Acting Summer School for Ages 18+

Course Dates & Times
Monday 8 – Friday 19 July 2024 (excluding weekends)
10am–5.30pm

The course will also include some evening activities.

About Acting Summer School for Ages 18+
This two-week course at Guildhall School of Music & Drama will give you an insight into actor training by exploring the fundamentals of acting in a supportive environment. 

Collaborating with a blend of current Guildhall tutors and visiting industry professionals, you will take part in a series of craft-based masterclasses exploring movement, voice and a variety of acting techniques alongside intensive workshops exploring ways of creating work. Internal informal sharings of the work will be held throughout the two weeks.

Who is the course for?

• Anyone aged 18 and over with a passion for acting.
• There is no upper age limit on this course. We encourage and welcome participants from all ages 18 and over.
• No previous professional experience is needed, but a willingness and desire to share your work with your peers is a necessity in order to participate fully.
• What can I expect?
• The course has a strong practical focus – learning by doing. You will work in a group of up to 16 participants.

You can expect to cover topics including:

• Voice
• Movement
• Improvisation
• Monologue Preparation
• Screen Technique
• Contemporary Text
• Scene Study
• Creating Your Own Work

Do I need anything for the course?

• You will be asked to learn a monologue in advance of the course, which will be used as part of your workshops in small groups.
• Clothing appropriate for movement sessions.
• Please bring a copy of the set text, ’Love and Information’ by Caryl Churchill

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