Season's Greetings <~~First~~>,
'Tis the season to deck the halls, which is exactly what we are doing at NIDA in preparation for our acclaimed Summer @ NIDA program, which runs throughout January 2008.
With an impressive line-up of tutors including Nathaniel Dean (AFI Award Winner, Rain Shadow, The Final Winter), Caroline Craig (Blue Heelers, Bastard Boys, Underbelly), Helmut Bakaitis (The Matrix, previous NIDA Head of Directing), Will Traval (All Saints), Bridie Carter (Dancing with the Stars, McLeod’s Daughters), Nicholas Bishop (Home and Away) and Sam Worthington fresh from shooting James Cameron's latest blockbuster Avatar, January is the time to take the opportunity to work with skilled professionals from the entertainment industry in NIDA's world-class facilities - theatres, sound stage, rehearsal studios and workshops. And you don't have to be in Sydney to take advantage of some of the courses on offer - NIDA is also offering programs in Brisbane, Melbourne, Byron Bay and Canberra. So add some sizzle to your summer - visit www.nida.edu.au to view the full Summer @ NIDA program.
This, our final edition of Box Seat for 2007, includes some tempting goodies to fill your stockings, and a special thanks to contributing organisations and NIDA staff who have involved with Box Seat this year. But most importantly, thank you for your interest in NIDA. We’ll be in touch with the first 2008 edition of Box Seat in February.
From all here at NIDA, we wish you a theatrical Christmas and a dramatically good New Year. |
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SUMMER @ NIDA
SUMMER STUDIOS | |
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SUMMER @ NIDA
ACTING COURSES | |
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SUMMER @ NIDA
BEHIND THE SCENES | |
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Summer studios are designed for people with some experience or training who wish to commit to a comprehensive course over an extended period of time. Work with some of the best NIDA coaches and directors available and with a highly motivated group.
NIDA Acting Studio 2-4 wks
Music Theatre Studios 2 wks
TV Presenter's Studio 2 wks
Performance Studio (16-18 yrs) 2 wks | |
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NIDA runs weeklong and weekend short courses for all ages in all aspects of acting throughout January. With acting graduates like Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Susie Porter and Sam Worthington, you can be assured the training at NIDA is world-class! Popular courses like NIDA Acting Techniques and Screen Acting introduce participants to essential performance skills taught here at NIDA. If you already have some experience and would like to challenge yourself further, courses like The Actor and Text or Acting Emotions extend skills. | |
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NIDA's Design department is famed for training Oscar winning design talent Catherine Martin (Romeo & Juliet, Strictly Ballroom, Moulin Rouge). Famous directors Baz Luhrmann and Greg McLean (Wolf Creek, Rogue) also trained at NIDA, as did award winning playwright Tommy Murphy. If you too would like to learn the essentials of creating impressive theatre and film work from some of the best industry professionals Australia has to offer, then come to NIDA this summer to experience the great selection of courses in design, production, writing and directing. | |
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MASTERCLASSES | |
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YOUTH COURSES | |
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CORPORATE PERFORMANCE
2008 SEMINAR SERIES | |
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Brecht, Commedia dell'Arte, Laban, Lecoq, Mamet, Meyerhold, Stanislavski & Viewpoints - heard of these famous names and techniques and want to know more? Now is your chance; through NIDA’s new series of Masterclasses. These one-day workshops, conducted by industry specialists, will give you an intensive practical insight into some of the classic techniques in the performing arts. | |
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NIDA offers short courses in the performing arts for young people aged 4-18 years in Sydney throughout December and January as part of the summer program. Courses include: Drama School, Acting on Screen, Film School, Film Making on Location, HSC Drama: Performance, HSC Video, TV Presenting: The Cooking Show, School of Rock, Music Theatre, Narnia Dreaming, Screen Acting, Auditions, Dance Theatre, Props Making, Costume Design and Costume Making, and that's just the tip of the ice-berg! As well as courses at NIDA in Kensington, NIDA visits Campbelltown, Glen St Theatre Belrose, Sydney Olympic Park, Cockatoo Island, Middlehead, the Blue Mountains and Penrith.
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'She Means Business' is an enriching seminar series focussing on critical management and communication issues for women. Under the skilful direction of Australian actor and corporate trainer, Debra Lawrance, participants will explore compelling views on what it takes to command attention and create a meaningful and powerful impression. ‘She Means Business' seminars will be held in 2008, touring to capital cities and regional centres across Australia. Visit Corporate Training to reserve your place now. | |
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I’M NOT THERE | 5 DOUBLE PASSES TO BE WON | FROM 26 DEC
Oscar-nominated writer-director Todd Haynes brings us a film about one of the most influential artist of the 20th Century; Bob Dylan. I'm Not There is an interwoven series of stories taking place in America in the 60s and 70s. Starring Cate Blanchett, Heath Ledger, Richard Gere and Christian Bale all playing Bob Dylan. To win, answer: Which cast member is a NIDA graduate? Email your answer and postal address to marketing@nida.edu.au with ‘Dylan’ in the subject. |
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HUNTING & GATHERING | 10 DOUBLE IN-SEASON PASSES TO BE WON
From master director Claude Berri (Jean de Florette) and starring two of France’s brightest young stars, Audrey Tautou and Guillaume Canet, comes an enchanting romantic fable about a collection of misfits in Paris. Adapted from Anna Gavalda’s bestseller, Ensemble, C’est Tout, Hunting and Gathering is in cinemas from December 13. To win answer: Name two Summer @ NIDA courses. Email your answer and postal address to marketing@nida.edu.au with ‘Hunting’ in the subject. |
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WIN A BERKELOUW BOOK HAMPER | VALUED AT $150
NIDA Box Seat subscribers can win a Berkelouw Books Book Hamper full of goodies and some good literature valued at $150. Just email your details to robert@bookhampers.com.au and mention that you want to enter the NIDA Box Seat Book Hamper draw. For more information about Berkelouw Book Hampers visit: http://www.bookhampers.com.au The winner will be notified on the Berkelouw Books website: http://www.bookhampers.com.au Competition till 17 Dec 2007. |
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