We have worked with our tutors and current members to come up with various one-off workshops that are aimed at improving skills in particular areas, while exploring these subjects in more details

Upcoming Workshops:

Saturday 14th October: Improvisation

Paul Connolly is an Edinburgh based award-winning actor, comedian, improviser, teacher, writer and director. He is best know for his work with TBC Improv (Absolute Improv!, Absolute Improv Stories!) and the Scottish Comedy Award Winning Spontaneous Players (Spontaneous Sherlock, Spontaneous Potter). We couldn't think of anyone better to lead this workshop. 

This session will involve a mixture of fun games, improv exercises, scenes and group activities. Participants will be given a thorough grounding in improvised comedy techniques, including:

• Listening
• Spontaneity
• “Yes And”
• Staying open and flexible in performance
• Trusting and developing ideas
• Creating interesting characters

Saturday 28th October: Storytelling: An Eerie Tale

Join EAS tutor, former ghost tour guide and award-winning horror writer Jen McGregor and learn how to tell your own spine-chilling tales! Bring an original idea or a well-known story you’d like to put your own spin on.

The workshop will cover storytelling techniques like use of voice, characterisation, relationship with the audience, and semi-scripting (creating your own bullet-point script that nails down the important points of your story while allowing you to improvise the telling).

At the end of the workshop participants will have the option of having their story filmed.

Saturday 11th November: Audio Book Training

Learn the techniques behind reading, recording and editing audio books. In this four hour workshop we will look to unlock the potential in your voice, find out how to keep it healthy, learn how to mark up your script, tricks and tips when recording, and how to edit it yourself. All you need to know to start recording your own audiobooks.

Saturday 25th November: Audition Preparation

Adam will take you through the ins and outs of audition preparation. From preparing your pieces, and how to deal with redirection all the way to what to wear and how to present yourself. Auditions can seem daunting, but after this class you'll have the knowledge and confidence to nail your next audition whether it's online or in person.

Saturday 9th December: How To Start A Solo Show

Ever wondered how to start making a solo show? If you’d like to make a piece of theatre
where you choose the subject matter, design the character, control the schedule and
have complete ownership over your work, let EAS help you take the first step.

In this workshop you’ll learn techniques for generating material and planning the
structure of your pieces, as well as tips on marketing, pitching, whether to self-
direct/how to find a director, and the practicalities of using copyrighted material within
your own work.

If you’ve got an existing idea that you’d like to develop please bring any notes or
stimulus material you might have with you. If you’ve got no existing ideas, just a general
curiosity about how to create solo work, it’s fine to arrive empty-handed and stimulus
material will be provided.

Workshop Information:

Times: 11.00am - 3.00pm

Cost: £75.00 per workshop