The Art of Stagecraft - A Workshop

WHAT

does a director require?

What do actors expect from the director? You may already be an actor/director, but you can always learn new acting techniques, how to interpret a script and many other facets of stagecraft.

Interested? This is a sevenweek course, costing only €15, starting April 5 and culminating in a public performance on May 22 with max 12 per class. Previous experience not a pre ­ requisite, enthusiasm is!

Subjects include how does a character move the plot, what’s your body doing? There will be filmed short scenes with video feedback. Of course, acting isn’t just about the person on stage: lighting, sound, props and transitions are all important.

THE Arts Society Marina Alta will host a fascinating lecture (Barcelona 1900: Explosion of Creativity) by Dr Helen Sijsling MA (Australia, Netherlands, Spain) about creativity in Barcelona around 1900 at Salones Canor on Thursday, March at 11.00. Admission is free for members and €15 for guests. Doors will open at 10.00 for registration and coffee and the presentation will be from 11.00 to 12.30 followed by complimentary refreshments.

Join Claire Schoonover and Paul Hunter as you explore all aspects of the Art of Stagecraft.

Classes will be held in the Jávea Players’ Studio theatre twice a week in April and May. Register for either Wednesday OR Friday nights at 7 ­ 9.30pm, not both.

For further information, please contact Claire on brow schoon@gmail.com.

JOAN BRYAN of the U3A has created a new group called ‘Games are Us’. The group meets every Monday afternoon from 2pm to 4.30pm at the Galetamar Hotel in Calpe.

To start with, the available games are Rummikub, Mexican Train, Uno Extreme and Dominos. There is currently one game of Rummikub for four players, but more games will be acquired with demand. Members are also invited to bring along their own games or copies of those mentioned above.

There is a vending machine available at the venue. Members wanting to join the Group must give their name, membership number and contact to the leader. Contact Joan for more information by writing to jobty56@yahoo.com or phone 652 638 974

If you are more of an outdoor type, you might like to check out the new Walking Group created by Group Leader Claudia, whose first walk was on February 9 along the Sendero Ecológico toward Cala Baladrar. I f you would like to join the walking group, please contact Claudia by writing to chocolatecontrol@hotmail.com. Walkers must read and accept the conditions and safety notes and meet other requirements before joining.