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

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BOX SEAT | September 2008

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NIDA students are busy preparing for the Spring play season. The Second Year production of The Kitchen by Sir Arnold Wesker is well into rehearsals and the opening night is 25 September. This will be the first performance of this play in Australia and it will be an exciting production. The Kitchen is a biting satire which features a mix of cultures, customers and clients and is all set in the kitchen of a restaurant.

Don’t miss the final opportunity to see the graduating actors of 2008 at NIDA in a season of three international plays from 2- 18 October:

Days of Significance by Roy Williams, directed by Kate Gaul. An Australian premiere of this anti war play from the UK involving a group of young friends dealing with the horrific challenges and consequences of the Iraq war.

The Shape of Things by contemporary American playwright Neil LaBute, directed by David Berthold – this has been a smash hit around the world.

Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love by Canadian Brad Fraser, directed by Tom Healey - part murder mystery part social satire involving death and identity.

The Nancy Fairfax Foyer is about to be transformed for the annual NIDA Design Exhibition 10-31 October. This exhibition showcases the work of NIDA’s 2008 graduating designers, production and production craft students. Works on display include set and costume designs and period and modern constructions in costume and properties. The exhibition is open from 9-6pm and until 10.30 pm when productions are on. Come in and have a coffee and enjoy the exhibition.

3 NIDA GRADUATION PRODUCTIONS
SEX ... ART .... WAR | 2 - 18 OCTOBER

STAGE RIGHT
MARKO JOVANOVIC

This month we chat with Marko Jovanovic, one of NIDA's 2nd year acting students currently "The Chef" in The Kitchen. It seems "The Chef" may have taken over ....

Most memorable NIDA experience?
Assembly on my first day [as a student at NIDA]. I was at Hogwarts, the Director Aubrey Mellor was channelling Dumbledore ...

Learn more about Marko...

PLAY PRODUCTIONS
THE KITCHEN (25-30 SEPT)

FULL-TIME COURSES APPLICATIONS OPEN

CORPORATE TRAINING
BUSINESS SHORTS

The Kitchen is a fascinating piece of social realism set over the period of one day in a commercial kitchen. Featuring NIDA second year actors and directed by Tony Knight running 25-30 September, Parade Theatre.

Click here to see how Renee Mulder, graduating Design student, tackled the costumes for this unique project.

There are 20 double passes to be won. To win: Who wrote The Kitchen? Email your answer and postal address to marketing@nida.edu.au with “Kitchen” in the subject.

Applications are open until 30 September for entry into 2009 full-time courses. Late applications are accepted as long as audition or interview places are still available.

You can now apply for our highly regarded tertiary courses which prepare graduates for jobs in acting, stage management, lighting, costume, set design, film and theatre production, event management, sound, costume and property making, scenery construction, special effects and animatronics.

Develop your skills and knowledge by taking part in NIDA Business Shorts - Seminars for Professionals.

NIDA Corporate Performance and The Alex Buzo Company present a challenging and confronting seminar on 18 September at NIDA, combining theatre and facilitation in a new program Don’t Entertain a Bully.

Be Prepared to Perform will be held at NIDA on 23 October. This two hour experiential seminar explores the combining of authenticity with vocal and physical accuracy to turn any performance into an exhilarating experience.

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PARADE THEATRES
CARL BARRON

OPEN PROGRAM
NIDA ON TOUR - SPRING

OPEN PROGRAM
SPRING HOLIDAYS

Comedian Carl Barron is at it again. You may have seen him on DVDs such as Whatever Comes Next or Carl Barron Live. Now you can see him in his new show Walking Down the Street – “so achingly funny you may be in danger of wetting your pants. If you enjoy Australian humour, this is definitely a show to see" - ‘The Fix’ - Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Although the show doesn’t open until Feb 09, it is already selling like hot-cakes. Get in now before main advertising starts.

Parade Theatre | 7 Feb-8 Mar 09

NIDA on Tour tutors are packing their cases and getting ready to visit Bendigo, Geelong, Melbourne, Cairns, Rockhampton, Townsville, Brisbane, Wagga Wagga, Tamworth, Lismore, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Newcastle and Canberra in September and October.

Tutors on tour this Spring include NIDA graduates and experienced actors Sam Haft, Emily Brennan, Isabell Dunwill and Romy Bartz.

This is your chance to experience NIDA expertise in your home town.

Spring into some holiday drama from 27 September to 12 October with NIDA Open Program. Courses for young people from 4-18 yrs are available throughout this 2 week period at NIDA and around Sydney including Bowral, Campbelltown, Gymea, Sydney Olympic Park, Cockatoo Island, Blue Mountains, Belrose, Penrith and Mosman.

Some great courses on offer these holidays include Sprites and Magical Beasts, Circus & Magic School, Drama School, Film School, Film Making at Cockatoo Island and Music Theatre.

Book Now at Ticketek.

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BLUEBERRY NIGHTS | WIN A DOUBLE PASS
Directed by Wong Kar Wai starring Jude Law, Norah Jones, Rachel Weisz & Natalie Portman. Acclaimed music star, Norah Jones plays a young woman who sets out on an unforgettable journey in pursuit of true love. In beautiful locations and classic diners, Wong Kar Wai's captivating heroine encounters a series of enigmatic characters that help her on her quest. To WIN email your name and postal address marketing@nida.edu.au with Blueberry Nights in the subject line.

For more information click here.

HOMEBODY/KABUL | $20 TICKETS - B SHARP
One of the world's most important living dramatists, Tony Kushner, weaves his "political is personal" pen through the streets of Afghanistan in his prophetic masterpiece Homebody/Kabul. Don’t miss this extraordinary production! B Sharp would like to offer $20 tickets to NIDA e-newsletter subscribers. This offer is valid for performances on September 24^th, 25^th & 26^th @ 8.15pm. To book call 9699 3444 & mention “NIDA e-news offer”.

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THE STALLION OF DEATH | WIN A DOUBLE PASS
The Darlinghurst Theatre Company and Drew Fairly present - A whip cracking comedy-mystery! Nothing quickens the pulse faster than a true story…except for an untrue one! It’s 1890 and a hapless drover, Buck, has a past he needs to escape from. He hears ‘The Bulletin’ pays big money for true bush yarns and decides to cash in.To win 1 of 3 double passes, please email your postal address to marketing@nida.edu.au with ‘Stallion’ in the Subject.

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THE AGE I'M IN | WIN A DOUBLE PASS!
Force Majeure’s acclaimed dance-theatre work, The Age I’m In, returns to the Sydney stage at CarriageWorks 25 Nov – 6 Dec. ‘It’s Kate Champion’s Force Majeure and it’s brilliant.’ (Stagenoise). To win a double pass, answer the following question: Which graduation play is Kate Gaul directing? Please email your answer & postal address to marketing@nida.edu.au with ‘The Age NIDA’ in the subject field.

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YOUR AUDIENCE TEST SCREENING | FREE DOUBLE PASS
Being precious just won't cut it! Tuesday 7th October at 6:30pm Metro Screen. The Metro Screen Network presents an opportunity to test screen your work before a film savvy audience before you lock off your edit or release your production to the world. We recognises the value for test viewing projects and also recognise that this is not always easy to organise, so we are doing it for you. To win a double pass to attend simply email k.beck@metroscreen.org.au with TEST in the subject.

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