Flying Solo: Telling the Story in Song

Stage Door Performing Arts Academy, in conjunction with Creative Communities NZ are thrilled to be hosting 2020 'New Zealander of the Year' Jennifer Ward-Lealand in Whakatane to deliver two amazing masterclasses:

1: The Craft of Acting (18+)
2: Flying Solo (for singers, 16+) 
 
This event info is for Masterclass #2 FLYING SOLO: Telling the Story in Song

In this workshop each participant is directed in a musical theatre song of their choice.  There is a strong emphasis on identifying and developing the inner monologue, and how this focus serves the greater goal – that of engaging at a deeper level with the story of the song and, consequently, with the audience.  Participants receive individual detailed direction and have the opportunity to observe their fellow classmates and engage fully in the process.

For this masterclass Jennifer is joined by fantastic Tauranga based pianist Leon Gray-Lockhart.

Too young, or not wanting to actively take part, but keen to watch and learn from Jennifer? We invite you to attend as an observer.
Having had the privilege of watching Jennifer work with students in the past, Stage Door's Principal, Trace Tidd HIGHLY RECOMMENDS attending one or both of Jennifer's masterclasses as an observer. 
 
Participants (aged 16+) $75
Observers (aged 13+) $45
 
Limited spaces are available for both participants and observers. 
Email trish@ohagans.net.nz to book your space today!
 
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ABOUT JENNIFER WARD-LEALAND: 

Since training at Auckland's influential Theatre Corporate, New Zealand actor Jennifer Ward-Lealand has worked extensively in theatre, film and television for over 35 years.  She has excelled in both dramatic and comedic roles, as well as numerous roles in musical theatre and cabaret.
 
As an accomplished singer, Jennifer presents her cabaret Falling in Love Again (as Marlene Dietrich in concert) at festivals and venues in New Zealand and Australia.  She has recorded Falling in Love Again to cd (click here for info).  She is also in demand as a tutor of musical theatre.
 
She was named New Zealander of the Year in February 2020, and a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit "for services to film, theatre and television" in the 2019 New Year's Honours list.  Jennifer has been a keen student of te reo Maori since 2008, and in 2017, she was gifted the name Te Atamira (The Stage) by Sir Timoti Karetu and Te Wharehuia Milroy. 
 
To find out more about Jennifer, please check out her website jenniferwardlealand.com

We are thrilled to have Jennifer with us to deliver this amazing masterclass.
Dont miss out, email trish@ohagans.net.nz to book your space today!