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CDS Guide to Professional Training in Drama and Technical Theatre 2010THE CONFERENCE OF DRAMA SCHOOLS

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I was delighted to be asked to introduce

this Guide to you, because I believe

it is an essential aid in helping you

to choose the right kind of training.

In Britain we have some of the finest

drama schools and the 22 schools

listed in this Guide represent a range

of different approaches. If you are even

considering attending drama school,

then you obviously have the acting

‘bug’ that drives us all. I believe that

professional training is essential to

develop your talent and teach technique.

In fact, the learning never stops, and

the courses in this Guide will give you

a good grounding.

Whether you are contemplating a career

as an actor in theatre, film, television

or radio, you will find courses here to help

you. If you are not quite sure where your

strengths lie, there are short courses to

give you a taste of what you might be

getting into. There are also courses for

those of you who want to work behind

the scenes as directors, designers and

in other areas of technical theatre.

There is no easy route to success

and attending drama school does

not guarantee a job at the end of the

course. Nor does it mean that you will

never be out of work. However, if you

have the drive and commitment to

achieve your dream, then this is

a good place to start.

I wish you success and great good

luck in whatever direction your career

takes you.

Dame Judi Dench, C.H., D.B.E.

02 By Dame Judi DenchFOREWORD


CONTENTS

4 Introduction

6 Conference of Drama Schools

12 Career opportunities

28 Guide to courses

32 Summer Schools

36 ALRA – Academy of Live & Recorded Arts

38 Arts Educational Schools London

40 Birmingham School of Acting

42 Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

44 Central School of Speech & Drama

46 Cygnet Training Theatre

48 Drama Centre London

50 Drama Studio London

52 East 15 Acting School

54 GSA – Guildford School of Acting

56 Guildhall School of Music & Drama

58 Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts

60 LIPA – Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

62 LAMDA – London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art

64 Manchester Metropolitan University School of Theatre

66 Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts

68 Oxford School of Drama

70 QMU – School of Drama & Creative Industries

72 Rose Bruford College

74 RADA – Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

76 RSAMD – Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama

78 RWCMD – Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama


Welcome to the CDS Guide toProfessional Training in Dramaand Technical Theatre 2010.

The most distinctive aspect of thetraining provided by CDS membersis the fact that we train actors andtechnicians to work. The coursesoffered by CDS schools are practical andfocus entirely on producing graduateswho are ready to work in the performingarts industry – particularly in drama.From the professional staff who meetyou when you are auditioned – to theagents and casting directors whocome to our final performancesand showcases – we provide trainingfor professionals by professionals.

Many of our courses have the addedadvantage of providing graduates witha nationally recognised qualification,mostly at undergraduate and postgraduate level, validated by variousHigher Education Institutions; eventhough the teaching and learning isfirmly embedded in the traditions ofdrama school training. The CDS and itsmembers are consistently supportedby professional practitioners in everybranch of the industry and by theirprofessional organisations such asThe Spotlight, Equity, the RoyalShakespeare Company, the TheatricalManagers' Association, the Globe

Theatre and the National Theatre.With their help, the Conferenceof Drama Schools will continueto maintain and improve the higheststandards of professional training.

CDS members provide the British theatre,film and television industries with well-trained, educated and innovative actors,directors, technicians and designers.Graduates from all our courses findwork in the world’s best stage andscreen productions, in all areas ofexpertise. The UK theatre professionis internationally renowned as oneof the great glories of British cultureand the performance industry makesan immense contribution to thenational economy.

I hope you enjoy our Guide andtrust that you will find the processof auditioning for the schools of yourchoice enjoyable and rewarding.We will certainly enjoy meeting you!

With best wishes,

Peter BarlowChair - CDSDirector - GSA, Guildford School of Acting

04 AN INTRODUCTION FROM THE CHAIR OF CDS


All members of the Conference of Drama Schools

are committed to a policy of widening access,

to reflect the social and cultural diversity of society.

Conference of Drama Schools (CDS)


Who are we?CDS is the organisation which represents the top 22UK drama schools. Founded in 1969, CDS definesa drama school as an organisation for studentsover the age of 18, offering vocational coursesin acting, plus in some cases musical theatre,stage management and technical theatre skills.

What are we for?CDS exists in order to strengthen the voice of themember schools, to set and maintain the higheststandards of training within the vocational dramasector, and to make it easier for prospectivestudents to understand the range of courseson offer and the application process.

What sort of courses does CDS offer?All 22 schools offer a 3-year full-time comprehensivetraining course in acting at diploma, ordinary degreeor honours degree level. Some schools offer oneor two year acting courses, usually for studentswho have had substantial previous experience.The purpose of these courses is to train actorsfor theatre, television, film, radio and relatedindustries. Many of the schools also offer twoor three-year courses in stage managementand technical theatre. These are ordinarydegrees, honours degrees, or diplomas.Some schools also offer courses in musical

theatre or directing. There are also some shortercourses and summer schools available atmost schools.

