Download or read book So You Want to Go to Drama School written by Helen Freeman and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide to getting into drama school. Packed with sound advice and essential information for young people who want to train as actors and performers (including musical theatre), this clear and honest guide is written by a teacher and audition panellist with a lifetime's experience of the audition process. It will help all aspiring actors develop the self-confidence, motivation and skills required to get into the drama school of their choice. Topics include: * Researching and selecting the appropriate drama school * Making yourself the best prepared candidate * Choosing and preparing your speeches and songs * Developing your working process and your self-awareness * Coping with the audition day itself * Considering your next steps if you do (or don't) get in. Also includes suggestions of speeches and songs to look at (as well as those you should avoid), information about the major UK drama schools, how to obtain funding, suggested further reading, and an introduction to the theatrical terms and genres that every prospective student should know.
Download or read book Getting Into Drama School written by Nick Moseley and published by Nick Hern Books. This book was released on 2019-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A no-nonsense guide to applying for drama school.
Download or read book So Your Child Wants to go to Drama School written by Amanda B Cosgrove and published by Amanda B Cosgrove. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I Want to GO TO DRAMA SCHOOL!” From that initial conversation about auditioning, through to the first day at drama school, this light-hearted but invaluable guide is a must for any parent who wants to help and support their child in achieving their dream of getting into drama school. The packed appendix Includes information on how to write a personal statement, apply for funding and it even has a starter kit list! There is detailed information on 25 Drama Schools; contact details, courses, open days, audition costs, tuition fees, accommodation, scholarships & MORE! "This handbook for parents is crammed with insightful gems. It's crucial, calming and extremely user-friendly." Alex James-Hatton, Actor.
Download or read book College Essay Essentials written by Ethan Sawyer and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let the College Essay Guy take the stress out of writing your college admission essay. Packed with brainstorming activities, college personal statement samples and more, this book provides a clear, stress-free roadmap to writing your best admission essay. Writing a college admission essay doesn't have to be stressful. College counselor Ethan Sawyer (aka The College Essay Guy) will show you that there are only four (really, four!) types of college admission essays. And all you have to do to figure out which type is best for you is answer two simple questions: 1. Have you experienced significant challenges in your life? 2. Do you know what you want to be or do in the future? With these questions providing the building blocks for your essay, Sawyer guides you through the rest of the process, from choosing a structure to revising your essay, and answers the big questions that have probably been keeping you up at night: How do I brag in a way that doesn't sound like bragging? and How do I make my essay, like, deep? College Essay Essentials will help you with: The best brainstorming exercises Choosing an essay structure The all-important editing and revisions Exercises and tools to help you get started or get unstuck College admission essay examples Packed with tips, tricks, exercises, and sample essays from real students who got into their dream schools, College Essay Essentials is the only college essay guide to make this complicated process logical, simple, and (dare we say it?) a little bit fun. The perfect companion to The Fiske Guide To Colleges 2020/2021. For high school counselors and college admission coaches, this is an essential book to help walk your students through writing a stellar, authentic college essay.
Download or read book Getting Into Drama School the Compact Guide written by Nick Moseley and published by . This book was released on 2023-02-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encouraging, no-nonsense guide walks you through the whole process of applying for drama school - including doing your initial research, selecting the right school for you, choosing and preparing your audition pieces, nailing the audition and dealing with recalls. This revised and updated edition incorporates recent changes to the application process such as online auditions, ensuring you have the most up-to-date information. Perfect for any aspiring actor, as well as anyone advising or coaching them, it will answer your questions, bust commonly held myths and give you all the knowledge you need to boost your chances of getting into drama school. The Compact Guides are pocket-sized introductions for actors and theatremakers, each tackling a key topic in a clear and comprehensive way. Written by industry professionals with extensive hands-on experience of their subject, they provide you with maximum information in minimum time.
Download or read book First Audition written by Frank McKone and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to help drama students make the transition from secondary school to the theatre-training world. Focusing on auditions for actors, but providing commentary for technical and management aspirants, this manual consists of self-guided exercises to build your skills and much more.
Download or read book 100 Exercises to Get You Into Drama School written by Jona Howl and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2008-07-30 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The book's main asset is its clarity and accessibility, it relates to its readers in a helpful and clear way.' John Gillett, actor trainer and author of Acting on Impulse Competition for drama school is fierce, thousands apply every year for only a few places. Preparing well for your audition is key. This book gives drama-school hopefuls the inside track only previously available via professional coaches. It gives clear advice on improving acting skills through effective exercises in which voice, movement, text and character come together with a single aim: to pass that elusive audition and get your career off the ground. Content and acting workshops include: posture, movement, the Alexander Technique, voice, how to work with the text, how to prepare for the Big Day, how to behave on the day. A resource section for places of study is also included. With specific exercises designed by a top London drama school coach, this book will help you think and feel like an actor. Get into training for auditions in film, TV or theatre today!
