Foundation Acting course
ALRA
Duration: 1 Year
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(No government funding is available to help with fees for this course)
Detailed information
| Type: | Workshops |
|---|---|
| Method: | Part time |
| Prepares for: | Full-time Acting training |
| Geared towards: | This programme is aimed at those considering full time actor training and those considering a career change. |
| Requirements: | You will be assessed at an audition. |
| Students per class: | 17 |
Do you need further information?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
Course program
CONTENT
Acting Studies - Introduction to Acting, Acting Technique, Audition Preparation, Devising,
Voice Studies - Introduction to Vocal Awareness, Technical Foundation, Technical Foundation and its Application
Movement Studies - Introduction to Movement, Movement Fundamentals, Movement Analysis, Movement Expression.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Term 1 introduces the basic concepts of acting, voice and movement. Term 2 enhances imagination, bravery and creativity as you prepare monologues for audition purposes. Term 3 consolidates these skills whilst you prepare for a showcase of your work.
Contact time is 8 hours a week.
Classes are practical involving group, pair or solo exercises.
ALRA tutors are both trained teachers and professional practitioners.
PUBLIC PRODUCTIONS
You will present selections of work at the end of term 2 and 3.
QUALIFICATIONS
Upon successfully completing the course you will be awarded –
The ALRA Foundation Acting Certificate
DESTINATIONS –
Over the last three years ALRA Foundation students have gained places at:
ALRA
Arts Ed
Birmingham School of Acting
Central School of Speech and Drama
Drama Centre
Drama Studio
East 15
Italia Conti
Oxford School of Acting
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
PPA
Musical Theatre Academy
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are selected on the basis of their aptitude and ability to contribute to and successfully complete the qualification.
You must be at least 17 years old at the start of the course, although ALRA welcomes the older student, especially those who are thinking about a career change.
Auditions for the Foundation Acting course take place throughout the year, and more audition dates are confirmed throughout the year. Confirmed so far for entry in 2012:
Saturday 14 April 2012 – ALRA North
Saturday 9 June 2012 – ALRA North
Saturday 1 September 2012 – ALRA North
Online Registration will be available shortly
Acting Studies - Introduction to Acting, Acting Technique, Audition Preparation, Devising,
Voice Studies - Introduction to Vocal Awareness, Technical Foundation, Technical Foundation and its Application
Movement Studies - Introduction to Movement, Movement Fundamentals, Movement Analysis, Movement Expression.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Term 1 introduces the basic concepts of acting, voice and movement. Term 2 enhances imagination, bravery and creativity as you prepare monologues for audition purposes. Term 3 consolidates these skills whilst you prepare for a showcase of your work.
Contact time is 8 hours a week.
Classes are practical involving group, pair or solo exercises.
ALRA tutors are both trained teachers and professional practitioners.
PUBLIC PRODUCTIONS
You will present selections of work at the end of term 2 and 3.
QUALIFICATIONS
Upon successfully completing the course you will be awarded –
The ALRA Foundation Acting Certificate
DESTINATIONS –
Over the last three years ALRA Foundation students have gained places at:
ALRA
Arts Ed
Birmingham School of Acting
Central School of Speech and Drama
Drama Centre
Drama Studio
East 15
Italia Conti
Oxford School of Acting
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
PPA
Musical Theatre Academy
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are selected on the basis of their aptitude and ability to contribute to and successfully complete the qualification.
You must be at least 17 years old at the start of the course, although ALRA welcomes the older student, especially those who are thinking about a career change.
Auditions for the Foundation Acting course take place throughout the year, and more audition dates are confirmed throughout the year. Confirmed so far for entry in 2012:
Saturday 14 April 2012 – ALRA North
Saturday 9 June 2012 – ALRA North
Saturday 1 September 2012 – ALRA North
Online Registration will be available shortly
Do you need clarification regarding the course program?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
Course location
- Turner Street, Wigan - WN1 3SUCity and Borough of Manchester (England)
- Studio 24, The Royal Victoria Patriotic Building, John Archer Way, London - SW18 3SGreater London (England)
ALRA
ALRA is a drama school, which provides the highest quality training for students following a career as an actor, actress, stage manager or technician. Based in both London and Wigan, Lancashire.
We cover TV & film from day one to the end of your training. You will also study movement, voice, acting technique and many other elements required to work as a professional actor.
Many famous actors trained at ALRA and now have successful careers from stand up to film and stage. We have foundation, BA and MA courses and some funded places are available to applicants through the DaDA scheme.
We cover TV & film from day one to the end of your training. You will also study movement, voice, acting technique and many other elements required to work as a professional actor.
Many famous actors trained at ALRA and now have successful careers from stand up to film and stage. We have foundation, BA and MA courses and some funded places are available to applicants through the DaDA scheme.






