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1 Year Core Musical Theatre Diploma in London

4.7
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  • They really are outstanding providers. I'm in the business of training provision and I've only heard great things about Associated Studios.
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  • Just brilliant! A very professional set up!
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  • Great opportunities to meet industry professionals. 100% recommended!
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Course

In London

£ 12,400 VAT inc.

Become an outstanding Musical Theatre performer.

  • Type

    Intensive workshop

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    07/10/2024

At Associated Studios we are passionate about Musical Theatre and have forged strong and trusted links with eminent industry professionals over many years. Through this close association, we understand industry requirements and have a network of dedicated and highly experienced theatre practitioners who stand ready to offer you help and advice whilst you are studying with us, and after you embark on your career.

Courses at Associated Studios provide unparalleled individual attention in order to develop you as a person, as an individual and as an artist. You will need to be prepared to work hard, push yourself to the limit and be available to grow and learn.

All our coaches are leading industry practitioners including Musical Directors, Directors, Vocal Coaches, Choreographers, Writers, Composers and experienced Performers (see Meet the Team on our website).

The Course Director is Founding Principal of Associated Studios and West End Vocal Coach Leontine Hass

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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204 Latimer Road, W10 6QY
Timetable: Monday and Tuesdays, 9:30-17:30 (please allow 9-6pm)

Start date

07 Oct 2024Enrolment now open

About this course

We are passionate about Musical Theatre training and have forged strong and trusted links with eminent industry professionals in both the UK and internationally. Through this close association, we understand industry requirements and have a network of dedicated and highly experienced theatre practitioners who stand ready to offer you help and advice whilst you are studying with us, and after you embark on your career.

Associated Studios take pride in developing performers of the highest calibre. You will be challenged and nurtured, inspired to work to the best of your ability. This course offers one year of core practical training in Dance, Singing and Acting, the skills required to become an outstanding Musical Theatre performer whilst preparing you to hopefully progress into the 1 Year Intensive Diploma in Musical Theatre the following year.

Please note that this course is the 1st year of our 2 Year Full-time Diploma in Musical Theatre, however this course can be taken as a stand alone year.

Courses at Associated Studios provide unparalleled individual attention in order to develop you as a person, as an individual and as an artist. You will need to be prepared to work hard, push yourself to the limit and be available to grow and learn.

All our coaches are leading industry practitioners including Musical Directors, Directors, Vocal Coaches, Choreographers, Writers, Composers and experienced Performers.

In your core year of training we will walk you through the basic techniques in all three disciplines. Your focus will be on developing as a ‘connected’ performer. This means being able to integrate the separate disciplines of Singing, Acting and Dance into one seamless practice in performance. You will identify and work on your own areas of weakness as well as building upon your strengths to solidify your artistry. You will also continue to build on your entrepreneurship and your audition technique and portfolio.

Applicants must be over 18 to apply.
Performers wanting to go into the professional Musical Theatre industry with some previous experience or training.
Students who may have previously completed a Foundation year with Associated Studios London, however this is not a pre-requisite.

Diploma credit points which can then be extended into a 2 year diploma.

Students will be assessed in classes and projects throughout the course and marked accordingly. Those students who successfully achieve the required standard will be awarded an Associated Studios Diploma in Musical Theatre.

Applications are submitted through our website: www.associatedstudios.co.uk/apply/

When requesting information, we will reply to you within two working days.

Applications are submitted through our website: www.associatedstudios.co.uk/apply/.

Course times are Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 5.30pm (please allow 9-6pm)

Our three beautiful studios are located in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea, West London.

Address: 204 Latimer Road, London, W10 6QY

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Reviews

4.7
excellent
  • They really are outstanding providers. I'm in the business of training provision and I've only heard great things about Associated Studios.
    |
  • Just brilliant! A very professional set up!
    |
  • Great opportunities to meet industry professionals. 100% recommended!
    |
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4.8
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Debbie Winter

4.5
01/06/2016
What I would highlight: They really are outstanding providers. I'm in the business of training provision and I've only heard great things about Associated Studios.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Deborah Vos

4.5
01/06/2016
What I would highlight: Just brilliant! A very professional set up!
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Kristy Bowyer

5.0
23/11/2015
What I would highlight: Great opportunities to meet industry professionals. 100% recommended!
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Acting
  • Musical Theatre
  • Theatre
  • Industry
  • Casting
  • Musical
  • Dancing
  • Singing
  • Production
  • Auditions
  • Dance
  • Opera
  • Performance
  • Language
  • Pilates
  • Part Time
  • Dramatic creation
  • Vocal Technique
  • Improvisation
  • Interpreting

Teachers and trainers (1)

Leontine Hass

Leontine Hass

CEO

Leontine Hass is an internationally renowned Vocal Coach and Principal of the Associated Studios London Performing Arts Academy. Leontine Hass is currently vocal coach for Motown at The Shaftesbury Theatre London.

Course programme

Acting

You will focus on using the techniques you have practiced from year one and putting them into various different dramatic situations and contexts required of the modern actor. Using texts from different periods you will look at how to apply your technique efficiently and methodically. You will also learn the connection between the actor and the director in the rehearsal room and how to get the most out of that relationship.
Throughout the year there will be an expectation of growing independence and autonomy. This will require you to create your own daily practice routines to warm up, exercise, learn and analyse your acting work.

