Performance & Public Speaking Training
While it may not always feel true, having confidence and charisma on stage is something you can learn! Join Solo Chicken’s team of theatre creators and learn essential tools for any public speaker. By gaining control of your body, voice, and the stage itself, SCP will guide you through the often scary world of performance in an approachable, accessible way that will make you shine!
Performance & Public Speaking Training is perfect for:
Entrepreneurs looking to improve their pitch
Public speakers
Those in leadership positions
Folks speaking at important life events (Award ceremonies, weddings, etc.)
Anyone looking to speak with confidence!
What we provide
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High quality instructors with decades of performance facilitation experience
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Simple and effective acting technique
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20 minute pre-workshop conversation to get to know your team and your goals
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Experience in adaptive practices for participants with physical and/or intellectual disabilities
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Workshop customization available for additional charge
What you provide
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A space that properly accommodates your group (enough room to stand in a circle)
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Transportation, lodging & per diem (if outside of Fredericton, NB)
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All necessary materials
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Your enthusiasm and willingness to step outside of tour comfort zone!
Pricing
Solo Chicken looks to provide adaptable and accessible options across all of its endeavours. This is reflected in our workshop pricing. SCP offers flexible pricing for small businesses, not-for-profits and equity-seeking organizations. For profit/large-scale companies pay full price, which empowers Solo Chicken to continue offering accessible pricing to those who may otherwise not be able to afford our programming.
Performance Training (1 - 10 Individuals)
Hourly rate: $250
Half-day (3 hour): $600
For groups larger than 10, contact Solo Chicken for a quote.
Small Business, Not-for-Profit, Equity-Seeking Organization & Non-Professional Rates:
30% off regular rate
Minor customizations for no fee
Solo Chicken Productions believes that money shouldn’t be a barrier to arts training. If you are a small business, not-for-profit or Equity-Seeking Organization and feel you cannot afford our reduced rate, please reach out! We have a variety alternative payment options including:
One-time custom rate
Payment in instalments
Energy exchange/Skill share
Meet Your Instructors
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Founder, Artistic ProducerLisa Anne Ross is a theatre artist, director and educator with over 30 years of teaching experience. She studied theatre at Dalhousie University, the Dell’arte School of Physical Theatre and has an MA from York University in ‘theatre as a tool for social change’. She has taught everything from acting to movement to mask and puppetry at schools, companies, theatres and universities across the country. She is the founder and Artistic Producer of Solo Chicken and currently teaches theatre at St. Thomas University. She loves to help people discover their gifts and experience the joys of performance.
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Associate Artistic Director, Head of TrainingJean-Michel Cliche is a theatre and improv educator. He has taught at the University of New Brunswick and Theatre New Brunswick, and is the Head of Training at Solo Chicken Productions. He has over 15 years of improv experience, which includes competing in competitive improv sports, training over 100+ improvisers in Fredericton NB, and developing the award-winning improv show TILT. Jean-Michel has also worked with Energia Ventures and the Summer Institute to provide performance coaching to their entrepreneurs.
Former acting student