PROFESSIONAL ACTING FOUNDATION COURSE PROSPECTUS

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1 PROFESSIONAL ACTING FOUNDATION COURSE PROSPECTUS AFFORDABLE ONE YEAR PART-TIME I genuinely believe it s one of the best experiences I ve ever had! Adnan MUSTAFA FORMER STUDENT

All classes take place at our community theatre in Islington, home to over 650 young actors who attend classes in the evenings and weekends.

2 A SOLID FOUNDATION nisations who help to keep its classes and courses at the cheapest possible level. The course offers a solid foundation in stagecraft at Industry Standard, but also helps build self-confidence as a by-product of the modules. All classes take place at our community theatre in Islington, home to over 650 young actors who attend classes in the evenings and weekends. Come along five mornings per week for 36 weeks for an inspiring and substantial 36 weeks of professional education and training. Artistic Director - Andrew Harries Since 1972, in one form or another, we have been running after-school and weekend classes. Therefore, it was a natural fit to introduce a foundation course, in-line with the YATI ethos of inclusive, professional and creative teaching. Our students tell us, that our course, now in its second year, offers one of the most affordable and high quality programmes available, and we believe them. Our part-time foundation course is aimed primarily at year olds for whom training full time would be unaffordable. YATI believes, that the arts can benefit everyone, and that money should not be a barrier to participation and training. YATI is supported by like-minded individuals and orga- Andy Serkis, internationally renowned actor and director, orginally trained at the theatre as a young man, he is now the President of YATI. Andy Serkis was influential in the development of the Foundation Course. There s still a huge gulf between people who can afford to go to drama school and those who can t. We help address the need for affordable drama training in London and provide a realistic view of what it s like to start out and develop a career in the industry.

PROFESSIONAL ACTING FOUNDATION Young Actors Theatre Islington offers a Professional Acting Foundation Course that will enable you to develop an essential performance vocabulary through training in

3 PROFESSIONAL ACTING FOUNDATION Young Actors Theatre Islington offers a Professional Acting Foundation Course that will enable you to develop an essential performance vocabulary through training in acting, movement, and voice. The course will prepare you for whatever your chosen next steps may be, whether it s a full time drama school course or exploring a career in the performing arts. The course consists of: 3 x 12 week terms Two classes a day - one technical, one acting Monday to Friday - 10:00am-1:30pm The various modules will equip you with a solid foundation in a variety of performance skills and a deeper understanding of the realities of full time training and what it means to be a professional performer. YATI offers individual support for audition preparation and enjoys links with London drama schools such as: Guildhall School of Music and Drama and Mountview Academy. YATI gives you the opportunity to work with respected professionals including: Ex-LAMDA teacher Yvonne Morley, Steve Brownlie from RADA, and Andrew Harries, YATI Artistic Director who is an internationally experienced and award winning director and acting teacher. While the course has been designed to allow students to work part time It does require a high level of energy and commitment and it should only be undertaken on the understanding that work does not interfere with course commitments.

4 COURSE ELEMENTS Students are taught acting skills such as improvisation, character voice, singing, dance and stage combat. They also work on classical and modern plays and learn a variety of techniques for rehearsal and performance. The approaches and theories of key acting practitioners are core parts of the syllabus as well as audition technique. You will also explore what is involved in being a working actor and how the industry functions. Acting Training: Scene Study and Text Analysis Method Work Sight Reading Improvisation Acting for Screen Shakespeare & Classical Texts Creating a Character Theatre History Clowning Skills Training: Movement including Laban Dance including Period, Hip-hop & Jazz Singing including harmonies & auditions Audition preparation & technique Working with agents & casting directors The life of a working actor Understanding the industry Essential personal knowledge including tax & fundraising Performance Training: A full scale public performance Opportunities to show work in class Auditioning Theatre visits Agency Representation Students will also be considered for repre sentation by our in house agency but note that this is in no way guaranteed.

IN THIER OWN WORDS You really broadened my view of Acting and Theatre and I cannot explain how grateful I am for that. You made me look for the truth rather than just pretend.

5 IN THIER OWN WORDS You really broadened my view of Acting and Theatre and I cannot explain how grateful I am for that. You made me look for the truth rather than just pretend. Eileen, 19 This theatre really pushes you to fulfil your dreams, everyone is behind you and I feel like it s almost home here Ruby, 18 There s a sense of community here. We support each other in whatever we do. I made very good friends here. Carmen, 21 I feel like you can be yourself here, you can make mistakes and it s ok. We have so much fun here and it really improved my confidence. Sarah, 20 It really helped me with auditions, to be more natural and less anxious. It might sound a bit cheesy but it does change your life. You can be yourself here. Adnan, 20 Training at YATI really pushes you to fulfil your dreams, everyone is behind you and I feel like it s almost home here Ruby, 18 The purpose of a foundation course is to explore the subject in more detail and to determine if this is the career you want to pursue or if there is another path for you. Whichever way you go, it is a fantastic outcome to know what you want to do with your future and have readily transferable skills.

