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# STOP IT BEFORE IT STARTS
Stop It Before It Starts is an anti-homophobia campaign aimed at 13-18 year olds. The campaign is geared towards stopping homophobia before it starts in the school environment. "More than half of the students in U.K schools have been targeted by homophobic bullying." (nobullying.com, 2015) Homophobic violence, or 'gay bashing' as it is more commonly known is becoming increasingly popular in U.K schools. "One in six experiencing homophobic hate incidents experienced a physical assault." (The Gay British Crime Survey, 2008) Physical assault and violence start with name calling. Homophobic name calling is assault! Stop homophobic name calling in U.K schools before it becomes homophobic violence!
#StopItBeforeItStarts # MONSTER HEADS
Monster Heads is a mental health awareness campaign designed to engage vulnerable individuals in all forms of creative and expressive writing. The aim of the campaign is to support mental health survivors to access cathartic outlets and use such devises as part of their ongoing recovery. Battling with your mental health can be frightening, frustrating and debilitating...but it can also be incredibly beautiful, bewitching and enchanting. The monsters in your head might just make the most incredible stories. In promoting shared creative engagement Monster Heads is striving to enforce positive attitudes towards mental health recovery and reshape a public mindset into "it's okay to not be okay".
#MonsterHeads # STOP IT NOW!
Stop It Now! is part of the Stop It Before It Starts! Campaign, an anti-homophobia campaign aimed at 13-18 year olds in the UK. The campaign is geared towards stopping homophobia before it starts in the school environment. Our message is clear; it's okay to be gay and you have a choice to bully someone; choose not to!
Naked Frank Theatre are working collaboratively with secondary schools to give young people a voice on homophobia. Stop It Now! is a hands on theatre project in which young people are supported to write their own material and devise their own verbatim inspired show on the subject of homophobia. Directed by Naked Frank Theatre the show will then be performed by the cast in a professional local theatre. The most creative, bold and hard hitting show will be selected to perform in a London venue. "Change only happens when someone stands up and says what needs to be said out loud. Let's give young people the chance to change their future." Are you a teacher? Do you hear phrases like "that's so gay" on a daily basis? Do your students need a change of attitude? Sign up to our Stop It Now! programme today! Together we can make UK schools a more tolerant, safe and diverse place to learn. #StopItNow!
# FINDING THE CONFIDENCE
Body Language, Posture, Breath Control, Personal Boundaries, Relaxation
Who are the workshops designed for? 'Finding The Confidence' workshops are designed for all individuals, whatever your background. Whether you are in business and need some tips on how to positively present yourself to clients, are an individual who struggles in social situations or are a young actor in need of experience; these workshops are made for you. How will the workshops help me? Working with you personally NAKED FRANK will explore body language, breath control and personal boundaries to help you to become more balanced as an individual and able to respond to new situations with ease. Confidence issues are a common problem and our job is to give you all the tools needed to challenge your own inhibitions and take more risks. What will I learn? 'Finding The Confidence' workshops cover a range of techniques, these include; learning how to understand body language, correcting posture, sustaining your breath through speech, social situations and personal space, nerves, relaxation and overall presentation. NAKED FRANK will teach you a combination of these skills in order to aid you with your specific goals. What should I wear? The workshop will require you to take part in a degree of movement therefore; we suggest you wear comfortable clothes that you are able to move in freely. Where will the workshops take place? The workshops location is dependent on your requirements, for example if you are attending the 'Finding The Confidence' workshops for work purposes it may be more beneficial to hold the session within your work environment. (This is obviously dependent on the spacial requirements of the workshop.) # EMBRACING THE ENSEMBLE
Greek Chorus, Flocking, Ensemble Movement
Who are the workshops designed for? 'Embracing The Ensemble' workshops are designed for companies and groups who work together closely and are looking to improve trust and a sense of complicity. These workshops are designed for performers and theatre companies, however; the sessions can be altered in order to accommodate any group of individuals, from any background. The minimum age for these sessions is 14. How will the workshops help me? We do not intend to crush the dynamics of the group, in fact, we aim to use these differences as a way of merging individuality and creating a stronger and more skillful company. The workshops will help to build trust, safety, unison and playful energy within the group, all with the intention of creating a well formed and grounded ensemble. What will I learn? Individuals will learn to use impulse and instinct as a means of tuning into the group. We will explore a range of skills, from the use of breath, to Greek chorus and focus our attention on 'flocking'. This is one the most natural and organic forms of ensemble. These workshops are also a great way to bond with one another when forming new companies. What should I wear? Due to the nature of the workshop we require all participants to wear plain, logo free, black, loose fitting clothing. This creates a neutral foundation for the session. Where will the workshops take place? We believe it is important for your company to bond with the space you are working in. Therefore, it may be possible to arrange for NAKED FRANK to come to you. This is however; dependent on whether the space is equipped for the sessions as safety is hugely important to us. # SINGING ONE ON ONE
Vocal Range, Posture, Breath Control, Pitching
