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With Actress, Acting and Audition Coach Sarah Hannah Introduction Join our internationally recognised Screen Acting Weekly Course and develop your technical performance skills and character understanding over 5 Weekly Evening Sessions before applying your new skills on a professional set at Pinewood Studios as you participate in filming two showreel scenes. Over weekly sessions, the Director will use practical techniques to build your confidence in performance and help you master the technical requirements to be a successful screen actor. You will focus on the importance of character preparations, how to portray emotion, comedy and drama on camera in addition to career advice before shooting a professional acting showreel. Upon completion of the Screen Acting Weekly course, you will emerge with a heightened sense of assurance and confidence in your screen acting abilities and the tools to progress with your acting career, whether you’re new to the industry or a Drama School Graduate looking for more acting opportunities in TV & Film. Meet Your Tutor Sarah Hannah Acting Coach Sarah Hannah is a highly experienced Professional Actress, Acting and Audition Coach. Bringing her extensive experience of working on stage and on screen, Sarah will focus on enhancing your presence on camera and cover the technical skills required of a professional screen actor. Course Outline The course led by Acting Coach Sarah Hannah is held at The Audition House, Central London, and the first 5 weekly sessions run for 3 hours (6-9pm). There are 3 additional showreel filming sessions at Pinewood Studios. You will be required for 2 out of the 3 filming sessions. We film during the day and you will be given a specific filming time and will not be required all day. As this course is inclusive of all levels of ability, it offers a comprehensive overview of screen acting skills, starting from the basics and progressing to more advanced concepts. It will include resources, material and instructional stratergies that cater to beginners while also offering challenges for those with more advanced skills. Booking Options Select a course date and add to cart to proceed with payment. This course has limited availability and spaces are first come first served. Please read our Terms and Conditions before proceeding with your booking. £750.00 Weds 24th April-Thurs 30th May 2024 Lesson 1: Wednesday 24th April 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Lesson 2: Wednesday 1st May 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Lesson 3: Wednesday 8th May 2024– 6-9pm Central London Lesson 4: Wednesday 15th May 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Lesson 5: Wednesday 22nd May 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Filming Sessions: Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th May 2024 at Pinewood Studios. You are required for 2 of the 3 filming sessions. Weds 18th Sept-Thurs 24th Oct 2024 Lesson 1: Wednesday 18th September 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Lesson 2: Wednesday 25th September 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Lesson 3: Wednesday 2nd October 2024– 6-9pm Central London Lesson 4: Wednesday 9th October 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Lesson 5: Wednesday 16th October 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Filming Sessions: Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th October 2024 at Pinewood Studios. You are required for 2 of the 3 filming sessions. Additional Information Features Practical acting training for screen Shoot two scenes for your professional acting showreel with our Award Winning Crew Suitable if you are (17 yrs+) and committed to improving your screen acting skills Attracts a varied age range from 17 yrs+. International Students Welcome The course is taught in English, so it is important that you have proficient English language skills Small Class Size Learning Outcomes Learn techniques to effectively analyse a Film/TV Script Create truthful and inspirational characters Build confidence performing in-front of camera Understanding the workflow of a busy film set Audition preparation Career advice and direction – how to market yourself Course Location Training Sessions (1-5) 6pm – 9pmThe Audition House, 129A Whitfield Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 5EQ The Audition House is a two minute walk from Warren Street tube and 5 minutes from Euston Station Filming Sessions (6-8) Between 8am and 4pmActors Studio, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0NH Free Parking available at Pinewood Studios Free frequent shuttle bus service from London Uxbridge Tube Station, Slough and Gerrards Cross. Transfer from station to Pinewood Studios – 10 minutes Canteen and Coffee shops on site Excellent transport links from London

