Theatre Royal: Project A
.jpg) The main entrance to Project A on Shakespeare Street | |
| Type | Drama school |
|---|---|
| Established | 2014 |
| Students | 16 (max) |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Royal House, Theatre Royal. |
| Website | www |
Project A is a one-year actor training programme at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle. The programme was founded by the head of learning Kim Hoffmann.
Since commencing in 2015, the course has amassed support from numerous industry professionals including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Drama UK, and Spotlight [1].
The course is one of only a few drama schools based in the North of England, with an ethos of giving students more freedom in developing their own personal craft compared to that of traditional drama schools. The first year of the course was free for students due to a donation from The Barbour Foundation by Dame Margaret Barbour, company chairman of J. Barbour and Sons. [2]
The current Artistic director is actor and director Phillip Hoffmann[3]; known for his work with the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh and with playwright Peter Straughan. An array of dramatists and teachers from around the world including voice coach Professor Ros Steen and the Royal Shakespeare Company's Michael Corbidge also teach on the course.[4]
Course[edit]
Project A is a one year actor training programme led by an artistic director and supported by leading industry specialists. Delivered from within Theatre Royal over an academic year (3 terms) participants will gain professional standard actor training culminating in a production term to be performed in the theatre and toured. The course, like all drama schools specialises in Stanislavski Technique but it is one of the first of it's kind in the United Kingdom to incorporate a heavy inclusion of Meisner Technique and other techniques devised by the Group Theatre in New York. Students are encouraged to develop their own acting technique from the teachings over the year. [4]
Also running as a repertory theatre, Project A students are given the chance to tour locally and nationally with a final year show; one of the only showcases in the North of England attended by major agents and casting directors from around the UK.
After the first year, Spotlight, in association with Equity, accredited the course under the banner of "Quality Provider of Actor Training" which places the course in a unique position as one of the very few accredited actor training programs in the UK; a list that includes the likes of RADA and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. [1]
The course runs in line with hours associated with degree level courses.[5]
A partnership with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland was developed in 2017.
Admissions[edit]
Project A accepts a maximum 16 actors each year, admission is based on suitability and a successful audition. Applicants are first selected carefully through the application forms they sent and then asked to take part in an audition process consisting of them performing two monologues (one classical, one contemporary) and a workshop.
Applications are open to young people between the age of 18 & 25 who have acting experience with the ambition of becoming a professional performer.[6]
The first year of the course received over 300 applicants. [7]
History[edit]
The Theatre Royal launched it's Taking Part programme in early 2007 with a selection of summer schools, from then it has just expanded from weekly workshops with the RSC to adult training classes. Project A is just the next step in a history of actor training the Theatre Royal has started to build. Many former students are now thriving in the West End of London or on screen.[8]
Though only in it's infant stages, Project A has already amassed an impressive group of alumni and ambassadors including Game of Thrones star Ben Crompton and Hollyoaks' Rachel Teate [9]
Since the launch of Project A in 2015, alumni have went on to perform at Theatre 503, [10] Trafalgar Studios, [11] and Live Theatre [12] as well as on screen in shows such as Hospital People [13] and Vera.
Productions[edit]
Final year tours include:
- 2016, 13 by Mike Barlett [14]
- 2017, Road by Jim Cartwright [15]
In 2016, the company toured to five different theatre's and gained an audience over 1000 people. That number was almost double in 2017.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Learning - Theatre Royal Annual Report". www.theatreroyalannualreport.co.uk.
- ↑ "News: ACTING COURSE RECEIVES MAJOR BOOST". nomorepanicbutton.blogspot.co.uk.
- ↑ Hutchison, David. "Newcastle Theatre Royal launches free one-year drama course | News | The Stage". Retrieved 2015-08-09.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Project A | Theatre Royal". www.theatreroyal.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-08-09.
- ↑ Hodgson, Barbara. "Newcastle Theatre Royal launches young actor training scheme". Retrieved 2015-08-09.
- ↑ "Young Shields actor lands place on Theatre Royal training scheme". www.shieldsgazette.com. Retrieved 2015-08-09.
- ↑ http://www.morpethherald.co.uk/what-s-on/leisure/right-royal-chance-for-lucy-18-1-7487408
- ↑ "History | Theatre Royal". www.theatreroyal.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-08-09.
- ↑ "Our Team - Project A". www.ntrproject-a.co.uk.
- ↑ "HYEM---Joe-Blakemore,-Sarah-Balfour,-Philip-Correia,-Patrick-Driver,-Ryan-Nolan,-Aimee-Kelly,-Charlie-Hardwick,-Jonny-Kelly-(Director)-and-Jasmine-Swan-design - The Stage".
- ↑ "Review: The Red Lion (Trafalgar Studios)".
- ↑ "Cast is confirmed for the return of The Terminal Velocity of Snowflakes at Live Theatre". Live Theatre.
- ↑ "Daniel Watson". IMDb.
- ↑ Whetstone, David (31 May 2016). "Why young actors are hoping 13 will be lucky for them at the Theatre Royal".
- ↑ Whetstone, David (27 July 2017). "A bracing play from the 1980s proves the perfect showcase for our talented young actors".
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