TEACHER BIOGRAPHIES Yvonne Morely - VOICE Yvonne has been established as a versatile voice teacher and vocal coach for over thirty years in the UK and abroad (Canada, America, Europe and the Middle

Yvonne was Head of the Voice Department for the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art which included working with writers; Mark Ravenhill and David Edgar, and a range of directors including

Andrew combines coaching with experience as a successful theatre director. He has extensive directing experience at the Theatre Royal Bath.

6 TEACHER BIOGRAPHIES Yvonne Morely - VOICE Yvonne has been established as a versatile voice teacher and vocal coach for over thirty years in the UK and abroad (Canada, America, Europe and the Middle East). Yvonne was Head of the Voice Department for the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art which included working with writers; Mark Ravenhill and David Edgar, and a range of directors including Kathryn Hunter, Mike Alfreds and Peter James. Yvonne is an associate artist with both the RSC and NT. Andrew Harries - TECHNIQUE Andrew is the Artistic Director of Young Actors Theatre. Andrew combines coaching with experience as a successful theatre director. He has extensive directing experience at the Theatre Royal Bath. Just as he draws the best out of actors, so Andrew rapidly gains the trust of the people he coaches, helping them to communicate with confidence, clarity and style. Notable alumni of Andrew s teaching methods are Asa Butterfield and Ella Purnell, both of whom have successful Hollywood careers starring in films alongside Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman, Harrison Ford, Eva Green and many more. Lanre Malaolu - DANCE Lanre is an actor, choreographer and the co-artistic director of Protocol, an award winning dance theatre company. Lanre is also an actor, graduating from Drama Centre London in 2011, and continues to work extensively in theatre and television including The Royal Shakespeare Company, The Globe, and The Royal Court. Television includes: BBC, Channel 4, and ITV. Rob Leonard - STAGE COMBAT Rob is a certified teacher with the British Acadey of Stage and Screen Combat. He currently teaches at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, RADA, Italia Conti Academy.

Steve Brownlie - MOVEMENT Steve has worked as actor in theatre, film and television across the UK and internationally.

Steven specialises in mask, chorus, animal studies and transformation.

Most recently she was seen in the RSC s Midsummer Nights Dream. For the foundation course, Mercey specialises in audtion technique and industry knowledge.

Judy focusses on how Actors find thier own voice and style, using posture to support the voice and clarify public speaking with a wider and more colourful vocal

7 Steve Brownlie - MOVEMENT Steve has worked as actor in theatre, film and television across the UK and internationally. He teaches at a number of the UK s leading drama schools including RADA, Mountview, Drama Studio London, Arts Ed and LAMDA. Steven specialises in mask, chorus, animal studies and transformation. Mercy Ojelade - TECHNIQUE Mercy was originally a member of YATI and has worked professionally for over ten years and has toured internationally. Most recently she was seen in the RSC s Midsummer Nights Dream. For the foundation course, Mercey specialises in audtion technique and industry knowledge. Judy Browne - VOICE Judy has had a 30 year long stage and TV career, that started off in the National Youth Theatre in the 1980 s. Judy focusses on how Actors find thier own voice and style, using posture to support the voice and clarify public speaking with a wider and more colourful vocal range. Francesca Fenech - SINGING TECHNIQUE Francesca is a classically trained pianist, actress and singing coach, with many years experience of professional stage work in London. For the Foundation course, Fran focuses on acting through song, as a well as singing technique and musicaility. She is a very popular teacher with YATI s class programme, and holiday courses. Fran also teaches at Spirit young perfomers.

the performances are a great opportunity for students to demonstrate all the skills they ve gained through the course and to provide a showcase to casting directors and agents.

9 FULL SCALE PRODUCTION The foundation year culminates in a full scale show which is open to the public and industry guests. Students are involved in every aspect from production; fundraising and ticket promotion alongside six weeks of preparation, rehearsals and development. the performances are a great opportunity for students to demonstrate all the skills they ve gained through the course and to provide a showcase to casting directors and agents. Summer 2016 saw our Foundation students perform Loveplay by Moira Buffini. Loveplay is an incisive, funny and sharply observed piece of theatre about changing social, economic and sexual mores first performed by the RSC in Foundation students rehearsed and performed the piece to an exceptionally high standard. The project provided the group with experience in promoting and raising the funds to put on a show. The performance was attended by a number of agents and they raised 2,200 through fundraising activities including crowd-funding. For this performance more than 230 tickets were sold over three nights.

YOUNG ACTORS GRADUATES Young Actors Theatre has been securing professional work for its students and graduates since 2005.

Never Let Me Go, Kick Ass 2, Maleificent Jared Garfield Currently playing Nathan Nightingale in Hollyoaks.

offered free places to go to the BFI Southbank, to the BFI s Raw Shorts monthly events. Students can see screenings, take part in workshops and meet young producers and film makers.

