Wesley Enoch Masterclass

WESLEY ENOCH THEATRE MASTERCLASS BRISBANE

A two day Theatre Masterclass.  

A two day Theatre Masterclass, focusing on new Australian work, as directed by Wesley Enoch AO.

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Course Overview
The HubStudio welcomes internationally acclaimed playwright and director Wesley Enoch to deliver a two day masterclass on Acting and New Work. Wesley has an impressive 35 year history of creating works like The 7 Stages Of Grieving (co-created with Deborah Mailman), Black Medea, The Sunshine Club and Cookie Table. He has directed some of the most iconic Australian plays like Stolen, The Sapphires, Black Diggers, The Visitors and more.

“I like working on new scripts and developing stories. I believe in ensemble building and telling stories that make a difference in the world. Acting is an important storytelling tool to shine a light on important issues in our society, to build community and feed a curious spirit.” Wesley Enoch

Actors are called upon to work on new scripts all the time either in workshops or rehearsals for performance. What are the best ways for actors to support the writing? What are the tools at your disposal as an actor to build character and dramatic action? How can your skills as an actor dig deep and show the writer the potential of the work?

In this two day masterclass you will be paired to work on a new script and explore the skills and techniques needed in these environments. We will talk and explore on the floor ways of building meaning for audiences and expanding your artistry. Acting is an important generative and interpretative skill. If you are interesting in workshopping and developing new work for others or even yourself come and sign up.

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About Wesley Enoch

Wesley Enoch has written and directed iconic Indigenous productions THE 7 STAGES OF GRIEVING, BLACK MEDEA and THE STORY OF THE MIRACLES AT COOKIE’S TABLE. He has directed productions of THE SAPPHIRES, BLACK DIGGERS, I AM EORA, THE MAN FROM MUKINUPIN, YIBIYUNG, PARRAMATTA GIRLS, BLACK COCKATOO and APPROPRIATE. He was the Artistic Director of the Sydney Festival from 2017 to 2020 and was previously the Artistic Director at Kooemba Jdarra Indigenous Performing Arts and the Ilbijerri Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Theatre Co-operative. Wesley’s other residencies include Resident Director at Sydney Theatre Company; Associate Artistic Director at Belvoir Street Theatre; the 2002 Australia Council Cite Internationale des Arts Residency in Paris and the Australia Council Artistic Director for the Australian Delegation to the 2008 Festival of Pacific Arts. He was creative consultant, segment director and indigenous consultant for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Wesley is currently serving as the QUT Indigenous Chair of Creative Industries.

Wesley Enoch is the former Artistic Director at the Sydney Festival. Wesley has written and directed iconic Indigenous productions THE 7 STAGES OF GRIEVING, BLACK MEDEA and THE STORY OF THE MIRACLES AT COOKIE’S TABLE. He has directed productions of THE SAPPHIRES, BLACK DIGGERS, I AM EORA, THE MAN FROM MUKINUPIN, YIBIYUNG, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, and THE VISITORS.  Wesley is the current Professor of Indigenous Practice, Creative Industries QUT, the Co-Chair of Annamila First Nations Foundation, the Deputy Chair of Creative Australia and the Patrick White Fellow for the Sydney Theatre Company.