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	EVENING COURSES DOWNLOAD A SHORT COURSES APPLICATION FORM HERE All evening part-time courses are practical and require active participation. Entry to any evening course is on a first-come-first-served basis. No audition is required. A suggested pathway through the courses is given, however you can choose to take any of the courses at any time. EVENING TIMETABLE Monday* Improvisation Approach to Text Stage Combat – BADC Certificate Course Musical Theatre – Putting it Together Jazz Dance – Regular Class Tuesday Acting for Improvers Shakespeare Movement & Physical Theatre Alexander Technique Singing in Musical Theatre Wednesday Acting for Beginners Character Building Contemporary Theatre Dancing in Musical Theatre Audition Technique – Acting Audition Technique – Musical Theatre Thursday Acting for Beginners Storytelling Acting: Adapt your Style Voice Song & Dance COURSE DATES: Please specify on your applications to all courses in this section which date you wish to start from the following: Week commencing 14 January 2008 Week commencing 7 April 2008 Week commencing 14 July 2008* Week commencing 29 Sept 2008 Where a Monday evening class falls on a bankholiday, it will take place on the Tuesday evening of that week. The closing date for applications to all courses in this section is 2 weeks prior to the course start date. There will be a two-week break between 18 – 31 August 2008 ACTING FOR BEGINNERS* Dates: Wed or Thurs 7 – 9pm Duration: 10 weeks Fee: £210 This popular and fun course gives you a thorough grounding and confidence in the rehearsal room to get you in the swing of things! You will achieve an understanding of the fundamentals of acting, and through a series of acting games and exercises, observational and imaginative work, improvisations, voice and movement work, you will explore status and objectives, and begin to build characters and devise stories, working towards an informal showing for family and friends. Who is it for? Beginners and refreshers Which course next? Acting for Improvers ACTING FOR IMPROVERS Dates: Tues 7 – 9.30pm Duration: 10 weeks Fee: £230 A continuation of the Acting for Beginners course. In this course you will further enhance your skills in acting and stagecraft, with emphasis on individual development and small group work through the introduction of text and studied rehearsals. A certain level of confidence and willingness to ‘jump in’ is needed as you explore themes, conflicts, archetypes and shifts in pace, status and objectives, working towards an informal showing for family and friends. Who is it for? Those who have a confidence in their understanding of the fundamentals of acting Which course next? Storytelling; Improvisation; Character Building STORYTELLING Dates: Thurs 7 – 9pm Duration: 10 weeks Fee: £210 In this inspiring course you will use real and imagined stories to dramatically improve your confidence in your own communication – both vocal and physical. In acting, the story you tell, and the journey you take your audience on is crucial to the success of your performance. Learn how to tell a good yarn and keep your audience captivated. Who is it for? Those who wish to improve their communication and deepen their acting skills Which course next? Improvisation; Character Building IMPROVISATION Dates: Mon 7 – 9pm Duration: 10 weeks Fee: £210 Learn to really be ‘in the moment’, think on your feet and trust your instincts. Develop your creativity and imagination whilst mastering the games and techniques to improvise with others. As well as being one of the most important skills an actor can develop, improvisation is a valuable skill for interview, presentation and audition technique. Who is it for? Those who wish to improve their spontaneity and confidence in acting and in life Which course next? Storytelling; Character Building CHARACTER BUILDING Dates: Weds 7 – 9pm Duration: 10 weeks Fee: £210 What makes one person different from another? In this fascinating course, you will use practical observation and acting exercises to source characters from life, imagination, yourself and others to discover the art of transformation. This course will give you a variety of tools to create believable, solid and interesting characters no matter how ordinary or how colourful they may be! Who is it for? Those who wish to develop truth in their acting and master transformation Which course next? Storytelling; Improvisation; Approach to Text APPROACH TO TEXT Dates: Mon 7 – 9.30pm Duration: 10 weeks Fee: £230 Reading a play and preparing a role as an actor can be a daunting task – this course will give you the tools to approach text without fear. You will learn to break the text down effectively, uncover the value of obstacles and objectives and explore playing the actions of your character in the world of the play. Who is it for? Those who wish to truly get under the skin of a play Which course next? Contemporary Theatre CONTEMPORARY THEATRE Dates: Weds 7 – 9.30pm Duration: 10 weeks Fee: £230 An in-depth look at acting in modern work. Apply your storytelling, characterisation and improvisation skills to rehearse extracts of contemporary plays, from the ‘kitchen sink’ drama of the 50s to the most up-to-date new writing. This course requires preparation work from week to week. Who is it for? Those who wish to get into in-depth rehearsal processes Which course next? Shakespeare; Audition Technique SHAKESPEARE Dates: Tues 7 – 9.30pm Duration: 10 weeks Fee: £230 An intensive look at the work of England’s most notable playwright, William Shakespeare, from a performer's point of view. Through the practical investigation of elements in the verse and prose, you will discover the clues to pacing, character and clarity of communicating the story. You will work on a number of plays during the course and unravel any underlying fears you may have about the Elizabethan language. Who is it for? Those who love, or want to understand the language and work of Shakespeare Which course next? Acting: Adapt your Style; Stage Combat; Audition Technique ACTING: ADAPT YOUR STYLE Dates: Thurs 7 – 9.30pm Duration: 10 weeks Fee: £230 What makes acting a Shakespeare role different from being in a Coward play, and how is acting in a Restoration comedy different from doing Chekhov? This course is an essential whirlwind through time and theatre history for any serious actor. Through practical exercises and