Drama Opportunities in Birmingham Birmingham School of Acting

Drama Opportunities in Birmingham

Birmingham School of Acting is a specialist institution that offers fulltime higher education courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as part-time and summer school courses for adults, young people and children. Address: Birmingham School of Acting Millennium Point Curzon Street Birmingham B 4 7 XG Tel: + 44 (0)121 331 7220 Email: info@bsa. bcu. ac. uk

Class Act Drama Centre offers people the chance to participate in drama. Through a range of classes they present the opportunity for everyone, regardless of age or experience, to learn drama techniques which gradually leads to their performing on stage. Classes are taught by postgraduate trained professional actors / directors. Regular performances Self-confidence techniques Stage technique Stage fighting Audition, career & casting guidance Exclusive casting information Agent links Specialists workshops Summer schools Musical theatre ( optional ) Theatre history

Stage 2 • Allowing each member to achieve their full potential • Creating a wide range of opportunities within workshops and shows • Producing challenging work with high expectations of members achievement • Offering technical, backstage and design training • Encouraging members to be involved in the administrative side of the company e. g. press, marketing, budgeting etc. • Enabling members to study for qualifications • Offering a "ladder of opportunity" so members can progress from members to assistants to leaders • Discovering and developing members' new, and existing, talents • Developing members' life skills e. g. communication, organisation • Encouraging socialising between ages, sexes, cultures, and all levels of ability and experience • Encouraging individuality and self expression by providing a friendly, supportive environment where members can discuss ideas at any time • Running an effective peer-led and Mentoring & Befriending Foundation accredited Mentor Scheme • Ensuring personal confidentiality at all times (within legal restrictions) • Complementing school and parental values (we never condone missing homework or lessons for rehearsals etc. ) • Keeping members up to date with local initiatives and events • Helping members in their move to further education or with their chosen career options • Supporting members with schoolwork and activities by stimulating interest and excitement in learning generally • Supporting members with their activities outside the company, e. g setting up their own theatre companies or helping to promote events • Acting as an opportunities medium with other organisations, work experience, placements etc. • Passing on professional casting information • Maintaining Equal Opportunities in all areas of the company including; ensuring a member's financial situation is never a hindrance and providing extra, discreet, support to any member at any time They are a theatre company that accept 7 -21 year olds regardless of their ability.

Joseph Chamberlain College What are the main features of this course? The first year is the AS level course and covers working in groups and developing social and practical skills. You will gain an understanding of the nature of drama and the position of the arts within society. You will also study a number of dramatic texts, considering themes and issues raised, the structure of the plays and the use of language. You will learn about the technical aspects of theatre and the performance process. Students who want to achieve the A Level then take the second year, which builds on the first year’s work, and develops the practical skills and theoretical knowledge further. You will work with professional artists and in collaboration with Arts organisations. Hours of Lessons per Week : 4. 7 Indicative Group Size : 20 Who should study this course? You will need six full GCSEs at grades A* to C, including English. Relevant experience and comparable qualifications will be considered. Enthusiasm, willingness and self discipline and a hunger to learn are essential qualities for this course.