BUILD: Technique & Craft
- For beginners or those with very minimal actor training
- For all ages over 18
Typically includes:
- Overcoming Actor’s Block – Explore removing barriers to unlock emotional access and expression.
- Laban Technique – Develop awareness of physicality and movement to enhance performance.Laban Technique – Develop awareness of physicality and movement to enhance performance.
- Frantic Assembly’s Building Blocks – Learn collaborative methods to create dynamic and engaging performances.
- Ken Rea’s Text Work Methods – Deepen your understanding of script analysis and performance techniques
- Introduction to Shakespeare – Gain confidence in tackling classic texts in a fun and engaging way.
Summary:
Our Course 2 builds on foundational acting skills, encouraging you to deepen your creative instincts and expand your performance range in a supportive and collaborative environment. Guided by experienced tutors and inspired by influential practitioners, you’ll explore new techniques that challenge both your physical and emotional expression.
The course focuses on unlocking greater freedom in your work — overcoming actor’s block, strengthening movement and physical awareness through Laban, developing collaborative devising skills inspired by Frantic Assembly, and refining script analysis using Ken Rea’s text work methods. You’ll also gain confidence approaching Shakespeare and other classic texts in an accessible and engaging way.
Throughout the term, you’ll continue building a versatile actor’s toolkit, enhancing your confidence, adaptability, and creative courage. The course culminates in an informal showcase, where you’ll share short scenes in pairs or small groups — celebrating progress, strengthening performance confidence, and marking the next step in your development as a performer within the TAL community.
The term ends with a showcase performance, where you’ll present scenes to peers, tutors, and family. This informal event celebrates your progress and you'll experience the strong sense of the TAL community.
Please note that course content may occasionally change depending on student numbers or tutor availability.
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