"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).
17th March:
"Barbie Meyer Improvisation Workshop" @ Westville Girls High 2pm - 4.30pm R100p.p. includes tuition & refreshments. Booking essential: 031 2055060 / 083 714 0896 (Zelda) or 082 603 9080 (Rosanne) Hosted by the SA Speech & Drama College (See below for poster).
Saturday 24th March:
Catechist Workshop for teachers @ Margate Catholic Church. 10a.m. -12pm Call: 082 496 3545.
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I will be running an Improvisation workshop on the 25th February at Riverbend Conference Center at the Croc Farm (on the South Coast, KZN) The workshop will run from 9am – 1.00 p.m.
This workshop is not just for actors or performers – it doesn't matter if you’ve never done any improvisation. It is for anybody interested in body language, communication and losing the fear of being wrong!
Improvisation, 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 techniques enhance communication and creative skills. In business there is no script, every conversation with colleagues and clients is to some extent an improvised scene.
The cost of the workshop is R350-00 per person. Included in the price is tuition, tea & coffee. What to bring: nothing – please come unprepared!
To book call Barbie: 082 496 3545 or send an email to barbiemeyer68@gmail.com or email directly from the 'Contacts Page'.
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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)