By Tate Papworth
Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House is used for many things, but on Wednesdays it’s a place of improvisation, games and fun.
Performer Jessica Gerger is heading up drama workshops at the Albion house, which she says is a special environment.
“The great thing about drama is that these rewarding skills are developed disguised as lots of fun,” Gerger said.
“Students can expect to have lots of laughs and fun, make new friends. They will slowly say goodbye to shyness and feel the satisfaction of performance.
“Everyone respects each other and nothing is ‘wrong’ – the students are free to experiment and put forward their ideas.”
The classes are designed for primary school pupils aged seven to 12, but Gerger said anyone was welcome to give them a go.
“I’m determined that children should have a safe space in which they have the freedom to express themselves with confidence,” she said. “Also – drama is so much fun. It shouldn’t only be for people in the profession – it is beneficial and exciting for everyone.
“The drama games are all designed for specific reasons – to increase lung capacity, improve articulation and so on.
“At the end of each term we have an open class and we lead up to a performance at the end of the fourth term.”
For more information, contact Jessica Gerger on: 0449 069 962. Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House is at 61 Selwyn Street, Albion.
