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Performing Arts Services Hub (PASH)

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 1300 851 055

Address: Suite 301, 20 Allara St 2601 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.thepash.com.au

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25.01.2022 Start next week :) Many people join an improvisation class for reasons other than performing on stage, (or as well as). They might be concerned about their personal confidence, nervousness delivering presentations at work, ability to make new friends, trying to stop any number of anxieties preventing them from being at their best, or maybe they just want some spontaneous fun to break the other pressures of daily life. When you learn to live and communicate in the moment, your worries about what might happen in the future or what has already happened, reduce. When you learn to improvise, you learn to keep calm and laugh-off other concerns. Join a class, here; http://www.impro.com.au/beginners-courses/

24.01.2022 All new mini-courses in improvisation! Suitable for all levels. Choose ; "Musical Improv" (3 Monday evenings Sept)ember) or "Games For Stage & Life" (3 Thursday evenings September) Our full-length courses sold out, this term, but these mini-courses are a great way to get a splash of spontaneity, with real skills and real fun. Learn to improvise singing with others and without fear, or learn a whole bunch of theatre games, or do both! This September! Limited places for COVID safety, so ac quickly. Information and bookings here; http://www.impro.com.au/other-courses/

24.01.2022 Impro Inventors Summer Camp Jan 8-10, Canberra and surrounds! We had a GREAT time, last year from Friday evening to Sunday evening. Half-impro (workshops/rehear...sals/show) and half-social events (BBQ, swimming, nightlife), though there's no actual camping :) Read all the details, and enrol here; http://www.impro.com.au/other-courses/ See more

24.01.2022 When is it time to start improvising? Truly it's now, with our classic beginners evening short course, "Prepare To Be Unprepared" starting THIS Thursday April 22 or next Tuesday April 27, and if you want to, you get to perform at the end. Immediately practical skills for stage and life, in a fun, inclusive environment. Enrol here; http://www.impro.com.au/beginners-courses/

23.01.2022 Why Learn Improvisation? IMPROV BASICS #2 with Nick Byrne from Impro ACT "Naming Objects and People" When untrained improvisers attempt to create a spontaneous... theatre scene, they are typically worried that what they say will be 'wrong' or 'not good enough'. This may cause them to avoid being specific, failing to name objects and people. For example, a scene might be; A: Look over there! B: Yes, I see it! C: Yes, it's huge! These improvisers are 'making and embracing offers' (See Improv Basics #1), but until someone names what they are looking at, the scene will not progress, and if they also name each other, it will suggest a relationship, giving them more interesting elements to deal with such as the emotion and status levels between the characters. The scene can move forward with ease. In improvisation, they don't need to worry about being 'wrong', because the moment they name something, it exists, so they are automatically 'right', in a practical sense. Here is the revised scene; A: Look, over in the long grass, Professor! (naming or specifying the general environment, and the other character) B: Yes, it's a lion, Billy. (the cuteness of the name suggests a lower status, perhaps a child or student of the professor. Naming the object gives the next actor fuel for their offer and character's emotional state) A: I'm afraid, it's heading straight towards us. B: Climb the tree!! And they do :) If you'd like to learn more, join an impro class, here; http://www.impro.com.au/beginners-courses/

23.01.2022 Wondering what it's like to do impro? Come, watch, laugh, and meet students of different levels, in our end-of-term students showcase, on December 5 :) Sold out early, last term, so book early.... https://www.smithsalternative.com/even/one-night-only-70281

23.01.2022 This Sunday for two hours? Count me in....

21.01.2022 Wanna learn to improvise? New bookings already coming in for our next beginners courses. Join us for all the fun; http://www.impro.com.au/beginners-courses/

18.01.2022 And it's fun.... Want to learn very practical theatre techniques from someone who has regularly taught/directed/performed in more than 30 countries? You can readily employ improvisation tools in all types of performance, professional presentations, and social interactions. Read more and enrol here; http://www.impro.com.au/beginners-courses/

17.01.2022 Begin Feb 4 or Feb 9...

17.01.2022 Final days to enrol in intermediate/advanced courses, starting very soon and filling extremely quickly, suitable for anyone who has completed at least one Impro... ACT or other recognised improvisation course. "That Instant Connection" - (60% sold) Create a special relationship with your audience or those you meet in life. Mondays evenings from October 19 "In Your Own Words" - (55% sold) Have something beautiful and inspiring to say on and off stage, anytime you want. Wednesday evenings from October 21 Last term sold out, so enrol now, here; http://www.impro.com.au/other-courses/ See more

