The Poor School's intensive three week Summer School is a very popular one and places always go very quickly ... perfect for people with full time jobs. - Amateur Stage
You can book cheap, secure and clean accommodation through the school for this Olympic summer. Although our courses happen before and after the games London will be crowded and expensive. If you book now you can avoid hassle and expense.
An experience of a professional training environment. Each course lasts three weeks and is scheduled Monday to Friday evening (6.30 - 10.00) and all day Saturday.
There is no audition. Anyone willing to work hard for three weeks can take this course. Many students have never acted before.
Classes
A student will take classes in Movement, Voice, Dance and Stage Fighting. At the end of the course there will be a Singing showing and a performance of a contemporary play, both of which will have been rehearsed through the three weeks. All classes are taught by members of staff.
Crits
Although feedback will have been received from every member of staff throughout the course, this is a final session with all students and all staff present.
Pressure & Fun
Students on the course must be willing to work reasonably hard and to arrive for classes on time; there is some pressure. The course is designed to cater for all levels of ability and to be fun.
Age
The average age of a student on the Summer Course is around 34 (older than the average for full time students). The age range, however, is as wide as it could be; teenage to 60s.
The Summer Course And The Full Time Training
The course should be taken for its own sake, but many will aspire to the full time training. We generally offer places on the two year course to selected summer course students.
What Are The Requirements?
If English is not your first language you need to be able to speak and read it to a reasonable standard.
We can accommodate all levels of fitness, including the disabled.
Experience of acting is welcome but is not a requirement.
Accommodation
Refunds
All money paid is returnable at the school's discretion. A full refund will be made if cancellation is made more than a month before the start of the course in question.
Cost
The cost of the course is £695. A discount of £100 is available to any applicant who has previously auditioned for the full time training or taken a Four Day Course at the school
How Do I Reserve A Place On The Course?
Fill in the application form, attach the deposit or full course fees and post to the school. Alternatively you can apply online and call the school on 020 7837 6030 to pay by card.
2012 SUMMER COURSE
2nd July - 21st July
20th August - 8th September
For the Summer Courses application form click here
