Established in 1985, Proper Job has a history of profound engagement, creating exciting projects using theatre and drama to meet specific community needs.
Our activities explore emotional intelligence and its impact on emotional health and well-being, citizenship, self-esteem, self-awareness, self-confidence, optimism and empathy and how greater ability in this area can re-engage the hard to reach or disaffected, can empower individuals and inspire positive change.
01/08/2008
Proper Job Workshops
Proper Job runs a number of weekend workshops from our base in Byram Arcade, Huddersfield. The workshops run from 10am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday. For more information regarding any of the workshops or to book a place please contact naomi@properjob.org.uk 0161 227 9787.All workshops have a limited number of places.
Theatrical Biomechanics – 27th and 28th September ’08. £65
Proper Job offer specialised training in Meyerholds’ Theatrical Biomechanics. Over the past 10 years interest in Biomechanics has greatly increased as people better understand Meyerholds’ contribution to theatre, both historically and in terms of the present day practise. It is a highly physical system which is often written about and discussed but rarely practised. Proper Jobs will help students understand Biomechanics from a physical perspective creating a more practical, sustainable and deeper understanding of the system.
Proper Job Theatre Company has a history of working with Biomechanics for 12 years. We continue to work with theatre director and actor, Gennadi Bogdanov, who trained with Nicolai Kostov, an original member of Meyerholds company. This workshop is suitable for beginners and for those with some knowledge of Biomechanics.
The workshop will be lead by James Beale, Director of Proper Job.
The Creative Facilitator – 25th and 26th October ’08. £65
This workshop is for anyone who delivers work or facilitates workshops within the education and arts sector. Proper Job have been delivering educational workshops for 22 years, this workshop is an opportunity to share many of the secrets that have been proven to be successful. Drawing on our in depth knowledge of NLP, Howard Gardner, Daniel Goleman and Edward de Bono the course will help to develop an advanced methodology to improve communication and facilitation skills. The weekend is an intensive, in depth training that will challenge and provoke; it could prove invaluable to anyone who delivers to either adults or children.
The course will be lead by Rick Ferguson, Director of Proper Job, qualified teacher and certified trainer of NLP.
The Big Drama Weekend – 29th and 30th November ’08. £50
Open to young people aged between 11 and 16 years with an interest in drama. In one weekend the group will devise and perform a piece of theatre. The weekend is designed to be exciting and fun while at the same time the young people will learn a number of theatrical techniques. The course will also develop communication skills and build confidence and self esteem. Friends and family are invited to see the final show at the end of the weekend.