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Suitable for
Beginners, age 18+
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Dates
Friday 12 – Sunday 14 April 2024
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Tuition
Full-time
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Location
Downside Road, Bristol
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Cost
£320Save 10% when you book on World Theatre Day, 27 March!
Overview
Acting for Contemporary Theatre is an intensive and immersive three-day introduction to acting techniques relevant to contemporary theatre. Whether you have no experience of acting or pursue acting as a hobby, this course will equip you with the skills to bring contemporary scripts to life in an authentic and relatable manner. You will have opportunities to practically explore how language, character development, physicality, movement and collaboration contribute to an impactful performance.Â
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School offers a fun and nurturing environment in which to pursue your creative ambitions. The support and feedback available from your tutor will help you develop your natural talents and confidence in theatre acting.
Key highlights
On this course, you will:
> Explore techniques for analysing modern scripts, focusing on themes, language and character dynamics;
> Learn techniques for building authentic characters in the context of contemporary storytelling;
> Hone skills in using physicality and movement to convey emotions, including the use of stage space, subtle gestures and blocking;
> Apply these skills in hands-on scene work from modern plays, with emphasis on dialogue, pacing and emotional authenticity.Â
You will have the opportunity to practise and showcase your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment with constructive feedback from your tutor and peers.
This is a full-time, Friday-Sunday course. Sessions run from 09:30 to 17:00. This course is taught in our rehearsal studios at Downside Road.
Your tutor
Liz Felton
Liz Felton is Artistic Director of The Story Cellar, working as a theatre director, workshop facilitator and storyteller across Bristol and North Somerset.
She specialises in devised theatre and has directed second year acting students at BOVTS for the last 6 years in devised and family theatre projects.
Liz also wrote and directed the BOVTS autumn season 2022 show Wilda and the Winter Whirlwinds. She set up the Adult Company at Bristol Old Vic in 2013 and currently directs their community theatre group Oi Polloi. She also facilitates projects for companies such as Travelling Light and Tobacco Factory Theatres.
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Is this course for me?
This course is a beginner-level course. This means the course is open to anyone aged 18+ with an interest in acting – you may be considering a career as an actor; already studying drama but interested in exploring vocational training; or simply enjoy taking part in amateur productions and acting for fun. Even if you’ve never acted before, you may have an interest in theatre or drama, and we invite you to join us for this intensive three-day course.
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Admissions Requirements
Applicants must be aged 18 or over by the time of the course start date.
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Short Courses Refund Policy
If you wish to cancel your place on the course, you will receive a full refund only if you notify the school at least 7 days prior to the start of the course. For cancellations, contact [email protected]
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