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.

 

When: Tuesdays at FO-Aarhus  from 18:30 - 20:20

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What will we work on in the different modules?

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Module 1 – August 18 & 25 and September 1 – Non-verbal Communication​​​

Explore the expressive possibilities of the body. We work with exercises focusing on awareness, listening, rhythm, and connection in order to overcome insecurity and language barriers. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, participants learn to let go, dare to be vulnerable, and connect with others through physical expression.

Instructor: Marika Rocca

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Module 2 – September 8, 15 & 22 – Exploring Stage Presence Through Movement

What makes an actor truly present on stage? And how do you maintain the audience’s interest throughout an entire performance? These are some of the key questions we explore in Module 2 of the Drama Club.This module is designed to create a strong foundation for working on stage. We focus on self-confidence, trust, and developing an understanding of the performance space, the other participants, and your own abilities.

Instructor: Juliana Appel

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Module 3 – September 29, October 6 & 20 – Create the Scene: People, Place, Problem

Over the course of three weeks, we dive into the stage’s “3 Ps”: People, Place, and Problem. People focuses on character development, status and relationships, as well as classic character archetypes. Place explores spatial awareness, working with objects, and using an imaginary environment as inspiration. Problem focuses on scene structure, objectives and obstacles, as well as the development and resolution of conflict.

Instructor: Will Hightower

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Module 4 – October 27 and November 3 & 10 – Scene Work

We explore scenes from both classical and contemporary playwrights, based on the idea that “everything you need is in the text.”

We examine the themes of the plays and the historical context in which they were written, while also working with the characters’ objectives and relationships.

Through dramatic readings, individual work, and group work, we bring the scenes to life.

Instructor: Ofer Ravid

 

Module 5 – November 17 & 24 and December 1, 8 & 9 – Development and Presentation

In this module, you will have the opportunity to use the skills you have developed throughout the previous modules.

We combine text-based and physical work to create short scenes, which will be performed on the final day of the workshop programme.

Instructors: Juliana Appel and Ofer Ravid

 

Who can participate?

The Drama Club is open to anyone interested in theatre aged 16 and above. Whether you are in high school, studying, working, or retired, you are welcome if you are interested in theatre, creativity, and learning.

You do not need to participate in every module. However, in order to participate in Module 5, you must have participated in at least two of the other modules.

We look forward to seeing you on stage!

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About the Instructors

Marika Rocca trained as a hospital clown through the NGO “Veronica Sacchi” in Milan, Italy, and “Humanitarian Clowns” in Melbourne, Australia. As a hospital clown, she has visited hospitals, nursing homes, and centres for people with mental disabilities, as well as participated in projects in various countries. Marika studied clowning and mime in Milan with Antonio Brugnano, who also works with the Jacques Lecoq method. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and has more than ten years of experience with body language and physical movement. Today, she works as a yoga instructor in Aarhus, with a particular focus on bringing playfulness and creativity into traditional practice.

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Juliana Appel is a Brazilian actress and storyteller with more than 20 years of experience in arts and drama education. She graduated in Fine Arts in 2001 and subsequently specialised in arts education. In 2011, she moved to Copenhagen, where she trained in physical theatre at the International Commedia School. She is currently in the fourth year of her training at the Feldenkrais Institute in Vienna. In Aarhus, she co-founded Ludico Theatre, where she has worked both as an actress and as an instructor in workshops focusing on body language, presence, and awareness.

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William Hightower is an American performer, director, and instructor who recently moved to Aarhus. William graduated from Arizona State University’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts and has more than 15 years of experience in theatre and film, acting instruction, improvisation directing, artistic projects, audiobook narration, and the development of immersive theatre experiences for audiences.

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Ofer Ravid is an international theatre director, performer, and instructor with experience from Denmark, the United States, Canada, Israel, Argentina, and Switzerland. In his work, he combines movement, improvisation, physical theatre, and clowning with traditional theatre techniques. In Denmark, he teaches at Aarhus University, the Danish National School of Performing Arts, Filuren, and Teaterskolen Move’n Act. He holds a PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies and is the founder and educational director of Red Nose Academy.

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