photoshoot /masterclass
1. Title: "Choreo-Photolism: Merging Theatre and Photography to Tell Powerful Stories"
2 Overview: This master class and photo shoot with Benji Reid will explore the innovative concept of "choreo-photolism," a unique artistic approach that merges theatre, choreography, and photography to tell compelling stories. Participants will learn about Benji Reid's journey from being a pioneer in hip-hop theatre to becoming an acclaimed photographer and visual theatre maker. The class will delve into the intersection of race, nationhood, gender, and mental health through the lens of Black British experience, challenging stereotypes of Black masculinity, and exploring themes like Black fatherhood and life as an outsider.
The Purpose
The aim of the masterclass is that each student develops a piece of work around personal biography that incorporates physicality, text and song aiming to leave with discovery of their own voice.
The Final Breath
The overall learning objective is understanding the process and creating multidisciplinary work for the stage, exploring personal narrative or found text. At the end of the program students share their work and take home something visionary that will support their journey.
“Benji’s care for detail for his students was incomparable. His patience allowed each student to find their inner voice. You knew you were in a room with one of the best teachers in the field.”