How hard will I have to work?All the courses are extremely rigorous. A full-timestudent can expect to be in classes for at least 30hours per week, plus research and preparationtime. Students need to be physically and mentallyfit, and possess the determination to keep goingeven when things get tough.

What’s it like being an actor?Almost all acting work is freelance and short-term,and few actors are in full-time ongoing positions.Drama schools are only too aware of the glamourwhich is associated with the acting profession,but prospective students need to understand therealities of being an actor. This is not just a careerbut a lifestyle, and one which can involve muchrejection, frustration and poverty, as well as creativity,recognition and satisfaction. Ask yourself if you arethe kind of person who can do without job securityand set routine.

What is The National Council for DramaTraining (NCDT)?The Council is a partnership of employers in thetheatre, broadcast and media industry, employeerepresentatives and training providers.

NCDT accredits vocational courses in acting,musical theatre and technical theatre/stagemanagement. Accreditation aims to give studentsconfidence that the courses they choose arerecognised by the drama profession as beingrelevant to the purposes of their employment;and that the profession has confidence that thepeople they employ who have completed thesecourses have the skills and attributes requiredfor the continuing health of the industry.

NCDT exists as a champion for the industryby working to optimise support for professionaldrama training and education, embracing changeand development. It works to safeguard the higheststandards and provides a credible process of qualityassurance through accreditation for vocational dramacourses in further and higher education in the UK.

The Council is currently developing a wideningparticipation strategy with the aim to provideservices that support those initiatives organizedby individual schools. It will focus on providinginformation, advice and guidance on the rangeof career pathways available to young peopleinterested in a career in the performing arts.

06 Conference of Drama Schools (CDS)ABOUT US


Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama


How do I get Funding?There is no one single way in which your trainingcan be funded, it varies depending on the school.Broadly there are two sources of funding:(1) Higher Education funding(2) Dance and Drama Awards

1. Higher Education (HE) FundingGovernment Funding is available for all HomeStudents studying on a three year Degree Course,providing the student has not previously been inreceipt of government funding. Students embarkingon these courses can access Maintenance and FeeLoans, they may also apply for a Maintenance Grantwhich would be income assessed. From 2006 EUstudents have been able to apply for a Fee Loan.If you take out a loan for fees/maintenance youwill not have to repay it while you are studying.Repayments only start after you leave your courseand are earning more that £15,000 a year.

2. Dance and Drama Awards (DADAs)Students in receipt of a DADA pay a maximumof £1,275 per annum (09/10) towards their trainingand can also get a grant to help with living costswhich they do not have to repay. Students arealso eligible for Career Development loans of upto £8,000. You can receive a DADA even if you havealready been in receipt of government funding.Students with an award undertake qualificationsvalidated by Trinity College London which are levels5 and 6 in the National Qualifications Framework(equivalent to an Ordinary or Honours degree).Schools in the DADA scheme do not have enoughawards for every student on their courses and haveto allocate awards according to the two criteriaof talent and financial need. Schools will informyou of the proportion of awards they have for yourcohort. The Dance and Drama Awards are fundedby the Learning and Skills Council.

What if I don’t get funding?Students who do not receive funding can expectto pay fees of around £12,000 per year for theirtuition, and will need to fund their own maintenancewith no loan or grant help. The total cost of fundinga 3-year independent programme, including livingcosts, can be in the region of £56,000.

Even within HE institutions, courses aimed atgraduates or mature students do not normallyattract funding. Though graduates are eligiblefor DADAs.

There are also some bursaries and trust grantswhich can be accessed by self-funding students.However, these fall a long way short of providingall the funding necessary for your training.

08 INFORMATION ABOUT FUNDING


Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama


Council for Dance Education and Training (CDET)(Answers for Dancers)(Please send an A4 £1.50 sae for a full information pack)Old Brewers Yard, 17-19 Neal Street,Covent Garden, London WC2H 9UYwww.cdet.org.ukEmail: [email protected]: 020 7240 5703

Foundation for Community DanceThe industry lead body for community dance,can provide advice, information and publicationsabout community dance.LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street,Leicester LE1 1REwww.communitydance.org.ukEmail: [email protected]: 0116 253 3453

National Council for Drama Training (NCDT)249 Tooley StreetLondonSE1 2JXwww.ncdt.co.ukEmail: [email protected]: 020 7407 3686

The National Association of Youth TheatresDarlington Arts Centre, Vane Terrace,Darlington DL3 7AXwww.nayt.org.ukEmail: [email protected]: 01325 363330

