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NYDS NATIONAL YOUTH DRAMA SCHOOL TAIOHI WHAKAARI Ā-MOTU APRIL 11-19, 2020
On behalf of our six kids who attended I know of available to teenagers in the
this year, a BIG THANKS to everyone at Southern Hemisphere!
2020
NYDS! They were blown away and came
- Fritha, Parent, Hawke's Bay
back inspired, fulfilled and buzzing to
share their new skills and confidence
with their peers, our school at large
NYDS is the most accepting, creative
NATIONAL
and our local community. All had a
and positive place I've ever been! lt was
wonderful time and were extremely
the best week of my life!
well looked after Well done and thanks
for everything! - Emma, Student, Auckland
YOUTH
- Vicki, HOD The Arts,
Blue Mountain College, West Otago There is an energy at NYDS that can
only be comprehended through direct
experience. You have loads of fun, get
DRAMA
I didn't think NYDS could get any
to learn from experienced professionals,
better, but this year raised the bar even
make lifelong friends and leave feeling
higher! I learnt so much from my tutor,
completely changed from the experience.
gained life-long friends, confidence in
Regardless of your race, skin colour, size,
myself and in performing and have so
SCHOOL
personality or CV, if you have a passion
many great memories. At NYDS you're
for the arts NYDS is the place.
surrounded by people who encourage
you and believe in you. lt's really hard - Jesse, Student, Hawke's Bay
to find a place like this. SO many more
kids need to know about it!
- Kristin, Student, Invercargill
NYDS is the very best week of my
son's entire year. He gains confidence, CONTACT
camaraderie, a sense of belonging
Apply online at www.nyds.co.nz
and so much more. NYDS reminds him
that the future is full of possibilities. Email admin@nyds.co.nz
MANY MANY THANKS for this amazing PO Box 600, Napier 4140,
and empowering opportunity you are New Zealand
creating. Hands down the best activity
NYDS STUDENT INFORMATION 03
3
INTRODUCTION ln the evenings we have drama related
COURSE FEES $535.00 incl. GST Total per student
free events. This is a chance for friendly,
NYDS offers innovative, quality tuition informal socializing after a busy day. HOSTEL FEE
$450.00 incl. GST For 8 nights: Sat - Sat inclusive
with other young people aged 15-19 And at the end of the week parents, if applicable
through a wide range of exciting friends and supporters can view the
students' work at our public "Sharing BILLET FEE
workshops. On the 8-day course $85.00 incl. GST For 8 nights: Sat - Sat inclusive
of Work" on the final Friday night, if applicable
you'll work with professional tutors of
exceptional calibre, from New Zealand our exciting new Festival Day on
and overseas. Saturday and on Sunday morning.
You will also need pocket money for short walk to HNHS. You'll sleep in a
These "Sharings" are not intended to
lunch (and possibly for dinner as well if dormitory. This is well supervised. The
Our students come from all over be professional performances, but
you are billeted). An ATM is available a hostel fee includes breakfast and dinner,
New Zealand and beyond to an example of what the students
5 minute walk from HNHS. but lunch is NOT provided.
Havelock North High School in beautiful have been learning during the week.
Hawke's Bay, to learn about the arts, Admittance to the "Sharing of Work" The HNHS canteen is open for lunch,
connect with others who share the is by koha. SCHOLARSHIPS morning and afternoon teas during
same passion and have fun. NYDS and offers healthy options.
Please note:
Scholarships are available. Please visit Havelock North village is a 10-15
Applications open on September 15th - Sunday and Thursday are nights off
www.nyds.co.nz to find out more about minute walk from HNHS down a
2019 and close on November 1st 2019. for all students.
our scholarship criteria and application main thoroughfare and offers several
We recommend you apply early as NYDS
- All courses commence on Saturday requirements. takeaway options for dinner as well
generally reaches capacity quickly.
April 11th at 4pm and finish on Sunday as a supermarket with deli.
April 19th at approx. 12pm. The deadline for scholarship
applications is November 1st, 2019.
WHAT HAPPENS - Evening events are a required part TRANSPORT
EACH DAY of the course and are included in the
course fees. ACCOMODATION lf you're travelling to Hawke's Bay on
You'll choose either & MEALS public transport please note that:
1. One discipline for the whole week,
FEES - Hastings is the nearest depot for bus.
We maintain a register of suitable local
Or Please ensure your ticket is booked
billet families. Billet families are asked
A $100 deposit must be paid on to provide daily breakfast as well as to/from Hastings as the school
2. One main Home Group plus experience
one other 'Taster' class.
registration with the balance of fees dinner on the first Saturday, Sunday and shuttle does NOT service the Napier
due on March 1st, 2020. Thursday nights. Your family may also be bus depot.
