Teachers’News

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Sept 2012STIMULATE, EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN WITH EXCITING THEATRE EXPERIENCES

“The class enjoyed engaging with theplay in a different manner to the onewe usually use in the classroom”

THE CONE GATHERERS

UNTITLED REALITYPROJECT

by D.C. Jackson

BLOOD BROTHERS IT WASN’T MEIT WAS GOLDILOCKS

BALLETBOYZ CATS THE 39 STEPS

BULLETIN BOARDAll change at the top….Following the departure of Duncan Hendry earlier this year, Jane Spiers will take up the position of ChiefExecutive of Aberdeen Performing Arts on Monday 3 September. She joins us from Horsecross Arts, whichoperates Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre. Under her leadership the organisation raised over £10m andwon 30 awards and commendations. We are delighted to welcome her to APA. “I’m very much looking forwardto working with partners to continue to build the reputation of the city nationally and internationally, withAberdeen Performing Arts at the heart of cultural and community life.” Jane Spiers

Teachers meeting dates for the diary Our teachers meetings are an open forum to share information and input into our future work with schools.They are held at His Majesty’s Theatre with refreshments provided, all welcome! Dates for this year: Thursday 4 October 5pm-6pm Thursday 24 January 5pm-6pm Thursday 25 April 5pm-6pm

New websiteAPA’s new website has been launched! Check out the Creative Learning section for updates on our programmeand workshops www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

Young Start FundWe are delighted to announce that we have been awarded funds from the Young Start Fund to establish threeafter school youth theatres across Aberdeen and a new youth theatre called APA Create, for those aged 8-12at His Majesty’s Theatre. Community Arts graduate Laura Cherry will be joining us in the post of Youth TheatreDevelopment Worker to lead on this exciting project.

International Theatre ExchangeThe Young People’s Theatre programme is delighted to have just completed a fantastic summer internationalexchange with other young performers from America and Germany. This was part of the 40th AberdeenInternational Youth Festival. Inspired by stimulus provided by Scottish theatre company Visible Fictions, APA Senior Youth Theatre and dANCEwORxxx from Regensburg, Germany generated a brand new piece of theatre in only 8 days! This was performedas part of a double bill with the ACT Young Conservatory, who presented a staged reading of D.C Jackson’s newwork Untitled Reality Project. The play was co-commissioned and developed by Aberdeen Performing Arts andAmerican Conservatory Theater, San Francisco, California. Untitled Reality Project will be fully staged at TheLemon Tree in November by APA Young Persons Company with a free schools matinee!

Creative Learning contact details :Email: creativelearning@aberdeenperformingarts.com Tel: 01224 337664Address: The Lemon Tree, 5 West North Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AT Visit Creative Learning at www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

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NURTURING AND DEVELOPING CREATIVE TALENTIN THE NORTH EASTOur Youth theatre activity offers young people aged 8-21 the chance to develop skills in theatreand performance whilst also assisting them to gain confidence, improve communication skills andexplore their creativity.• APA Young Persons Company (ages 18-21)• APA Senior Youth Theatre (ages 15-19) • APA Junior Youth Theatre (ages 12-16)

APA YOUTH THEATRE MEMBERSHIP COSTS PARTICIPANTS £90 FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR!For this participants will receive:• Access to regular weekly youth theatre activity during term time• Involvement in at least one Youth Theatre production a year • APA Friends membership card, which will provide them with exclusive deals, priority booking and

great discounts for shows across our venues• APA Youth Theatre Hoodie • Organised group trips to see productions at His Majesty’s Theatre, The Lemon Tree and Music Hall • Access to APA Youth Theatre members blog on social networking sites

Payment can be made in full or in three instalments of £30 over the course of the year.Assisted places are available, for more information contact us.

