Great characters lift off the page and come to life. We empathise, champion and sometimes even despise them, but they always become a part of our daily lives when the writing urges us to invest. Writer, actor and acting coach Kate Ellis will lead a workshop at Writers Victoria all about character development through an actor’s lens.
In this workshop, you will draw from a variety of acting practices and finish the day with an extensive toolkit for the creation of full-bodied, nuanced characters.
Ahead of her workshop, we asked Kate to answer a few questions about her writing practice, character development and creativity. Watch Kate’s Q&A video below!
Workshop details
Where: In-person at The Wheeler Centre (Writers Victoria Library)
When: Sunday 13 October 2024, 10am – 4pm
Book the workshop here: https://writersvictoria.org.au/calend…
Kate Ellis is first and foremost an acting coach. Kate has taught actors in Wicked, Rent, Hamilton, Godfather of Harlem, That’s Not Me and Safe Home. She has taught at acting schools such as 16th Street Actors studio as well as the University of Melbourne, TAFTA and schools all over Victoria through initiatives by Drama Victoria and the DET. She has hosted panel discussions for MPavilion, the Victorian Arts Learning Festival and Abbotsford Convent’s Open Spaces.