West Yorkshire Playhouse Artists Network Newsletter

The latest Artists Network Newsletter has details of workshops and opportunities:

Welcome to our Artists Network Newsletter, sharing opportunities  to share, collaborate and nurture your interest as a theatre maker.   For more information and to book, contact our new Artist Development Co-ordinator Jennifer Sullivan.       Talks   Verity Bargate Award Intoductory Talk Wed 12 April, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Soho Theatre are on the hunt for the next winner of the Verity Bargate Award. This biennial, national award seeks inspiring new writing talent. Join us for an informal session led by Soho's Associate Director Charlotte Bennett.     Workshops   Directing - What is a Theatre Director? Mon 10 April, 7pm - 9pm Join us for this workshop where we will talk about a director's responsibilities, their relationships with their creative team, cast and crew, and what it means to lead a project. Aimed at those who are curious about theatre directing.   Collaboration - Developing a show through the writer/director relationship Sat 15 April, 10.30am - 12.30pm Join Lulu Raczka and Ali Pidsley, the award winning writer and director of A Girl in School Uniform (Walks in to a Bar) to explore ways of developing a show through collaboration between writers and directors.    Acting: Self-taping Workshop Sat 22 April, 10.30am - 1.30pm An informative session exploring how actors can best meet the increasing demands being made by casting directors for professional standard self tapes. Led by actor & film maker Sam Swainsbury, this is for actors who are working professionally in screen or theatre.   Writing: The Dynamic Scene Thur 27 April, 7pm - 8pm A practical workshop for playwrights on the ingredients for a dramatic, dynamic scene. Led by Literary Associate, Jacqui Honess-Martin. This workshop is aimed at writers keen to improve their craft.   Working Internationally Wed 3 May, 6pm - 8pm After 2017’s festival, Transform’s Creative Director, Amy Letman, will discuss how artists can operate in an international network, build relationships overseas, and take their work beyond the UK.