Summer School 2010 - Adults

An opportunity to take your acting skills to the next level.

Our annual Summer School offers the choice of three intensive week long training courses. Each course runs from Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, culminating in an evening performance in front of an invited audience on the final Friday. You can choose to participate in just one, two or all three (fee discounts apply). This year we are offering three areas of study; Stanislavski, Text and Shakespeare. Working as a small ensemble company, you will participate in 10 three hour sessions which will include 2 sessions each of Voice and Movement.

The actors are encouraged to invite two guests each to attend the final night's performances and see the results of the week's work. This will be followed by a relaxed feedback session where participants, audience and tutors can discuss the work over drinks.

Some feedback from Summer School 2009:

"The quality of the teaching was superb, I learned so much more than I expected" S Vobis
"I learned so much more than I thought I would. I had a brilliant week" F Bell
"I have really enjoyed my time at ACT and can't wait to take part in courses in the future" M Hecht
"I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere amongst the instructors and students, the quality of the course and the professionalism of the tutors" J Mascialino
"I enjoyed everything... the fact that it combined drama exercises but also voice and movement training, Daniel, Jules and Ralf's teaching, the interactivity with the other participants, the texts chosen, the methods we learnt ... well everything!" B Menuella

Shakespeare: An Actor's Approach

Shakespeare wrote his plays to be performed, filling the text with clues, accessible to any actor who is prepared to play. Starting with group work we will explore how rhythm, sound and imagery can release and support the actor. At the end of the week we will show a combination of short scenes and monologues. For absolute beginners and those who need an adrenalin boost

Monday 16th August to Friday 20th August 2010
10am-5pm. Friday Performance 7pm

The Stanislavski Approach: An Actor Prepares

This course demystifies the welter of contradictory interpretation about the Father of Modern Acting. You will investigate the tools and techniques developed by Stanislavski and how they are now utilized by modern actors in the 21st century. You will apply the approach to selected scenes - this is a practical course, not a theoretical one!

Monday 23rd August to Friday 27th August 2010
10am-5pm. Friday Performance 7pm

Working With Text: An Actor's Toolkit

Where and how do you begin when presented with your new script? We will explore, play and work in detail on selected scenes. Students will additionally develop skills in sight-reading, rehearsal technique, characterisation and stagecraft. The scenes will then be presented to an invited audience at the Friday night performance.

Monday 30th August to Friday 3rd September 2010
10am-5pm. Friday Performance 7pm

The Tutors

The workshop will be led by members of the ACT team who specialise in each of the disciplines - Daniel Finlay leads the Stanislavski Approach, Elaine Heath leads the Working With Text whilst Jo Howarth, Globe Education Practitioner, leads the Shakespeare Approach. ACT tutors are both experienced teachers and professional practitioners.

Entry Requirements

This is an intensive and demanding course which aims to mirror the commitment and rigours of full time professional training. The workshop will be highly suitable for those students who wish to undertake a vibrant and challenging course but are unable to commit to a full time course.

The workshop will also suit those students who are about to embark on full time actor training or graduates, actors or teachers who wish to re-engage with training and hone their existing skills. Places are limited so early booking is advisable.

Fees

£175 for one week
£300 for two weeks
£450 for three weeks

A concessionary rate of £150 (for one week) is available to those in receipt of statutory benefits, student card holders and Equity members. Evidence of eligibility will be required.

To book a place a non refundable deposit of £75.00 (per person, per course) is required.