C L Theatre Company

An opportunity to become part of a company with professional values and standards to hone and showcase talent. Please call 020 7492 2542 from 21 June 2010 for auditions in July 10. The course starts on Sunday 10.30-17.30 then Tuesdays and Fridays at 18.30-21.30.

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Key course information

Dates
19/02/12 - 30/03/12

Day(s)
Tue+Fri+Sun

Duration
7 weeks

Time
10:30 - 21:30

Fees
Full fee: £168^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
DP032*

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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drama@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2542

Course outline

What is the course about?

This course will enable you to combine and use previous practical training in voice, movement, improvisation and characterisation in the context of performance before an audience. The objective is to form a company that is governed by professional values and achieves professional standards.

What topics will we cover?

The process from initial rehearsals to performance including:
1. Initial trust-building exercises to gain group coherence.
2. Familiarisation with text and director's interpretation of plot in terms of themes and performance style.
3. Character-building, including character history and motivation.
4. Improvisation to achieve further insight to text, plot and character.
5. Developing appropriate character voice, movement and relationships.
6. Blocking, technical and dress rehearsals, performances.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Engage effectively with the process and structure, from first rehearsal to performance.
Develop character within this process, contributing to a coherent production.
Demonstrate the director’s, writer’s and the collective concept through practical application of rehearsal work.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is for Equity members and those with previous performance experience or suitable training, e.g. City Lit Drama Access course graduates. 100 % attendance at all rehearsals is essential.
In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:
• Listen actively and communicate clearly.
• Give and receive constructive feedback.
• Read and analyse scripts to find meaning and clarity.
• Take notes.
• Use numbers to recognise rhythm.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will learn through practical work including trust exercises, improvisation, text analysis, character exercises and scene work. Work at home will be necessary in terms of line-learning and character analysis. You will need to be free to rehearse and perform every night of the last week of term.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You may be required to purchase a play script.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Directorial comment will be ongoing. Self assessment based on previous class study or performance experience will support this.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Please see a member of staff from the Drama Dance and Speech department during departmental advice times.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2542

drama@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in advice During term-time: Monday & Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 17.30 - 18.30 Non term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 Wednesday 17.30 - 18.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
20/05/12 to 29/06/12	Tue+Fri+Sun	10:30 - 21:30	7 weeks	£168	£168	£168	DP033	Full	» Select
23/10/11 to 02/12/11	Tue+Fri+Sun	10:30 - 21:30	7 weeks	£168	£168	£168	DP031	Finished	» Select
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