Level 2 Acting Course in Colchester
- For those who have had previous acting experience or training
- For all ages over 18
Typically includes:
- Experiment with various acting techniques to deepen your craft and confidence
- Learn personal warm-up routines for vocal and physical preparedness.
- Introduction to Monologues
- Devise your own scene from an actor’s perspective
- Develop independence in rehearsing, auditioning, and character-building.
- Explore Uta Hagen, Ken Rea, animal studies, monologues, physical theatre, and Shakespeare
Course details:
Duration
- 10 week course (10 sessions + 1 showcase)
- One evening per week
First Week of Termw/c Monday 22nd September
Half Term - No Sessionw/c Monday 27th October
End of Term ShowcaseEither Friday 5th, Saturday 6th or Sunday 7th December
Day/Time
- Any evening, Mon-Thurs
- 7-9.30pm
Summary:
The Level 2 course focuses on building independence in performance. You’ll develop techniques for rehearsals, auditions, and character work, creating a personalized toolkit for practice outside class.
You’ll explore various acting styles and practitioners like Uta Hagen and Ken Rea, working with monologues, physical theatre, and classical texts. The course encourages reflection, feedback, and by the end, you’ll confidently apply your skills in performance.
The course concludes with an informal showcase, where you’ll present short scenes in small groups. This final sharing helps manage nerves and celebrates your progress with the TAL community.
Meet the Core Tutor
Matthew Butler-Hart
Matthew originally trained as an actor but created Fizz and Ginger Films in 2009 - so after appearing in 17 feature films, he finally moved to directing, writing and producing full-time in 2013 when worldwide trade magazine Screen International picked him for their ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ edition.
Since then he has produced ten feature films, five of which he has written and directed, three of which have been seen in cinemas around the world. He has directed a whole host of actors including Sir Ian McKellen, Simon Callow, Alex Hassell, Conleth Hill, Amy Manson, Fisayo Akinade, Matt Barber and Felicity Montague to name a few.
Matthew has also co-authored a book on indie filmmaking, published by Applause (Bloomsbury), ‘Full to the Brim with Fizz, Ginger and Fierce Determination.
He has taught at various top drama schools developing a different way of teaching screen acting, realising that there were huge gaps in real practical knowledge in new actors when they were getting to real film and TV sets.
