The IT by Vivienne Franzmann
This dynamic session will enable students to develop their understanding of this popular KS3 and GCSE text. Led by Director Anna Friend, whose production of The IT recently toured has received outstanding feedback from schools, students will take part in practical exploration of the text, discussion and performance presentation.
Associated Practitioners
Anna Friend
Artistic DirectorAnna Friend is the Artistic Director of Quirky Bird Theatre. She is an award winning director and accomplished actor, alongside an experienced and passionate drama educator. Her work has been described as, ‘powerful and creative’ and over the past ten years Quirky Bird Theatre has developed a loyal following from schools and students across the UK.
Kieran Boon
Core TeamKieran Boon is a core member of the Quirky Bird team, having graced our stages as John Tate and Adam in DNA and as tour captain for The IT. Kieran is an imaginative and detailed theatre maker with a passion for physical theatre as well as being an accomplished actor. He continues to work closely with director Anna Friend as well as developing his own creative practice.
✦ Over the course of the day we will explore:
Directing choices
Using the ensemble sections we will discuss and explore how to navigate stage space and illustrate the changing dynamics within the text.
Physical Theatre
How can we approach this text using physical theatre, ensemble movement, live sound and proxemics to fully realise the themes within this text.
Representation of themes
Representation of themes and dealing with triggering material.