DREAMS
Unique Music Theatre Workshops
At Art For People’s Sake, we believe everyone has a story worth telling, and we aim to foster the skills to make these stories come to life through the performing arts.
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We provide a safe, inclusive and encouraging environment for participants to discover or increase their confidence in using the performing arts for storytelling and meaning-making. Participants learn through doing, as they work on collaborative and interdisciplinary storytelling projects.
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‘Dreams’ is a three-part integrated workshop series introducing participants to a collaborative process of conceiving and performing a music theatre performance piece. Together we will create a fresh interpretation of The Cranberries’ ‘Dreams’ as we explore what we hold inside us and what is truly possible when we let go.
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Guided by an experienced music theatre director, ‘Dreams’ is a foundational ‘taster’ workshop for AFPS’s larger 2025 music theatre projects. Participants may select to join a single workshop or any combination that feels exciting. Content will be developed so that coming on board at any stage will be seamless and fulfilling. All participants will be invited to take part in the final performance of this piece later in the year.
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Join us as we step a little out of our comfort zones and boldly into the new year and intentionally create a beginning … our dreams!
Theatre Making
Taking The Cranberries’ ‘Dreams’ as our script, we will collaboratively craft a contemporary and locally relevant story we wish to tell through our fresh performance of this song.
We will explore and develop the theatrical skills needed to bring this story to life.
What To Expect
In this workshop you will:
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Apply the skills of scene analysis, with an emphasis on emotion, character, action and motivation.
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Explore the basic tools at an actor’s disposal, including body, mind and voice.
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Understand the foundations of improvisation.
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Develop greater stage presence.
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All skill levels welcome!
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No prior skills or training required.
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Experienced performers will be supported to further develop their craft.
Suitable For
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Age 16+
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Beginner actors and theatre-makers to advanced actors and dramaturgists.
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Beginners will learn new skills and accomplished performers will stretch themselves beyond their comfort zones.
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You'll walk away from this workshop
With a fresh perspective on the music you listen to, the power of storytelling through performing arts, and increased confidence that you can inspire others through the stories you tell.
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Details
Date: Wednesday 22 January
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $45
Location: Forest Hill Chase Community Space
Second Floor, Opposite Australia Post
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EveryBODY Dance
Building on the story framework developed in Workshop 1, we will add dance language and movement to our new interpretation of The Cranberries’ ‘Dreams’.
You will be guided through a series of dance based activities that will respect and celebrate your body for where it is at and what it can do.
We will explore and develop our skills in body language and gesture, creating an emotive group choreography that shares our personal and collective stories.
What To Expect
In this workshop you will:
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Explore a variety of movement techniques.
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Understand the fundamentals of choreography.
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Develop your dance skills for live performance.
Knowledge
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All bodies and skill levels welcome!
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No prior skills or training required.
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Experienced performers will be supported to further develop their craft.
Suitable For
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Age 16+
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Beginner to advanced dancers.
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Beginners will learn new skills and accomplished performers will stretch themselves beyond their comfort zones.
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You'll walk away from this workshop
With a renewed appreciation for your body and the stories it can tell, and increased confidence in your ability to use gesture and body language to express yourself.
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Details
Date: Friday 24 January
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Cost: $35
Location: Forest Hill Chase Community Space
Second Floor, Opposite Australia Post
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Story Choir
With our story and choreography in place, we will now add the ‘voice; to bring our fresh interpretation of The Cranberries’ ‘Dreams’ to life.
We will explore the sound and tone of voice that will add meaning and emotion to the story and develop the vocal interpretation skills to reach our audience’s ears and hearts.
Movement and theatricality will be added to the overall piece, incorporating the story telling and dance from the previous workshops
What To Expect
In this workshop you will:
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Develop skills in the interpretation of a song for the purpose of a theatrical performance.
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Learn simple techniques to develop vocal range and projection.
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Explore the fundamentals of harmony.
Knowledge
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All skill levels welcome!
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No prior skills or training required.
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Experienced performers will be supported to further develop their craft.
Suitable For
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Age 16+
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Beginner to advanced singers.
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Beginners will learn new skills and accomplished performers will stretch themselves beyond their comfort zones.
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You'll walk away from this workshop
With a deeper appreciation of the power of communal song making and storytelling, and increased confidence in your ability to interpret your favourite songs to tell new stories.
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Details
Date: Wednesday 29 January
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $45
Location: Forest Hill Chase Community Space
Second Floor, Opposite Australia Post
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OUR COMMUNITY
What People Say
I worked for Kendall for a number of years and was impressed by her ability to write, direct, coach and motivate teams towards wonderful productions. She has a clear vision and the talent to make art happen in all communities
JACQUELINE VAN DE GEER
Multidisciplinary Artist, Montreal
Kendall has a way of reaching deep
inside you to draw out power and
potential you never knew you had
HETTIE
Student Performer, Cape Town
Kendall has a deep understanding of the power of art, music and theatre. She can use the arts as a tool for community building in a wide variety of settings. I have seen many of her
performances and have never
walked away without a tear and a laugh
AMY FISH
Writer, Montreal