Creating Character
with visiting writer & director, Rachel Creeger
Friday , November 25, 09.30-12.30
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Motzash, December 3, 18:30-21:30
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How do you create an original character?
How do you decide what they look or sound like, where they are and what's happening to them?
This workshop will focus on character writing. Dynamic and fun, this creative session is for teens who have an awesome imagination and could be the next generation of story makers for page, stage or screen!
Cost: 250 NIS for one person, 400 NIS for two people signing up together
Maximum No. Participants: 12
Jerusalem Location: PICO Jerusalem, Talpiyot
Modi'in Location: Buchman
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Rachel Creeger is an award-winning director, performer and playwright specialising in new writing and comedy. She has over 50 credits to her name, from scratch performances to full productions in West End venues. 2016 highlights include developing and directing "Dear Daughter" by Ria Lina, which won the award for Best Comedy Show in the Greater Manchester Fringe before transferring for a critically acclaimed run in Edinburgh, and Abi Roberts 5* reviewed sell out show "Anglichanka”, nominated for a Funny Women Award. In 2015 she directed and co-produced the sell-out tour and Edinburgh run of dark Jewish comedy "Mancunian Rhapsody" by Debra Tammer. Rachel was also the assistant director and co-producer of the 5* reviewed, award nominated shows Hamlet Peckham and Othello Peckham. Notable personal writer/director credits include "An Insomniac's Guide To Ambulances" (4* reviews and pick of the Fringe), "Staffroom" (most audience recommended production of the Camden Fringe 2012) and many commissioned plays for children. Under “Time2Shine Productions” Rachel delivers school workshops and helps community groups devise original theatre from concept to performance. Rachel hosts monthly comedy nights for grown ups - ‘Upstairs at the Adam and Eve!’ - in North London and 'Below Stairs at Blacks' in SoHo, as well as children’s comedy gigs. She is currently working on her new play, "Our Still Waters".
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Testimonial from Creating Character, Nov 25, 2016, Modiin
'My daughter had an amazing experience at today's workshop in Modiin! Highly recommended for aspiring writers.' (Jason Elbaum)
'My daughter had an amazing experience at today's workshop in Modiin! Highly recommended for aspiring writers.' (Jason Elbaum)
Testimonials from school workshops Rachel has given on her current visit:
'My classes of 7th and 8th grade boys thoroughly enjoyed the creative writing workshop with Rachel Creeger. She was inspirational and kept all the boys on task for an hour. I look forward to booking her again next time she is in Israel for more classes.'
(Bernice Cohen, Amit Boys' School, Modiin)
'Rachel did a great job with a large group of students. She guided them to use their imaginations and produce brilliant pieces of creative writing. Thank you!'
(Leah Silverman, Amit Girls' School, Modiin)
'My classes of 7th and 8th grade boys thoroughly enjoyed the creative writing workshop with Rachel Creeger. She was inspirational and kept all the boys on task for an hour. I look forward to booking her again next time she is in Israel for more classes.'
(Bernice Cohen, Amit Boys' School, Modiin)
'Rachel did a great job with a large group of students. She guided them to use their imaginations and produce brilliant pieces of creative writing. Thank you!'
(Leah Silverman, Amit Girls' School, Modiin)