10 YOUNG ACTORS GRADUATES Young Actors Theatre has been securing professional work for its students and graduates since Our in-house agency is one of the countries leading agencies for young people, and has helped to propel its clients into stage, TV, and film careers, thanks to its connections and high quality training. Asa Butterfield The Space Between Us, Miss Peregrine s Home for Peculiar Children, Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Son of Rambow, Ella Purnell Miss Peregrine s Home for Peculiar Children, Never Let Me Go, Kick Ass 2, Maleificent Jared Garfield Currently playing Nathan Nightingale in Hollyoaks. David Ajala The Dark Knight, Fast and Furious 6, Haruka Abe 47 Ronin Fady ElSayed Brotherhood, My brother the Devil, Sixteen BFI FUTURE FILM PARTNERSHIPS YATI foundation students are offered free places to go to the BFI Southbank, to the BFI s Raw Shorts monthly events. Students can see screenings, take part in workshops and meet young producers and film makers. For those students who are interested in working in the film industry this is invaluable time they can spend learning about opportunities, networking, and meeting the industry. GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA AND MOUNTVIEW ACADEMY Moving on from the course, many students want to audition for conservatoires where competition is fierce. Young Actors Theatre works in partnership with Guildhall School of Music and Drama and Mountview Academy, to offer audition fee waivers, through a referral process administered by YATI.

11 FEES & DATES The course fee covers all teaching for the 36 weeks Full rate 1296 Concessionary rate available by application only (terms and conditions apply). Concessions are available with proof of income support and to existing members of Young Actors Theatre, provided they have previously attended classes for a minimum of one term. On agreement, fees may be payable in three installments at 600 per term or 432 per term concessionary rate. Please note this is a non-accredited foundation course which does not attract government or other statutory funding. Students are expected to cover their own costs. All students must confirm their ability to pay for the course and pay the agreed fees by the start of the course or by agreement with YATI in 3 installments payable at the beginning of each term. Termly payments will be due no later than 10 September 2017, 8 January 2018 and 16 April Non-UK resident students must pay the full annual course fees in advance. In the event of students having to cancel their place, course fees are non-refundable. TERM DATES A total of 36 weeks, seperated in three terms. Term 1 10 September 7 December 2017 Term 2 8 January - 29 March 2018 Term 3 16 April - 20 July 2018 Each term also has a one week half-term break ATTENDANCE Days: Monday to Friday Time: 10.00am to 13.30pm Location: Young Actors Theatre Islington, Barnsbury Road Islington, London N1 0ES YATI Foundation Course is registered on the TfL scheme. All students can apply for 18+ Student Oyster photocards to receive 30% discount on TfL fares. See for details.

APPLICATIONS & AUDTIONS Admission to the course is via an audition process. The Acting Foundation Course is currently open to anyone aged 18 to 24 on 1st September 2017.

12 APPLICATIONS & AUDTIONS Admission to the course is via an audition process. The Acting Foundation Course is currently open to anyone aged 18 to 24 on 1st September You may an expression of interest by contacting us at org.uk, otherwise please apply for an audition using our online application form. APPLY ONLINE An online application form is available at or via to You must also send us a headshot via info@yati.org.uk with your application. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sun 7 May 2017 AUDITIONS Applicants will be expected to prepare a monologue lasting no more than 2 minutes from a published play. There is no audition fee. First round auditions will be held from 15th 19th May 2017 Overseas applicants may arrange an initial SKYPE or Facetime audition. Successful applicants will be invited to attend a second group audition. Secondary audition is by invitation ONLY: Please be aware that you may be asked to audition again on any ONE of these dates: 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 May Overseas applicants must physically attend a secondary audition at time that can be arranged to suit.

13 Student Visas Applicants from overseas are welcome to apply, however they must give evidence of a suitable visa for the entirity of the course. Please understand that while we wish to accept any applicants, we simply do not have the administrative capacity to take on immgration matters. All students need to provide evidence of UK citizenship or right to enter and reside in the UK for the term of the course. EEA citizens may use national identity cards or passports. See details. Non-EEA students Unfortunately the Acting Foundation Course does not meet the criteria for a Tier 4 (General) student visa or short-term study visa. YATI is NOT a Tier 4 registered Sponsor. The course is NOT fulltime, NOT on the Ofqual Register, and over 6 months long. Non EEA citizens will need to prove that they have right to enter and remain independently from participation on our Foundation course. All students must demonstrate their ability to complete the core elements of the course. All students are required to complete a medical history questionnaire prior to the beginning of the first term. We take the wellbeing of our students very seriously and will ensure there is support throughout the year. CONTACT DETAILS Telephone : info@yati.org.uk Website : FIND US Address: Barnsbury Road Islington, London N1 0ES 8 mins walk from Angel Tube station (Northern Line)

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