Oliver Driver to moderate next AKL Rehearsal Room

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If you’re a director looking for more experience working with actors, our Rehearsal Room offers the perfect fix. How often do you get the chance to workshop scenes in a supportive environment with an experienced mentor to give guidance, advice and priceless nuggets of wisdom?

You can register here for the next Auckland Rehearsal Room, which is taking place on Saturday August 8, or look ahead and register for Auckland and Wellington events scheduled for later in the year.

Check out our previous posts on the Rehearsal Room for a taste of what happens at this awesome event and learning experience.

This event is brought to you through the financial support of the New Zealand Film Commission.

 

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Updated: Collaborators Series WGTN: Getting Indigenous Stories to the Screen

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Join DEGNZ and Ngā Aho Whakaari in Wellington on Wednesday August 12 for an exciting Collaborators Series discussion featuring Wayne Blair.

Update: Due to a change in production scheduling, Leah Purcell is no longer able to join us at this event – but the show must go on!

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ATC Lends A Hand for Rehearsal Room

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Auckland Theatre Company and Creative Director Colin McColl hosted DEGNZ and Actors Equity members for the latest Auckland Rehearsal Room 10 July.

Craig Watson, Samir Patil, Michael Humphrey and Matt Holmes were the DEGNZ directors who had the benefit of Colin’s long experience directing in theatre and TV.

Joined by experienced and new acting talent, the ATC rehearsal rooms in Dominion Road proved the ideal venue for the directors to gain a greater appreciation and understanding of how to collaborate to get the best performances from their actors.

Thanks especially to Mark Clare who both took part and ran the warmup!

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Rehearsal Room Lifts Spirits In Christchurch

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DEGNZ travelled to Chrischurch to hold a Rehearsal Room for local directors and actors on 9 May at Rangiruru Girl’s School.

Directors Louise Leitch, Richard Bell, Scott Flyger and Gillian Ashurst help make up a small, tightknit group of screen practitioners in the Garden City along with very active members of the local acting community who gave their time to participate.

The whole team on the day were thrilled to be practising their craft, facilitated by Katherine McCare who flew in from Wellington to offer her guidance and knowledge.

It was an uplifting experience for all involved!

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Directors Make Capital Out of Wellington Rehearsal Room

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DEGNZ members Tusi Tamasese, Rachel O’Neill, Juliet Bergh and Jess Feast were joined by a talented group of actors 11 April to practise their craft at Toi Poneke.

Led by the firm guiding hand of actor and director Katherine McCrae, the half-day session proved fruitful for all who attended.

Thanks to all who participated.

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