IMPROV COURSE!

Beverley Cooke-Tonnesen to give course for adults in Durban this June/July aimed at everyone - not just actors.

International award winning drama teacher, theatre director and actor, Beverley Cooke-Tonnesen, will be holding a four-session Improv! course in Durban this June/July.

“Improvise” means “to invent, compose, or perform with little or no preparation”. Improvisation (Improv!) is a theatrical form where actors are expected to come up with characters and scenes, with little or no time to rehearse, and then perform as if giving a normal performance. It is a highly demanding theatrical form that requires immense skill and very specific training. The skills learned in Improv! training also provide invaluable professional and life-skills, especially for those involved in any kind of presenting, facilitating or management.

“It’s also a tremendous amount of fun and a great way to get rid of stress by losing your inhibitions, expressing your creativity, and having a good laugh!” says Beverley.

The course is suitable for anyone from 18 to 118 years old who is committed to bettering their performing/presenting abilities; awakening and expressing their creativity, and discovering creative problem-solving strategies and techniques. The course will develop quick-thinking skills and active listening skills as well as teaching individuals how to let go of old patterns that inhibit creativity and synergy. Other benefits include the building of confidence and self-esteem to make a great impression; losing inhibitions and finding the freedom to ‘let go’, and actively pursuing self-discovery and personal development whilst having fun!

The course will run one night a week, from 18h00 to 21h00 for four weeks, starting June 14. The cost of the course is R800. For more information or to book, contact Bev on 084 207 4707 or email: beverleyct@gmail.com

Bev will also be giving Drama workshops for teenagers during the first week of the holidays (June 14-19) and will be available for private coaching from June 14 to July 12.