Download or read book Shakespeare Monologue Audition Success written by Mark Westbrook and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-11-19 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally there's a book that helps drama school and college acting applicants tackle the daunting Shakespeare monologue. Clearly set out in a lesson by lesson style format, it's like being coached by acting coach Mark Westbrook in a 1-2-1 coaching session. Tackle the Shakespeare Monologue with fresh ideas and powerful but little-taught techniques that will boost your chances of audition success.
Download or read book A High Schooler s Guide to College Performing Arts written by Scott Mazzapica and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-11-03 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High school students all across the world dream of being the future stars of the stage or screen, but many do not know how to achieve those goals. It begins with receiving the proper education. Performing-arts programs prepare students for the competitive but rewarding industry, but how does one go about entering one of those programs? College auditions are often new and challenging for most high school students; many only have experience in their high school drama club or local community theater. This process does not have to be so intimidating. The tips in this book will help any high school student get into the performance program of their dreams. All the necessary information is here. The various sections of this book include the differences between majors, how to schedule auditions, how to find audition material, and how to ace the audition. It also covers logistical aspects of the process, like finding schools, applying, making travel plans, and good terms to know. Many high school students have no idea as to how intricate the college audition process truly is, but now they can be prepared for it. Soon those dreams of dancing on a Broadway stage, performing in a professional symphonic orchestra, or becoming the next big movie star will become a reality. With the proper education, any hardworking student can do anything they set their mind to. All they need is a little guidance along the way, which is exactly what this book provides.
Download or read book 100 Acting Exercises for 8 18 Year Olds written by Samantha Marsden and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-02-21 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive guide to teaching acting exercises that will unleash the inner creativity of students aged 8-18. Theories and techniques of some of the greatest theatre practitioners including Sanford Meisner, Constantin Stanislavski, Lee Strasberg and Uta Hagen provide a basis for Samantha Marsden's original exercises for students between these ages. You won't find Duck, Duck, Goose, Zap, Zap, Boing – or any other traditional drama games in this book: instead, the craft of acting technique takes the limelight. These exercises have been tried and tested in the author's own classroom, and are guaranteed to inspire, ignite imagination and encourage heartfelt performances. Focus points used in leading drama schools such as voice, movement, relaxation, character development and understanding text are recreated for a younger student. They are easy to follow and will be fun, challenging and immensely rewarding for teachers and students alike. The book features a foreword by Paul Roseby, CEO and Artistic Director of the National Youth Theatre.
Download or read book Drama Menu written by Glyn Trefor-Jones and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed full of drama games, ideas and suggestions, Drama Menu is a unique new resource for drama teachers.
Download or read book The Excellent Audition Guide written by Andy Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reassuring, encouraging how to book that demystifies the often scary-looking process of applying to drama school.
Download or read book Blue Surge written by Rebecca Claire Gilman and published by Dramatic Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How Musicals Work written by Julian Woolford and published by Theatrebook. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to, and history of, musical theatre. What makes the great shows work, and why some never did.
Download or read book Living the Dream written by Brian Horner and published by Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-03-03 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Drama School written by Conor McGrath and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-16 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Drama School is quickly becoming the go-to-guide for aspiring Actors" - Drama UK. HowtoDrama.com is dedicated to publishing content for Drama school applicants, aspiring Actors and those who wholeheartedly devote themselves to the craft of Acting. This is the only book dedicated to those students who want to apply to Drama school. This book is a complete guide to: - Auditioning - Preparing a speech - Breaking down a script - What the experience is like - Tips to get in Whereas there are other books that focus on audition technique or Acting theory this is specifically for those students who are applying to Drama school and want a comprehensive guide to help them understand exactly what they are getting into. There is very little reliable help out there and HowtoDrama is the answer to all the questions that those future starts will be asking. Conor McGrath is the head editor at HTD and also has extensive Acting experience himself. Performing on the West End, FX TV shows as well as American and British television. As well as being an accomplished Actor himself he also has helped thousands of Actors achieve their dreams by producing premium content for the truly committed.
Download or read book Contemporary Dramatic Monologues for Women written by Ashton Fraser and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-03 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: he monologue is a staple of all drama school applications. Whether you're applying for an acting course, or a mix of musical theatre, dance, music, or another specialty, it is highly likely you will be asked to perform a monologue. This can seem an incredibly daunting task if you do not have a broad knowledge of a wide range of plays, especially when it comes to serious drama. To save you from reading hundreds of individual plays just to find a monologue that suits you, this book has done the work and gathered a collection of exciting pieces perfect for your drama school audition. This edition of Monologues for Getting into Drama School 2021 is packed full of pieces taken from contemporary plays, featuring a selection of monologues of varying length along with some helpful audition tips. There is something in this book for everyone. Find the monologue that is the right fit for you and break a leg!
