The Italian Cultural Institute and Aurora Theatre present:
Acting classes for adults (Course n.01)
Free course in English and Italian
(no previous knowledge of Italian required, although useful)
Coached by Nicole Garbellini
Please use the following Google Form to register and to indicate your preferred sessions: click here
Theatre is a cultivated and funny way of practicing a language, although it is quite rare, for a student, to get the opportunity of studying with an actor. A professional actor can teach more than a technique; he can also immerse the student in a profound cultural experience.
With these classes we aim to promote Italian culture in Hong Kong through the use of the dramatic arts. Thanks to our classes, students will have a better understanding of Italian playwrights and theatre culture; with the additional use of Italian words, students will also have the chance to improve their knowledge of the Italian language.
Activities:
Ice-breaking and drama games
Improvisation
Storytelling
Text work
We’ll present a choice of different monologues and dialogues, from famous Italian scripts and Italian playwrights.
Focus:
Wider understanding of Italian culture and language, confidence building, speech, voice, movement.
The lessons are suitable for those who wish to experience the first few steps in drama and widen their knowledge of Italian culture.
Language:
English as main medium. The coach will use, however,
words and expressions in Italian.
Duration of each lesson:
90 minutes
Extra:
Elements of Commedia Dell’Arte will be used to emphasise the structure of Italian culture in the performing arts.
Participants:
Minimum 5 – Maximum 15
Schedule:
Session: 90 minutes per week x 6 lessons
Trial lesson (30 minutes): Thursday 27 August; Time: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Afterwards:
Option A) Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon; Saturday (29 Aug / 5, 12, 19, 26 Sep / 10 Oct)
Option B) Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm; Thursday (3, 10, 17, 24 Sep / 8, 15 Oct)
Please use the following Google Form to register and to indicate your preferred sessions: click here
The course/lessons will take place only if the minimum number of participants is reached.
The registrations will be considered on a first-come-first served basis.
We can’t guarantee that registrations received within 36 hours from the lesson will be entertained.
We may alter the lessons schedule, if needed.
For further information you can contact: iichongkong@esteri.it
About Nicole Garbellini:
Nicole Garbellini is an actress, director, producer, teacher and acting coach.
Nicole was recently seen in Mussolini’s Mistresses, as well as Silent Sky, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare-Abridged (Aurora Theatre), and Love Pings (I AM).
Her directing credits include, among others, The 39 Steps, Inherit The Wind, The Crucible, Dial “M” For Murder and Love Pings.
Originally from Italy, she has worked and performed as an artist in her native country, as well as Australia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore.