THE RADA SUMMER SCHOOL ( 10 July - 3 August 2007 )

QUALIFICATIONS
Students below the age of 18 are not normally accepted. There is no upper age limit but older applicants are advised that the course is physically demanding. The majority of students are usually in their 20’s, many of the classes demand quite a high level of energy.

Fluent, confident knowledge of the English language is essential. 

APPLICATION Application forms (Click here)
Although there is no application deadline, places are limited. All applications are considered in order of receipt. If your application is received once the Summer School is full, you will be put on the waiting list. Should a place not become available, then the fees you have paid for the course will be refunded in full.

All applications must be accompanied by a cheque for the full amount or a photocopy of the Bank transfer details.

NOTIFICATION
Applicants will be informed by post, to the address given on the application form, whether or not they have been accepted. 

ORGANISATION AND OUTLINE
Emphasis is on group work. Students will be divided into separate groups of approximately sixteen people, each group with its own professional leader.

The decision of the Academy with regard to groupings is not open for negotiation.

Each applicant will be sent a questionnaire requesting information about your experience (or otherwise) of acting. The groupings are then organised so that each student has the best possible chance of making progress at the most appropriate pace. 100% commitment to the work, however, is required from every student. 

HOURS OF WORK
Classes generally take place between 10am and 6pm Monday to Friday. The classes are not optional. You are expected to treat these as professional rehearsal calls.

Punctuality is essential; records are kept of class attendance, which are taken into account when the RADA certificate is issued at the end of the course. 

STAFF
Tutors are drawn from the Academy’s senior staff and directors along with distinguished guest teachers from the profession.

CERTIFICATE
The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art’s Certificate stating a minimum number of contact hours will be awarded on completion of the course.

UNIVERSITY CREDITS
In the case of students who are attending courses at Universities in North America (or elsewhere) it is a matter for each University to decide whether to include the RADA Summer School course as part of their student accreditation process.

FACILITIES
The RADA library has a unique collection of some 25,000 theatre-related books.

Participants are welcome to make use of this facility on payment of a returnable deposit.

RADA’s newly-refurbished premises in central London provide the ideal base for visits to productions. Students are encouraged to see as many professional theatre productions as possible. Details can be obtained from RADA’s Box Office which can sometimes arrange tickets.

Some evening events are organised during the Summer School, for example play readings, karaoke and improvisation nights, in the public bar in the Gower Street premises.

FEES
The fee for the course is £2,660 which includes lunch, Monday to Friday.

  Please note there are no RADA scholarships available for short courses.

CANCELLATION
If the applicant is accepted, the course fee is non-returnable unless notice of withdrawal is received by, at the latest, 1 June 2007. In the event of cancellation between 1 June 2007 and 1 July 2007 the sum of £1000 will be retained and after 1 July 2007 a cancellation will result in the forfeiture of the entire course fee.

WHAT TO BRING
All accepted students must arrive with a fully prepared audition speech (Shakespeare) of their own choosing, not more than two minutes in length, which they maybe called upon to perform for their director and other members of the group. You should bring your own copy of The Complete Works of Shakespeare (our current preferred version is the Oxford Shakespeare – Oxford University Press). Students should bring clothing suitable for movement classes. Female students may find a full length practice skirt useful for rehearsal.practice. Further details will be sent to you once you have been accepted onto the course.

ACCOMMODATION
Basic student hostel accommodation can be arranged for you from Saturday 7 July to Friday 3 August inclusive, at a rate of £ 730. The Halls of Residence are owned by University College London and are only a ten minute walk from RADA. It is used by many different student organisations during the summer period. You will be allocated a single bedroom. There are shared shower/toilet facilities on each floor. Kitchen and laundry facilities are also available for your use. Clean sheets are provided weekly by the Hall but you are required to provide your own towels. A limited number of rooms are available, these are allocated on a first come first serve basis.

RULES AND REGULATIONS
All students must undertake to conform to such rules and regulations as may be required by the Academy. The Principal shall, in his absolute discretion, have the right to terminate the course in respect of any student whose presence or conduct is, for any reason, incompatible with the standards or reputation of the Academy. Friends or other persons who are not officially enrolled are not permitted to sit in on classes, rehearsals, or presentations. 

INSURANCE
It is strongly advised that all students insure themselves to cover any medical or transport costs, and loss of fees in the event of illness or accident, for which the Academy cannot accept any liability.

Note: RADA does not discriminate against applicants on the grounds of sex, disability, ethnicity, religion or sexuality. We welcome applications from disabled people and offer places solely on the basis of potential and suitability to enter the profession. The school is mainly housed in a newly refurbished building which provides good access for wheelchair users.

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