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.
Our Musical Theatre Classes for Beginners will introduce you to the fundamental techniques needed to perform on the West End stage, and is the perfect way to explore the magic of musicals.
We select the repertoire from the popular musical theatre canon exploring work from composers including Boublil and Schöenberg, Kander and Ebb - and many more.
Musical theatre classes are taught in a fun an d supportive environment so don’t worry if you feel a bit nervous. Most of the time you will be singing in a group, although if you do want to leap into the spotlight there's the opportunity for some solos too!
MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS - COURSE CONTENT
Exact content may differ depending on students' needs and course duration, but topics generally covered include:
- Vocal and physical warm ups to work on Musical Theatre technique
- Integrate singing, dance and acting
- Introduction to fundamental techniques and application to song and dance routines
- Learn vocal and acting through song material - repertoire includes At The End of The Day, I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Stars, Empty Chairs at Empty Tables and Do You Hear the People Sing (Les Miserables) and All That - Jazz (Chicago)
- Learn dance material - repertoire includes You Can't Stop The Beat (Hairspray) and All That Jazz (Chicago)
- Solo masterclass focusing on Acting Through Song and vocal technique
- Rehearse and hone material before an informal showcase to friends and family
You'll receive friendly feedback throughout the course and will be taught by a variety of tutors from our Musical Theatre department. Any material covered within the class, will also be available online, to be accessed and practised at home during the course.
The most technical of theatre disciplines, Musical Theatre requires you to sing, dance and act all at the same time.
Our Musical Theatre - Beginners course introduces you to the fundamental techniques needed to perform on the West End stage, and is the perfect way to explore the magic of musicals.
If you love musicals and want to have a go yourself but don’t know where to begin, try our Musical Theatre Taster Classes. Under the instruction of our teachers (who are all West-End performers themselves) you’ll have the chance to belt out some classic numbers, while getting a flavour of what a City Academy Musical Theatre course can offer you.
MUSICAL THEATRE TASTER CLASS CONTENT
Class content will generally include:
Introduction to fundamental techniques via song and dance warm-up exercises
Integration of singing, dance and acting
This taster's the perfect way to make sure that Beginner’s Musical Theatre is definitely for you - and if it is, City Academy is the place to do it.
Our 5 day Dance Foundation course is ideal for those looking for more intensive training and wishing to build a solid foundation in dance technique.
During the course you will raise your performance ability and further your knowledge across a variety of dance genres, all helping you to gain confidence to pursue future dance training.
Our intensive foundation runs five full days back to back. Each day consists of a full day of classes, which provides you with well-rounded and concentrated dance training. Our dance school has carefully formulated these classes to build a variety of skills. As an example, one day might consist of classes in:
Our Voice Over training has been designed for those who wish to gain an understanding of the voice-over industry.
If you are fascinated by the world of voice-over and interested in making a living as a professional voice-over artist, our Voice Over Skills Course with Demo Reel is the perfect for you.
You’ll be provided with a valuable insight into the industry, receive helpful advice – from getting an agent to what to expect when you get a job - and gain some recording experience.
VOICE OVER SKILLS COURSE WITH DEMO REEL
Over the duration of the voice course you will also have the opportunity to record a voice-over demo reel of two minute duration complete with music and sound design. Produced and edited to industry standard by an experienced audio engineer, this is a great opportunity for those wishing to gain access to the voiceover industry, and can be submitted to agents and voice casting professionals.
VOICE OVER SKILLS COURSE - CONTENT
Exact course content may differ according to the course length and your needs but topics covered generally include:
The Industry: an overview of how the voice over industry operates including finding work, what voice-over work involves and how to find an agent
Voice reels: analyse a variety of professional voice reels to understand requirements and develop voice skills
Variety: work practically on a variety of scripts; discover quick strategies for exploring different vocal energies, pace and range
Script Analysis: assess the appropriate characterisation of any script quickly
Recording: record and analyse yourself performing different scripts within the group
Create your own Voice-Reel with contrasting pieces for casting and agents.
Warm-Up/Vocal Health: advice and guidance on how to warm-up your voice and keeping your voice healthy
You'll receive friendly feedback throughout the voice training.
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.