After lunch each day there's a meeting
willing to provide a packed lunch, and
for everyone to hear daily notices and ln certain circumstances fees may be - Napier is the nearest airport.
depending on where they are located in
have some fun. This may involve hearing paid by instalment - please contact
relation to the school, may be able to - We run a shuttle from the Napier
a guest speaker, a tutor or another form the Administrator to discuss.
offer evening meals. Airport and the Hastings Bus Depot
of thought provoking presentation.
The FlNAL DEADLINE for all fee at regular intervals on the days of
Alternatively you can stay in the Hostel
payments is MARCH lst, 2020. arrival and departure.
at a local boarding school, which is a
NYDS STUDENT INFORMATION 5
DURING THE NYDS WEEK 6. Take care of your health and sleep
requirements and wear clothing
We run a daily bus service to and appropriate for movement, in order
from HNHS, for students staying in to get the most out of all school
the Napier, Taradale and Hastings activities.
areas (note that we are unable to
service nearby Havelock North). NYDS Management reserves the
right to dismiss / send home early
Due to increasing demand for this any student, who
service there will be specific drop-off /
pick-up points this year as we are A. fails to maintain a high standard
no longer able to offer a door-to-door of conduct,
service. Priority will also be given to
visiting and hosting students; for local Or
students living in Napier, Taradale
B. is unable to participate due to
and Hastings who are not hosting a
illness or injury.
visiting student, we will do our best to
accommodate you on the bus but this The cost of any early return journey
will be space permitting. will be the responsibility of the
student / student's family.
RULES / CODE OF
CONDUCT
1. All NYDS venues, including the
school grounds, are smoke free.
2. No alcohol, cigarettes or illegal
substances are permitted. This
includes during meal breaks and
applies to all students, regardless
of age.
3. Respect all persons and their property.
4. Respect the right of the tutor to teach
and your fellow students to learn.
5. Be on time for all school activities.
NYDS STUDENT INFORMATION 7
DRAFT TIMETABLE NYDS 2020
Note: This timetable is provisional and times may be subject to change.
10:00am - 3.45pm NYDS office open for registration NYDS Office @ HNHS Auditorium
12:00pm Hostel Opens Hostel @ Hereworth School
4:00pm OPENING CEREMONY / POWHIRI / WELCOME HNHS Auditorium
SATURDAY APRIL 11TH
Meet your Tutor / orientation Classrooms
to approx. 6:00pm Meet the bus driver HNHS Auditorium
Billets / hostel / home Various
9:00am - 9:30am Physical / vocal warm ups (alternating) HNHS Gym / Auditorium
9:30am - 12:30pm Classes - morning session Classrooms
12:30pm - 1:30pm Free time for lunch break
1:30pm - 2:00pm Daily School korero HNHS Auditorium
SUNDAY APRIL 12TH TO
THURSDAY APRIL 16TH 2:00pm - 4:30pm Classes - afternoon session Classrooms
4:30pm - 5:00pm Warm down / check in HNHS Gym
5:00pm - 7:00pm Free time for dinner break
Evening events
7:00pm - 9:00pm approx. HNHS Auditorium
(Note: The first Saturday, Sunday and Thursday are nights off)
All day Classes / Finishing touches & technical rehearsal Classrooms / Hawke’s Bay Opera House
FRIDAY APRIL 17TH
8:00pm SHARING OF WORK (admission by koha) Hawke's Bay Opera House
All day SHARING OF WORK - FESTIVAL DAY (admission by koha) HNHS
SATURDAY APRIL 18TH
8:00pm Closing Night Celebration TBC
SHARING OF WORK (admission by koha) TBC
SUNDAY APRIL 19TH 9:00am - 12:00pm approx.
Closing Ceremony & Farewell
NYDS STUDENT INFORMATION 9
FULL DAY WORKSHOPS HOME GROUP / AFTERNOON TASTERS
CLASSES TUTOR PAGE CLASSES TUTOR PAGE
BEGINNERS TECH Wendy Clease 13 ACTING SHAKESPEARE Ken Keys 21
ADVANCED TECH Bonnie Burrill 13 DANCE FOR PERFORMANCE Kelsey Andrew 21
ADVANCED ACTING lsobel MacKinnon 14 DRAG SCHOOL Dan Williams 22
Pipi-Ayesha Evans
CIRCUS SKILLS 15 IMPROV COMEDY - NAKED & SCRIPTLESS Will Robertson 23
& Jennie Ritchie
DIRECTING TBC 16 MUSICAL THEATRE Trace Tidd 23
MAKEUP DESIGN Sarah Elford 16 POETRY IN PERFORMANCE Sara Hirsch 24
PLAYWRITING Maraea Rakuraku 17 INTRO TO SCREEN ACTING A Will Wallace 24
SONGWRITING Thomas Oliver 17 INTRO TO SCREEN ACTING B Rachael Blampied 24
STREET ART Mauricio Benega 18 SCREEN NINJAS Kevin Keys 25
STAGE COMBAT Allan Henry 26
THE ACTING VOICE Lisa-Jane Easter 26
THEATRE OF DISTURBANCE Jamie Sharp & Patrick Davies 27
NOTES NOTES
These are "Full Day Workshop" options. lf you are placed in a "Full Day Workshop" These are "Home Group" & "Afternoon Taster" options. lf you are placed in one
you will be in this class full days for the whole week and will not take any other classes. of these as your "Home Group" you will be in this class for the bulk of the week but
will also be allocated one "Afternoon Taster" (also based on your rankings), which
you will attend on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
Please note: Class and tutor information in this booklet is correct at printing in
September. Check www.nyds.co.nz for any updates. Apply online at
www.nyds.co.nz. Apply early as many classes fill quickly
NYDS STUDENT INFORMATION 11
TECHNICAL STREAM Advanced Tech class. Both classes
aim to instil safe, professional, and
FULL DAY
NYDS is thrilled to be returning to the
industry-accepted tech practices in an
Hawke's Bay Opera House (HBOH)
environment where you are encouraged
in 2020 and invites all those students
to experiment. Taking either tech class
interested in working behind the curtain
means you like to sweat, walk a little
to apply for this exciting and practical
WORKSHOPS
on the geek side, are keen to work as a
course.
