**FREE VIDEO AUDITIONS** Currently as we can only accept video auditions, there will be no charge.
This 1 year drama school course in Acting & Musical Theatre is an intensive course based at Lighthouse, Poole. During your time with us you will begin to realise your true potential. This combined 1 year course in Acting & Musical Theatre has been created for you to discover your path in the world of performing arts. In just one enlightening year you will develop your core skills for performance and be prepared for the next step on your journey. You will be given the tools to be become a professional performer whether you go on to further training or straight into the industry.
Over the 11 years we have been based at Lighthouse, students have been involved in professional productions, projects, workshops and Q & A’s along with free or discounted tickets for shows. We also keep students up to date with all castings that come through to the school, giving them both professional and non-professional opportunities some of which can be used for show reels.
The course runs Monday – Wednesday 9.30am – 4.30pm (Free studio 4.45-6pm) and a typical week includes:
Dance (MT, Ballet, Contemporary, Commercial, Body conditioning) – 6 hours
Acting (Musical Theatre) – 2 hours
Acting (monologues, acting technique, scene study, duologues, poetry & prose) – 6 hours
Improvisation – 2 hours
Acting 1:1 – 30 mins on rotation within the first term
Voice – 2 hours (monthly)
Singing technique/portfolio prep – 1:1 – 30 mins on rotation
Singing ensemble – 2 hours (throughout the year)
Singing audition prep 1:1 – 30 mins on rotation within the first term
*Please be aware that theatre visits are essential and can fall outside these hours.
Throughout the year there are also sessions/workshops in:
Theatre History
Acting for camera
The Secret to Success (the mindset to succeed)
Professional/industry preparation
Acting through song
Trinity preparation
Masterclasses:
Over the year we have masterclasses from industry professionals. These can range from physical theatre and create your own musical theatre pieces to Michael Chekhov (Acting) and professional/industry advice (how to get an agent and first steps in to the business).
*All timetabling and hours are subject to change
These courses are vocational and also offer nationally recognised qualifications from Trinity College London. To be part of the Dorset School of acting is to be become the next generation of fearless actors and performers.