Level 3 Acting Course in Colchester
- For those who have worked professionally, had previous substantial training or have progressed through previous courses at The Actor’s Lounge
- For all ages over 18
Typically includes:
- Specialised practitioners bringing a wealth of new techniques
- Revisiting and going deeper into known techniques
- Discovering yourself and your process
- Acquiring a broader range of skills to become a dynamic, multifaceted performer
- Playing diverse and challenging characters
- Learning to collaborate and support each other in group projects
- Developing techniques to enhance your stage presence, commanding attention and engaging audiences with magnetic energy
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:
Level 3 focuses on refining your acting skills and on "industry-readiness" with guidance from a supportive Core Tutor and visiting industry professionals. You’ll deepen your craft, build on established methods, and develop new skills in improvisation, voice work, preparing you for professional work. You'll learn effective audition techniques, receive advice about headshots and Spotlight profiles and get the chance to shoot your own showreel.
You’ll also tackle diverse, challenging roles, exploring various ages, genders, and emotions, all while honing advanced techniques in a relaxed, enjoyable environment aimed at achieving the "flow state" in performance.
The course also emphasises stage presence and charisma, helping you command attention and create memorable, engaging performances as well as help you make lasting impressions on casting directors and agents. You’ll also explore devising and writing original work and group projects will teach you collaboration, essential for success in professional environments. Additionally, you’ll continue refining vocal and movement techniques, expanding your ability to express emotions and stories physically and vocally.
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.
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.
