Although she is based at The Guild Hall in London, while in the United States, Patsy Rodenburg teaches exclusively at Michael Howard Studios in New York City. For more information on her classes and Michael Howard Studios, visit www.michaelhowardstudios.com
SHAKESPEARE’S HEIGHTENED LANGUAGE
with Patsy Rodenburg
LEVEL II: Coming Soon
9 am - 6 pm daily
$650
Level Two continues the work of Level One, incorporating group and ensemble work with an emphasis on Patsy’s Second Circle exercises, diving deeper into text analysis and character development.
Actors must have participated in past Levels 1 & 2 in order to enroll in Level 3.
Although not required, we believe taking all three intensives in sequence will heighten the work and create the most artistically fulfilling experience for the actor.
LEVEL I: Coming Soon
9 am - 6 pm daily
$650
For those who have not yet studied with Patsy, or those looking for a refresher. Level One helps take the fear out of approaching Shakespeare, incorporating significant group and solo voice work, culminating in one-on-one monologue work. Prior voice training and knowledge of Shakespeare is required.
LEVEL III: February 9 - 12
9 am - 6 pm daily
$875
For those ready to apply Patsy’s work to a full length play, Level Three takes the ensemble aspect of Patsy’s work and culminates in a presentation of one Shakespeare play. This four day intensive focuses on ensemble, heightened text, and character development and is for actors ready to take their work to the highest level.
Headshot/Resume Submission required for consideration.
Actors must have studied with Patsy in Levels One and Two.
*Those actors who enroll in all 3 workshops will be given a 10% discount.
Portugal Workshops
Presence & Power Presentation -
Intensive Weekend Workshop in Portugal with Patsy Rodenburg
Workshop 1 -- Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th April 2011
Workshop 2 – Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th June 2011
These intensive workshops will take place in Silves, Portugal. An informal opening session will take place on Friday evening and workshops will run from 9:00am – 6:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.
These workshops are designed for business and community leaders, public speakers and professionals who have a regular need to communicate as part of their professional life. Enrollment is limited to a maximum of 10 people per workshop.
Through individual and group work Patsy will introduce her unique method of working with the ‘Three Circles of Energy’ that provide the basic tools for everyone to develop their ‘presence’ in the office, in interviews and in all areas of their personal and professional lives.
Workshop Fee – 595 GBP (plus VAT @ 20%)
Participants are responsible for their own transportation. Silves is approximately 40 minutes from the nearest airport, which is Faro, Portugal. Local accommodation will be arranged upon request at a reasonable cost (two or three nights depending on individual needs).
Participants will be selected by Patsy Rodenburg based on background, experience and other information included in the application. Applications should be submitted no later than 14th March 2011. Successful applicants will be notified no later than 21st March 2011. In order to confirm a place, successful applicants will be requested to remit a non-refundable deposit of 200 GBP. The balance of the fee will be due no later than one month prior to the beginning of the actual workshop.
To apply for either workshop please submit the following:
1) A current CV which includes your training and professional work experience.
2) A short statement of why you want to participate in the workshop with Patsy Rodenburg and what you expect to gain from the experience.
Questions or if you would like further information please contact Michael Howard Studios.
Patsy Rodenburg’s workshops offer an in depth exploration of voice, breath and presence. Students will experience one of the greatest acting and script analysis classes available. All workshops are rooted in the works of William Shakespeare.
Watch this space for the dates of future workshops. Patsy regularly teaches workshops, intensives and private sessions in London, Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, and Portugal.