With Acting Coach Mel Churcher Introduction This Zoom course will offer ways to tap into your confident, powerful self; preparation for filming challenging self-tapes; new thoughts on screen work. Resist the idea of typecasting! You can play the roles you find difficult, or have never had the chance to work on. You can surprise yourself; find the joy of stepping into an unfamiliar self. Let’s open the gates and explore the deep or wild unknown – in a positive way. This course offers guidance, tips and exercises to enable your unique charisma to shine through in any role you play. Suitable both emerging talent and working professionals looking to improve. Meet Your Tutor Mel Churcher A-Lister Coach Mel Churcher is an international acting, dialogue and voice coach who has worked with companies including the Royal National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company and coaches a wide range of professionals from budding newcomers to top film stars like Daniel Craig, Angelina Jolie, Keira Knightley and Jet Li; from presenters like Raymond Blanc and Goldie to singers like Tricky and Joss Stone. Mel's Work Course Outline This course will increase your confidence with all aspects of screen work and with self-taping scenes for auditions. We’ll also work on a monologue that you film yourself during the course.  This course will offer guidance, tips and exercises to enable your charisma to shine through in any role you play. All sessions are recorded and students expected to watch any filming done of themselves each evening. Also, during the course, to self-film a monologue, and work on a scene to self tape and submit to Mel at conclusion of the course. Day 1 -Monday | Time (UK) 10:30am – 1.00pm & 2:30pm – 5.15pm You will be introduced to the course, discuss screen acting, self-taping and talk about the actors’ toolbox. Mel will then invite you to each share a real-life story and do your given monologue. Here you will observe how specific you are, and how much muscle memory you still have in your body from your real experiences. You will explore games and techniques that allow you to find the same life and truth when you are using learned lines. Homework: Students to watch their work on playback. Day 2 -Tuesday | Time (UK) 10:30am – 1.00pm & 2:30pm – 5.15pm On day two you will continue on your real life stories and monologues. Continuing work on real stories/ monologues. Each actor will get individual time within the group. (all present can see but participant is filmed as solo performance to watch later.) Homework: Students to watch their work on playback. Scenes sent after class; partners chosen – these to be learned and self-taped after the course. Day 3 -Wednesday | Time (UK) 10:30am – 1.00pm & 2:30pm – 5.30pm On day three you will complete your individual monologue. Mel will also give you self-tape technical tips, elements toolbox and scenes read with partners. Homework: Studio watch their work on playback. Day 4 – Thursday | SELF WORK DAY – MEL NOT PRESENT Actors to film their monologues and send to Mel by 2pm latest! Scenes to be worked on in pairs (if possible) or explored alone. Day 5 – Friday | Time (UK) 10.30am – 1:00pm & 2.30pm – 5.15pm Watching filmed monologues together, with feedback. Toolbox, any remaining thoughts and games, feedbacks. roundup of the course. Homework: Students to film their scenes and send self-tapes within the next fortnight. (If no reader, course partner (or someone else) can read in remotely.) Every participant will have individual feedback on these self-tapes via a personal recording. Additional Information Features Intensive Short Course Small Class Size Held online via Zoom Suitable for all levels of ability Suitable if you are (17 yrs+) and committed to improving your screen acting skills Attracts a varied age range from 17 yrs+. International Students Welcome The course is taught in English, so it is important that you have proficient English language skills Learning Outcomes Increase your chances of getting work Add real life experiences to your acting performance Experience of working with an A-Lister Acting Coach Course Location Live Online Course Via Zoom Stable Internet Connection Required Webcam and Microphone Required Please log in at least 10 minutes before each session begins. A strong internet connection is required to join our live online courses and workshops. Please test your internet connection before booking as we cannot refund due to technical issues. Please familiarise yourself with Zoom before attending your workshop. Your camera will be required to be switched on during the workshop.Students will receive a Zoom link via email to join the workshop. Please log on at least 10 mins before the workshop begins.

DontGoToDramaSchool - Teaching you the screen-acting techniques of the Hollywood stars. "Making quality, industry relevant drama training accessible to all." Don't waste your time and money going to traditional drama school. We teach you screen-acting not stage, at a time when streaming content is booming while theatres are being demolished. And costing a fraction of the price of traditional drama schools, start your training today. Don't wait for term time to begin.

DontGoToDramaSchool - Teaching you the screen-acting techniques of the Hollywood stars. "Making quality, industry relevant drama training accessible to all." Don't waste your time and money going to traditional drama school. We teach you screen-acting not stage, at a time when streaming content is booming while theatres are being demolished. And costing a fraction of the price of traditional drama schools, start your training today. Don't wait for term time to begin.

DontGoToDramaSchool - Teaching you the screen-acting techniques of the Hollywood stars. "Making quality, industry relevant drama training accessible to all." Don't waste your time and money going to traditional drama school. We teach you screen-acting not stage, at a time when streaming content is booming while theatres are being demolished. And costing a fraction of the price of traditional drama schools, start your training today. Don't wait for term time to begin.

DontGoToDramaSchool - Teaching you the screen-acting techniques of the Hollywood stars. "Making quality, industry relevant drama training accessible to all." Don't waste your time and money going to traditional drama school. We teach you screen-acting not stage, at a time when streaming content is booming while theatres are being demolished. And costing a fraction of the price of traditional drama schools, start your training today. Don't wait for term time to begin.

DontGoToDramaSchool - Teaching you the screen-acting techniques of the Hollywood stars. "Making quality, industry relevant drama training accessible to all." Don't waste your time and money going to traditional drama school. We teach you screen-acting not stage, at a time when streaming content is booming while theatres are being demolished. And costing a fraction of the price of traditional drama schools, start your training today. Don't wait for term time to begin.

DontGoToDramaSchool - Teaching you the screen-acting techniques of the Hollywood stars. "Making quality, industry relevant drama training accessible to all." Don't waste your time and money going to traditional drama school. We teach you screen-acting not stage, at a time when streaming content is booming while theatres are being demolished. And costing a fraction of the price of traditional drama schools, start your training today. Don't wait for term time to begin.

DontGoToDramaSchool - Teaching you the screen-acting techniques of the Hollywood stars. "Making quality, industry relevant drama training accessible to all." Don't waste your time and money going to traditional drama school. We teach you screen-acting not stage, at a time when streaming content is booming while theatres are being demolished. And costing a fraction of the price of traditional drama schools, start your training today. Don't wait for term time to begin.

DontGoToDramaSchool - Teaching you the screen-acting techniques of the Hollywood stars. "Making quality, industry relevant drama training accessible to all." Don't waste your time and money going to traditional drama school. We teach you screen-acting not stage, at a time when streaming content is booming while theatres are being demolished. And costing a fraction of the price of traditional drama schools, start your training today. Don't wait for term time to begin.