NIDA Farce and Furious, Grades 7-10

Farce and Furious, Grades 7-10

Holiday course

Start with a kernel of comedy gold and craft it into a masterpiece worthy of Saturday Night Live! Whether you’re thinking of starting a Youtube channel or a comedy sketch group, the key is in the concept. Work with NIDA’s improvisation and performance specialists to develop your comedic ideas, analyse scenes from funny films and explore how to extend and extract every laugh and giggle.

Course components

  • Acting Technique: Apply acting technique to a variety of short, comedic scenes.
  • Physical Performance: Learn and apply fundamental physical comedy skills.
  • Spontaneity: Explore comic timing and spontaneity through improvisation.
  • Performance Craft: Understand and apply the fundamental principles of comedic acting.

Important information

  • Please read our Cancellation and Transfer Policy.
  • Flights and Accommodation: From time to time we may need to cancel an advertised course. Before booking flights and accommodation for travel to attend a NIDA Open course, please contact the NIDA Open office to confirm if your course will proceed as planned. NIDA does not accept liability for any associated costs of attendance or cancellation.
  • Please ensure that you have given a valid email and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via email or sms.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for all drama and performance related courses. Clothing that restricts movement is inappropriate.
  • Please wear closed-in shoes. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
  • Participants must provide their own lunch, including snacks and drinks.
  • Students in courses for Grades 11–12 will not be supervised during breaks and are free to leave the venue at designated break times should they wish.

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