Ever thought about learning to act? You may have considered acting lessons but didn't know where to get professional drama coaching in Bristol. You can now benefit from acting training by  professional acting coaches working at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Voice training, improvisation classes, singing lessons, movement instruction and acting classes are held at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School over three terms in the evening and some Saturdays from October to June. You can learn how to act and develop broadcasting techniques for radio and TV. You will rehearse with others to perform scenes from Shakespeare and contemporary plays then showcase your talent to Acting Agents and Casting Directors. Admission to the Bristol Acting Academy is by audition.

 

The Bristol Acting Academy is a one year, part-time professional acting course. The course is specifically designed to offer a practical way of gaining professional acting tuition whilst maintaining full-time employment. There are three terms beginning in October and ending in June with a final showcase to Agents, Casting Directors and other employers at a Theatre in Bristol. Most acting classes are held at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.* Entry is by audition.  Auditions will be held in Bristol between June and September. The Bristol Acting Academy course is open to all ages and we offer 16 places each year. Our teaching staff are all full-time drama school tutors and theatre professionals who are dedicated to coaching our students and giving them the required skills and techniques to move to professional acting.. Over the past 4 years our graduates have enjoyed success in theatre, directing, writing, radio, corporate video, film, voice-overs, production and teaching. Many Bristol Acting Academy students also successfully audition for full-time drama school courses at LAMDA, RADA, etc.

*Some classes are conducted in other locations. We reserve the right to alter the locations, but all will be in the Clifton area of Bristol.

 

The year consists of three terms: two 8-week terms in the Autumn and Spring, and one 6-week term in the Summer. There are regular classes on two nights per week and three Saturdays per term. There are classes in: Acting, Voice, Movement, Text study, Improvisation, Singing, Radio,   TV, Monologues and Scene work. Term one will focus on being truthful on stage, creating a believable character and making the work "Dramatic". We show the work at the end of the term to in-house guests. Term two focuses mainly on Shakespeare. There is a showing of the work which family and friends can attend. Term three will be rehearsing for the final showcase which is open to the public.

The cost of the training on the Bristol Acting Academy course is - £1,150.00. This  covers tuition fees. Students should be aware that there are other costs to consider, namely: reading material and support books, publicity photographs and working attire.  Full tuition fees are payable in advance of starting the course.

 

Auditions for the 2010/11 course will be held at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School between June and September. The audition is 15 minutes long and the fee is £20. You are required to perform two speeches. Both are to be learned. The first should be a modern piece from the time of Ibsen or later, i.e. late 19th century and beyond. The second should be a classical piece in verse by Shakespeare or one of his contemporaries before 1640. Each piece is to last no more than two minutes. We prefer auditionees not to look directly at the panel when performing. You may be asked to perform the speeches again. There will then be a short interview. We regret we cannot give any feedback on speeches after the audition. You will be informed by email (or letter) as to the result of the audition. If you have any questions regarding auditions, please do not hesitate to contact Gary on 07712444374 or click here to email us.

To apply for an audition please download an Application Form and send to:

Gary Owston
65 Trym Side
Sea Mills
Bristol
BS9 2HD