Springboards Performing Arts

Springboards 1: Sing and Tell - Autumn Term 2010

Feb 12th – July 4th
No Classes Easter Weekend
This fundamental course focuses towards building and maintaining your stamina, physically, emotionally and intellectually, within an ensemble practice. There will be an ensemble cabaret showcase at the end of this term’s work.

Course Code: SBAT1

Class subjects will include:

Acting	Fundamentals of acting, employing a range of techniques designed to empower and release your Inner Actor.
Singing	Safe and effective singing techniques; practical ensemble sessions covering a broad range of music theatre styles.
Spoken voice	Releasing and managing the potential of your spoken voice, building confident resonance, articulatory flexibility and clarity.
Body	Observing and enhancing body core strength and flexibility, steadily and safely building triple-threat performance practice and stamina.
Scene‑into‑Song	Here’s where we put it all together. Act, sing, move, and tell a good story all at the same time.

As well as these staple curriculum subjects, there will be repertoire sessions for both songs and monologues, music theory, screen acting, theatre history and music theatre history.

Entry to this course is by audition only.

Audition

To audition for Springboards 1, please prepare:

1. One monologue (no longer than 3 minutes)
2. One song (no longer than 3 minutes)

Notes

• Your monologue and song must be appropriate to your age and gender
• If your monologue continues for longer than 3 minutes, you may be stopped.
• Bring sheet music in the appropriate key for your song. A pianist will be available to accompany you.
• Prepare to sing all the song or be asked to perform your chosen 16 bars only.
• No Disney songs; no pop songs; no backing tracks; no unaccompanied songs.

Apply now

• Application for Audition (PDF 186KB)