Theatre-Making Workshop

Dive into the art of storytelling and theatre-making as we explore theatre making practices from all angles. We'll explore and share stories from our own lives as well as imagining others using chorus work, physical theatre, and acting exercises that foster connection and vulnerability. Engage with community theatre-making practices, delve into script work, and experiment with different methods for generating text. Whether you're a seasoned actor or new to the stage, this workshop promises a fun and exciting journey into the world of devised theatre. Unlock your creativity and discover the power of collective exploration.

Laurel Devenie

Laurel Devenie is an actor, director, and theatre-maker now based in Te Tai Tokerau. She is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: The New Zealand Drama School and the John Bolton Theatre School and has been involved in professional and community arts organisations across the country including Auckland Theatre Company (Upside Down of the World, The Dollshouse, The Importance of Being Earnest, and A Midsummer Night's Dream), Capital E and Downstage Theatre.  She has served as a teacher or director for numerous organizations including Silo Theatre, Unitec, Prayas, Red Leap Theatre, Northland Youth Theatre, and Script to Screen. She was a core cast member on Shortland Street for 4 years.

She is the Director and founder of Company of Giants, a Whangārei-based theatre collective known for productions like Odyssey, Giant Teeth, The Owl and the Pussycat, Rangitahua, Milk and Honey, and The Living Forest. Laurel is also a co-founder of ONEONESIX, a community and performance venue in Whangārei that supports the development of both professional and community performing arts projects in Te Tai Tokerau. She is a Co-Founder and Director of the Whangārei Fringe Festival.