team, and generally want to make the
magic happen.
NYDS is all about pushing your
performance envelope and every
Please indicate your preference for
performer needs to know their
either the Beginners or Advanced
instrument whether it be your body,
class when you apply, but be aware
your voice, a pen, or an entire building!
that the teaching team may make
Theatre techs transport every audience
IF YOU ARE PLACED IN A "FULL DAY final placement decisions after
member into a world of their making
assessing student skill level during
WORKSHOP" YOU WILL BE IN THIS CL ASS by mixing voices and music, bringing
the first day of class.
FULL DAYS FOR THE WHOLE WEEK AND light into the darkness, and creating a
WILL NOT TAKE ANY OTHER CLASSES. seamless spectacle from a collection of
Please note: A Technical T-Shirt is
acts by working together as a theatrical
required and is available to techies
machine. Once again students will
for $20.
explore the other side of the curtain
with two Technical theatre classes
The NYDS Technical Stream is taught
working out of the HNHS auditorium
by Bonnie Burrill and Wendy Clease.
and off-campus at the HBOH. Both
classes will include light and sound
BONNIE BURRILL
rigging, plotting, show operation,
stage management, design elements, Bonnie Burrill joins us after recently
and more. Beginners Tech is open to returning from her role with Sydney
students who are completely new to the Festival as Project Manager for the
backstage world and those students 2020 January festival there. She has
who might have done one or two shows worked throughout New Zealand on
before. Only students who have done a arts festivals in all different roles, most
previous tech course at NYDS or who recently as lighting operator for Festival
have worked extensively in their school of Colour in Wanaka. She filled the role
or local theatre are invited to take the of production manager for NZ Opera
NYDS STUDENT INFORMATION 13
for one year, was technical manager back to Hawke's Bay each year to share on devised processes. She has worked PIPI-AYESHA EVANS
for Auckland Theatre Company for five her knowledge with the next generation in a writing, devising, directing and
Pipi-Ayesha Evans is a circus and
years, lighting designer and technician of those creatives who make things performance capacity with critically
physical theatre performer, with 16
for Black Grace for three years and happen. acclaimed theatre companies such
years experience of professional
stage manager for Stage Challenge for as Binge Culture Collective, Theatre
performing and teaching circus.
two years. Bonnie has a varied career Beating and Everybody Cool Lives
She trained in circus at CircoArts,
in technical theatre and has enjoyed ADVANCED ACTING Here. lsobel received the Chapman
Christchurch, and theatre at Otago
tutoring the technical students at Tipp Theatre Award for Most Original
For those looking towards a career in University, Dunedin. In performance,
NYDS for four years. She looks forward Production for her 2O14 show, 'Dinner
acting for stage or screen or wanting Pipi specialises in aerials and stilts, in
to returning this year and working in with lzzy & Simon', as well as Best
to prepare for tertiary training auditions. particular combining them with physical
the Hawke’s Bay Opera House where Theatre and Best Director for 'Wake Up
This class will work with scripts and theatre and aerial dance. She has
she has had the privilege of touring Tomorrow' (Circa Theatre) at the 2015
narrative works, both traditional and performed extensively throughout NZ
several shows to in the past. Bonnie is a New Zealand Fringe Festival Awards.
modern, and focus on performance skills and the world, including in a solo circus
graduate of Unitec School of Performing lsobel attended Victoria University of
and the ability to work with a director. threatre show ‘The Blue-Bearded Lady’.
and Screen Arts with a Diploma in Wellington and the John Bolton Theatre
Students will need to prepare two This has had seasons in Australia and
Performance Technology. School.