National Operatic and Dramatic Association58-60 Lincoln Road, Peterborough PE1 2RZwww.noda.co.ukEmail: [email protected]: 01733 865 790

Music and Dance SchemeDCSF, Music and Dance TeamMowden Hall, Darlington,Co Durham DL3 9BGwww.dcsf.gov.uk/mdsEmail: [email protected]: 01325 391150

SKILLNational Bureau for Students with DisabilitiesHead Office, Unit 3, Floor 3, Radisson Court,219 Long Lane, London, SE1 4PRwww.skill.org.ukEmail: [email protected]: 02074 500 620Minicom: 020 7450 0620

RSAMD

10 USEFUL CONTACTS


A first point of contact should be the LocalEducation Authority. There is more information onthe NCDT website wwww.ncdt.co.uk in the fundingsection of their Guide to Training. The followingcontacts may also be useful in finding funding:

Careers Service or Connexions PartnershipYour local Careers Service or Connexions Partnershipcan tell you about the range of course providers orjob opportunities. Look in the phone book underCareers Service or Connexions Partnership.www.connexions.gov.uk

Career Development LoansAvailable to students aged 18+To obtain an infromation packTel: 0800 585 505 (freephone)www.lifelonglearning.co.uk

Learning and Skills Council (LSC)The LSC publishes a guide about the Dance andDrama Awards. The DaDA booklet is available fromthe LSC publication line on 0845 602 2260, or at thewebsite, and is also available from all schools inreceipt of DaDA funding and from CDET (Councilfor Dance Education and Training) and NCDT. TheGuide contains information about how the Awardswork, which schools are eligible and how to find outabout maintenance funds.

Dance and Drama AwardsLearner Support DirectorateN8 Moorfoot, Sheffield, S1 4PQEmail: [email protected]/danceanddrama

DCSF contacts for higher education students:www.dcsf.gov.uk/studentsupport/linksTel: 0207 241 7459

Family Action(formerly Educational Grants Advisory Service)501–505 Kingsland Road, Dalston, London E8 4AUTel: 020 7254 6251www.family-action.org.uk

The Student Loan CompanyFor HE (degree) students.100 Bothwell Street, Glasgow G2 7JDTel: 0845 026 2019www.slc.co.uk/www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk

In Englandwww.direct.gov.uk/StudentFinanceTel: 0845 300 50 90 (open mon - fri from 8.00amto 8.00pm and between 9.00am and 5.30pmon Sat – Sun, local call rates apply)Minicom: 0845 604 4434

In ScotlandHigher Education students:The Student Awards Agency for ScotlandGyleview House, 3 Redheughs Rigg,Edinburgh EH12 9HHTel: 0845 111 1711Email: [email protected]

In Waleswww.studentfinancewales.co.ukwww.cyllidmyfyrwyrcymru.co.uk (Welsh version)Tel: 0845 602 8845 (open 8am-8pm Mon-Fri and9am-1pm on Saturday, local call rates apply).Minicom: 0845 603 1693Email: All emails to Student Finance Wales must besent through the secure message facility on the site.

In Northern Irelandwww.studentfinanceni.co.ukTel: 0845 600 0662 (open Mon-Fri from 8am-8pmand between 9.00am-5.30pm on Sat-Sun, local callrates apply).Email: All emails to Student Finance NI must besent through the secure message facility on the site.

In other EU countrieswww.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance-euTel: +44 141 243 3660

Awards, Grants & LoansFUNDING CONTACTS


Which Course?Many students struggle to gain a place on a actingcourse. There are many thousands of applicantseach year for fewer than 1000 places within CDSschools. The ones most able to show their talentand potential at audition may, however, be offeredplaces on a number of courses. You need toremember that the CDS operates a policy of notallowing any applicant to accept a place at morethan one institution. If you already have acceptedan offer from a CDS school and subsequentlyreceive another offer that you prefer – you need todecline the first offer and accept the second offer.You can continue to do this as often as you wantuntil July 1 2010 on which date schools exchangeoffer lists.

The ChoiceThe choice you make should be based on a mixtureof informed judgement and gut feeling. Factorsthat may influence you are the location of theschool, the atmosphere in the building, the styleand content of the course and the destinationsof the graduates. You may want to attend astudent show – schools are generally happyto provide auditionees with information aboutforthcoming productions.

CDS schools agree on many of the fundamentalprinciples of actor training, such as the importanceof voice and movement. However, within thedifferent schools there are different philosophiesand methodologies applied to the teaching. WhatCDS schools have in common is a proven trackrecord of success and excellence, but you maywell find that one course suits you better thananother. The rest of this booklet is designedto help you make the right choice.

