RADA SHAKESPEARE SUMMER SCHOOL
Dates: 17 July - 10 August 2012 The RADA Shakespeare Summer School has been in existence for over 30 years and has proved an invaluable resource for actors of all ages and experience. COURSE OVERVIEW
Investigating Shakespeare from an actor’s point of view, the course combines rehearsal of text with intensive classes in essential skills, conducted by the RADA faculty. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Please remember that this is a strenuous course, and that, while any specific needs will be taken fully into account, participants must be reasonably fit. COURSE DETAILS
You will work in a ‘company’ of between 12 and 16 people, with your own professional director, on one or more of Shakespeare’s plays. The ‘companies’ are structured so that each student has the best possible chance of making progress at the most appropriate pace. Supporting the acting sessions, there are classes in voice, physical performance, sonnets, text, combat, stage fighting, period dance and clown. Classes are taught by the Academy’s senior staff and distinguished directors from the profession. HOURS OF WORKClasses generally take place between 10:00am and 5:00pm from Monday to Friday. Classes are not optional and a certificate, stating the minimum number of contact hours, is awarded on successful completion of the course. What to WearIn addition to loose and comfortable clothes for movement and voice classes (with trainers or dance/ballet shoes), you will need a white shirt or blouse (not a T-shirt); and men should provide dark trousers (not jeans) and a formal jacket: women need a black practice skirt. We strongly recommend that women equip themselves with character shoes and men with black lace-ups (i.e. in addition to trainers used in certain classes). UNIVERSITY CREDITSIn the case of students who are attending courses at universities in North America (or elsewhere), it is a matter for each university or college to decide whether to include the RADA Summer School as part of their students’ accreditation to process. CANCELLATIONSPlease see the application form for more details about our cancellation policy. INSURANCEIt is strongly recommended that all students insure themselves to cover the loss of fees in the event of illness, for which the Academy cannot accept any liability. SHAKESPEARE IN ACTION
Dates: 13 August- 18 August 2012
Once you have completed the RADA Shakespeare Summer School, or a related course in the recent past on one of the RADA Short Courses, you are eligible to apply for Shakespeare in Action: a week long, rigorous work-out with RADA’s key tutors; culminating in a minimal, ‘rehearsal-basic’ performance of an adapted Shakespeare play in one of the Academy’s theatres. What to WearIn addition to loose and comfortable clothes for movement and voice classes (with trainers or dance/ballet shoes), you will need a white shirt or blouse (not a T-shirt); and men should provide dark trousers (not jeans) and a formal jacket: women need a black practice skirt. We strongly recommend that women equip themselves with character shoes and men with black lace-ups (i.e. in addition to trainers used in certain classes). If you are interested in applying for this course please download the summer school application form and tick the relevant box. For further information please contact:
Patrick Quagliano |