monologues and short scenes. \nJeff’s Bio: \n \nJeff is an American actor\, working professionally over the last several years in film\, TV\, commercials and modelling projects.  He completed stage and film actor training in London at Rose Bruford College\, Drama Studio London\, Actor’s Studio at Pinewood Studios\, City Academy London and International School of Screen Acting\, and is represented by Crawford Talents in Berlin. Jeff has been performing on stage with FEST since 2007\, with leading roles in Death of A Salesman\, Doubt: A Parable\, Brighton Beach Memoirs\, Broadway Bound\, Our Country’s Good and many more. He also has several credits as a Director with FEST\, including such works as Hitchcock’s Dial M for Murder\, Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None\, Woody Allen’s Old Saybrook  and several more.  He frequently offers acting workshops\, training courses\, and actor coaching for FEST. \n  \n  \nLogistics: \n16 & 17. January 2027 (Saturday & Sunday) 09:00-17:00 at Saalbau Gallus\, Raum Hellerhof \nCost: \n€130 for FEST members\n€175 for non-members \nNOTE:\nWe require a minimum of six (6) participants and can accommodate a maximum of ten (10). Secure your place by October 31\, 2026 by transferring the course fee to: \nFrankfurt English Speaking Theatre e.V.\nIBAN: DE66 5005 0201 0200 3264 57 \nOnce you have paid\, please send proof of payment to: committee@festfrankfurt.org so we can send you a confirmation.
URL:https://festfrankfurt.org/event/acting-fundamentals-workshop-intensive-with-jeff-book-jan-2027/
LOCATION:Saalbau Gallus\, Frankenallee 111\, Frankfurt am Main\, Hessen\, 60326
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