GSA

12 CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE


Will I work?If your training is in stage management or technicaltheatre, then provided you are competent you shouldbe able to get jobs relatively easily. There is virtually100% employment among graduates in this area.

If you are an actor the picture is very different,but your chances of making a living are hugelyenhanced by training at a CDS school. A reportcompiled by Manpower Studies on behalf of theArts Council of England found that 86% of actorsworking in the industry had received formalprofessional training, and that the vast majoritywere satisfied with the preparation they hadreceived, including the careers advice andlaunch into the profession.

Of the many thousands of actors and other performerscurrently registered with Spotlight and Equity, onlya comparative handful could be considered ‘famous’in the sense of being household names. However,there are large numbers of actors whose careerscould be described as successful to the extentthat they work regularly in interesting roles withintheatre, radio, television and film, and make areasonable living. Actors who get taken on bya good agent early in their careers may quicklyget onto television, but only a few are cast in leadroles immediately. Doing a lot of television maybe lucrative and good for the CV, but a long run

in regional theatre may be a better way of honingskills. If your career doesn’t take off immediately,then use the early years to develop yourself as anactor rather than bemoaning your ill-fortune. It cantake ten or fifteen years before you get your ‘break’,but most actors who stick with it eventually findtheir niche.

The good news is that there are now more jobsavailable in the acting profession than at any timein its history, and the growth continues.

What other career opportunities are there?Directing, Design and Playwriting training coursesare also offered at a range of drama schools. Theseare generally freelance professions with opportunitiesacross the fields of theatre and the recorded media.Some directors and designers hold salaried postswithin theatre or television companies.

Students on acting courses will generally receivetraining in singing and movement. However, thosewishing to specialise in singing or dance shouldeither take a course in musical theatre, or look beyondthe drama schools to dance or music colleges.Similarly, those interested in arts administrationshould try one of the universities or colleges whooffer training in this area.

Career opportunities backstageTECHNICAL THEATRE / STAGE MANAGEMENT

ALRA


What are the Employment Opportunities?If your training is in stage management or oneof the many areas of technical theatre then it ispossible to enjoy a career with a high level ofemployment. To work in one of these areas, moreoften than not, requires an individual who is multi-skilled. This means that the knowledge and trainingcan be applied not only to theatre but also to film,television, events management, dance, opera andtrade shows. Graduates from the CDS Drama Schoolsalso tend to benefit from having an understandingof the other technical disciplines and not just theone that they may have specialised in.

Stage ManagementIt is the Stage Management who co-ordinateand manage both the rehearsal process and theperformance. The stage management team workclosely with the director, actors and the creativeteam. To work in stage management you need tobe diplomatic, an excellent communicator and havegood organizational and time management skills.You should have a flair for research and attentionto detail.

Drama Studio London

14 Stage ManagementTECHNICAL THEATRE


Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama


The visual images created on stage are an integralpart of any live performance and the lightingnot only illuminates the set but also createsmood and atmosphere. There is a big demandfor good lighting technicians in theatre, dance,trade shows and other related industries. A similarset of opportunities exists in the recorded media.However, opportunities for those interested inbecoming a lighting designer are fewer. The work isvery creative but also requires a substantial amountof technical knowledge. Lighting professionals havea major role in shaping the development of theatreand television as lighting technology is constantlyevolving. Most drama schools have invested heavilyin advanced lighting technology so that studentshave the opportunity to work with digital andcomputerised systems.

Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama

16 Lighting Designers and Lighting TechniciansLIGHTING


Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama


Sound also has a substantial role to play increating mood and atmosphere by the applicationand creation of sound effects. The musical theatre,relies heavily on skilful and sensitive amplification.Sound technology is also constantly developingand requires that sound professionals to be bothcreative and technically competent. Good peopleskills are needed in this area as sound brings youinto close contact with performers, as well ashaving a good ear.

Birmingham School of Acting

18 Sound Designers, Sound Technicians and OperatorsSOUND


East 15


Design offers a range of careers which includescenic design, artist, prop maker, wardrobe,costume design and set design. In all these areasyou will have to acquire the relevant craft, as wellas skills in budgeting, research, problem solvingand versatility. Skilled professionals are alwaysin demand and the work is usually varied andcreative although there are fewer opportunitiesfor the set designer.

Mountview

20 DESIGN


Rose Bruford College


The construction team are responsible for realisingthe creative vision of the set designer. To do this theyhave to utilise a variety of materials and techniquesand apply their skills in unusual and innovative ways.The Master Carpenter is responsible for managingthe construction process and ensuring that thereis a successful installation of all scenic elements.To work in construction you need to be practical,good at budgeting, problem solving, flexible andbeing fairly good at maths helps. You also needto be able to work well either as an individualor in a team. There is a skills shortage in this areaand good construction professionals are muchin demand.

