Semester Programme: Classical Acting
- England
About Program
If you’re looking to develop your practical skills with advanced training, this 14-week accredited intensive diploma is for you, providing an exhilarating introduction to British conservatoire training.
Based on the work of Shakespeare and either Jacobean or English Comedy of Manners playwrights, this course is designed to deepen students’ engagement with classical texts and develop their skills.
Students take technical classes in acting, voice, singing, textual analysis and interpretation, Alexander Technique, movement and physical theatre, stage combat and historical dance, and will also take part in workshops, scene rehearsals and finally play.
Students also attend a variety of London theatre productions, including performances at Shakespeare’s Globe. The course includes a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon to see the work of the Royal Shakespeare Company.