2-minute monologues - one from any New Zealand and has been described
Aotearoa/ NZ work and one classical as: ‘Utterly charming in a ghoulish kind
WENDY CLEASE
or modern piece (i.e. Shakespeare,
CIRCUS SKILLS of way.’ (Theatreview), and ‘Seductive
Wendy Clease has been working in Restoration, Pinter, Stoppard, etc.). Open to everyone. You do not have yet disturbing, graceful yet jarring,
the technical and creative aspects of Students may receive further work to to be a gymnast. unequivocally captivating and above
the arts and entertainment industry be completed prior to the week's start. all absolutely fearless.’ (Regional News).
for most of her adult life, mainly as The class will challenge each individual A fantastic course involving aerial Pipi-Ayesha currently lives in Nelson,
a specialist in lighting and technical in skill workshops and with the Directing tissu and rope skills, static trapeze and where she makes and performs circus
management. Her work regularly takes class on scene work and connection aerial ring (lyra), acrobatic balancing and physical theatre with InsideOut
her around NZ and also globally, seeing with a scene partner. and tumbling, group and partner wok, physical theatre.
many sights including the inside of object manipulation (hoops, balls,
many a theatre and airport. Currently Prerequisite: This is an advanced class scarves, clubs, poi and more), unicycle JENNY RITCHIE
technical director of two regional Arts designed for older, more experienced and rollabola. Although you don't have Jenny Ritchie has had a performance
Festivals and a regular fixture at many students. Applicants should be 16+ to be a gymnast to give it a go, a good career spanning 16 years. Prior to
others, she still manages to take time and provide a CV of experience or a level of strength and fitness will help returning to New Zealand in 2016, she
out from pen pushing, chin scratching, letter of recommendation. you make the most of this course. spent eight years training and touring
and lugging to do some button You will have the thrill of presenting overseas. Specialising in many aerial
mashing for live music and theatre. ISOBEL MACKINNON some very exciting and spectacular apparatus, she has worked on large
She also enjoys sharing experience work after only one week with skilled
Isobel MacKinnon is an award winning scale circus shows created in Montreal
and knowledge with the pool of others and supportive tutors!
independent theatre practitioner with and touring Canada, the USA and
associated with her craft. This will be
extensive experience collaborating Mexico, and has worked under the
Wendy's 8th NYDS and she loves coming
direction of Robert LePage for Das
NYDS STUDENT INFORMATION 15Rheingold at the Metropolitan Opera and provide a CV of experience or include Overall Winner of the BodyFX indigenous Tūhoe, Ngāti Kahungunu
of New York. From 2013-2015 Jenny was a letter of recommendation. and Armageddon SFX competition; ki te Wairoa storyteller who lives in
based in Switzerland where she toured she received two awards in the Body Wellington and the Bay of Plenty.
an intimate avant-garde circus and TUTOR: TBC Art Awards for full body art and facial She has been awarded three Chapman
dance show for which she developed, prosthetics, and was nominated as top Tripp Theatre Awards (now known as
designed and workshopped unique makeup artist in the Wellington V48 the Wellington Theatre Awards), is a
apparatuses that were later displayed
MAKEUP DESIGN Hour Film awards where her team was published author, and founded the
as the Swiss Science Centre 'Techorama'. Design is an often overlooked field and nominated for Action on Film at the DuskyMaidensNobleSavages, a Spoken
Jenny recently completed her honours yet arguably it's an area with some of international Film Festival. Sarah works Word troupe, comprised of poets of
year of a Post-Grad focused on the most exciting career opportunities with Weltech in Wellington teaching Te Moananui a Kiwa. Maraea holds a
Set Design. in the industry Hugely popular in Special Effects Makeup and Artistry. Bachelor of Arts from the University
previous years, this course will cover of Canterbury, Christchurch and a
the foundations of makeup for stage Masters in Creative Writing from the
PL AYWRITING
DIRECTING and screen beginning with the design International Institute of Modern Letters,
of a concept, following through to From a desire to nurture the telling Victoria University, Wellington. She is
This class focuses on engaging with the founding director of Native Agency
completion. This year students will also of our stories on the stage, this class
and developing the actors' relationships Limited created to develop and grow
collaborate with the Drag School class introduces the craft of writing for
to illuminate the text / narrative / story indigenous and minority voice across
to help them find their makeup sparkle. the theatre. Students will explore
/ characters. We will cover investigating multi-media platforms.
A great foundation if you aspire to work the basics of plot and character
the basics of directing; articulating
in design or makeup for screen or stage, development, scene structure, theme
your own directing style; leading
or if you just love to dabble in visual and dialogue, and will touch on
the creative rehearsal room; and
creativeness.