LAMDA

22 CONSTRUCTION


CDS hopes the information in this guide will helpyou to choose where to train but please note:

• We cannot recommend a particular dramaschool – the information in the guide is astarting point – each school produces its ownprospectus and has its own website whereyou can find out more information and thedates of their open days.

• We cannot give information about dramaschools that are not members of CDS andcannot advise British students aboutstudying overseas.

• We cannot give information about classes forschool children (except for short courses runby our members – see page 32).

• We cannot give financial assistance to helpstudents attend drama schools. (see theinformation on funding on page 8).

• We cannot recommend drama teachersto individuals.

• We cannot receive applications or giveinformation about open days, closing datesor auditions – please contact the individualschool directly.

ALRA

24 FINDING OUT MORE


As an agent I expect my clients not only tobe talented actors but also to be disciplined,committed, enthusiastic professionals whoare passionate about their craft.

Drama training instills the necessary disciplineand prepares the young performer for their firststep towards a successful career. It is fair to saythat you will never stop learning – that is one ofthe joys of this business – but after completingyour course you will be ready to embark onyour chosen career.

I visit many drama schools and I know howcommitted the tutors and staff are in providingfirst class training. Whatever area you chooseto follow, be it acting, musical theatre, directing,production arts or any other discipline, thentraining at Drama College is the best preparationyou could have.

This CDS guide provides you with a considerableamount of invaluable information to help youdecide on your next step.

Good Luck!

Barry BurnettBurnett Granger Associates

A LETTER FROM AN AGENT


EdinburghQueen Margaret UniversitySchool of Drama & Creative Industries

GlasgowRoyal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama

LiverpoolLiverpool Institute for Performing Arts

ManchesterManchester Metropolitan University School of Theatre

BirminghamBirmingham School of Acting (BSA)

OxfordOxford School of Drama

CardiffRoyal Welsh College of Music & Drama

BristolBristol Old Vic Theatre School

GuildfordGSA, Guildford School of Acting

ExeterCygnet Training Theatre

26 Location of CDS Schools – UKNATIONAL


MountviewAcademy of Theatre Arts

Drama Centre London

The Central Schoolof Speech & Drama

Royal Academyof Dramatic Art

Arts EducationalSchools London

Drama Studio London

East 15 Acting School

GuildhallSchool of Music & Drama

London Academy ofMusic & Dramatic Art

Italia ContiAcademy of Theatre Arts

ALRA (the Academy ofLive and Recorded Arts)


Location of CDS Schools – LondonLONDON


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CLASSICAL ACTINGCentralDrama Centre LondonLAMDARSAMD

CONTEMPORARY THEATRECentralEast 15Rose Bruford

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ACTOR MUSICIANSHIPRose BrufordRSAMD

TELEVISION, FILM AND RADIO PERFORMANCEDrama Centre LondonCentralEast 15RSAMDRWCMD

TECHNICAL THEATRE / STAGE MANAGEMENTALRABirmingham (BSA)Bristol Old VicCentralEast 15GSAGuildhallLIPALAMDAMountviewQueen MargaretRose BrufordRADARSAMDRWCMD

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Do you want to workin technical theatre?Are you looking for an interesting,varied career with good employmentprospects?

Do you know where you canget your training?

The CDS Guide to Careers Backstage gives you all the

information you need on the range of job opportunities.

It also introduces you to all the CDS schools where you

can get the training that is right for you.

For a free copy of The CDS Guide to Careers Backstage

please contact French's Theatre Bookshop, 52 Fitzroy

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Arts Educational Schools LondonArts Educational Schools London offer a comprehensive range of part-time and shortcourses for almost every age group.

The Saturday School caters for children from 3 years upwards with classes in ballet,jazz, drama and more. The evening classes are suitable for adults aged 17+ who arelooking for an introduction to the profession or those wishing to develop existing skills.

The Easter and Summer programmes have courses for both adults and young peopleand include Musical Theatre, Acting, Audition Technique, Stage Combat, Film & TV,Shakespeare, Table Magic, Junior Ballet and much much more.

For further information, go to www.artsed.co.uk, email [email protected] contact 020 8987 6666.

Birmingham School of ActingAs part of its commitment to the development of access to training for students of allages, part-time study in all aspects of acting and communication skills is offered inevening and weekend courses for adults and students from 7 years of age upwards.Short Courses in acting and Shakespeare are also offered during the summer for adults,young people and children. Many people who have undertaken these courses have goneon to full-time training. Please refer to www.bsa.bcu.ac.uk for further information on parttime or summer school courses.

