Course Details
06 September - 10 September 2010
This five-day course examines scenes from Chekhov and Ibsen. Fresh approaches to the work of these authors is encouraged, along with looking at how the themes of these plays are still urgent and relevant to us today.
Solo speeches and scenes are explored with a director and participants are asked to thoroughly review their process of rehearsal in accordance with the material.
The course is aimed at those with some experience of acting who want the opportunity to explore these writers from the point of view of the performer. Throughout the five days students and teacher reflect collectively through formative assessment.
This is often a demanding process. Owing to the constraints of time, and the thorough nature of the formative assessment, we do not feel that individual summative assessment is necessary or valuable.
The week concludes with a short informal presentation to the staff and the other students in the group. This is seen as an opportunity to share work in development free from the pressures of showing a more “polished” performance.
Overview of the course
Participants work in groups of 14 to 16 people, led by a director, with support from a voice and a movement instructor. Tutors are drawn from the Academy’s senior staff and directors along with distinguished guest teachers from the profession. A certificate, stating the minimum number of contact hours, is awarded on successful completion of the course.
Hours of work
Classes generally take place between 10:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. Some evening work may be required. You will be expected to treat classes as professional rehearsal calls. Punctuality is essential and records are kept of class attendance and taken into account when the RADA certificate is issued.
What to bring
Clothing suitable for movement work. Female students may find a full length practice skirt useful for rehearsal.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged for European Greats students at Astor College, University College London, 99 Charlotte Street, London W1T 5HB from 2:00pm on 05 September until 10 September inclusive at a rate of £168. You will need to depart by 10:00am on Saturday 11 September. We are unable to book any extra nights either side of these dates for you.
Astor College is basic student accommodation that is owned by University College London and is a 10 minute walk from RADA.
Single room accommodation is provided. All rooms are fully carpeted and have central heating and a hand basin. There are communal bathrooms on each floor and a small pantry/kitchen suitable for simple self-catering (no kitchen utensils are provided).
Please note that the floors are mixed sex. Rooms are serviced weekly and all bed linen is supplied, but you are required to provide your own towels. There are vending machines and a coin operated launderette.
The accommodation is used by many different student organisations during the summer period. Although there is a security service, students are advised to be security conscious and not leave windows open or doors unlocked. It is unwise to leave valuables unattended in
the rooms.
A limited number of rooms have been booked these are allocated on a first come, first served basis.