The Nova Scotia High School Drama Festival

Physical Theatre

This is an Alert DramaFest 2021 is now over. See you next year at DramaFest 2022! × Dismiss alert Physical Theatre with Christian Murray Workshop Description In this workshop, participants will explore their own self-expression through improvisation, games, and mime. They will learn techniques that actors use to develop believable characters and honest interactions and apply […]

Intro to Sound Design

This is an Alert DramaFest 2021 is now over. See you next year at DramaFest 2022! × Dismiss alert Intro to Sound Design with Ryan Wilcox Workshop Description This workshop focuses on the roles and responsibilities of a sound designer during performances. We will begin by covering with the contractual obligations a sound designer is […]

Playwriting 101: The Next Stage

This is an Alert DramaFest 2021 is now over. See you next year at DramaFest 2022! × Dismiss alert Playwriting 101: The Next Steps with Dan Bray Workshop Description This interactive playwriting course, led by The Villains Theatre’s artistic director Dan Bray, is the perfect introduction to burgeoning playwrights. While this course can be adapted […]

Improvising Characters

This is an Alert DramaFest 2021 is now over. See you next year at DramaFest 2022! × Dismiss alert Improvising Characters with Stevey Hunter Workshop Description This workshop will teach students how to improvise new never before seen characters on the spot. Accepting offers, with a focus on physicality and voice work, will be the […]

Close-up Magic with Everyday Objects

This is an Alert DramaFest 2021 is now over. See you next year at DramaFest 2022! × Dismiss alert Close-up Magic with Everyday Objects with Bill Wood Workshop Description In this hands-on workshop, students will be introduced to foundational sleight of hand techniques and apply those techniques to a variety of magical effects. Students will […]

Dramaturgy: Find the Story

This is an Alert DramaFest 2021 is now over. See you next year at DramaFest 2022! × Dismiss alert Dramaturgy: Find the Story with Lara Lewis Workshop Description This workshop is a two-part introductory textual analysis course. In the first session, students will learn the basics of story structure, and identify themes, arcs, and stakes […]