ALRA – Academy of Live and Recorded ArtsALRA is committed to offering short skills and access courses. These will be tailoredfor specific group and individual needs, developed by our professional tutors. Thecourses will normally take place during the Easter and summer periods. For furtherinformation please see our website www.alra.co.uk

Bristol Old Vic Theatre Schoolactiv8 – During the Easter and Summer holidays, Theatre Skills Weeks providefirst-hand experience for 11 – 20 year olds of participating in the performing arts.Thecourse concentrates on introducing participants to a wide variety of techniques andskills which are then drawn together during the weekly Open Afternoon sessions.These sessions are designed to allow students to explore all the many facets ofacting, voice and movement.

Monthly workshops are developed for older participants (16 – 20) who are seriouslyconsidering further training with additional workshops being offered in auditiontechniques along with practical and professional advice for those thinking ofembarking on an acting career.

Cygnet Training TheatreWorkshops are arranged from time to time, usually on a Saturday.Evening classes to enhance and develop performance skills, caterfor the absolute beginner, experienced amateur and intending professional.Eight sessions per term. Age 7 to adult.

The Central School of Speech and DramaPART-TIME (P/T) SHORT (S/C) SUMMER COURSES (SU) & YOUNG PERSONS (YP)COURSE DURATION CODE AGEDiploma in Acting 24wks S/C 17+Diploma in Musical Theatre 24wks S/C 17+Accent and Dialect Coaching Hourly S/C 17+Acting – An Introduction 8wks S/C 17+Acting – Shakespeare 8wks S/C 17+Acting – Text 1 8wks S/C 17+Acting – Text 2 8wks S/C 17+Actors’ Audition Pieces 2wks SU 17+Audition Techniques 8wks S/C 17+Combat and Stage Fighting 1wk SU 17+Directed Scenes 2wks SU 17+Directing 8wks S/C 17+Individual Voice Coaching for Actors Hourly S/C 17+MA Actor Training and Coaching 2yrs P/T Grad ageMA Applied Theatre (Drama in the Community and Drama Education) 2yrs P/T Grad ageMA Movement Studies 2yrs P/T Grad ageMA Theatre Studies (Performance and the City) 2yrs P/T Grad ageMA Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media 2yrs P/T Grad ageMusical Theatre 2wks SU 17+Saturday Drama Class 10wks YP 6-17Singing 8wks S/C 17+Spoken English 3wks SU N/ASummer Shakespeare 2wks SU 17+Voice for Overseas Actors Hourly S/C 17+Voice for Performance – An Introduction 8wks S/C 17+Voice & Text with Sara Kestelman 1wk SU 18+Youth Theatre for Actors 1/3wks SU 5-17Summer Theatre Company 4 weeks SU 17+Liberating the Text with Nickolas Grace 1 week SU 17+Music Theatre Choral Ensemble 10 weeks YP 10-16Moscow Art Theatre School for Actors 8 weeks S/C 18+For further information please call 020 7559 3960 or visit www.cssd.ac.uk

32 A guide to schools offering short coursesSUMMER SCHOOLS / PART TIME / YOUNG PERSONS COURSES


Guildhall School of Music & DramaMA in Training Actors (Voice) or (Movement) 2yrs P/TActing in Shakespeare and Contemporary Theatre 3 wks S/CActing in Musical Theatre 3 wks S/COur summer courses are designed to offer a stimulating and challenging insightinto acting and musical theatre. Excellent accommodation is available in Guildhall’shall of residence, a short walk away from the School. Courses, which include visits toperformances at London theatres, will appeal to various levels of experience, includingactors wishing to refresh their skills, propective full-time acting students and thosewishing to be introduced to the craft of acting.

For further information on our Summer Schools email: [email protected]

Drama Centre LondonDrama Centre London is an integral part of Central Saint Martins College of Art andDesign in the University of Arts London. All Performance and Theatre & TelevisionDesign short courses are on offer through the year as Evening, Weekend, Christmas,Easter and Summer School courses (as listed below):

SUMMER SCHOOL 2009 COURSES START DATE DURATION AGEActing for Absolute Beginners 20 Jul 1 week 18+Acting Workshops for 16-18 Year Olds 10 Aug 1 week 16 to 18sAdvanced Smallsword and Unarmed Combat 10 Aug 1 week 18+Audition Technique for Professional Actors 27 Jul 1 week 18+Beginners Swordplay and Unarmed Combat 13 Jul 1 week 18+Creating Character and Voice 13 Jul 1 week 18+Foundation in Acting 17 Aug 2 weeks 18+Foundation in Singing and Voice 10 Aug 1 week 18+Introduction to Acting for Camera 03 Aug 1 week 18+Introduction to Acting for Radio 01 Sep 4 days 18+Introduction to Classical Acting 10 Aug 1 week 18+Introduction to Viewpoints 01 Sep 4 days 18+London Theatre Experience for 16-18 Year Olds 06 Jul 3 weeks 16 to 18sPhysical Acting 06 Jul 1 week 18+Playground and Storytelling for Actors 07 Sep 1 week 18+Shakespeare for Beginners 27 Jul 2 weeks 18+Stand Up Comedy - Evening Course 06 Jul 4 weeks 18+Television Presenting 17 Aug 1 week 18+The Company 03 Aug 2 weeks 18+Voice Skills for Better Presentations 20 Jul 2 days 18+

