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Subtext as an Actor’s Tool

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COST: FREE for Film Co-op members in good standing.

Class Limit: 25

Instructor: Monica Walsh

ONLINE WORKSHOP

Workshop Description:

What is subtext? This workshop looks at the actor’s tool of subtext and how it’s been talked about through some different schools of acting theory. Using subtext as a tool is quite simple, in reality the greatest asset you have as an actor is your imagination. Together, we will go through some exercises and some examples of how it may be of benefit to you as an actor. This workshop is suitable for all levels, and though designed for actors, could be of benefit to directors, writers, teachers, etc.

Instructor’s Biography:

Monica Walsh is an actor, writer, producer, teacher and singer from Newfoundland and Labrador. Monica founded Scene and Blurred, a monthly open mic for theatre artists, which she has taken on tour throughout Canada and beyond. She won the 2018 Rhonda Payne Theatre award for women in theatre, and her company Kanutu Theatre continues to produce original and classical theatre. Monica has studied at Method Acting London, Movement Theatre Studio NYC, Montgomery Theatre PEI and holds Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Diploma in Stage and Screen Technique.