SONGWRITING
production considerations and the role
tools to coach actors. We take a peer
of the dramaturg. With an emphasis Work, play, create and share in a
supportive approach wherein we learn
Please note: A theatrical makeup on finding a unique voice, students will supportive environment for the entire
to discuss each other’s work, addressing
starter-kit is required and is work on exercises designed to inspire week. Perhaps turn your favourite poem
challenges by seeking solutions together.
available to students for $75.00. ideas and creative risk-taking and will or riff into a song. Learn tricks that will
The theoretical work is matched with
be supported to write scenes and work help you unlock the creations within you.
practical application as students will
SARAH ELFORD on an original one-act play over the
direct the Advanced Acting class in
course of the week. Prerequisite:
multiple short scenes with the guidance Sarah Elford is an experienced Make Up
1. A passion for music
of the tutor. This is an intensive week and Special Effects (SFX) artist based
MARAEA RAKURAKU 2. A creative spirit
and students may receive text work in Wellingion, whose key interests are
3. Competence on a chord
to complete prior to the start of the prosthetics and blood & gore. Sarah Maraea Rakuraku wanted to scribe instrument (keyboard or guitar).
school. has worked as HOD on many (award- a non-traditional Bio but is too busy
winning) short films like period drama writing her PHD, performing and writing
Prerequisite: This is an advanced class 'Utu Pihikete', and worked as artist THOMAS OLIVER
for theatre, directing and performing in
designed for older, more experienced and assistant on multiple feature films poetry performances, that she had to Thomas Oliver is an award-winning
students. Applicants should be 16+ including 'The Cure', 'Shopping' and rely on someone else to blow her singer-songwriter. ln 2O16, he was
'Deathgasm'. Sarah's accomplishments trumpet. Maraea is a proudly
NYDS STUDENT INFORMATION 17awarded the prestigious APRA Silver and experimenting with different forms
Scroll Award for his hit, 'lf I Move To of street art seen all over the world.
Mars', from his new album 'Floating ln Students will examine how street
The Darkness', which debuted at #6 on artists and visual artists use the city
the NZ Album charts and showcases hls environment to make a statement, to
distinctive blend of Roots, Soul, Folk and challenge or simply to beautify. You
Electronic music. With millions of views don't have to be an accomplished artist,
and streams across different platforms, but an open mind is essential.
Thomas has developed an international
audience from his home base in MAURICIO BENEGA
New Zealand, has performed
throughout New Zealand, Australia, Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Mauricio Benega
Europe and Vietnam, and has toured moved to New Zealand in 2OO4 and
and shared the stage with such now lives and works as a full time
legends as Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton artist in Hastings. He graduated with
and Fat Freddy's Drop. Thomas is also a Bachelor of Visual Arts & Computer
internationally recognised as one of Graphics in 2001 from the University
the leading players of the Weissenborn of Tuiuti Parana, Brazil. He has also
lap-steel guitar. His vast diversity in completed post-graduate studies in
vocal delivery has also earned him School Administration & Visual Arts
a reputation in Drum & Bass and from FAE Business School in Curitiba,
other electronic music, and his list of Brazil (2014) and a Diploma of Visual
collaborations includes some of DnB's Effects & Motion Graphics from Media
most respected producers, including Design School in Auckland (2009).
Black Sun Empire, Nu:Tone and Logistics, Mauricio has worked with youth in urban
and boasts releases on prestigious labels Auckland and enjoys working on a
including Hospital Records, RAM Records variety of different projects at the same
and Metalheadz. time - illustrations, paintings, graphic
design, signage and murals. Mauricio's
work can be found in collections in
STREET ART NZ, Brazil, Australia, ltaly, Portugal,
Switzerland, Germany, USA and Bali.
Ditch your traditional notions of art,
You can also find examples of his work
this is art urban style. Students in this
at www.mauricobenega.com
class will be playing with paints, spray
paints, stencils and other materials
NYDS STUDENT INFORMATION 19ACTING SHAKESPEARE tutor with the USA National Theatre
Festival and with Toronto's famous
HOME
Acting Shakespeare can be a daunting
'Shakespeare ln Action' Company. He
task even for the most experienced of
regularly takes workshops around NZ
actors; we get so caught up in the text
and currently takes great delight in
we forget that Shakespeare himself
workshopping Shakespeare with the
was an actor and wrote for actors, not
GROUP &
'mature' folks of U3A (University of the
academics. Shakespeare's characters
Third Age).
are funny, sexy, serious, smart, sassy
and above all human. This course will
concentrate on combining verse and DANCE FOR
AFTERNOON
text analysis with some secret tricks PERFORMANCE
of the trade to bring the stories and
the characters to life. lf dancing is your passion then this is
your class! This Home Group is aimed
at intermediate level dancers and
TASTERS
KEN KEYS
up, and covers a variety of styles in a
Ken Keys, Founder, and one-time professional environment (dancers work
Administrator and Artistic Director off-campus at a local dance studio) led
of NYDS, is delighted to be invited by our world experienced tutor. With a
to teach the Shakespeare class. foundation of basic jazz technique, the
Shakespeare is his first love, even main focus of the course is on dance
his obsession! He has taught, and performance in the commercial dance
directed, the Bard for 30 years: at industry. Perfect for the trained dancer
IF YOU ARE PLACED IN A "HOME GROUP" Havelock North High School (where who is keen to explore dance in the
YOU WILL BE IN THIS CL ASS FOR THE his students regularly shone at the performance sense for musicals, cruise
BULK OF THE WEEK BUT WILL ALSO BE Sheilah-Winn Festival); at NYDS; ships, music videos etc. By the end of
ALLOCATED ONE "AFTERNOON TASTER'', with the Hawke's Bay Youth Theatre; the week you will have a comprehensive
WHICH YOU WILL AT TEND ON MONDAY with the Shakespeare Globe Centre, understanding of what the world of
where he was instrumental in setting commercial dance is all about and
AND WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS.
up the NSSP (National School's an appreciation for the demands of
Shakespeare Production) and the YSC working in it.
