OVERVIEW

Michèle will focus on stagecraft, particularly stage dynamics (eg where is 'hot' on stage, what are the demands of different stage configurations, what draws or deflects an audience's attention?) and outer action (eg personalising props, covering entrances and exits, truthful outer action and physicality). This is a must for improvisers who haven’t had formal acting training.

TEACHER

Michèle Hine has been a professional actor, director and acting teacher for over 40 years. She has a Masters in Directing and was a co-founder of The Actors' Program serving as its Artistic Manager 2010-2020. She also co-founded the acting department of the Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts at Unitec, and taught there for many years. Michèle has performed, and taught, nationally and internationally and has acted extensively in TV, film and theatre. Michèle has taught acting both nationally and internationally, including students at Unitec, Toi Whakaari and Auckland and Victoria Universities. She served as Chairperson of The Basement Theatre Trust Board for 8yrs. In 2021 Michèle was awarded a MNZM for services to Performing Arts education.