The Swindon-based theatre will be holding various different courses for aspiring actors - or anyone who wishes to try their hand at something different.
The courses will all be run through The Actors’ Institute whose workshops continue to take place in its purpose built, fully equipped studio located in the Shoebox.
A spokesperson said: “Whether you’re looking for drama school preparation, advanced actor training or classes for beginners - they offer something for you!”
The following classes/courses will be on offer to members of the public:
- ‘Acting for Camera’ is a five day course beginning Friday 3 September. Jack Price, Head of MA Screen Acting at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, will be running this intensive course. Jack is one of the UK’s leading Acting for Camera teachers and has taught with RADA, Italia Conti, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and The Actors Centre. In this 100% practical course (spread over two weekends), individuals will focus on how to produce great work as an actor in a film production environment.
More details and booking information can be found at https://www.actorsinstitute.co.uk/event-details/acting-for-camera-5-day-intensive-course
- ‘Actor’s Workout - Scene Study’ is a six week course that will run from 21 September (19:30pm). During these sessions, members of the public will work on scenes with two or more characters, taken from the stage and screen. Individuals can expect to undertake text analysis, explore the psychology of a character and work with quick direction in an audition setting. The course is said to explore the teachings of a range of practitioners such as Stanislavski, Meisner, Chubuck and Uta Hagen, to find organic and authentic moments within a performance. These sessions aim to provide a practical experience of acting text, and individuals will be working towards in-class performances for immediate feedback.
More details and booking information can be found at https://www.actorsinstitute.co.uk/event-details/actors-workout-scene-study-6-week-course
- ‘Acting for Beginners: Comedy and Improv’ is a ten week course starting Thursday 23 September. This course for adults offers an introduction to acting in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. It aims to explore comic techniques through playful improvisations and learn to find the game and to embrace mistakes. Individuals can expect exaggerated characters, slapstick humour, silly scenarios and lots of laughter.
More details and booking information can be found at https://www.actorsinstitute.co.uk/event-details/acting-for-beginners-10-week-course-comedy-and-improv
- ‘Stage Combat Intensive Exam Course: Single Sword’ is a three day course starting on Friday 29 September. The course will allow members of the public to gain an industry and EQUITY recognised qualification. It will be held at the Actors’ Institute in association with The Action Emporium and the APC.
More details and booking information can be found at https://www.actorsinstitute.co.uk/event-details/stage-combat-3-day-intensive-exam-course-single-sword
- ‘Foundation Course: Acting Auditioning for September 2021.’ This part-time foundation course is for students aged 18-28 who are serious about a career in the performing arts and/or wish to audition for Drama School or University. During the course, individuals will work and train as a contemporary theatre company, creating, producing and performing work for public performance, whilst receiving ongoing training in acting, stage combat, voice and movement from team of industry professionals.
More details and booking information can be found at https://www.actorsinstitute.co.uk/actingfoundation
More information about the Actors’ Institute can be found at https://www.actorsinstitute.co.uk//