(Young Shakespeare Company), who
represented NZ at the London Globe. lf you love to dance but you're not a
For several years, Ken taught Summer dancer in your 'normal' life, or you sneak
Schools at the London Globe Theatre in a dance when nobody's looking, then
and he has been guest Shakespeare this is the perfect Afternoon Taster.
NYDS STUDENT INFORMATION 21Kelsey eases her foot off the pedal and DRAG SCHOOL design career, he has been working as WILL ROBERTSON
caters to all levels in an environment a Drag Queen for 15 years throughout
Ever dream of donning a frock or tails, Will Robertson is an actor, film-maker
focussed on fun! New Zealand. He has hosted and
glamming up and being faaaaabulous? and writer, whose credits include roles
performed as his Alter Ego 'Lady
Open to all guys and gals, who are keen in television’s ‘Girl Vs. Boy’, feature films
KELSEY ANDREW Trenyce' at many LGBTQI events
to be more than they are! Extroverts, ‘Fresh Meat’, ‘Atomic Falafel’ and ‘Kiwi’,
including Wellington 'Out in the Park'
Growing up in New Zealand, Kelsey introverts, rugby players and drama and short film ‘Space Trash Men’. Will is
and Auckland's 'Big Gay Out. He is
Andrew danced from a very young geeks, this class is all about being open also a full time writer, story and script
also heavily involved in the Auckland
age and moved to Australia in 2011 to to new things; challenging our concepts editor for ‘Shortland Street’.
community, working alongside
pursue her love of dance, she went on of gender; collaboration and hard work,
NZAF and Auckland Pride, creating
to sign with a Melbourne Agency and all while having a stunning time. The
begin dancing on various international class will cover many aspects of 'drag',
extravagant floats for the past two MUSICAL THEATRE
Pride Parades. Dan worked with
tours- performing and travelling around from the art of creating your alter Musical Theatre is a unique form
youth theatre company Long Cloud in
the world for 4 years, living in Mexico, ego character, including costuming, of theatrical performance which
Wellington for 4 years and recently with
America and the Caribbean (just to performance, choreography, attitude, incorporates singing into live theatre.
many young people on Auckland Theatre
name a few) during this time. lip synching and styling. You will learn Combining the three disciplines
Company's youth festival 'Here and
how to mince in heels, strut in suits, rock of singing, acting and dancing to
Kelsey has a passion for choreography, Now'. Having attended NYDS as
some feathers and excite an audience. communicate with an audience,
and in between tours she choreographed a student himself, Dan is excited to be
We will also work alongside the Makeup students in our popular Musical Theatre
‘Seussical the Musical’ for ‘OCPAC back and bringing this dynamic new
Design class to create some sickening, class will get put through their paces as
Theatre company’ in Melbourne. Seussical class to the youth of Aotearoa.
gag worthy looks for your persona to they come together with kindred spirits
did a repeat season for the ‘Melbourne
take to the stage! to study their craft. In recent years
International Comedy Festival’ in 2014.
Kelsey also Choreographed the
IMPROV COMEDY students in our Musical Theatre Class
Tauranga stage show of the NZ regional
DAN WILLIAMS NAKED & SCRIPTLESS have studied and performed extracts
from ‘Spring Awakening’, ‘Little Shop
tour of 'Mamma Mia!' in 2016, and co- Dan Williams began doing drag when Spontaneity and imagination is where of Horrors’, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
choreographed 'Rock of Ages' in 2017 he was 19 and can still remember the every creative work begins, so why and 'Dear Evan Hansen'.
for Tauranga Musical Theatre, 2018 exhilaration and nerves the first time he does improvising terrify so many of the
saw her Choreograph 'Chess The Musical' took to the stage. He graduated with industry's top practitioners? Students
for Stage right trust. Kelsey is currently TRACE TIDD
a degree in Performance Design from will learn to embrace the fear and
President of Create The Bay, Tap Massey Universrty and Toi Whakaari: freedom of acting without a script, Trace Tidd fell in love with Musical
Convenor for Tauranga Performing New Zealand Drama School, which has how to trust their instincts and find Theatre as a child, and has never been
Arts, working closely with the National seen him direct and design sets the comedy, tension and game of a far from the stage since, performing in
Young Performer of the Year and and costumes for work all over scene with their fellow performers. countless shows and concerts around
creative director/owner of 'KJ Studios' in New Zealand and internationally. This class will focus on storytelling, New Zealand. She gained qualifications
Tauranga. However, NYDS still remains He has been nominated multiple characterisation and grounded in Musical Theatre and Acting from
the highlight of her year and she is so times at the Chapman Tripp Theatre techniques that can be applied to Wellington Performing Arts Centre
excited to come back for her third year Awards, winning the Weta Workshop Set improvised scenes and beyond. and holds a Diploma in Contemporary
in 2020! Designer of the Year. Alongside Dan's Vocals from Excel School of Performing
NYDS STUDENT INFORMATION 23Arts. Trace lives in Whakatane where she of the European Poetry Slam in Madrid WILL WALLACE two kittens that she cannot pat
owns and runs Stage Door Performing 2016 and a 2017 BBC Slam Finalist. Sara hard enough.
