NIDA Box Seat | October 2007

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BOX SEAT | October 2007

Dear <~~First~~>,

Brecht, rewired and reloaded. Don’t miss The Private Life of the Master Race directed by Helmut Bakaitis, Head of Directing at NIDA. Helmut has taken the Second Year Actors and his production team on a decadent, daring ride in what promises to be an epic and evocative production full of twists, turns, a tanker and cabaret tunes – catch Helmut giving some insights into the show in this month’s podcast.

Playwriting enthusiasts, don’t forget applications close 2 November for the 2008 Playwrights Studio and budding thespians of all sorts, why not add some theatrical heat to your summer by enrolling in one of the many courses on offer via NIDA’s Open Program this summer?

Hot off the list at NIDA is the announcement of the Directors’ productions 2007. We have seven graduating directors this year – so seven productions to be showcased over two programs. Take a look at what these new directors are taking to the stage.

Finally, we hope you had the opportunity to see one, if not more, of the three productions in the Graduation season 3 REALITY BITES – if you are quick, you could still catch a ticket to Class Enemy which concludes on Saturday.

Hope to see you at ‘Private Life’ or in November for the Directors’ Productions.

FEATURE PODCAST & OFFER
THE PRIVATE LIFE OF THE MASTER RACE

STAGE RIGHT
THE 'BEAR SUIT'

The NIDA ‘Bear-Suit’ lives in hope in the Costume store, waiting to be cast in NIDA productions.
If your life were a theatre act what would it be called?
‘Bearely Worth Watching’.
Ever been upstaged?
Have you ever tried to upstage a bear on rollerskates?

Learn more about the life of a bear..?

DIRECTORS PRODUCTIONS
NEW DIRECTIONS

PLAYWRIGHTS STUDIO
SERIOUS ABOUT PLAYWRITING

CORPORATE TRAINING
SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT

The 2007 season of Directors’ Productions has just been announced, so register early for this popular program of contemporary works by this year’s graduating directors. Take a look - the seven shows, run over two programs, are sure to tempt your theatrical tastebuds. Register your interest online by clicking below and we’ll let you know when bookings open.

It's not to late to apply for the NIDA Playwrights Studio 2008. So apply now if you have a passionate need to express yourself through words, stories, characters, and dramatic or comic situations. This year-long part-time course is designed to develop skills in writing professionally for performance. Through an emphasis on practical workshops, the course provides a focus on the principles of dramatic writing and dramaturgy.

Applications close
Friday 2 November 2007.

Looking to improve your interpersonal communication in the workplace? Creating Excellent Communicators is designed to challenge participants to examine their interpersonal communication skills in a variety of workplace contexts. Participants look at familiar work scenarios from new perspectives and practice responses that result in positive outcomes. This creative business training enhances spontaneity and adaptability by exploring acting techniques such as voice, role play and the rehearsal process.

Click Here to register your interest.

For more details click here.

PART-TIME COURSES
APPLICATIONS OPEN

OPEN PROGRAM
SUMMER STUDIOS

WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO
NAKED SAMOANS GO HOME

It’s clear that NIDA part-time courses are a great way to kick-start your career in the performing arts with Singer Dancer Actor graduate Daniel Scott starring in Priscilla, Young Actors Studio graduate Lucinda Shaw nabbing the lead role in Spamalot and last year’s The Actor graduate Brynn Loosemore working on Spielberg’s The Pacific in Northern Queensland, Applications are now open for all part-time courses.

For an intensive NIDA experience in January 2008 working with some of NIDA’s best tutors, apply for one of our famous summer studios. Develop your skills with other committed students in the 2-4 week NIDA Acting Studio for adults or the two week Performance Studio for 16-18 yrs. Also available are two-week studios The TV Presenter’s Studio and The Music Theatre Studio.

From the writers and performers behind bro’Town, the cult-hit currently showing on SBS, comes an hilarious razor-sharp Polynesian satire with six mad Samoans telling a touching, gigantic-hearted story. To win one of five double passes to the performance on Monday November 5 at 8pm, name one of the writers of both Naked Samoans and bro’Town? Email your answer and postal address to marketing@nida.edu.au
with ‘Samoans’ in the subject. Limited Season from Monday 5 November | Parade Theatre | 8.00p.m. | Tix from $45.

For more details click here.

Ticketek 1300 795 012 or click here.

THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD
Win one of 20 doubles to a preview screening | Dendy Newtown | 25 October
Director Andrew Dominik's (Chopper) film delves into the private lives of America’s most notorious outlaw and his unlikely assassin to offer a new perspective on a legend and address the question of what really transpired before that infamous shooting. To win, finish this title: 'The Private life of the...' Email your name, answer and postal address to marketing@nida.edu.au with ‘Jesse’ in the subject.

For more details about the film click here.

CONSTRUCTION OF THE HUMAN HEART | B SHARP | $23 Tix
With Todd MacDonald & Maria Theodorakis. Now playing till 28 October at B Sharp.
Two actors appear on stage and begin to read aloud from crumpled scripts. This is going to be their vehicle for telling the story of Him and Her, a story about loss and grief and the subsequent scrambling of time and reason. Are we witnessing a rehearsed reading of a play? Or are we seeing the truth played out on stage? Offer valid 17-21 October. Call 9699 3444 to book tickets. Mention ‘NIDA Special’.

For more details about B Sharp click here.

CRAZY LOVE PREVIEW SCREENING | 10 DOUBLE PASSES TO BE WON
Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 07, Dan Klores’ Crazy Love tells the astonishing story of the obsessive roller-coaster relationship of Burt and Linda Pugach, which made international headlines during the summer of 1959 and has fascinated millions of people worldwide for almost half a century. To win a double pass answer the following question: Who wrote Crazy Love? Email your name, answer and postal address to marketing@nida.edu.au with ‘Crazy' in the subject.

To find out more about Crazy Love click here.

NORM AND AHMED | THE OLD FITZ | 2 DOUBLE PASSES | SUN 21 OCT 5PM
In this inaugural season of The Alex Buzo Company and for the first time in the play’s controversial history, this production will see it set post-9/11, post-Cronulla riots and post-Haneef. 9 Oct – 2 Nov, Tu – Fri 8pm | Sat 2pm + 8pm | Sun 5pm | Thu 1pm @ The Old Fitzroy Theatre, Woolloomooloo. To win, answer: Who is Norm and Ahmed writen by? Please email your name, answer and postal address to marketing@nida.edu.au with 'Norm' in the subject.

To find out more about Norm and Ahmed click here.

SYDNEY DANCE CO. BERLIN | WIN A NIGHT AT ESTABLISHMENT HOTEL
Theatre Royal until 25 October. Berlin marks Graeme Murphy’s last season as Artistic Director of Sydney Dance Company. This popular and stunning work is your final opportunity to see Murphy at the helm. 'The most moving dance show I have ever seen.' Daily Telegraph. Don’t miss this breathtaking show with 17 extraordinary dancers plus an astonishing variety of covers performed live by iOTA! To WIN a night at Establishment Hotel (valued at $420) book below:

Click here to book online through this special ticketek link.

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