This is an exciting and varied course developing technique and performance skills in; singing, dancing and acting (you need to have experience in at least two of these before joining the course). It aims to provide budding West End stars with the skills to apply for higher education courses, or vocational training in the industry. You will have technique classes and workshops as well as numerous performance opportunities. You will undertake work experience in the community and will focus on the high standards needed in the musical theatre industry.
Please note that this course can not be taken in combination with any other BTEC Performing Arts course.
A minimum of two years’ recent significant performance experience and a grade 4in GCSE English Language would be desirable.
The course is ideal for performers who want to develop their skills in acting, singing and dance. The course will prepare you for applications to prestigious musical theatre schools and university courses. You will have excellent teaching and learning and excellent facilities, including a 300 seat theatre.
You will have 12 classes per week, which take part in the professional-standard rehearsal studios. You must be physically willing and able to take part practically in all 12 sessions, this is a physically demanding course and you need to be able to take part fully in order to be able to access the assessment requirements of the specification. Team work and collaboration are essential and being able to respond effectively to feedback is essential. You will be required to complete written work for homework tasks such as research and evaluations, as well as essays and coursework. This will prepare you well for the academic rigour required at university level.
All teachers are subject specialists with clear area specialisms allowing for really high quality teaching and learning.
You will develop your musical theatre skills, knowledge and experience of acting, singing and dancing. You will aim to become a triple threat performer, You will take part in singing classes and dance classes and learn how to act through singing and dancing performance.
You will also develop your performance, technique and creative skills. You will learn how to analyse musical theatre by looking at professional set works. You will develop communication skills, leadership skills, team building skills, creativity and confidence. You will gain skills in critical thinking and how to formulate your own ideas and opinions in response to professional works and your own work. In this course you will study all 3 disciplines of; acting, singing techniques and movement skills, however the main focus for this course is singing and dancing. You will learn skills and techniques whilst developing your performance knowledge and abilities in all 3 genres accumulating in live productions created for an audience. You will study a range of styles and influences within performing arts, which will fully prepare you for the world of work outside after your training.
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You will develop all 3 disciplines on this course; movement, acting and vocal technique. However the predominant discipline developed will be singing technique.
Musical Theatre Skills Development:
In line with professional standards, female students are required to wear black leotard and footless leggings / tights, male students are required to wear black fitted vests and black tracksuit bottoms to all practical classes. Non-binary/transgender students to discuss uniform options with the teacher. Female students will need to own New Yorkers, tan and black. All students will also need to own black jazz shoes.
Strong working relationship with the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA), LMA, UCLAN, Manchester Met all deliver several workshops, trips and auditions are held throughout the year to give the students current and professional expertise and experience. Visits to watch plays, musicals and local amateur performances are arranged to allow students to experience live theatre as well as work experience opportunities with the likes of Radio Wave, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, The Grand Theatre and the BBC amongst many others!
The course is designed to train students to become performers and work professionally in the performing arts industry. However, the vast experience that the students will gain can also lead to jobs in teaching, sound and lighting design, costume and set design, directing, marketing and PR to name but a few. Our students travel the length and breadth of the country and abroad after they leave sixth form. Students have progressed onto study at prestigious institutions. Students have gained places at The Hammond, Goldsmiths, The Arden Theatre School, Italia Conti, Performers College and the University of Creative Arts in London to name but a few!
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