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| − | The [[Yvonne Bryceland School of Drama]] was a training facility for young people | + | The [[Yvonne Bryceland School of Drama]] was a drama school in Cape Town. |
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| − | Full time staff included [[Val Donald]], [[Jacqui Singer]], [[Paul Slabolepszy]], [[Steve Daitch]] and [[Lianda Martin]]. Among the guest lecturers were [[Robert Mohr]], [[Donald Howarth]], [[Robin Malan]], [[Tessa Marwick]] and [[Gisela Taeger-Berger]]. Bryceland and Fugards also gave occasional lectures. | + | == History == |
| − | The aims of the school were summarised as follows in their original brochure (written by [[Amanda Botha]], with artwork by [[Issy Sacks]]): | + | |
| + | It was founded training facility for young people, 12 years of age or older, at the [[The Space]] theatre, at 21 Bleoem Street, off Long Street, in Cape Town. | ||
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| + | Opened in 1972, it had [[Yvonne Bryceland]], [[Athol Fugard]] and [[Brian Astbury]] as directors of the venture, with Bryceland as managing director. The teachers were drawn from both the Space Theatre company as well as prominent theatre practitioners. | ||
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| + | Full time staff included [[Val Donald]], [[Jacqui Singer]], [[Paul Slabolepszy]], [[Steve Daitch]] and [[Lianda Martin]]. Among the guest lecturers were [[Robert Mohr]], [[Donald Howarth]], [[Robin Malan]], [[Tessa Marwick]] and [[Gisela Taeger-Berger]]. Bryceland and Fugards also gave occasional lectures. | ||
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| + | == Aims and curriculum == | ||
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| + | The aims of the school were summarised as follows in their original brochure. (The brochure written by [[Amanda Botha]], with artwork by [[Issy Sacks]]): | ||
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1. To awaken and foster within each student a sensitive awareness of his environment through the arts. | 1. To awaken and foster within each student a sensitive awareness of his environment through the arts. | ||
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2. To discover and encourage future professional actors. | 2. To discover and encourage future professional actors. | ||
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3. To give students an essentially PRACTICAL training by using teachers actively involved in theatre. | 3. To give students an essentially PRACTICAL training by using teachers actively involved in theatre. | ||
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The school followed the Western Cape schools calendar, and the original fee was R16 per term. It offically opened on 15 July 1972, with a welcoming address by Yvonne Bryceland. | The school followed the Western Cape schools calendar, and the original fee was R16 per term. It offically opened on 15 July 1972, with a welcoming address by Yvonne Bryceland. | ||
The classes were scheduled for Saturday mornings , beginning with a movement or yoga class, and afterwards small group exercises in improvisation, mime, practical acting techniques and public speaking, as well as discussions of all aspects of theatre making. Students could participate in special theatre projects during the holidays. Students were also able to see [[The Space]] productions at concession prices. | The classes were scheduled for Saturday mornings , beginning with a movement or yoga class, and afterwards small group exercises in improvisation, mime, practical acting techniques and public speaking, as well as discussions of all aspects of theatre making. Students could participate in special theatre projects during the holidays. Students were also able to see [[The Space]] productions at concession prices. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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[[Amanda Botha]] and [[Issy Sacks]]. 1972. The [[Yvonne Bryceland School of Drama]] (a brochure – in the [[ESAT]] archive, [[University of Stellenbosch]]). | [[Amanda Botha]] and [[Issy Sacks]]. 1972. The [[Yvonne Bryceland School of Drama]] (a brochure – in the [[ESAT]] archive, [[University of Stellenbosch]]). | ||
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Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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== Return to == | == Return to == | ||
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Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Venues|South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc ]] | Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Venues|South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc ]] | ||
Revision as of 04:44, 19 August 2017
The Yvonne Bryceland School of Drama was a drama school in Cape Town.
History
It was founded training facility for young people, 12 years of age or older, at the The Space theatre, at 21 Bleoem Street, off Long Street, in Cape Town.
Opened in 1972, it had Yvonne Bryceland, Athol Fugard and Brian Astbury as directors of the venture, with Bryceland as managing director. The teachers were drawn from both the Space Theatre company as well as prominent theatre practitioners.
Full time staff included Val Donald, Jacqui Singer, Paul Slabolepszy, Steve Daitch and Lianda Martin. Among the guest lecturers were Robert Mohr, Donald Howarth, Robin Malan, Tessa Marwick and Gisela Taeger-Berger. Bryceland and Fugards also gave occasional lectures.
Aims and curriculum
The aims of the school were summarised as follows in their original brochure. (The brochure written by Amanda Botha, with artwork by Issy Sacks):
1. To awaken and foster within each student a sensitive awareness of his environment through the arts.
2. To discover and encourage future professional actors.
3. To give students an essentially PRACTICAL training by using teachers actively involved in theatre.
The school followed the Western Cape schools calendar, and the original fee was R16 per term. It offically opened on 15 July 1972, with a welcoming address by Yvonne Bryceland. The classes were scheduled for Saturday mornings , beginning with a movement or yoga class, and afterwards small group exercises in improvisation, mime, practical acting techniques and public speaking, as well as discussions of all aspects of theatre making. Students could participate in special theatre projects during the holidays. Students were also able to see The Space productions at concession prices.
Sources
Amanda Botha and Issy Sacks. 1972. The Yvonne Bryceland School of Drama (a brochure – in the ESAT archive, University of Stellenbosch).
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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