Acting Pieces

Timetable 1 hour and 30 minutes a week in terms 1 and 2

Aim

To prepare you for dance auditions at undergraduate level.

What will I be expected to achieve?

Class content will be tailored to the needs of the group and may include: • what will be expected of you at dance auditions • how to perform a range of dances in a variety of styles with confidence and competence • how to develop an individual warm up routine for use at auditions

How will I learn?

You will take part in a sequence of workshop classes focusing on the techniques demanded for dance auditions at undergraduate level.

Acting Pieces

Tutor Matthew Gordon-Martin, Amanda Stephens-Lee Tutor led hours 43.5 Timetable 2 x 1.5 hour classes a week, second half Autumn term 2 x 1.5 hour classes a week in the first half Spring term 1 x 1.5 hour class a week in the second half Spring term

Aim

To enable you to select, research and perform appropriate monologues for BA auditions.

What will I be expected to achieve?

You will be expected to demonstrate your ability to: Knowledge and understanding • Understand what is required for an acting audition at BA level • Broaden your knowledge of contemporary and classical texts Skills • prepare appropriately for an acting audition at BA level • perform with confidence in front of a panel • perform truthfully and maintain character throughout a monologue • release character as intended by the playwright • respond creatively and positively to direction • engage the listener and communicate character and narrative Values and attitudes • demonstrate the focus, discipline and self-belief required for successful auditions