Theatre Arts
| Where? | Bondgate Methodist Church Hall, Darlington |
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| When? | Wednesdays (during term time) 4.30 - 6.50pm |
| Who? | Anyone aged 8 - 16 years No experience necessary |
| Cost | £7 per week |
| How | Limited places are available for this group. Please use the link below or contact Melting Pot Arts on 01325 262719 to add your name to the list as soon as possible. |
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Details
Darlington Arts Academy Theatre Arts Group offers weekly sessions which provide the opportunity to learn about all aspects of performing arts. Sessions focus on singing and drama on a weekly basis however additional workshops throughout the year provide an opportunity to try new things, learn diverse skills and enhance performance techniques.
Drama - Boost your confidence, learn some new skills and have lots of fun in these lively and energetic sessions. Appropriate for shy and confident performers alike the sessions cover a variety of stage craft techniques including improvisation, mask work and stylised theatre, producing devised and scripted performances. The group explores Drama through games, vocal warm-ups and group work in a variety of styles which build confidence and skills in preparation for the opportunity to share their work with others and perform as part of the Academy
Singing - Always wanted to sing? Here's your chance! Suitable for shy and inexperienced singers as well as born performers the sessions give everyone the confidence to enjoy singing with others. The group explores a
variety of music including musical theatre, pop, gospel, light classical and world song. Sessions teach vocal technique, harmony, improvisation, musicianship and provide the opportunity for solo work. The group take part in games, exercises and rehearsals which gradually prepare members for the opportunity to perform as part of the Academy.
Other Workshops - Over the term guest artists provide exciting workshops in all types of art forms from dance to set design, drumming to stage make up and costume to stage fighting. These workshops are a fantastic way for the group to develop their understanding of theatre and performance in the broadest sense. The sessions provide diversity to the group and also give the opportunity to those who do not wish to attend the performing arts sessions to attend the backstage elements only, providing something for everyone.Â
Members attend workshops in groups appropriate to their age. Over the term they have the opportunity to collaborate with the rest of the groups in the Academy during performances and other events. The Academy operates as one big creative community ensuring the best overall experience for all involved.
Fees
The cost of each session is £7 per person. There is a £7 registration fee per term for regular members.
After your first session we will ask you if you wish to join the group and pay your membership fee. We will then ask you to pay for the rest of the sessions in that half term. Paying in this way is the best way to help the Academy. If this arrangement is difficult for you, you may pay every week however you must first pay one week up front. This means that if you miss a session for any reason your payment is still covered for that week.
Once you join the group you are committed to paying for the rest of that half term. You still need to pay for any sessions you miss regardless of the reason. This is because as a not-for-profit project the budgets are extremely tight. There are limited places in each group and it is vital that if you decide to leave the group you inform us as soon as possible so that another young person can be given the opportunity.
Autumn Term
The term we will be focusing on two areas. Firstly we will be rehearsing songs from Broadway for our'Songs from the Shows' performance on the Saturday 22nd of November. We will also be starting to work on our performance of Midsummer Night's Dream which we will perform in the Spring Term. Even though we have already started rehearsing our performances new members are always welcome and will definately be given a role in the performances.
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