The Drama Training arm of three4all theatre is run by working actors, teachers and directors. The nature of the acting profession means that there are ready made opportunities to pass on knowledge and experience of professional theatre and live performance. Workshops are offered as part of the productions currently playing. They can be linked to any aspect of drama curriculum for A level and GCSE. All courses are tailor made for the requirements of the students. |
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For students in Further education looking for career advice in the Performance Industry: |
Audition technique. Drama School advice and requirements | ||
Funding issues | ||
Audition pieces, portfolios, choices, what not to choose! | ||
Sight reading, interview techniques, walking into the room. | ||
Getting work in the industry or any related problem. | ||
If you are a college or school with students wishing to go on to training courses, group workshops can be arranged. | ||
Please email: dramatraining@three4all.org for further information. |
About Alison Mead: |
Alison Mead is an experienced actress, director and teacher. She was acting tutor at Arts Ed London on the Musical Theatre course for eight years and, whilst there, directed 'Epsom Downs' by Howard Barker, 'Our Town' by Thornton Wilder and 'Celebration' by Harold Pinter. |
"Girls Night Out", a devised piece was seen at the National Theatre as part of the Lloyds Bank Theatre Challenge; and a schools tour of Macbeth was seen in the London Borough of Redbridge. Alison was commissioned to devise a new piece for year 9 students entitled 'Peer Pressure' which was performed at the Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks. Other directing credits include: "The Untold Story" at Morden Hall Park for the National Trust and 'Pajama Game' at Sevenoaks Playhouse, where she has also adjudicated for the Sevenoaks Drama Festival. More recently, she co-directed Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf for Impulse Theatre Company and a Pinter double bill: 'Mountain Language' and 'Party Time'. For Word of Mouth Media Productions she directed hour long versions of Antony and Cleopatra, Much Ado about Nothing and Taming of the Shrew all at the Scoop, London in 2009. In September 2010 she directed a brand new American Play for the North American Actors Association 'Red Rover' at Central School of Speech and Drama and in October 2010 returned to the Scoop, London for Word of Mouth with a full length version of Macbeth. |
Workshops include: "The History Boys" for ATG and NT and Playing Chekhov at The Actors Centre/Theatre Museum, Acting Through Song Workshop for Velvet Harmony and Audition Workshops for Croydon College. She was tutor for Act Two classes for adults at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley and has run workshops for schools on The Rivals, The History Boys and Sweeney Todd for ATG and Much Ado About Nothing for MOPA Theatre. |
Some testimonials: |
"You have been a constant source of encouragement, knowledge & guidance. My lessons have provided me with an invaluable core training resulting in a place at drama school" | ||
Katy. Awarded place at Drama Studio, London. | ||
"I just want to thank you so much for all the time and tuition you have given me over the last few months....as it turns out, it worked!!!" | ||
Stephanie. Four year course at Windsor University, Toronto, Canada. | ||
"something just happened as I started.... I felt so good, and my confidence grew as I realised that everyone was really listening to me...." | ||
Lisa. Post graduate Drama Course. | ||
Presentation technique. How to pitch your idea: |
Vocal clarity | ||
Dealing with nerves. | ||
Reaching the room. | ||
Body Language | ||
If you are a business where communication is at the heart of your work, email: dramatraining@three4all.org for further info and a visit can be arranged to discuss your individual needs. |
Other Drama Skills for any age group: |
Improvisation skills: How to tell stories; how to find dialogue; how to be spontaneous without fear; how to maintain reality and interest. | ||
Vocal expression: How to use your voice effectively. Sustaining the breath. Being heard: projection without pushing. Finding the right tone, inflection, pitch. | ||
Character development with text: Analytical or instinctive? Funny or serious? How to lift the words off the page and make them live in the moment. | ||
Searching for clues: The journey of the character. Giving life to the character. |