An actor, educator and all-around awesome guy, Noah, from the US, a graduate of Wabash College has been involved in over forty theater productions in the US and China as an actor, director and lighting technician and was the Zhejiang province regional director for the Educational Drama Association (EdDA) China Chapter. In Hangzhou, he helped establish the Hangzhou Repertory Theatre, improvised in the Screaming Lemur Improv Troupe, performed as Nick Bottom in a production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and organized two successful Regional EdDA Young Thespian Festivals. He's taught online playwriting and puppet improv workshops for EdDA and teaches IB Theatre at Shanghai High School International Division (SHSID). He can't wait to meet you!
Have you ever been intrigued by Shakespeare but...
Have you ever been intrigued by Shakespeare but unsure how to connect with his language and characters? Or maybe you’ve wondered how actors bring his powerful words to life on stage? In this workshop, hosted by Noah, a Shakespeare-trained stage actor and director, you’ll have the chance to dive into the world of Shakespeare in a fun, interactive way. Through practical acting exercises, we’ll explore how to identify and use verbs to build physical acting skills, work with iambic pentameter, and engage in ensemble acting. Whether you’re new to acting or looking to refine your skills, this workshop is designed to be both educational and enjoyable for all._x000D_
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You’ll not only learn the fundamentals of acting through Shakespeare’s texts but also gain a deeper understanding of his language by identifying key verbs and understanding the importance of rhythm and emotion in performance. Noah will guide you through scenes from some of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, helping you find your character’s objective and connect with your fellow actors. This workshop is all about making Shakespeare accessible, fun, and dynamic—so come ready to learn, move, and experience the magic of the Bard!_x000D_
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你是否曾对莎士比亚产生过兴趣,却不确定如何与他的语言和角色产生共鸣?或者你是否想知道演员们是如何将他那充满力量的语言带到舞台上?在这个由Noah主持的工作坊中,你将有机会通过有趣、互动的方式进入莎士比亚的世界。通过实际的表演练习,我们将探讨如何通过动词来构建身体表演技巧,如何运用五步抑扬格,如何进行群体表演。无论你是表演新手,还是希望提升自己表演技巧的人,这个工作坊都旨在让每个人都能既学到知识又享受其中。_x000D_
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你不仅能通过莎士比亚的文本学习表演的基本功,还能通过识别关键动词,理解节奏和情感在表演中的重要性,从而更深入地理解他的语言。Noah将带领你走进莎士比亚一些最著名戏剧的场景,帮助你找出角色的目标,并与其他演员建立联系。这个工作坊的目标是让莎士比亚变得亲近、有趣和充满活力——所以,准备好学习、表演、体验这位文艺巨匠的魔力吧!