16.01.2022 Term 1, 2021 improvisation classes, at all levels now available for bookings. Get in early, as the first quarter is always very popular. Beginners, head to; htt...p://www.impro.com.au/beginners-courses/ Intermediate/advanced choose from "Laugh Out Loud" or "Once Upon A Time" courses here; http://www.impro.com.au/other-courses/ See more

15.01.2022 Just want to play some improv games, without taking a whole course? Games For Stage and Life is a 3-session mini-course starting September 10. Big fun awaits, when you enrol here; http://www.impro.com.au/other-courses/

14.01.2022 Start Feb 4 or Feb 9! Make friends fast, whilst enjoying a laughter-filled weekly class that teaches very practical communication skills for stage and life. Become an improviser, and enjoy the benefits living in the moment. http://www.impro.com.au/beginners-courses/

14.01.2022 Oooh, I'm on this podcast with the wonderful Amy Jordan. Yes, But Why? Have a listen to find out :) https://www.spreaker.com//hc-un/yby-episode-253-nick-byrne

14.01.2022 Interested to try improvisation, but not sure what it's really like? Taste-test all the fun with a one-off Impro Winter Taster session on July 11. Only $25, here; http://www.impro.com.au/one-off-workshops/

13.01.2022 Need a little spontaneity in your life? Want big fun, with very practical skills for stage and life? Join an improvisation class! Information and enrolments, here; http://www.impro.com.au/beginners-courses/

12.01.2022 Earlier this month, our Impro Summer Camp participants; rode dodgems, sang karaoke, workshopped, BBQ'ed, visited the river, created a new format, performed it i...nside and out :) What a great weekend! Thanks, gang <3 If you'd like a wonderful improvised experienced on and off stage, join us; http://www.impro.com.au/ See more

12.01.2022 Hurry! Starts early Feb :)

11.01.2022 A sneak peek at an impro class, without committing to a course? Spring Taster Oct 11.

09.01.2022 When is it time to have fun, again, meet new people, and learn truly practical skills for stage and life? Join an improvisation class! Information and enrolments, here; http://www.impro.com.au/beginners-courses/

09.01.2022 A quick taster class to see if you like improvisation? Soooo much fun and real skills for stage and life :) Book directly, here; http://www.impro.com.au/one-off-workshops/

08.01.2022 THE CLASS BEFORE CHRISTMAS - Wed Dec 16 It was the Class Before Christmas, And all through the town, Improvisers were feeling a little bit down, Their courses w...ere finishing There final show, too, If only there was just one more class they could do, Just to mix with all levels; have a last splash of fun, And perhaps share a beverage, when that class was done. Then came the announcement, Here in this rhyme, An extra class before Christmas, Enrol here, in quick time; http://www.impro.com.au/one-off-workshops/ See more

08.01.2022 Live Improvised Theatre Show! For "One Night Only"! Fri Sept 18 @ Smiths Alternative Impro ACT's student showcase for this quarter in three completely different sessions. 7:00pm "Prepare To Be Unprepared"... 8:10pm "Impro In Space" 9:15pm "What Else Could Go Wrong?" See one or see them all. Book now for very limited seating; https://www.smithsalternative.com/even/one-night-only-69525 See more

07.01.2022 Performer Tips #3 - Presence and Including The Audience Your audience is always there. If there is no audience, (even an online one), you are actually rehearsin...g or just amusing yourself, rather than performing. Your audience notices everything, so there's little point either ignoring them or attempting to hide any part of yourself from them. They are, however, there by choice, with a strong desire to have a fulfilling experience. They want you to succeed! They really do! This makes them one of your greatest assets. Allow them the honour of assisting you, because they are an absolutely essential part of your performance, and you are an essential part of their experience. We are all inhabiting the same space. There are many types of performance, of course, so you may not feel you can look them in the eye and speak directly to them. In many plays, for example, you might be hoping to sweep them away into a fantasy world, and you feel that direct communication will break the 'fourth wall', sending them back into reality......., but you must still invite them and welcome them into the other dimension that you want them to visit. Accordingly, we tend to face in the direction of the audience, somewhat more than purely realistic experience would suggest, and we project our voice with enough resonance for them to hear. We enter the stage, to present ourselves to the audience! They exist! If you imagine, before you begin your performance that rather than trying to impress the audience and be good enough for them, you are actually delivering them a gift that they already want to receive, with as much love as a birthday present for your favourite friend or relative, performing is easier and a very great pleasure. Give yourself to them, and they will give themselves to you. Find authenticity, by allowing them to see you - the real you, beyond, yet within the character. Show them your eyes. Breathe in the atmosphere (quite literally), when you are facing them, and you will gain an awareness that will improve your timing, amongst a dozen other nuances of your performance. Definitively, this is a large part of that magical quality known as 'stage presence'....., but it's not magic, nor a trick. It's very real, and YOU can have it. Just believe in your audience. Love them. Invite them in, and be generous with your hospitality, as you share the space. Perform together. <3 (From the writings of Nick Byrne, Artistic Director of Impro ACT. If you'd like to join a class, or to arrange a private session, tailored to you or your team, check http://www.impro.com.au/ to [email protected] )

