Professional Development

Looking for a PD intensive that has you up and moving, interacting with others, and being creative?

Want to gain confidence in teaching the physical aspects of a range of theatre genres and techniques?

Then look no further – at Stage Secrets, we have you covered! All materials are provided and teachers leave with more than enough knowledge for a full unit of study – plus more.

PDs run on weekends and in school holidays and range from 3 hours to 2 full days of training.

We offer 3 hour introductory PDs in:

Commedia dell’Arte: characters, postures, walks, lazzi
Clowning: Bouffon - grotesque satire
Shakespeare: the man and his works
Masks: Basel, Larval, Neutral
Slapstick and Stage-fighting
Poetry-Slam

Want something more intensive?
Take a 2-day (12hrs), all-inclusive PD session, led by Dr Corinna Di Niro.

PD covers comprehensive training in Commedia dell'Arte that incorporates the study of comic acting, mask, slapstick, stage fighting, character development, movement and more. Through a practical and hands on approach, you will develop skills in devising theatre and physical theatre as you explore characterisation, body and voice in dynamic ways.

Need a refresher or want to advance your skills?

If you’ve already attended one of our 2 day intensives, don’t despair. 2-day Commedia and Comic Acting (lv2) PDs are also available.

This PD covers: canovaccio construction, in-depth stage-fighting choreography, Opera Regia - the tragedy of the Kings and Queens, bloodbath techniques, pastorale, and so much more!