Drama Workshops
Charlotte Drew is a qualified and experienced facilitator and actor. She graduated from Winchester University in 2001 with BA Honours in Drama, Theatre and Television Studies. This theoretical and practical course examined the use of these media as social intervention tools. Charlotte also trained and worked with Geese Theatre Company, renowned across the criminal justice field, working in prisons, young offender institutions, probation centres and related settings. This included project work commissioned by the British Council in Azerbaijan to work with imprisoned women helping them explore and address their issues. Charlotte went on to study acting at the Oxford School of Drama graduating in August 2006.
Working with communities and within institutions has enabled Charlotte to experience the efficiency of dramatic intervention in influencing people‘s lives, their attitudes and actions.
Workshops can be issue-based, creating an atmosphere in which to communicate thoughts and feelings, and/or technique based, focusing on exercises to enhance performance quality.
Workshops will:
Explore a wide range of exercises to assist group discussions and develop artistic integrity
Utilise Drama, Theatre and/or Film as a means of expression for individual and social development
Discover the importance of play
Shape people’s consciousness
Participants will:
Gain a greater understanding of themselves and others in a creative, welcoming and enthusiastic environment
Develop vocally and physically
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Experience
Jan 04-Sept 05 Performer/Group worker Geese Theatre Company, Birmingham
Working as a Drama Practitioner within the Criminal Justice System and related areas including work with persons in prisons, probation, young offenders assigned to Youth Offending teams, magistrate and professional training workshops, whilst gaining additional Research experience
Improvisational acting requiring on-the-spot decision making and confidence to interact with various audiences including the groups above
Nov – Dec 03 Actor AftaThought Training Consultants
Contracted to raise race and gender awareness within Leicestershire Police Headquarters
Mar 02 – Jan 04 Performing Arts Co-ordinator African Caribbean Centre, Leicester
Use of creative, interpersonal and management skills to promote community involvement in various activities and events
Organising the weekly youth music, dance & drama sessions and facilitating the groups development
Creating a welcoming and enthusiastic environment of expression for young people to learn, build confidence, gain understanding of self, rehearse and perform to a variety of audiences
Co-producing, Directing, Videotaping and Stage Managing live events
Co-produced an album of original songs with the music group and responsible for arranging studio trips
Marketing and promotion
Jan - March 03 Voluntary Local News Presenting Midland Asian Television, Leicester
Writing, editing and presenting daily news and sport for Leicestershire In Focus news programme
Sept 02 –July 03 Drama Development Worker Babington CT College, Leicester
Working with Somali Young People on social change and inclusion issues combining drama, film and creative writing techniques with group discussion to aid personal development
Sept 01 - Present Drama Facilitator/Filmmaker Freelance
Filmed the Arts and Mental Health Festival for Scottish Arts Council, Glasgow (2006)
Film Report on Attitudes, Behaviours and Motivations of Young People living in Leicester for the
Leicester Haymarket Theatre Trust (2005 - 2006)
Leicester Black History Season Events inc. Nubian Star Lounge, Annual Community Achievers Awards; Young People’s Showcases (2001 - 2004)
Children in Care Conference Events for Hampshire County Council, Winchester and Southampton (2002)
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Brighter
Creative