Will Wallace trained as an actor at
Arts Academy and is a private singing has performed at Glastonbury, is a TEDx
the Unitec Performing Arts School.
teacher. Trace also works professionally speaker, has featured on the BBC and
as a performer, vocal director and toured extensively both in the UK and
His plethora of credits include roles in SCREEN NINJAS
television and film, such as ‘Vermilion’;
performance coach. She loves all internationally. Sara holds a Master’s Polish up those screen acting chops
‘Step Dave’; ‘Shortland Street’; ‘Legend
aspects of the performing arts, but is in Creative Writing & Education from you built in last year’s screen classes
of the Seeker’ and ‘Go Girls’. Also an
particularly passionate about coaching Goldsmiths University and is Education and challenge yourself in the newest
accomplished film maker and editor,
young people in the ‘ways’ of Musical Director for Motif Poetry, a new charity class at NYDS. You’ll work on producing
Will runs Fiftyone50 Productions –
Theatre. committed to bringing poetry into authentic performances by learning
a successful production company
schools and communities across to identify the subtle changes within a
specialising in everything from actor
New Zealand and around the world. scene, showing choices being made by
POETRY IN Sara has had the privilege of working
showreels to drama, corporate and
documentary films. Amongst all this your character, internalising emotion
PERFORMANCE with many alumni from the NYDS and many other screen acting and
Will also finds time to teach screen
Are you harbouring a crush on spoken poetry course in professional settings script techniques. You’ll learn what is
acting at Unitec.
word? Maybe you write, maybe you across NZ and loves to see how this expected in an audition, how to take
want to write, maybe you just get on class is inspiring the next generation a head shot, and get the chance to
the Youtube - either way, this class of powerful voices. RACHAEL BLAMPIED hear from professionals the secrets
will be a safe and creative space for Rachael Blampied is a former NYDS of the industry.
you to express your own stories. With INTRO TO student and current member of the
the international spoken word scene NYDS Board. She completed a Bachelor Prerequisite: This is an advanced class
SCREEN ACTING designed for older students who have
expanding like a soufflé, the poetic of Performing and Screen Arts at Unitec
communities of Aotearoa are going With the continual development of the in 2006 and is an experienced screen completed a NYDS Screen Acting
from strength to strength. Using a film and television industry in NZ, actors actress. Rachael's screen credits include Class previously or had equivalent
range of poetic forms, we will reach have more opportunity to gain work on playing the infamous Bree on 'Shortland experience. Applicants should be 16+
across communities and between screen. But what does it take to create Street' and NZ's incredible WWll spy and provide a CV of experience or a
disciplines to find the voices of our compelling performances on screen? Nancy Wake in 'Nancy Wake: The White letter of recommendation.
young storytellers - voices that are What challenges face actors and what Mouse', also 'The Kick', 'Ash vs Evil
authentic, silly and critical. techniques will they need to learn? Dead', the webseries 'Darryl: An Outward KEVIN KEYS
Through classroom exercises we discover Bound Story' and the TVNZ series 'Dirty Kevin Keys is an Auckland based
SARA HIRSCH what goes into effective on-camera Laundry'. Rachael studied music (voice performer with a BMus and a BA in
work and enable students to become and piano) for many years and has
Sara Hirsch is a Rānana / London grown theatre from Victoria University. Kevin
familiar with the unique processes performed at Coca-Cola Christmas in
poet and spoken word educator now has performed in the last three seasons
necessary for the film actor. This the Park. She lives in Auckland where
based in Aotearoa. She is a former UK at Auckland’s Pop Up Globe. You may
intensive course will challenge and she works as an actress, voice artist,
Slam Champion, third ranked in the also hear his voice travelling through
inspire you. and a TV and Film Producer - making
World Slam Championships 2014, winner the radio waves as one of RNZ Concert's
commercials, music videos and films. presenters and on radio commercials.
