Robb Clare Leads Theatre Workshop with Backlight Group

[Metro Jacksonville]

Robb Clare Leads Theatre Workshop with Backlight Group



Backlight Theatre Group, helmed by Devlin Mann and Christina Teague Mann is hard at work bringing global quality theatre work here to Jacksonville.

This month they bring longtime associate, Rob Clare to lead workshops on theatre.

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http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2010-apr-robb-clare-leads-theatre-workshop-with-backlight-group

[devlinmann]

We are thrilled to have Rob here and hope that everyone will come out and see this amazing man at work!

We will open the house (for a tiny fee)  to those who would like just come and watch.

Full pricing and location will be announced this afternoon!!

[coyotejohn]

COOL! Looking forward to the class!

[devlinmann]

Rob is my business partner on a number of projects including the BackLight Theatre Group.  We met while I was doing my masters at the Central School of Speech and Drama where he had just created the Masters in Classical acting program there.  

Rob's credentials are indeed astounding, he has worked with some of the most acclaimed actors (Judi Dench, Liev Schreiber, Tim Pigott-Smith, Rufus Sewell, Dianne Wiest, etc...) and companies (Royal Shakespeare Company, Steppenwolf, The National Theatre, The Actor's Center, etc...) all over the world.

I must say as well that one of his greatest assets is to be as effective a coach to a beginner as he is to someone with multiple oscar's or tony's.

To further and somewhat cryptically answer your question I will additionally say that Rob's visit here is part of the larger BackLight plan for Jacksonville this year...

[devlinmann]

seriously?  Judy Dench?

What does he do with those guys?

The same thing he will be doing here, exploring methods towards dynamic performance.

[devlinmann]

Anyone can join the workshop! And we hope that everyone will come out and see this amazing man at work!

We will open the house (for a tiny fee) to those who would like just come and watch.

Full pricing and location will be announced this afternoon!!

People that wish to sign up to participate should email me at devlindirector@mac.com asap

[redgie]

For the past 30 years, I've acted on most every Jacksonville stage. This event is, without question, the most exciting, personally thrilling piece of local theatre news I've ever read. Don't know what we did to deserve it. Well, actually, I do. I kiss the hem of your dressing gown, Mr. Mann! (And i never kiss a part of anyone's apparel, among other places.) Don't think it's possible to overstate what a coup this is. I hope that, in particular, anyone who refers to themselves using the word "actor" or "director" will share in my delight, and do whatever it takes to avail themselves of this wonderful opportunity. We are so lucky. The Theatre Gods are smiling down on Jacksonville-- don't squander their benevolence!!

[nedrecord]

Great to see that Rob is coming out to work with you guys.  I had the chance to spend a year studying under Rob and ever since then he has stayed one of my dearest friends.

Hope your students sign up quickly, Rob's brilliant and that workshop is gonna fill up fast once word gets out.

[SkipnStones]

An event like this is normally associated with metropolitan centers of performing arts like LONDON, NY and MOSCOW. If you have a chance at all for your school, community theatre or just you as an aspiring actor or seasoned actor......you should attend this phenomenal experience and singularly the most important event of the year.
A WORLD CLASS EVENT.
Makes me think Jacksonville is about to become once again a vital part on the national scene for the performing arts.

[lmorey]

I am so looking forward to this - and I look forward to meeting Rob! It is so important for actors, no matter what level they are in their craft, to expand, grow and learn from a variety of actir resources! Thanks for bringing this high caliber of acting coach to Jacksonville, Devlin and Christina!

[Dawn Button]

Mr. Mann, what an amazing feat you have accomplished: Rob Clare in Jacksonville, Florida!  Mr. Clare's reputation is both impressive and amazingly stellar. What a great opportunity this is! Is there a limit to the number of participants in each class?  If so, sign me up for these classes before the rest of Jacksonville catches on!  I am so excited, I  really have no idea how I will sleep until then. 





 

[TheatreTart]

EXCITING NEWS!  Thank you Devlin for bringing him!!  I can't wait!

[kikitovey]

I am so excited about this opportunity I am turning my world upside down trying to reschedule my life to make as many classes as humanly possible!!!!!

[devlinmann]

We are proud to officially announce that the Rob Clare workshops will take place on the stage of the Florida Theatre, Jacksonville's most historic and exciting venue!

The workshops will take place April 12,13 and 14 from 7pm-9pm.

One can attend one evening or all three as they are structured in such a way as to be independant, however the fullest experience is to be had by attending all three.

General price for participants is $35, $20 for students, seniors, and military, per person per night.

The fee for observing the workshops is $5 per person per night.

Please reserve your spot by emailing devlindirector@mac.com asap as spots are going fast!!

Please visit our website:  http://thebacklighttheatregroup.org for more information.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing all of you at what I am sure will be an extraordinary event!

[John Jenkins]

Devlin and Christina are amazing.  They are bring their vision and dream to Jacksonville.  We are lucky to have them.

Opportunities like the Rob Clare Workshop and many more in dance, theatre, and film are planned for the future.  Everyone should attend: actors and non-actors.  Expand your mind and listen with your heart: Rob Clare is a teacher's teacher, besides being an actor's actor. 

This is so exciting!!!