TABS 2023
Tuesday 7th November
Nonstop Solutions : Journey to sustainable events
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Nonstops Journey as an organisation working with events in wellington to be more sustainable. Hear how we got started, what we've achieved so far and how you can be more sustainable and help us on our mission
Connection for Actors
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM THIS WORKSHOP IS HELD BY Mel Dodge
Connection is one of the most electric elements for an actor; connecting to text, connecting to other actors on stage and most importantly connecting to the audience. This is one of the elements that makes you unique as an artist, but also has the power to bring us together. This workshop explores what connection is and how to use that knowledge to elevate your work as a performer. The world needs more connection right now!
Wednesday 8th November
Headshot Session
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM THIS WORKSHOP IS HELD BY MAEVE O'CONNELL
Come through for a headshot!
The Stage will sound like a club. Addison Rae’s EP on repeat. Bring yourself and whatever makes you most comfortable in front of the camera xx
Indigenous Theatre Reviewing Wānanga
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD BY Sinead Overbye
The Pantograph Punch publishes urgent and vital cultural commentary by the most exciting new voices in Aotearoa. We are seeking new theatre reviewers - with particular interest in connecting with writers who identify as Māori, Pacific or as a POC. Whether you're a die-hard theatre fan, an experienced critic or just wanting to give it a go, we would love to meet you! Join our Kaupapa Māori Editor Sinead Overbye to learn more about theatre reviewing, and the process of publishing with The Pantograph Punch.
Thursday 9th November
Warming up to play
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD BY Fergus Aitken
Want an intro or refresher on how to warm up physically and mentally for performance, workshops, devising sessions, whatever? Seasoned theatre maker Fergus Aitken offers some games, exercises and insights into becoming more available to the present moment. Playfulness is a quality we all need to tune into in order to tap into our creative potential.
My Gaulier Experience
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM THIS WORKSHOP IS HELD BY Sean Burnett Dugdale-Martin
Earlier in 2023 Sean completed a masterclass at the school of world-leader in clowning and bouffon Philippe Gaulier. Many world-class performers have gone through the school, including many successful New Zealanders! In this hour I would cover what I learned and how it relates to what I have been doing in this country as a culturally responsive theatre practitioner.