She tells bad jokes, loves food, and has
NYDS STUDENT INFORMATION 25He regularly performs with the Auckland and began teaching workshops and renowned vocal tutors including Cecily JAMIE SHARP
Philharmonia Orchestra in a variety of choreographing for professional Berry, and Kristin Linklater with whom
Jamie Sharp has lived a varied artistic
presenting roles including writing and and educational institutions across she studied extensively. Lisa-Jane was
career across the last ten years as an
presenting for orchestral education New Zealand, yet he looks forward to Director of the Performing Arts Drama
actor, dancer, choreographer, producer,
concerts. Some of his screen credits returning to NYDS. He has taught for Diploma at the Eastern Institute of
composer, musician and tutor of the
include ‘Shortland Street’, ‘Brokenwood many years and relishes the chance Technology in Hawke's Bay from 1998
Cutting Edge Theatre and Contemporary
Mysteries’, ‘Nothing Trivial’ and to provide people with the skills and till 2001, and has worked as a vocal
Movement classes at NYDS. Jamie has
‘Almighty Johnsons’. confidence to use their own natural coach on films and Television. Formally
performed globally, at the Edinburgh
creative and personal talents to create Director of Performing Arts at Iona
He also regularly audio describes Fringe, in Hong Kong, America, Istanbul,
safe, effective staged violence. He has College, Lisa-Jane now directs nationally
theatre, as well as singing and playing Singapore, France and on the London
worked as a movement coach and and manages her own Performance
trombone in bands and appearing on stage. Jamie has worked directly with
motion capture performer for movies Coaching company – One Voice Creative
the couch reading to his kids. Frantic Assembly and is joint director of
such as 'War for the Planet of the Apes', Consulting Limited.
a new creative facilitating company for
' Ghost in the Shell', Hunger Games', and
aspiring performers. Jamie graduated
'Justice League' alongside his padawan,
STAGE COMBAT THEATRE OF from the Royal Northern College
Ryan McIntyre.
DISTURBANCE of Music in the UK in 2016 with a
Warm up your battle cry and stretch out
performance degree in Saxophone and
those muscles, things are going to get Challenge - what we are all about.
physical. Stage Combat will give you the THE ACTING VOICE now teaches and performs throughout
This collaborative and highly England. Recently he has had the
skills to create dynamic and effective Quite simply the most important class demanding class will teach you to pleasure of playing alongside Sister
fight scenes while keeping you and your at NYDS, says the Artistic Director. disrupt and challenge your own artistry, Sledge and his NYDS chum, Thomas.
partner safe. We'll look at techniques Regardless of your interest or your and look to expand the audience’s
used in theatre, television and film and ultimate vocation, a flexible, strong, concepts of performance in creative PATRICK DAVIES
look at how we can physically define expressive voice is essential. This and surprising ways. You will explore the
different characters and storylines challenging and intense workshop will Art of Disturbance by using movement, Already an award-winning director,
with these and many other skills and free your natural voice and give you an architecture, the environment, actor, designer and improviser Patrick
techniques. armoury of vital techniques to last a life- improvisation, devising, and much Davies started at NYDS teaching
time. A MUST for serious screen or stage more - to harness your own ideas and Acting Shakespeare (3 years) and
ALLAN HENRY performers, radio and TV presenters and curiosity. This exciting class incorporates then Directing (also 3 years), so it's
communicators of any kind. techniques of Viewpoints and Frantic time to change it up. He has worked
Allan Henry discovered Stage Combat
Assembly and is perfect for the widest with the Northland, Auckland and
in 1999, when he was a student at
LISA-JANE EASTER range of disciplines – designers, Otago Youth Theatres; as well as
The National Youth Drama School.
technicians, directors, dancers, Circa, Basement, Court, Fortune and
There he met his eventual teacher and Lisa-Jane Easter trained as an actor
performers, composers and musicians Centrepoint Theatres. He began his
mentor, Tony Wolf. Allan studied under in New Zealand before venturing
– tapping directly into the individual Master in Theatre Arts (Directing) at
Tony for many years as his apprentice overseas to further her studies in
strengths and knowledge of students Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School and
and when Tony moved on to start a vocal technique (pertaining mostly to
to create a multi-layered company. Victoria University in 2006 where he
new chapter of his life in the US, Allan the spoken word) with actors. During
We will challenge you to view, and to began working with Viewpoints and
assumed the mantle of heir-apparent her time overseas, she worked with
create theatre in a very different way.
NYDS STUDENT INFORMATION 27Composition. He has since taught and
directed using these tools in New Zaland,
Germany, Romania, Serbia, USA and
the UK.
SUPPORTED BY
NYDS KEY STAFF
CLAIRE KEYS
Artistic Director
NYDS TRUST BOARD
BEN FAGAN
Chair
GLEN PICKERING
KEN KEYS
JESSICA SOUTAR BARRON
Frimley Tasman Smith Bernard Chambers
RACHAEL BL AMPIED Foundation Charitable Trust Charitable Trust
Brochure photography thanks to Michael Harris.
NYDS STUDENT INFORMATION 29CONTACT
Apply online at www.nyds.co.nz
Email admin@nyds.co.nz
PO Box 600, Napier 4140,
New Zealand
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