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DRAMA FOUNDATION - MUSICAL THEATRE

Drama Foundation – Musical Theatre

Success in the competitive world of Musical Theatre requires focus, determination and refined skills across multiple disciplines. This three-term, conservatoire-style training programme is designed for ambitious students seeking progression to leading drama schools or universities, and aspiring to build successful careers in the professional performing arts industry.

Through intensive, industry-focused training, you will develop the technical ability, discipline and creative confidence needed to thrive as a professional Musical Theatre actor and take the next step in your performing career.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Musical Theatre is where words, music and movement come together to create powerful storytelling. As a performer, you will learn to connect voice, body and imagination to bring characters to life with truth, energy and emotion. Through this exciting process of discovery, you will develop the skills and confidence to captivate audiences and transport them into another world through your performance.

Musical Theatre students train intensively in acting, singing and dance, developing the technical skill, versatility and performance discipline required for the industry. Central to the programme is the understanding that every song, scene and movement must be driven by truthful storytelling and dramatic intention. Through a combination of group classes and one-to-one tutorials, you will be challenged to push your potential, refine your craft and achieve your very best.

Students studying this course will benefit from:

  • A programme modelled on a first year Conservatoire-style training programme.
  • Up to 25 hours per week of contact time with experienced teaching staff with extensive professional backgrounds in the performing arts.
  • Weekly one-to-one sessions with acting and singing tutors to support your development as a performer, repertoire and audition pieces.
  • Weekly group classes in Acting, Movement, Dance, Physical Theatre, Text, Voice, and Scene Study.
  • Small class sizes, allowing for more tailored learning and personalised feedback.
  • Weekly dance classes in Jazz, Ballet, Commercial and Contemporary Dance
  • A teaching approach dedicated to helping you discover your full creative potential as a unique performer.
  • A community of developing artists who support each other to take risks, push boundaries and grow as performers.
  • Regular performance opportunities throughout the course.

THE AWARD

At the end of the year upon successful completion, you will be awarded the UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance.听

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OVERVIEW

Course Location听
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Course Length听
1 year (3 terms)听

Course Start听
September听

Tutor Support听
Up to 25 hours per week听

Studio Access听
Students have access to our Bridge House studios 5 days a week, from 8:00am to 8:00pm Monday to Friday. Our Sturton Street studios are open to students 7 days a week, from 8:00am to 8:00pm Monday to Friday and from 11:00am to 5:45pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Awarding Body
University of the Arts London Awarding Body听

How your Work is Assessed听
Performed and written assignments and projects following the specification set by UAL, the awarding body听

English Language听
Up to 5 hours per week if required听

Progression

Our students have gone on to study Undergraduate courses at top Drama Schools, Conservatoires and Universities: Trinity Laban Conservatoire, Goldsmiths University of London, Rose Bruford College, Leeds Conservatoire, Mountview Academy of Performing Arts, Royal Conservatory of Scotland, Performers College, American Academy of Musical Theatre

ENTRY

Age听
17听 years +听

Educational Level听
Completion of High School is needed or a minimum of 1 x Level 3 qualification, preferably in a relevant creative subject (i.e. A level) and 3 x GCSEs at grade 4 or grade C, including Maths and English and at least one of which should be in a creative arts subject.听

Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed. Please refer to the Audition Process tab for more information.听

English Level for International Students听
IELTS 5.5+ (no element under 4.0)听

Audition听
An audition is required for entry to this course. Please refer to the Audition Guide below for more information.听

HIGHLIGHTS

STRUCTURE

SUBJECTS

In these classes be prepared to challenge your thinking, what does it mean to act, and what is the role of the actor? There will be a mix of acting theory, drawing on several critical perspectives, and practical work involving movement, voice and all the tools of self-expression. We will workshop a variety of material with tutors, peers, and guest lecturers all in support of your application process for university or drama school.听

A stalwart of all actors training is working with speech. Develop a healthy and robust speaking voice that can tackle the most challenging of situations with precision and clarity.听

Establish a process for working with words as a starting point. The practice of finding the drama and making sense of any text. Particular attention will be paid to Shakespeare along with prose and a healthy dose of sight reading!听

Discover your body鈥檚 expressive potential and have at your disposal the techniques which will allow you to achieve the physical and imaginative transformations required as an actor. The classes explore key movement influences, including Laban, Lecoq and Anne Bogart’s Viewpoints training. The focus of the classes is to embody movement with imagination at its heart, working on body awareness, improvisation and developing original performance and choreography that allows you to clearly express ideas, emotions and enrich storytelling.听

The ballet course provides students with strong technique and understanding of the basic requirements for ballet. Through a structured programme of floor work, barre and centre practice the students learn how to maintain correct posture and how to correctly use their turnout, while also developing a knowledge of the French vocabulary and common dance patterns. By the end of the year they will be confident in dancing short sequences and responding to a variety of music, leaving them well prepared for college auditions.听

In Commercial Dance classes, we aim to introduce everyone to the foundational steps of a multitude of styles. We do this to expand student knowledge within the style of Street dance. We will also look at freestyle and choreography in class as these skills are essential within the professional dance industry.听

Jazz is one of the main building blocks of Musical Theatre choreography. Students will work on developing the foundations of Jazz technique through a variety of exercises focused on improving strength, flexibility, and performance skills. Students will be challenged by working on a range of jazz styles and contrasting routines in preparation for their dance auditions.听

Improve your overall singing technique while learning key skills for working within an ensemble, such as listening, tuning, timing, and holding a harmony. Surround yourself with the powerful sounds of an ensemble in song!听

Join all Drama and Dance courses in a practical session exploring improvisation through play and games.听

Examine the development of musical theatre across the 20th century to the present day, from Gilbert and Sullivan through to Broadway鈥檚 newest composers. The story of Musical Theatre is one of growth and connection; adding music and dance to a beautifully crafted story to embed it into the hearts of audiences. Of pushing boundaries and challenging people to connect with a heightened version of life鈥檚 ups and downs.听

Weekly 1:1 sessions in acting and singing will give each student the opportunity to explore new repertoire and develop audition material.听

FACULTY

AUDITIONS

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Students can attend an audition in person by contacting the college to arrange an audition with the Head of Drama. If an in-person audition is not possible, please submit a video audition. See our Audition Guide for advice on how to prepare both for the in person audition and also video submissions.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students who cannot attend the audition in person can submit a recorded audition. Please ensure you can be seen and heard clearly in the recording and that your whole body is visible. Following this you may be asked to attend an online interview.

AUDITION GUIDE

What We Look for in an Audition guide, to prepare fully for your audition at 最新麻豆视频.

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