“With a developed imagination there’s no place you can’t go.” (Sanford Meisner)

Our Introduction to Meisner Technique Course is one day of intensive work, where participants are introduced to the fundamental elements of Meisner technique. This will be a stimulating and supportive session taught by a specialist tutor who will encourage you to immerse yourself in the exercises of one of actings most notable practitioners.

This transformative process is creative and fast paced. There is no limit to the depth of knowledge and self awareness you can gain from it.

The Meisner Technique class will be taught in a play ful and supportive environment. Classes are dynamic, focusing on bringing performers into the present moment and unlocking unconscious impulses.

This one day acting lesson is designed for those new to Meisner. Some acting experience is useful but not essential.

Our Method Acting Beginners Classes are designed for beginners and those with some experience of acting classes. Structured to provide you with a background to Method Acting and consolidate fundamentals of stage craft, voice, rehearsal technique and igniting the imagination.

Using your own life experiences as a tool-kit to delve into, you will learn to recall emotional and physical memories safely and re-deploy them in the context of any given scene, and to identify character objectives and relationships. As a result the work produced is without fail whole-hearted, truthful and produces performances that are compelling and deeply human.

You will learn how to observe yourself and others in greater depth which you can then bring to your performance on stage. You will develop a greater understanding of character and subtext (Magic If).

METHOD ACTING BEGINNERS CLASSES CONTENT
Exact course content may differ but topics covered generally include:

- Develop improvisation technique
- Take part in sense memory exercises
- Build confidence in voice and movement
- Learn to identify the given circumstances in any scene
- Understand how to break down a scene
- Work collaboratively and imaginatively
- Gain an insight as to how The Method can be applied
- Feel more relaxed on stage
As with all of our method acting classes, you'll receive friendly feedback throughout the course, and all scripts will be provided. Maximum capacity is 10 students to ensure students receive individual feedback on this specialised course.

Our 5 Day Singing Foundation course is an inspiring and creative experience designed for anyone who wishes to develop their vocal technique, explore their musical identity and grow in confidence

Participate in a planned progression of technique and repertoire singing lessons, masterclasses and workshops, concentrating on core vocal techniques designed to give students a foundation in singing and performance skills. Our course is formulated to give a rounded base in vocal performance and technique, building confidence and skills through a practical approach to training.

City Academy Musical Theatre Company gives you a unique opportunity to put all your hard-earned Musical Theatre techniques to the test, and show off your skills to friends and family!

This ongoing group offers an opportunity to perform twice a year: a Christmas Musical Theatre themed Pantomime and a full musical production in the summer. These are both staged in a large theatre with full technical production, giving you valuable experience of working in a professional environment with an expert creative team comprising of a Director, Musical Director and Choreographer.

This is an ongoing weekly group for which you pay a monthly membership fee which will entitle you to participate in all rehearsals, perform in top venues to a public audience, and get involved in social events.

Improve the quality and clarity of your voice through posture, breath capacity and control, articulation, forward placement and pitch. For anyone who wants to make the most of their voice. This course will be taught in the college.

What is the course about?
Improve the quality and clarity of your voice through posture, breath capacity and control, articulation, forward placement and pitch. For anyone who wants to make the most of their voice. This course will be taught in the college.

What will we cover?
Relaxation and posture.
Breath control and capacity.
Forward Placement.
Articulation- vowel drills.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Demonstrate more confidence in your voice and how you use it.
Display an awareness of the technique of supporting your voice and controlling your breath.
Practise articulation exercises to improve clarity and diction.

This course will support your extended vocal development with a focus on resonance, tonality and pitch. Open to those who have completed at least one voice course previously as well as professionals looking to refresh their skills. This course will be taught in the college.

What is the course about?
Further improving the strength, flexibility and expressive potential of your voice and speech; you will learn exercises you can adapt and apply at home.

What will we cover?
Release of tension; breath support, control and pressure; resonance; pitch development; articulation; and approaches to text.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Demonstrate improvements in breath placement, capacity and support using more advanced breathing exercises.
Display enhanced vocal strength and tone through examination of resonance.
Apply enhanced pitch possibilities to heightened text.
Demonstrate greater clarity and expressiveness of articulation in delivery of heightened text.
Identify your own areas for continued vocal development and describe how that development could take place.

COME AND CREATE WITH US!
Youth Theatre at Theatre Royal is for ANYONE and EVERYONE with an interest in theatre, writing, creating, or simply to make new friends. No experience is necessary, just come along and get stuck in!

These are the only groups in the local area to be based around a working professional theatre, which means you get to learn from practitioners with industry experience, helping you to grow in confidence and become an all-round better performer.

AGES 16-22 (YOUNG COMPANY)
Thursday 7pm – 9pm at West Suffolk College

The cost for this age group is £75 per term.

TERM TIMES
Autumn Term w/c 5 September 2022 to w/c 7 November 2022 (excluding half term w/c 24 October 2022)

Spring Term w/c 23 January 2023 to w/c 31 March 2023 (excluding half term w/c 13 February 2023)

Summer Term w/c 24 April 2023 to w/c 8 July 2022 (excluding half term w/c 29 May 2023)

COME AND CREATE WITH US!
Youth Theatre at Theatre Royal is for ANYONE and EVERYONE with an interest in theatre, writing, creating, or simply to make new friends. No experience is necessary, just come along and get stuck in!

These are the only groups in the local area to be based around a working professional theatre, which means you get to learn from practitioners with industry experience, helping you to grow in confidence and become an all-round better performer.

AGES 12-16 (SENIORS)
Wednesday 5pm – 7pm at West Suffolk College

Or

Thursday 5pm – 7pm at West Suffolk College

The cost for this age group is £75 per term.

TERM TIMES
Autumn Term w/c 5 September 2022 to w/c 7 November 2022 (excluding half term w/c 24 October 2022)

Spring Term w/c 23 January 2023 to w/c 31 March 2023 (excluding half term w/c 13 February 2023)

Summer Term w/c 24 April 2023 to w/c 8 July 2022 (excluding half term w/c 29 May 2023)

Are you new to acting and wondering where to start? Or are you about to finish your course and wondering what is the best next step for you? Come along to one of our Acting Taster Classes and have a chat with one of our tutors - a professional actor from industry - who will be able to point you in the right direction.

Whether you are unsure which level to join or which course would suit you, this is your opportunity to ask all your questions on all levels of Acting Courses, Screen Acting, Theatre Companies and Foundation Courses. These acting taster sessions are held monthly.

WE HAVE AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF ACTING CLASSES ON OFFER INCLUDING:
We offer acting classes for the following levels and techniques.

Beginners Acting
Intermediate Acting
Advanced Acting
Foundation
Theatre Companies
Screen Acting
Method Acting
Meisner Acting
Comedy Acting
Improvisation
There is no pressure to sign up for anything, just come along and see what it’s all about, have your questions answered and meet one of our tutors.

Do you want to experience a City Academy Singing class before booking a course? Our Singing Taster Classes are designed to offer students a thorough and practical introduction to vocal technique and repertoire. 

In a fun and supportive atmosphere, our friendly singing teachers will guide you through the basics of vocal training and answer any questions you have about Singing Lessons at City Academy.

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