Practical Vs Theory
Course overview
A cross-level program which focuses on the skills required to progress onto further training as an Actor, while also developing general performing arts skills, run by Eastern School of Performing Arts (ESPA). Gain an excellent grounding to become a versatile performer and develop your individuality and performance skills to allow you to progress to professional acting schools and employment.
Across the programs, you will participate in a wide variety of projects that introduce you to varied styles, genres, and methodologies. With a focus on the development of practical skills required, you will explore areas such as devising, classical text, contemporary text, movement, and voice. The projects will introduce you to acting styles such as naturalism, epic, surrealism, and physical theatre through scripted and devised projects.
ESPA provides industry-experienced tutors for all their courses, enabling students to develop skills required for their next steps. The course is highly vocational and you will spend your days in the dance studio.
What Does The Programme Include
From day 1 of the course you are treated as are expected to conduct yourselves as a professional theatre company. This means that you are given freedom to be creative and fully explore your strengths and limitations as a performer. It also means that a high level of professionalism is expected at all times; something that is vital when working in this competitive and often tough industry. The majority of your learning will be explored through practical workshops, rehearsals and performance. You will cover some elements of theory that are embedded into practical sessions to ensure that theory underpins your practical exploration of different performance styles, genres and your own character development.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for the program, you will need to have:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above, including English and Maths.
- Successfully pass the audition at one of our audition days.
We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you.
One of the ways we do this is through a very effective ‘6 weeks to success’ programme that operates from the first day you start your course. This includes support such as (but not limited to):
- Allowing you to change courses if you change your mind in the first 6 weeks — subject to course availability.
- Moving you between course levels if you are finding your current level too easy/too hard — subject to course availability.
- One-to-one reviews with your academic tutor to ensure you are progressing and achieving well.
You will be expected to commit to rehearsal schedules and some additional hours for performances. You will be required to wear uniform for classes as per the essential kit list provided before starting the course.
Our course enquiries and admissions team can be contacted at enquiries@stamford.ac.uk should you have any further questions. Alternatively, contact the Principal at ESPA, Kelly Ann Gordon on 01780 767696 or admin@easternschool.co.uk.
How The Course Will Be Assessed
Additional Information
Potential Future Career
Course Content
During my course I performed at many prestigious venues such as Drury Lane, Her Majesty’s Theatre and the 02 Arena. I was awarded a fully paid scholarship at Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama.
