Chris starred in and directed, Jack and the Beanstalk
at the Theatre
Royal Bath which ran from the 18th December 2003 to the 25th January
2004.
Chris
Harris - Workshop
The
gap between amateur and professional was well demonstrated when 24 members
of PPP were given a masterclass in the art of pantomime by one of the
country's finest exponents of the genre.
Chris
Harris was only able to scratch the surface in the six and a half hours he
spent with the Society but his imaginative, instructive and highly
entertaining discourse captivated and enthused his audience.
By mixing talk
about the history of pantomime, it's traditions, performance techniques and
mime with amusing anecdotes, physical theatre, singing and practical
exercises, Chris gave an insight into how to develop a script and how even a
pause or gesture can enhance and lift a performance.
The
inclusion of a section on "pantomime routines" with particular
emphasis on "The Magic Echo" which will appear in our Cinderella
this Christmas caused great amusement as did exercises to develop
concentration and co-ordination.
During other parts of the day tennis balls
and then balloons were used to great effect in demonstrating acting
techniques and a"routine".
The
time passed all to quickly and by the end of the afternoon Chris left
those present realising the endless possibilities that can emerge from the
printed page.
The Society would like to record its sincere thanks to Chris
for an excellent workshop and to new PPP member Julian Nietrzebka for his
wonderful keyboard skills during the day.
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