NIDA Box Seat | April 2008 - National Institute of Dramatic Art

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BOX SEAT | April 2008

Dear <~~First~~>,

School holidays find the NIDA corridors buzzing with chatter and activity – some 400 children and young adults arrive to discover the delights of drama in all its many forms. Perhaps you are warming up to the idea of doing something dramatic this year, but aren’t quite sure what?

Come and visit us at NIDA Open Day, Saturday 31 May, 2008. Once every two years NIDA opens its doors for all to see and experience what NIDA has to offer. NIDA Open Day is an entertaining and informative way for prospective students, families, the public and members of the arts industry and media, to gain insight into studying at NIDA – whether it be a full-time course, short or part-time course, or a corporate communications course you are interested in.

As a prelude to Open Day, sneak a peek at our podcast this month - it may just fuel your desire to share your passion for the performing arts with us. We certainly hope to see you performing, directing, model-box making, designing and doing all things dramatic at NIDA.

FEATURE PODCAST
WHY STUDY AT NIDA?

STAGE RIGHT
WILL NEAVE | HEAD OF PROPS

NIDA Graduate and Head of Properties Will Neave.
Best prop you ever made?
A silver piece of jewellery made for Star Wars Episode II, worn by Queen Amidala and six full-size beef carcasses for Sydney Dance Company.
Favourite spot for pre-theatre dinner? Left-overs in my office.

Want to read more about Will...?

NIDA OPEN DAY
31 MAY 2008 | 10am-4pm

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NIDA INFORMATION EVENINGS

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Sneak a peek behind the scenes at NIDA when Australia's most prestigious theatre school opens its doors for all. Participate in workshops, observe acting, design, production and production crafts students at work, attend talks by NIDA staff and graduates, meet current students and find out about NIDA's vast range of full-time and short courses.

Held once every two years, NIDA Open Day is your opportunity to gain insight into studying at NIDA.

Can't make it to Open Day in Sydney? Don't worry, because NIDA is coming to you.
The NIDA Information Evening Tour is travelling to every capital city in Australia in June / July. Listen to a presentation by a NIDA staff member and have all of your questions answered about studying at NIDA. So if you are thinking about applying, why not find out more. Click below to register your interest and recieve updates via email.

NIDA delivers customised training tailored to the needs of individual businesses. This is an effective alternative to other training options and has the added advantage of addressing issues specific to organisations. The focus of this training is for employees to enhance their business skills and professional progress whilst achieving personal growth and job satisfaction. Customised activities include presentation skills, team building and role-play.

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OPEN PROGRAM
PRODUCTION AUDITIONS

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AUTUMN HOLIDAY COURSES

OPEN PROGRAM
ADULT SHORT COURSES

The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other by Peter Handke, directed by Jennifer Hagan, provides an opportunity to learn professional performance standards and develop acting skills working with an exceptional theatre director and performing for an audience. Rehearsals will be held on Wednesday evenings and Sundays from 21 May with performances at NIDA on the
21 & 22 June. Performers 18 years and over can book an audition spot online or over the phone.

NIDA is currently offering short courses for young people 4-18 years at NIDA and around Sydney from 12-27 April. These Autumn holidays, NIDA is offering courses including Dramatic Writing, Make-Up and Character, Creative Play, HSC Director’s Folio, Film Making on Location and HSC Video. Acting on Stage for 12-18 years is available around Sydney at locations including Belrose, Blue Mountains, Bowral, Gymea and Campbelltown. Course details are available by clicking below or phoning NIDA Open Program on 02 9697 7626.

NIDA Open Program has just released its winter program with a whole host of new short courses for adults from 16 years and over. The winter brochure also includes details of half-year part-time courses starting in July. Winter short courses on evenings and weekends are available in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne starting in May & June including: TV Presenting, Design, NIDA Acting Techniques, Screen Acting, Film Performance, Producing a Show, Script Writing for Film & TV, Props and Special FX, and Video Editing Intensive. Book online at www.nida.edu.au or phone 02 9697 7626.

More audition info & online bookings.

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RUBEN GUTHRIE | SPECIAL OFFER
The world premiere of Ruben Guthrie will be opening the B Sharp 2008 season.
Company B Associate Artist Wayne Blair directs Brendan Cowell’s act of revelation on love, success and family, posing the ultimate question: Shall I stay for one more? B Sharp is offering NIDA Box Seat subscribers concession price tickets ($23) to Ruben Guthrie on 23, 24 & 25 April. Just mention 'NIDA e-news offer' when booking.

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SALOME IN COGITO VOLUME II | TWO DOUBLE PASSES TO BE WON
CarriageWorks is offering NIDA e-news readers the chance to win one of two double passes for Friday 9 May at 8pm to The Rabbles new work Salome in Cogito Volume II – a drastic reimagining of the story of Salome and her part in the beheading of John the Baptist. To enter simply email CarriageWorks on marketing@carriageworks.com.au and leave your full name and preferred contact phone number with 'Salome' in the subject field.

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TIMES OF MY LIFE | ADULTS AT CONCESSION PRICES
This courageously honest and powerful musical play is inspirational as Toni Lamond tells of her stellar career in vaudeville, music theatre, television and cabaret that spans more than half a century, 29 April – 11 May, Everest Theatre, Seymour Centre. NIDA Box Seat subscribers can purchase adult tickets at concession prices. Book online or by calling the Seymore Centre on 9351 7940.

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ALL THE BLOOD AND ALL THE WATER | SUZIE MILLER
In our multicultural world, when is blood thicker than water? And which blood is your truth? 17 year old Angel is forced to choose between family, friends and the girl he loves, in the new Australian play by NIDA playwrighting alumnus Suzie Miller. This world premiere season, directed by John Sheedy, plays at Riverside Theatres Parramatta from 6-17 May. Phone Riverside on 8839 3399 & mention NIDA to get two adult tickets for the price of one (two for $32) for 8 May 6.30pm or 14 May 8pm.

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