"To live a creative life, we must learn to lose the fear of being wrong" Joseph Pearce
It’s not what you say but how you say it, in the most literal sense of the word. A person’s intention comes across through all the clues that we miss when we concentrate on the words. We read body language and facial expressions. We listen to voice quality, inflection and tone.
I offer and conduct talks, workshops and presentations on all forms of communication including:
Improvisation, Public speaking, Sales techniques, Reading, Storytelling, Poetry, Presenting monologues and auditions, Characterization, Refresher courses for Drama teachers and Body Language (with various permutations in between).
Next up (on the KZN South Coast):
Past Workshops:
I was privileged to attend a week long Workshop in London with Keith Johnstone (see pic above). Keith is one of the few internationally recognized authorities in the field of improvisation, he is considered the Father of improvisation – great chunks of which he created.
WORKSHOP COSTS:
QUARTER-DAY (1 x 2hr modules): Price on request
HALF-DAY (2 x 2hr modules): Price on request
FULL DAY: 9am – 4pm (3 x 2hr modules): Price on request
What to bring:
Open mind,
Sense of humour and Lunch (if full day)
Please check under my title "Upcoming Shows & Events" for specific topics and dates of upcoming Workshops. Or else contact me to organize one in your area or for a specific school.
What is Improv & why is it important for all to do?
Improv, like life, is a team sport. To be successful and less fearful you need to connect with other people and then focus and heighten the relationship. Whether one is trying to close a business deal, ace a job interview, talk to a loved one, teach, preach or perform on stage, you can build strong connections by understanding body language.
Improv is really about life skills and human behaviour. It doesn’t matter what your profession is or will be, improv helps one become more confident, less fearful, a better speaker and communicator. The exercises covered encourage all to participate fully and relax into an activity which leads to success – no matter what your skill level is.
Improv helps people to listen fully and react in the present moment and enjoy the process.______________________________________________________
'Our class' - Keith Johnstone Workshop 2011
'Static movement' captured in photography
Saatchi Barbie
Limited edition print on archival canvas 147cm x 38cm
available @ http://www.markemeyerphotografix.com/art-photography---multi-picture-art-prints.php
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Conducting a study of human behaviour and body language in crowded urban conditions (London 2011)