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From Down Under to London
As a New Zealander who is coming to the end of two wonderful years in London, it’s hard not to reflect on what a great career move it was. Being from a smaller part of the world, whilst the Theatre industry is bustling, it was hard not to yearn towards the bright...
Audition ‘Tips and Tricks’
Hi all and happy hump day! As I sit here at my desk on this lovely Wednesday afternoon, I decided to jot down some thoughts about going to train at a performing arts school. I myself, studied Musical Theatre at the London College of Music a few years back. Since then,...
Associated Studios Musical Theatre Courses Project: Discussing The Hero with a Thousand Faces
An introduction to student projects on Associated Studios Musical Theatre courses by Principal Leontine Hass. The projects the Musical Theatre students are working on this term have been carefully devised by me and Vocal Coach Scott Harrison. I am sharing some of...
Audition Advice from our Principal Leontine Hass
ASSOCIATED STUDIOS AUDITION GUIDELINES AND ADVICE We are very much looking forward to meeting you at your audition. Please read these notes carefully as they will help you prepare to the best of your availability. Once you have received your Audition time please let...
Introducing Associated Studios Australia
We are so thrilled to announce some exciting news! Leading London Performing Arts Academy Associated Studios is expanding to Melbourne following the internationally renowned success of its London courses. On 20th August 2018 applications will open for the all-new...
SPRING AWAKENING, from Berlin to Broadway
Spring Awakening is a vibrant, powerful piece which is an ideal vehicle to showcase the talents of young actor/singers with great voices. Associated Studios is proud to present this wonderful adaptation of a great masterpiece depicting a group of fascinating characters in their journey of self-discovery.
A Brief Guide for choosing Pop Songs for Musical Theatre Auditions
: -You are choosing a Pop song for a MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITION and NOT for a Gig with a Mic or a Gig with a band or a recording studio session. Bearing this in mind is absolutely crucial. Please do NOT choose Pop songs which rely on a drum kit/studio production/band to...
A celebration of creativity and the arts: the sector growing at almost twice the rate of the wider UK economy
A message from Founding Principal of Associated Studios Leontine Hass: I watched a TED Talk last night by Ken Robinson titled: Do schools kill creativity? A fantastic and funny talk, all about allowing people to be creative in the fullest sense of what that means. It...
The Power of the Audience
The power of the audience By Australian Board Member, Dr Christopher Stewardson Everyone can have a poor performance. We don’t like it, but we usually get away with it. But woe betide if we disrespect our audience or dump on the press. This is something Frank Sinatra...