rehearsal, explore the many genres and styles of acting and discover the social and cultural history of each period. Who is it for? Those who wish to broaden their acting range and abilities Which course next? Voice; Movement & Physical Theatre VOICE Dates: Thurs 7 – 9pm Duration: 10 weeks Fee: £210 Learn to understand your voice – from anatomy and sound production, to adding tone and balance. Using practical exercises, you will learn a thorough vocal warm-up routine and develop exercises to improve your strength, capacity and vocal quality safely and effectively. Who is it for? Those who wish to learn to use their vocal instrument effectively as an actor and in everyday life Which course next? Alexander Technique; Movement & Physical Theatre MOVEMENT & PHYSICAL THEATRE Dates: Tues 7 – 9pm Duration: 10 weeks Fee: £210 Expressing yourself through body language is a powerful tool, giving definition and physical confidence to your work. On this course you will explore and expand the range of your body’s movement and learn how to apply physical awareness to themes and texts, improving your stage presence and the clarity of your communication. Who is it for? Those who wish to learn to use their physical instrument effectively as an actor and in everyday life Which course next? Alexander Technique; Voice; Stage Combat ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Dates: Tues 7 – 8.30pm Duration: 5 weeks Fee: 120 An excellent introductory course to this complementary technique. Understand effective body use and good posture, using appropriate effort. Poise, vitality and coordination improve, breathing and speaking become easier, movement becomes freer, lighter, and more enjoyable. The Alexander Technique is great for everyone to practice, and it is especially beneficial to performers. Group size is kept very small for maximum hands-on participation. Who is it for? Those who wish to benefit from awareness of their body and who want to free their body and voice Which course next? Voice; Movement & Physical Theatre STAGE COMBAT – BADC Dates: Mon 7 – 9.30pm Duration: 10 weeks Fee: £275 Working with a qualified, professional fight teacher, you will learn armed (rapier and dagger) and unarmed stage combat techniques, apply a fight sequence safely to a rehearsed scene and conclude with an examination with the British Academy of Dramatic Combat. All weapons are provided and the cost of the exam is included. An exhilarating course! Who is it for? Those who wish to take or renew their BADC qualification, and for those new to Stage Combat who want to explore a new skill Which course next? Movement & Physical Theatre; Alexander Technique SINGING IN MUSICAL THEATRE Dates: Tues 7 – 9pm Duration: 10 weeks Fee: £210 Working with a Musical Director on this fun and enjoyable course, you will work on your singing voice for musical theatre both individually and as a group. Taking a journey through the history of musicals, you will explore the various genres of musical and learn to use your singing voice in different styles, working towards an informal showing for family and friends. Who is it for? Beginners and those who wish to practice, or grow more confident in, singing in musical theatre Which course next? Dancing in Musical Theatre; Acting for Beginners; Song & Dance DANCING IN MUSICAL THEATRE Dates: Weds 7 – 9pm Duration: 10 weeks Fee: £210 Working with a Choreographer, you will work on your dance technique for musical theatre on this upbeat and lively course. Taking a journey through the history of musicals, you will explore the various genres of musical theatre and learn to apply your techniques to different choreographic styles, working towards an informal showing for family and friends. Who is it for? Beginners and those who wish to practice, or grow more confident in, dancing for musical theatre Which course next? Singing in Musical Theatre; Acting for Beginners; Song & Dance SONG AND DANCE Dates: Thurs 7 – 9.30pm Duration: 10 weeks Fee: £260 Working with both a Musical Director and a Choreographer, you will take your musical performance skills to the next level, working on various staged and choreographed numbers. This fun course requires stamina and high-level energy! You will work towards an informal showing for family and friends. Who is it for? Those who have some experience and wish to practice putting skills together Which course next? Musical Theatre – Putting it Together MUSICAL THEATRE – PUTTING IT TOGETHER Dates: Mon 7 – 9.30pm Duration: 10 weeks Fee: £260 Working with both a Musical Director and a Choreographer, you will explore what it means to put together all three musical theatre skills – acting, song and dance. You will work on extracts from different musicals and take on the challenges this level of performance demands. This invigorating course requires stamina, energy and preparation during the week. You will work towards an informal showing for family and friends. Who is it for? Those who have experience in all three areas and wish to practice putting them together Which course next? Audition Technique – Musical Theatre AUDITION TECHNIQUE: Acting or musical theatre Dates: Weds 7 – 9pm Duration: 10 weeks Fee: £275 In a safe, exploratory environment, you will look at confidence, personal presentation, casting, sight reading and choice of material. At the end of the course, you will have the chance to do a mock audition to a panel of working professionals, getting their valuable one-to-one feedback and response on your audition technique. Acting option – you will present two prepared monologues and a song; Musical Theatre option – you will present two songs, a prepared monologue and a dance audition. Who is it for? Those intending to audition for further training or those who wish to brush up existing skills for professional auditions Which course next? One Year Foundation Course JAZZ DANCE – REGULAR CLASS Dates: Mon 7 – 9pm Duration: 10 weeks Fee: 210 A regular dance class working on jazz technique and routines. Build your strength, stamina, coordination and performance ability with this fun and energetic class appropriate for all levels. Develop your speed of picking up routines and meet others with the same interest. This course can be attended time and time again! Who is it for? Everyone who loves dancing and wants to improve their skills and fitness – all levels welcome Which course next? Dancing In Musical Theatre; Jazz Dance – Regular Class