Areas of Work Include:

  • Improvisation
  • Play a Week: You will read a new play every week and learn to analyse and understand it.
  • Text Class: Including work on the seminal classical and contemporary playwrights which may include Shakespeare, Chekov, Ibsen, Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, Pinter and David Hare.
  • Acting Technique: Looking at the approach of practitioners such as Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, Stella Adler, Stanford Meisner and Mike Alfreds. You will create a tool-box of techniques you can draw on to create a truthful performance.
  • Heightened Acting: Working on non-naturalistic drama styles such as Pantomime and ‘stage combat’, allowing you to explore the wide range of styles you will encounter in your career.
  • Monologues: You will explore how to choose and perform monologues suitable for acting and musical theatre auditions.
  • Self-Tapes and Screen: With a screen director, you will learn the technique of effecting self-taping for auditions and the concerns of the actor for screen and film work.
  • Voice classes: Voice work includes learning the basic techniques of the actors voice such as: Resonance, Articulation, ‘Forward Placement’, Breath Control and work on accents.
  • Scene Study: Putting your technical skills into practice, you will work on scenes from set plays with a director.

Singing

This course focuses on the performative application of your core technique. You will explore the various styles within Musical Theatre, Pop/Rock and other CCM genres. Using this material, you will explore how to use your technique to create accurate, detailed, truthful journeys through the year. You will also learn more about Music Theory and how to gain greater insight from the composer and lyricists, which will inform your artistic choices as a rounded and integrated Musical Theatre performer. You will look at your acting techniques and how to best integrate them into your singing at all times and, how to use the approaches you learn in acting to influence the decisions you make regarding resonance, vocal quality, articulation and breath use. Throughout the year there will be an expectation of growing independence and autonomy. This will require you to create your own daily practice routines to warm up, exercise, build on your core technique, improve your sight singing/harmony work and, make creative artistic choices within your own performance and repertoire work.

Areas of Work Include:

  • Vocal Technique: You will build the vocal, physical and mental strength, flexibility and stamina required to succeed in the competitive singing industry, through establishing a rigorous practice regime.
  • 1-to-1 Singing Technique: Work individually with a singing teacher on a regular basis throughout your training.
  • Repertoire: Learn how to find appropriate songs from across the breadth of the Musical Theatre genre. Understand how to cut and present sheet music required for professional auditions.
  • Vocal Performance: Work with Musical, Movement and Acting Directors to develop your individual performance by acting through song.
  • Audition Technique: Working with Musical Directors, Agents and Casting Directors you will gain greater understanding of the techniques behind successful singing auditions, including how to cut for 32-bar auditions.
  • Musical Theatre History: You will learn the history of the rise and development of Musical Theatre. This will allow you to contextualise your work effectively and build your working knowledge of Musical Theatre writers, composers and styles.
  • Performance Confidence: Work through the common problems of anxiety and lack of confidence in a safe, nurturing environment.

Dance

Continuing to grow from your development from previous training, this course is about pushing your personal limits within dance. You will be expected to work fast and accurately in classes. The details you achieve within various styles of Dance and Movement will be looked at more closely and worked on. You will be required to pick up auditions routines quickly, allowing you to have a good understanding of professional Musical Theatre dance auditions. You will also explore your own body and develop a greater sense of your personal movement identity and what styles suit you and your casting. You will look at how to connect your understanding of Dance to your work in Acting and Singing and how your movement influences your overall performance. As in the other subject areas, throughout the year there will be an expectation of growing independence and autonomy. This will require you to create your own daily practice routines to warm up, exercise, build on your core technique and understand the wider context of dance within the contexts of their style and application.

Areas of Work May Include:

  • Dance Technique: You will work on a range of dance techniques from Ballet to Jazz and Contemporary Dance. Building your language of the body and how to use it.
  • Musical Theatre Routine: Working with choreographers and current industry performers, you will explore the different styles and genres of dance and movement within the world of Musical Theatre which may include work inspired by choreographers and practitioners including: Agnes de Mille, Bob Fosse, Gene Kelly, Michael Bennett, Jerome Robbins, Twyla Tharp and Matthew Bourne.
  • Laban: Using the work of practitioner Rudolf Laban you will learn how to analyse movement and use his language to create a greater understanding of your movement and space.
  • Movement Practice: You will build your strength, flexibility and stamina by using body conditioning practices which may include: Cardio, Pilates, Yoga and Alexander Technique.

Industry

Industry classes at Associated Studios London are given throughout the course of your study. We are incredibly proud of the strong links we have within the wider theatre industry and through your training you will come into contact with a number of different agents and casting directors, as well as visiting directors, choreographers and musicals directors currently working in the industry both nationally and internationally:

  • Casting Workshops: Including sessions with Agents, Casting Directors and Industry experts.
  • Marketing: Teaching you the skills necessary to become an independent professional performer including: How to write a good industry standard CV, getting your head shots right, writing to agents and understanding theatre terminology.

Projects

There are many projects which aim to build the other tools you will require to succeed in the professional Musical Theatre Industry. Some of these are listed below:

  • New Writing: Work with leading contemporary theatre composers on new musicals.
  • Public Production: You will take part in a full scale musical that will be performed in a professional, central London theatre, after a production period of approximately six weeks. In this time all regular classes will be suspended and replaced by company rehearsals.
  • Industry Showcase: The intensive year culminates in an industry presentation for invited Agents and Casting Directors in Central London.

*please note all course content is subject to change

1 Year Core Musical Theatre Diploma in London

£ 12,400 VAT inc.