For more information contact the Short Course office on Tel: 020 7514 7015 or visitwww.csm.arts.ac.uk/shortcourse

Drama Studio LondonSummer Acting Course – 4 weeks Full-time SU –Drama Studio London Summer Course Diploma – Minimum age 18

For information please contact 020 8579 3897 or visitwww.dramastudiolondon.co.uk/courses

East 15 Acting SchoolEast 15 summer courses (ages 17+) – July – AugustThe Summer Courses are aimed at student actors and experienced amateurs wishingto extend their talents and explore new ways of approaching characterisation, using themethodology of East 15 Acting School’s full-time courses. University of Essex credits areavailable for all courses. Courses are run at both campuses, each rich in character andoffering a stimulating setting in which to enjoy a Summer of intensive study.

Courses include:Introduction to Acting (one week) w/c 20th Jul or w/c 27th JulIntroduction to Acting (three weeks) w/c 20th JulActing for Opera (one week) w/c 20th JulActing and Performing Shakespeare (one week) w/c 20th JulAudition Technique (one week) w/c 20th Jul or w/c 27th Jul or w/c 3rd AugIntroduction to Acting on Camera (one week) w/c 20th Jul or w/c 27th JulIntroduction to Filmmaking (one week) w/c 27th Jul or w/c 3rd AugStage Combat (one week) w/c 27th JulStage Combat (one week) w/c 3rd AugTheatre Directing (one week) w/c 27th JulyTwenty First Century Theatre (two weeks) w/c 20th JulPhysical Theatre (one week) w/c 3rd AugCircus Skills (one week) w/c 10th Aug

East 15 Easter, Summer and Sunday Children’s Workshops (ages 8-18)Easter and Summer workshops run in the Easter and summer school holidays. Sundayworkshops run on nine Sundays during term-time throughout the year. East 15 ActingSchool’s Easter, Summer and Sunday workshops are aimed at those interested inlearning more about theatre and drama. The workshops are not only about serious workand learning but also about having fun during the school holidays and on Sundays!

For more information and bookings please contact East 15 on telephone: 020 8508 5983or visit: www.east15.ac.uk


Italia ContiCourses include a one-year Performing Arts Intensive course and a one-yearvocational singing course for talented singers who wish to pursue a professionalcareer in this field.

Part Time SchoolsThere are a number of ‘associate’ schools attached to the Italia Conti Academy,which offer part-time classes in drama, dance and singing (ages 3 – adult).These classes take place in a series of locations, normally at the weekends.For further information on associate schools, call 020 7608 0047.

LAMDAConducted by the LAMDA Faculty, each summer/short course offers the very best inBritish theatre training. Many also include visits to West End theatres and an excursionto see the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Courses include:Two Week Audition Technique [EFL] – SpringEight Week Shakespeare and His ContemporariesFour Week ShakespeareThree Week English Communication Skills Through Drama Workshop [EFL]Two Week Physical TheatreTwo Week Stage ManagementTwo Week Theatre LightingTwo Week Introduction to Drama School*Two Week Audition Technique** Each of these courses is open to students aged 16 years and over.

Age RequirementWith the exception of the Two Week Introduction to Drama School and theTwo Week Audition Technique Courses, the minimum entry age for allLAMDA courses is 18. Although there is no upper age limit, students mustbe of good general health and be capable of undertaking the training.For further information, please visit www.lamda.org.uk or call LAMDA Admissionson 020 8834 0500.

LIPALIPA 4:19 is a weekend performing arts academy for young people aged from 4 to 19.The academy, which has over 500 students, offers acting, singing and dancingclasses, run by tutors with wide-ranging experience in the Performing Arts. LIPA 4:19also offers Summer Schools with a range of themed performing arts weeks for agesseven and upwards.

LIPA also runs short courses for adults in performing arts subjects. These featuremodules directly selected from our highly acclaimed degree programmes. The coursesusually run in our third term and are publicised in February each year on our website.

Manchester Metropolitan University School of TheatreOffers summer schools and evening classes aimed at aspiring actors aswell as teachers and enthusiastic amateurs.

