I design and facilitate regular learning programmes; spanning from theatre workshops in acting, writing and devising to ongoing creative curriculums.
A series of 7 workshops in performance and theatre making, which draws inspiration from the Chekhov technique. Including the art of acting, the architecture of performance and improvisation skills as tools in a creative process. The workshop series will also explore ensemble devising, directing and script work within a playful collaborative environment.
For anyone wanting to explore and enjoy the world of stories, character and a shared creative process through movement and imagination.
10th April: Atmospheres
The general atmosphere, scoring the script, exploring archetypal atmospheres through movement
17th April: Living Images
Ensemble movement and contact with the individual and collective imagination, Qualities
24th April: Psychological Gestures
Characterisation, psycho physical acting, polarities, objectives
1st May: Imagination
Imaginary Centres, Imaginary Body, Images out of playfulness
8th May: Incorporation
Applying characterisation techniques to scene work and the ensemble
15th May: Feeling of the Whole
Fly over the play, Atmospheres, characterisation, Radiation
22nd May: Inspiration
Creative Individuality, divided consciousness, from rehearsal to performance
Pay what you can: £8 / £10 per session.
Booking at: jacobpwoods@gmail.com
Co-organiser and facilitator of the Anti University Now Festival
Story and Script Development workshops at Open School East, Arcola and Albany Theatres, Theatre Royal Plymouth
I am the Drama Lead at Ruskin Mill College and co-ordinate the department in applying theatre skills within the Practical Skills Therapeutic Education pedagogy. The role includes directing plays (most recently Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream), as well as developing smaller community projects throughout the year.
Within this work I hold a Diploma in Education and Training and a certificate in The Pedagogical Potential of Craft.
Co-director of a three year collaboration between Ruskin Mill Trust colleges, which brought to life a new play on the Arthur legends by Peter Oswald.