We also run activity for 8-12 year olds in the form of after school clubs and international exchangeprojects in the Summer.For more information contact creativelearning@aberdeenperformingarts.com or call 01224 337684

EXTRACURRICULARTHE CONE GATHERERSAPA’s third large-scale production has gone into rehearsals and is set to open at His Majesty’s Theatre onthe 15th September! The adaptation of Robin Jenkins’ haunting Scottish novel The Cone Gatherers isdirected by Kenny Ireland and adapted for the stage by Peter Arnott. Alongside this production we will be offering:Page to Stage – Wednesday 19th September Post Show Chat – Thursday 20th September Playwrights and drama workshops delivered in your school on request. Schools tickets £8.50 - Matinees and Tue, Wed, Thu evenings, plus one free teacher for every 10 pupils

THE STATICThickSkin are offering a limited number of free physical theatre workshops to supporttheir tour of Davey Anderson’s, The Static. Workshops will explore this innovativecompany’s approach to creating their production. Workshops are very active and suitedto pupils aged 14+. Workshops will be offered on condition of a group booking for atleast 10 pupils. For further information please contact us directly. Schools tickets £7.50 - Wed 7pm plus 1 free teacher for 10 pupils

GREAT EXPECTATIONSPre-show talk with Lucinda Dickens Hawksley Thursday 8th Nov 12.30pm-1.30pmLucinda Hawksley, author & great great great granddaughter of Charles Dickens, willtalk about the man behind the novels. Two centuries after his birth, Dickens remainsone of Britain’s most enduring celebrities. Come and discover the extraordinary life ofthe man who wrote Great Expectations & what inspired him to write such a powerfulnovel. Tickets are free for the pre-show talk and can be booked through our Box Office. Schools can dowload an education pack at www.greatexpectationstheplay.comSchools tickets £8.50 - Tue, Wed, Thu 7.30pm and Thu 2pm, plus 1 free teacher for 10 pupils

BLOOD BROTHERSWith sponsorship from Aberdeen Harbour Board we are able to offer school groups thereduced rate of £100 for a workshop with Sean Jones who plays Mickey in BloodBrothers. The practical drama workshop will explore the themes and issues within themulti award-winning musical. These can be delivered in school prior to your visit to seethe production at HMT. Contact us directly for more information. Schools tickets £8.50 - Wed 7.30pm and Thu 2pm - RS & UC only, plus one free teacher forevery 10 pupils

BALLETBOYZBalletBoyz workshops explore company repertoire, presenting groups with theopportunity to explore contact work and challenge their strength and balance.Workshops conclude with creative tasks so participants leave the workshop with theirown movement phrase and a greater sense of achievement. With sponsorship fromAberdeen Harbour Board APA are able to offer a two hour workshop at the cost of£100+vat. Schools tickets £5 - Fri 7.30pm plus 1 free teacher for 10 pupils. For furtherinformation, please contact Katherine Rothman, Education Manager, on 0207 278 5684 or emailkatherine@balletboyz.com

Adult Drama Workshops For first-timers as well as drama regulars, theseclasses offer participants the opportunity to learntheatrical techniques, build confidence anddevelop creativity in a fun and friendlyenvironment.These sessions will focus on developingperformance skills through exploring a range ofdrama techniques. Our autumn course will run for seven weeksstarting on Thu 20 Sept - Thu 15 November 7pm-9pm (2 week break for October holidays)Number of spaces: 20 - no previous dramaexperience needed£28 full price/£22 concession

Adult singing classesInspired by our upcoming musical programme atHMT, these fun and inclusive classes offer youthe chance to develop your vocal skills and learnhow your voice works!Led by Paul Hudson the group will be singingtheir favourite songs specially arranged for thegroup. So come along with your ideas on the firstsession and learn to sing your favourite tunes!Our Autumn course will run for seven weeks onTuesday evenings 7.30pm-9.30pm, 11 Sept - 6 Nov(2 week break for October holidays)Number of spaces : 30 max - no previous singingexperience neededTo find out more and to book tickets contactAberdeen Box Office 01224 641122

Post Show ChatsThe Cone Gatherers - Thursday 20th Sept Murder on the Nile – Thursday 25th Oct (matinee) The Ladykillers – Wednesday 14th November The Mousetrap – Wednesday 27th Feb Cats – Wednesday 13th March The 39 Steps – Wednesday 5th JuneThe Woman in Black – Wednesday 12th June

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