For further information contact:Tel: 0161 247 1305 / Email: [email protected]

34 A guide to schools offering short coursesSUMMER SCHOOLS / PART TIME / YOUNG PERSONS COURSES

GSA, Guildford School of ActingSaturday School – a centre of excellence for young people 8 years+ who wish totake vocational training seriously. Specialist training is provided for students 16years+ and adults. Classes in Acting, Singing, Jazz, Tap, Ballet and Musical Theatrestyles. Workshops in TV Acting, Radio, Audition Skills, Stage Combat, Voice,Improvisation and other skills.

Summer Schools – the following courses held in July/August are offered atreasonable cost and provide either an enjoyable stimulating refresher course or anintroduction to basic theatre training. There are no auditions – everyone is welcome.

Intensive courses in Acting, Singing or Dance ( 5 days each)Musical Theatre [17 years +] - 2 weeksAudition Techniques [17 years +] - 5 daysActing for Camera [17 years +] - 5 daysDirecting a Musical [17 years +] - 5 daysYouth Theatre [12 – 16 years] - 9 days


RADACourse Age1 year full time / 2 year part time MA in Text and Performance Studies8 week Acting Shakespeare 18+4 week Summer School 18+3 week Skill Development Through Classical Theatre 18+10 day Contemporary Drama Summer School 18+10 day Directing – How to Rehearse 18+1 week Summer School in Scenic Art 17+1 week Summer School in Property Making 17+1 week Summer School in Lighting 17+1 week Summer School in Scenic Design 17+1 week Summer School in Sound 17+1 week Summer School in Corset Making 17+5 day Musical Theatre 18+5 day European Greats 18+6 evening session The Role of the Producer 18+1 year full time Foundation Course in Acting 18+3 week Young Actors Summer School 16-181 day Acting Workshops 16-24Saturday Youth Group 15-20

Queen Margaret UniversityFor information about available courses please contact:Email: [email protected], Web: www.qmu.ac.uk

Rose Bruford CollegeActing Summer School – Intensive voice and movement classes as you rehearsea contemporary and a Shakespearean play over a two-week full-time course.Residential accommodation available. Over 18’s only. 16+ for non-residential.Part Time Theatre Arts (Acting) – This course is ideal for those wishing to study actingin a professional teaching environment while continuing to work in full-time employment.This is a one year course consisting of three terms, each term consisting of 13 weeks(with a further term possible for ‘advanced’ study). Intakes in September, Januaryand April.Young People’s Courses – Saturday morning and evening workshops for 8 – 17 yearolds are run during term time throughout the year. The children are divided into groupsbased upon age and ability. Easter and Summer Workshops are held during the schoolholidays and culminate in a performance in the Rose Theatre at the College in Sidcup.Other Courses – The College runs a number of other short coursesfor professionals working in the industry.For further information contact the College on 020 8308 2600email: [email protected] / website: www.bruford.ac.uk

Royal Scottish Academy of Music and DramaFor information about available courses please contact:Email: [email protected] Web:www.rsamd.ac.uk

Royal Welsh College of Music & DramaYoung Actors Studio – Pre-degree training for talented and committed 15 – 19 year-oldscovering all the component areas considered to be essential for any successful actor,including acting, movement and voice. Sundays.For the second successful year the College is running a series of summer courses:Courses Start Date DurationLiving Pictures Workshop for Directors & Actors 3th Aug 2 wksCorsetry 20th or 27th July 5 daysBody Casting/Mould Making 20th or 27th July 5 daysThe Essential Performance Space 10th Aug 8 days(Theatre Design with Jean-Guy Lecat)Acting 27th July 2 wksShakespeare with Michael Bogdanov 13th July 6 daysIntroduction to Theatre Directing with Michael Bogdanov 23th July 2 daysActing 24th Aug or 7th Sept 14 days

For further information on the Young Actors Studio please call 029 20 391 394 oremail [email protected] and for Summer Courses call 029 20 391 391 or [email protected] Website: www.rwcmd.ac.uk/shortcourses

MountviewPART-TIME (P/T) & SUMMER COURSES (SU)

Foundation Course – Acting One Year P/T Minimum age: 17Foundation Course – Musical Theatre One Year P/T Minimum age: 17Introduction to Acting 10 weeks P/T Minimum age: 17Introduction to Musical Theatre 10 weeks P/T Minimum age: 17Perform: Acting 2 terms P/T Minimum age: 17Perform: Devised 2 terms P/T Minimum age: 17Perform: TV/Film 2 term P/T Minimum age: 17Acting Summer School 2 weeks SU Minimum age: 17Musical Theatre Summer School 2 weeks SU Minimum age: 17Audition Technique 1 week SU Minimum age: 17Lighting Design & Technology 1 week SU Minimum age: 17

Also a diverse programme of part-time and summer courses foryoung people aged 6 – 18 yrs.


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