Performers Academy - London
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Performers Academy will be a one-week full time training course. No previous experience is needed, just lots of enthusiasm. Students will train in person with a lead course director, voice and movement tutors and local guest workshop leaders.
Course Dates: Monday 14th to Friday 18th July
Course Leader: James Cooney
Location: Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Experience Level: Beginner - no previous experience required
Due to the structure and collaborative nature of the course, full attendance across all days is required.
Deadline: Monday, 13 April
APPLICATION INFO:
We are asking applicants to the Performers Academy London to submit a self tape following the instructions in the brief below. We are looking for your ability to deliver the text with clarity, energy, and confidence in performance, and to utilise your imagination in the creation of character for camera.
Please send us a video link (YouTube, Vimeo or Google Drive) to your self-tape audition task. We ask that you make sure the link is working before submitting your application and if your video is password protected, please send the password in your application form.
Self Tape Brief :
Please choose and learn 1 of the monologues made available to you from New Earth. You can choose any of the following monologues:
Janet from Kim’s Convenience
Jung from Kim’s Convenience
Laurie from O, Island!
China Doll monologue 3 from Don't Call me China Doll
Freya monologue from 100 Books ...
Ollie's monologue from 100 Books ...
All monologues can be seen and selected by following the link here: NEPA Monologue Options
Before performing your monologue to camera, please start your self-tape with the following:
Introduce yourself with your name
Say one thing you like to do in your spare time
Tell us what you are hoping to learn or experience during the Performers Academy
Perform your monologue
When performing your monologue, if you are speaking to another character in the scene, your eyeline (where you are looking) should be directed towards someone or something just off screen. If you are speaking directly to the audience, you can use the camera lens as your eyeline.
Assessment Criteria:
Understanding of dramatic action in a scene (i.e. what does the character want to achieve, how will their circumstances change if they achieve it, and how does this impact their actions?)
Ability to perform text with clarity, energy, focus, and confidence
Evidence of thinking and acting moment-to-moment in the text, not reciting or rushing through
Ability to connect with the person or people you are talking to and how that relationship impacts your choice of action.
It is recommended that you film your video in landscape mode, with bright light and a reasonably clean background for the panel to see you well.
Performers Academy FAQS:
Do I need to attend an in-person audition?
NO. There is no in- person audition required for this course.
Do I need to do a self tape?
YES. Please see the brief above.
What is the difference between Performers Academy and Performers Academy Plus?
Performers Academy is a one week training course suitable for any East and South East Asians aged 18+ living in the U.K. who have an interest in theatre and/or performing arts. You don’t need any previous experience to take part. This is an introduction to acting including movement, voice ensemble work, stage combat and more. You can try new things, learn new skills, make new friends and join the academy family!
Performers Academy Plus is a two week intensive training course for East and South East Asians aged 18+ living in the U.K. who have some previous experience and/or training in performing arts and/or theatre making and are looking to progress to the next stage of their career.
How much do I need to pay to attend New Earth Academy and New Earth Academy Plus?
NOTHING - it’s completely free. We aim to keep all our New Earth Academy and New Earth Academy Plus free at the point of access to reduce financial barriers for participants.
We also offer travel bursary places for participants in need of financial support. If you'd like to apply for the travel bursary, please tell us why in your application and the amount you'd like to apply for.
What is the schedule of Performer Academy courses?
Performers Academies are week long, full time courses. Usual hours are 10am -6pm Monday to Friday. There may be social activities or theatre trips on some evenings. Course content varies depending on which academy course you’re applying for and the course leader who leads the programme.
Due to the structure and collaborative nature of the course, full attendance across all days is required.