SGCNZ Teachers Go Global

Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand is delighted to be working closely with Shakespeare’s Globe Education, London to further develop the course offered for the first time to celebrate SGCNZ’s 20th anniversary in 2011. Following its success, it is to be offered again in 2013. SGCNZ is calling for expressions of interest from applicants. Twenty teachers from throughout New Zealand will be selected. Preference will be given to Drama and English teachers, but not necessarily exclusively. A schedule from 2011 can be supplied as indicative of what the programme will contain, though of course, it will not be possible to provide a finely detailed one at this stage.

This two week course at Shakespeare’s Globe, London from 12-29 July 2013 (school holidays) is designed as a professional development opportunity for teachers from throughout New Zealand of students from Year 3 – 13. It will run in parallel with SGCNZ’s Young Shakespeare Company 2013 study and performance tour. This intensive course will conclude with a public showcase performance on the Globe stage.

Applications have been extended until 20 March 2013. Apply now

Dates

Departure from NZ Friday morning 12 July 2013
Arrival back in NZ Monday morning 29 July 2013
Anyone wishing to go to the UK earlier or stay on later can do so but alterations to booking dates must be done through Kerry Maher in order to retain our cheaper fare prices. As these have had to already be secured, a $500 (approx) additional fee is charged by the airline for changes in travel dates.

Cost

$7500 (Approx – dependent on fare and accommodation increases and exchange rate)
This cost includes:
Non-refundable application fee of $100 to be paid with application
plus, if successful…
Registration Fee $150 payable to SGCNZ by 1 September 2012
All other payments payable to WP Maher Tours (by specified instalments) – $7250:

Airfares and taxes flying to/from with Cathay Pacific ex Auckland
Overnight stay in Hong Kong en route (as per Student group)
Coach transfers on arrival / departure London
12 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at Bankside House
London Transport allowance
National Theatre backstage tour and theatre ticket
Globe fees
Travel Insurance

All funding must be obtained by the selected teachers. SGCNZ will act as the umbrella organisation where necessary for funding

Expectations

A desire to share the knowledge they gain through the course is vital
Teachers must agree to have their students participate in SGCNZ’s Regional University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festivals and/or Essay, Costume, Music Composition, Static Image Competitions or Primarily Playing Shakespeare in 2014 and beyond – if not already doing so
The group will work with Globe Education personnel and the Globe Company’s chief experts on text, voice and movement and with other high calibre Globe practitioners over the course
It must be clearly understood from the outset that selection does not carry any funding with it except that SGCNZ takes no fee except for minimal actual printing, phone and stationery costs – all SGCNZ’s organisational time is donated
Applications should be made exclusively through Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand
All applicants need to be (or become) financial members of SGCNZ

Outcomes

The anticipated outcomes are to have:

Gained first-hand experience of Globe Education practices and their application in the classroom
Observed Shakespeare in selected schools in London
Gained detailed practical and theoretical insights into Shakespeare’s stage craft as revealed by the architecture of the ‘Wooden O’
Explored period performance practices in relation to Shakespeare
Gained individual acting experience on the Globe stage
Used the Globe’s resources to examine the range of practical knowledge
Gathered by Globe Education and other staff over the past decade
Contributed positively to the group dynamics

Twenty applicants will be selected by SGCNZ to represent New Zealand as members of SGCNZ Teachers Go Global

Each Teacher will need to undertake to raise approximately $7,500 each
A Report (approx 500 words) from each Teacher will be required by 31 August 2013 – it is anticipated that this will also be what is used for personal funding compliance
In line with its ethos of maximising the benefit of the experience and respect the facilitation role played by SGCNZ, it is required that the Teachers will be involved in SGCNZ activities, as is appropriate, and be advocates and ambassadors for SGCNZ

Course Content

The Teachers will work closely with Globe Education Faculty
Playing Shakespeare will be explored in the context of this unique space

The course schedule will include:

Sessions with the Heads of Movement, Voice, and Text, Music & Wardrobe
Tours of the Globe, the Rose and a Shakespeare Rally
Study of Elizabethan stages
Talks and Q&As with Globe actors and/or directors
Rehearsals by a Globe Education director
Performing a short scene on the Globe stage
Visiting some local schools with Globe Ed practitioners
Attending performances
Some interaction with SGCNZ Young Shakespeare Company

The Application Process

You will also need to:

Write a statement of intent of approximately 400 words explaining: why you were attracted to apply for the programme, what you think you will gain from the experience and how you will engage with SGCNZ and its activities on your return
Submit a brief CV, which includes experience in teaching Shakespeare (2 page max)
Send a head and shoulders photo (suitable and available for reproduction up to A4 size in the media and on the web) with your name and that of the photographer written on the back and permission to use it
A Reference from your Principal or other senior staff member
Contact details of another character referee
$100 Application Fee
$45 SGCNZ Friends Membership Fee (if you are not already a financial member of SGCNZ). Cheques should be made payable to SGCNZ or paid electronically

Selection

Members of SGCNZ’s Education Advisory Group will meet mid-2012 to make the selections
The finalists will be interviewed face-to-face or by phone