Acting: The Company

This will take place in the Johnny Harris Studio theatre and the Emma Cons Hall. Working in an environment that closely mirrors a professional theatre company, working on a full rehearsal of a production: examining text, playwright’s oeuvre and ‘voice’, rehearsing with the company director, including games, exercises and improvisation if and when appropriate. Performing in a public production. In order to ensure you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular constructive and supportive feedback from your tutor. The tutor will also set assessment activities involving student exchange of ideas and student self-assessment for all students.

This course will set high expectations of its learners. Professionalism, an ability to work to timelines and the fitness, stamina & determination to see a project through will be essential. Excellent attendance and punctuality will be required from all students. This course will include some completion of activities outside of class time, e.g. preparation of favourite exercises to share with fellow students.   Study can include the use of digital resources such as film & photography, useful websites and connection with online communities of interest via social media to enhance your learning. Photography and film recording of class activities may be used in order to aid learning. These images may also be used for publicity or marketing materials produced by Morley College, both online and in print. You will have the opportunity to either confirm or decline consent to being filmed or photographed.

Loose clothing, notebook, pen.

Morley College’s Drama Department provides an exciting and diverse range of term-time and short course in Acting, Directing and Public Speaking. Please speak to your tutor, pick up a prospectus, look at our website or contact the Theatre & Performance Dept for more information: drama@morleycollege.ac.uk