Hunter Gates is a director, designer, performer, clown, and stuntman. She is a versatile artist and instructor whose creative practice unravels and re-weaves individual and societal fabric.
Through her multidisciplinary approach to the arts, Hunter Gates pushes boundaries and challenges artists, audiences, and teachers to think critically about their place in the world. Her work is a testament to the theatre's power to inspire, transform, and connect people across cultures and communities.
In addition to beautiful surroundings, enchanting lodgings, and gracious company, this over-the-weekend workshop puts acting skills to good use in the problem-solving game, Clue de Showbiz, with international promoter and producer, Jen England.
Your stay also includes a healthy, tasty, and inspirational Mediterranean menu with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Less than an hour's drive from Calgary
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Delve deep into the dynamic relationship between theatrical space and the human body. Explore how the body becomes a vessel for storytelling within the confines of the stage by using movement, expression, and spatial awareness to convey narratives with depth and impact.
Through practical exercises, theoretical discussions, and immersive ex
Delve deep into the dynamic relationship between theatrical space and the human body. Explore how the body becomes a vessel for storytelling within the confines of the stage by using movement, expression, and spatial awareness to convey narratives with depth and impact.
Through practical exercises, theoretical discussions, and immersive experiences,
participants gain a profound understanding of how the body can transform and command the theatrical space, bringing stories to life in captivating ways.
Explore the art of theatrically crafting an ensemble movement chorus and emphasizing the development of choreography and the manipulation of
pace through isolation and focused group dynamics. Through a combination of physical exercises, improvisation techniques, and collaborative exploration, participants learn to harness the power of coll
Explore the art of theatrically crafting an ensemble movement chorus and emphasizing the development of choreography and the manipulation of
pace through isolation and focused group dynamics. Through a combination of physical exercises, improvisation techniques, and collaborative exploration, participants learn to harness the power of collective movement to convey narratives and emotions. By the end of the course, students have the skills to create captivating ensemble choreography that enhances storytelling on the theatrical stage.
This master class delves into the world of devised theatre, with a special focus on contact improvisation, flow and speed dynamics, and the intricate interplay between text and movement. Through a series of hands-on exercises, participants explore the physicality of improvisation to communicate and collaborate seamlessly with fellow perfo
This master class delves into the world of devised theatre, with a special focus on contact improvisation, flow and speed dynamics, and the intricate interplay between text and movement. Through a series of hands-on exercises, participants explore the physicality of improvisation to communicate and collaborate seamlessly with fellow performers. By the end of the course, students possess the tools to craft captivating, multidimensional performances that seamlessly integrate text and movement in the realm of devised theatre.
Embark on a creative journey like no other. Harnessing the power of spontaneity and innovation, groups are presented a new thematic challenge every 15 minutes. Through a series of rapid brainstorming sessions, improvisation exercises, and ensemble work, participants craft unique devised pieces that explore a wide range of themes and ideas
Embark on a creative journey like no other. Harnessing the power of spontaneity and innovation, groups are presented a new thematic challenge every 15 minutes. Through a series of rapid brainstorming sessions, improvisation exercises, and ensemble work, participants craft unique devised pieces that explore a wide range of themes and ideas. This immersive experience will sharpen your creative instincts, foster teamwork, and ignite your passion for devised theatre as you respond to a constant stream of artistic prompts.
Engage on a journey of movement exploration and uncover the profound connection between choreography and context. Through carefully designed exercises, students delve into the transformative power of movement as a vessel for communication and meaning. Gain a deeper understanding of how context shapes choreography, and learn to harness thi
Engage on a journey of movement exploration and uncover the profound connection between choreography and context. Through carefully designed exercises, students delve into the transformative power of movement as a vessel for communication and meaning. Gain a deeper understanding of how context shapes choreography, and learn to harness this dynamic interplay to convey narratives and emotions on the theatrical stage.
In this captivating two-hour theatre class, students will embark on a creative journey where unlikely characters come to life from a mere image. Using a picture as their inspiration, participants explore their writing and performance skills, breathing life into characters that defy conventional expectations. Through imaginative storytelli
In this captivating two-hour theatre class, students will embark on a creative journey where unlikely characters come to life from a mere image. Using a picture as their inspiration, participants explore their writing and performance skills, breathing life into characters that defy conventional expectations. Through imaginative storytelling and compelling acting, students transform the unusual and unexpected into unforgettable theatrical experiences.
This who-has-it roll-play game exposes new territory for students, amateurs, and professionals to explore. Players find tools to overcome project obstacles such as a lack of funding, moral support, venue, and so on.
Yes! All emerging, mid-career, and established teachers are welcome. This retreat enriches the experience you can deliver to your students.
Whether you are a high school drama teacher, a college or university professor, or an independant instructor, the Theatrical TaleCraft is both useful and profitable.
Of course! Performers & Directors will find a phenomenal wealth of information and inspiration.
Yes ... But you might get spoiled!
You won't need any special preparation, but you will be submerged in a a rustic paradise, eat exquisite food, and take home buckets of amazing nuggets for directors, performers, and teachers ... all while acquiring useful and practical tools for funding artistic expression.
At less than an hour's easy road access from Calgary, Alberta, Theatrical TaleCraft is a remarkably inexpensive opportunity for artists and instructors. While 4 nights in a private room with a King-sized bed costs a mere $1500 (add your other half for a supplement), folks on a tighter budget can choose a single or queen bed in a shared room for as low as $900 each.
Every meal is provided from Thursday's check-in until Monday's check-out for all participants. Coffee and tea are on hand throughout the day. Alberta-made beer and wine is served with supper.
Applicable to young students and professionals alike, participants return home from Theatrical TaleCraft with new and creative approaches to finding needed resources.
Theatrical TaleCraft goes through and beyond great creation and acting skills. Participants receive an official certificate of completion at the retreat's conclusion.
You'll find inspiration in your surroundings, the food, and the conversation around the table during the sobremesa: an incredible learning experience in an amazing log cabin in the woods.
Hunter Gates holds a PhD in Theatre Philosophy, an MA Sociology/Criminology, a BA in Cultural Anthropology, and a BAA in Radio and Television. She has explored Physical Lecoqian Pedagogy and Humanitarian Clown work for over a quarter of a century, and has been a stunt performer in film for almost 40 years.
Hunter Gates is the Director of and principal instructor at The Hunter Gates Academy, President of Comedy for Communities International, and VP of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce.
Her impression on her students of mask, puppetry, cirque, stage combat, and devised theatre is recognisable in theatre festivals and stagings around the world. Well versed in the history of the human condition, Hunter Gates is an internationally acclaimed instructor who amplifies potential in storytelling. Students acquire tools to enhance artistic expression or resolve grievances and traumas, as well as a structure that can be used in their own teachings.
Gentle and humble, Dr. Gates offers a holistic approach to storytelling. She helps writers, performers, teachers, medical professionals, and others capture the essence of each story.
Producer, promoter, playwright, editor, and best-selling linguist, Jen England shares her decades of cross-continental experience in the creation, production, and promotion of live entertainment. She is an expert in intellectual property management and consults on promotional campaigns and marketing strategies for creators.
Born and trained in a conservatory style theatre school in Canada, she later spent 25 years in Spain where she promoted concerts and sporting events, worked as a private contractor for major and independent record companies, and broke bread with some of Europe's finest chefs.
The producer behind The Great Canadian Playwright Showcase, Ms. England shares everything she knows about the bottom line in show business and Mediterranean cuisine.
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