RDS Shakespeare - Summer School

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Performing Shakespeare can be a daunting task- however there is a reason why his plays have survived and thrived for so long and during this course you will learn to really appreciate some of them! Through the course of the week you will begin to learn how to read, understand and speak Shakespeare, cumulating in a performance of some of his work on the final day. This a practical course hands on, taught class, with a focus on developing acting skills as a whole, using Shakespeare as the performance text The course is a weeklong intensive, practical acting course using Shakespeare's text as the inspiration for performance. Focus is given to HOW to perform Shakespeare, with true understanding and communication of the text. Throughout the week you will participate in class workshops- for example: Voice, Movement, Alexander Technique, Projection, Stage presence, Improvisation You will be guided through how to gain confidence as a performer and participate in the final performance as the end of the week. You will work with other performers, creating and exploring the acting craft. It is advisable to have a Shakespeare Monologue prepared in advance for you to work on in class.

Course information

Name: RDS Shakespeare - Summer School Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Performing Arts Qualification type: Assessment There are no formal examinations however assessment will occur through observations and feedback in classes. Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20150617 11:26:00 Updated 20150617 11:26:00

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Richmond Adult Community College
Further Education
info@racc.ac.uk
020 8891 5907
http://www.racc.ac.uk

Address

Parkshot Town: Richmond County:Surrey

Learning aims

Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Performing Arts Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Performing Arts Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing

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