The purpose of the course is to focus on the advanced skills and techniques required to connect all aspects of your performance into a more holistic and engaging experience for the audience. The focus of this course is on you as an individual performer and connecting to your place in this industry.
Acting
Acting lies at the heart of every good Musical Theatre Performance. This course will build on your previous training and experience. You will look at a variety of acting approaches and techniques with a number of expert Practitioners, Directors, Voice Teachers and Writers. There will be a focus on integrating skills to prepare you for the professional industry.
Acting Classes include improvisation, text, an introduction to heightened acting, monologue and scene study.
Singing
The study of singing and music is fundamental to developing into a professional Musical Theatre Artist. On this course you will focus on developing your working knowledge of the voice. You will continue to explore the development of your individual vocal identity and how to best use that in a professional performance context. You will work on technique from the point of view as an artist and look at how your choices impact the journey of the character and the drama of the piece. You will work with Musical Directors, Singing Teachers and Vocal Coaches.
Classes include Vocal Technique, Repertoire, Vocal Performance, Audition Technique, Performance Confidence and Mock Auditions.
All students will receive some 1-1 Singing Lessons throughout the course.
Dance and Movement
Building your understanding of dance and movement will underpin the physical work required for the other disciplines. We stream our dance classes to allow you to work at the level suitable for your current experience and skill level and use the training to bring out the best in you. You will look to build your strength, flexibility and stamina through the rigorous nature of the classes. You will also work on the skills required to pick up audition routines quickly and with precision, giving you more flair and connection within the audition room. You will work with a range of Dance Practitioners, Choreographers, Stage Combat Directors and Movement experts on a wide range of classes. Dance classes will focus on Technique and Musical Theatre routines.
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Industry
Our industry classes form a core component of our Musical Theatre Advanced Course. These classes are about providing you greater access to the decision makers within the industry and giving you the opportunity to gain greater insight from a range of professionals currently working in the industry. You will also engage with performance entrepreneurship to hone the ‘hidden skills’ of the performer such as CV writing, marketing, headshots, networking and personal health and well-being. You will work with a range of people from the industry including Casting Directors, Agents, Musical Directors, Directors and current successful Artists.
Classes include Agent and Casting workshops, Marketing sessions and Industry Showcase rehearsals.
*Please note all course content is subject to change.
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Auditions
There is a $50 audition fee to cover the cost of the panel and accompanist. The fee must be paid in advance of your audition to complete your application.
Please note that this fee is non-refundable.
Fees and Finance
- Following acceptance of an offer to join the course, the deposit for the course is 25% of the full fee
- Course fees may be paid in quarterly or monthly instalments. Each termly fee is due one month before the beginning of term.
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