BIOGRAPHY
Ellen Goddard is a Midlands based workshop leader/ drama practitioner.
Ellen trained at Bath Spa University in Performing Arts: Acting, and since graduating in 2007 has found herself using her skills to develop the creative minds of young people.
Ellen has toured schools with educational performances as far a field as Belfast and Italy (Canterbury Tales, Nicholas Nickleby, Independent Travel, Fear to Bully, Hitting Home, Down to Earth, Robin Hood, Happy Days, Mamma Mia). She also directs popular 'Show In A Week' activities (The Wizard of Oz, The Jungle Book) with youngsters ranging from the ages of 6-15, and has led NEET* young people through an Arts Award qualification. Ellen allows young people to recognise their potential and strive to reach it, guiding them along the way with exceptional results.
Ellen is proud to be an associate of More Productions, a Northern Creative Productions company specialising in young person inclusion and corporate events.
Ellen has three workshops ready made and is available to deliver tailored creative drama workshops to all ages, in order to develop the creative imaginations, drama skills and personal confidence and, of course have some FUN!
As a registered Trinity Arts Award Centre, (44868) and certified adviser, Ellen is available to deliver the Bronze and Silver qualification to young people aged 11-25.Arts Award is a national qualification which supports young people to develop as artists and arts leaders. It is managed by Trinity College London in association with Arts Council England. The qualification is accredited at levels 1, 2 and 3 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
Ellen is CRB checked and can provide certificate details upon request.
*Not in Employment, Education or Training
Breaking down the Bard.
This 2 hour session explores the works of Shakespeare, in a fresh relevant way and to engage the young people involved.
Curious Creation.
This 2 hour workshop presents the young people with a ‘toolkit’ that they can use in order to create their own piece of theatre.
Character Credentials.
How do you create a believable character? This 2 hour fun filled workshop allows the young people to explore different methods of creating a truthful believable character for stage.
All of the above workshops can be adapted to the needs of the client, along with bespoke workshops to suit all your creative wants and needs.
Ellen is CRB checked and can provide certificate details upon request.
Arts Award, Bronze and Silver levels are available. This programme has no time limit so can be designed to fit the young people taking part.
- Average length for the Bronze level to be completed is 40 hours.
- Average length for the Silver level to be completed is 60 hour.
*½ day is 4 hours