Who are the lessons designed for? 'Singing One On One' classes are designed for all individuals of all abilities and ages looking to improve their singing technique and increase their vocal range. How will the lessons help me? In these lessons we will learn range of singing and vocal techniques which work best for you as an individual. In establishing your strengths and weaknesses we can work together towards strengthening your voice. What will I learn? Initially we will begin by exploring breath control, vocal range and pitching. We will discover the versatility of your natural speaking voice, and will use this as a foundation to enhance your singing by using a combination of classical and musical theatre training. What should I wear? We suggest you wear comfortable clothes that you are able to move in freely. How long will the lessons last? Each lesson lasts for one hour. # PLAYFUL DEVISING
Devising, Stimuli, Improvisation, Text, Movement
Who are the workshops designed for? 'Playful Devising' workshops are designed for performers and actors looking to improve their devising skills. All participants must be a minimum of 16 years of age. How will the workshops help me? These workshops are all about being open to other people and allowing yourself to be inspired. In doing this you will learn how to devise inventive work quickly with new people, an essential part of being an artist. These sessions allow you to freely develop new ideas and test them in a safe environment. What will I learn? During the workshop we will improvise and devise scenes. We will also create movement scores and explore text. You will then be asked to combine these skills and create short pieces which will be showcased to the group. What should I wear? This workshop involves a great deal of movement therefore; comfortable, loose clothing is essential. # FREEING THE BODY
Contact Improvisation, Impulse, Breath Control, Movement
Who are the workshops designed for? 'Freeing The Body' workshops are designed for all performers looking to discover the full potential of their body. The minimum age for participants is 18. How will the workshops help me? With these workshops we aim to free your individuality. We believe it is extremely important for a performer to discover what makes them unique. For some performers it can be difficult to express your individuality when trained to work in unison with others. When asked to move freely in the space many will perform choreography. In contrast, some performers will struggle to move and discover at all. These workshops will help you understand your body's physical potential and allow you to explore your versatility. What will I learn? We will work for a great amount of time on the spine. With a variety of exercises and a range of internal and external stimuli you will learn to channel your energy from the core to the extremities. We will also explore counter balance, impulse and elevation through contact improvisation. What should I wear? This is a movement workshop therefore, comfortable, loose clothing is essential. # THE PERFECT BALANCE
Yoga, Meditation, Breath Control, Acro-Balance
Who are the workshops designed for? 'The Perfect Balance' workshops are designed for couples, friends, colleagues and even total strangers, looking for fitness through relaxation. The minimum age for these sessions is 18. How will the workshops help me? The classes are designed to stimulate energy, relaxation, balance, co-ordination and trust between you are your balance partner. These sessions are for beginners and participants are encouraged to take part in as much or little of the exercises as they wish. These classes are a personal journey for each individual, so feel free to take things at your own pace. What will I learn? Each structured session begins with individual yoga. This is followed by partner work. Here we will explore positions that can only be achieved when working in harmony with one another. We end the session with a calming cool down and some meditation. Throughout the entire session you are encouraged to focus on your breath and core; which are key elements in successful relaxation and essential to engaging in complex counter-balances. What should I wear? Comfortable, restriction free clothing.
# S.E.A.T.S PROGRAMME
Who can apply for the programme?
The S.E.A.T.S Programme is an engagement initiative aimed at mental health service providers, charities, forensic services, prisons and health care organisations, who provide support services to inpatients, outpatients and prisoners in the South East. If you are a service provider and would like to see the full programme spec, click here. Who can take part in the training? The programme is specifically designed to engage; individuals who identify as struggling with their mental health, individuals who have been formally diagnosed with a mental health condition, individuals currently under the care of mental health services, individuals currently serving a sentence or with previous convictions under the criminal justice system. Anyone who has a keen interest in performing arts can take part in the training and where possible, we encourage staff, Carers and Occupational Therapists to also take part in the sessions alongside the service-users. How will the programme help our service-users? Participants will, under role-play conditions, have the opportunity to practice scenarios and explore interactions that would otherwise go untested. In doing so they will be encouraged to build resilience, understand boundaries and learn to cope with the stresses and strains of daily life. What will they learn? The S.E.A.T.S Programme will provide participants with opportunities to develop and utilise broad transferable skills, through encouraging an ethos of personal and professional development. In addition to the technical application of acting, singing and movement principles, participants will also learn to effectively use and demonstrate their skills in; analysis, evaluation, communication, creative thinking, initiative, planning, practical competence, professional practice, team work and independent working. How long is the training programme? There are four courses available on the S.E.A.T.S Programme; Beginner (6 Weeks), Intermediate (12 Weeks), Advanced (24 Weeks) and Professional (40 Weeks). Participants should engage in a minimum of two hours guided training per week. (Given the intense nature of the training, Naked Frank Theatre strongly suggest selecting the Beginner course if service-users are new to performing arts activities.) Where will the training take place? Sessions are run on-site at participating facilities. In extenuating circumstances where on-site facilities are unavailable, Naked Frank are able to provide appropriate rehearsal and performance spaces. |
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