06.01.2022 Performer Tips #4 - Authenticity When I began to tour overseas, I was reasonably confident about my ability to teach, and my ability to create/direct shows, at ...a level suitable to the other internationals in my field, but I didn't rate myself so well, on stage. People were advertising their Australian guest, as part of festivals, and I felt the pressure to deliver the qualities that others had, in comparison......, but that's NOT what you're hired to do. You are hired to deliver what YOU have. When you try to be something that you're not, you might just get away with it, but you are taking a big risk that the audience will like what you try to do. The result will always be a game of percentages, (which is a bit stressful). You are, in a way, faking it, so they will always have a subconscious reason to doubt you, and your job will be to constantly seduce them into believing otherwise, even as you maintain the same uncomfortable doubts, yourself. Under these circumstances, you feel yourself needing to get your performance 'right', and every pause, stumble, cough, seems to be a glaring mistake. When, however, you are simply being yourself, the audience can immediately relax. They will automatically empathise with you, because that's what the human mind does when confronted with anyone telling them the truth. The game of percentages is gone. They will actually accept you EVERY time, and your performance will not fail; it will simply be rated somewhere between perfectly ok and outstanding, (which removes the stress and thereby improves your work, anyway). You can pause, stumble, cough, as often as you like, because you are not pretending, and these elements, as well as all your inherent idiosyncrasies, will only make you seem MORE real. When you play a character (a fiction), that is not you, rather than first concentrating on learning the altered vocal qualities, style of movement, and other imposed elements, begin by empathising with the character; consider what you share with them. If you are playing an aggressive monster, recall what it was like when YOU felt different or an outcast, and when you felt angry. Play the authenticity first, and allow the character tropes to filter-in, naturally, so that in this way, you can allow the audience to empathise with the reality of your character, too. Just as when you were being yourself, they will believe your character, which will also have a multi-dimensional depth. Anyone can roar like a monster, but your monster will seem real. I am never worried, on tour, now, because I am only trying to be me. I know, for certain, that this is the best result I can get at any given time, and that it is going to be good enough to be on stage with any of my peers, and from this base, I can continue to build stagecraft that can filter-in on top, gradually and naturally. This is definitely true for you, too. To practice, and to prove this reality to yourself, (because you'll only feel empowered to be authentic, when you believe in it), tell vulnerable honest stories (no matter how light or heavy) to groups of friends, or at rehearsals. The more honest, and the more vulnerable you are, the more you will feel the empathy and interest of the listeners. It's a good feeling, and it's instant, and it's reliable. In this way, you are training to accept your authentic self, and the good feedback will be the drug that replaces your earlier desire to be what you are not. Authenticity is easy. You've always had it, hiding somewhere beneath the cover story we all create to some degree. You just need to exercise this strongest of performance muscles, to harvest the many benefits, both on and off stage. <3 (From the writings of Nick Byrne, Artistic Director of Impro ACT. If you'd like to join a class, or to arrange a private session, tailored to you or your team, check http://www.impro.com.au/ to [email protected] )

06.01.2022 With limited opportunities for full-scale theatre, at the moment, why not take the opportunity to learn new skills... Over the last four years, I've had the good fortune to work in more than 30 countries, teaching and directing improvisation, and performing with some of the greatest from around the globe. I'm at home, these days, of course, but that means I'm teaching here, starting very soon. Begin here; http://www.impro.com.au/beginners-courses/... Previous impro experience, here; http://www.impro.com.au/other-courses/ (Pictured is Impro ACT's Nick Byrne, performing in Moscow with Belgium's Sophie Van den Eynden, France's Flavien Reppert, and Russia's own Dina Mild).

05.01.2022 Enticing new intermediate courses, now enrolling, for an October start, suitable for anyone who has completed at least one Impro ACT or other recognised improvisation course. "That Instant Connection" - Create a special relationship with your audience or those you meet in life. Mondays evenings from October 19 "In Your Own Words" - Have something beautiful and inspiring to say on and off stage, anytime you want. Wednesday evenings from October 21 Last term sold out, so enrol early, here; http://www.impro.com.au/other-courses/

04.01.2022 It is not the strongest of the species that survives, not the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. Charles Darwin should have been around for 2020, huh? I guess we'll just have to improvise! Join a class, now :) Info and enrolments, here; http://www.impro.com.au/beginners-courses/

03.01.2022 This Saturday afternoon! See you there :)