Our Speech & Drama students speak up clearly and confidently! Our classes start from as early as 3 all the way to 12 years old! Students are encouraged to develop confidence and communication skills. Classes are conducted by trained and qualified drama practitioners who are passionate about teaching young learners. Students are challenged to react to situations, be spontaneous and build public speaking confidence. Individuality, interest in reading and performing to an audience are trademarks of our Speech and Drama students.

Little Shakespeares, 4 - 6 years old
Drama Kids 7 - 12 years old

COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Boost confidence and self esteem
- Introduce speech and drama to children
- Develop clarity in speech
- Develop interest in reading literary pieces
- Encourage individuality and creativity
- Develop group dynamics
-Observation & interpersonal realtionships
- Perform pieces to an audience

SPEECH AND DRAMA COURSE OUTLINE
Introduction to Speech & Drama
Drama Games to Lessen Inhibitions
Speech Exercises to Develop Clarity & Enunciation
Vocal Exercises to Develop Volume and Register
Improvisation Exercises to Develop Character Profiles
Group Exercises to Develop Team Building and Ensemble Playing
Stage Blocking
Casting/Auditions
Rehearsals
Performance

Little Shakespeares
4 - 6 years old
Mondays - 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Fees per term (10 weeks): $360

Acting
12 - 16 years old
Fridays 6.30 -7.30 pm
Fees per term ( 10 weeks ) $350 

HOSTING
Fridays : 7 -12 years old 6.00 - 7.00pm
Fridays : 13 years and up 7.30-8.30 pm
Fees per term (8 weeks): $250

Voice Acting
7 - 12 years old
Saturday 10 - 11 am
Fees per term (10 weeks) : $450

Hosting/ Emcee
7 - 12 years old Friday 6.00-7.00 pm
13 years and above  Friday 7.30 - 8.30pm
Fees per term ( 10 weeks ) $250

*fees are subjected to prevailing government taxes

Musical Theatre is a two year program developing teenagrs in the genre of musical theatre. Incorporating the performance skills required to sing, dance and act, this course also develops creativity, personality and confidence.   

Musical Theatre includes audition techniques, theatre production and workshops with well known theatre practitioners and casting directors.  This course prepares the students for auditions, casting opportunities in theatre, television as well as further studies in theatre certification.

Musical Theatre program includes a half hour individual vocal tutorial every two terms.  Studenst are advised to sign up for regular private singing classes leading to Trinity-Guildhall musical theatre certification.

Musical Theatre is for Jazzkids™ and BroadwayKids™ who have become teenagers. This course is also meant fro teenagers who have prior substantial performance experience in theatre, tv or film.

CURRICULUM:
1.ACTING
-Techniques
-Improvisation
-Scene Study

2.DANCE
-Jazz
-Theatre Dance Styles
-Tap

3.SINGING
-Private Vocal Tutorial ( 1x in two terms)
-Technique
-Repertoire
-Song Styling and Interpretation
-Sight Singing

4.AUDITION/ PERFORMANCE
-Monologue Technique
-Music Theatre Audition Technique
-Music Theatre Performance
-Symposiums with Casting Directors
-Showcase

5.THEATRE PRODUCTION 1
-Elements of the theatre
-Theatre Organisation
-Sound and Lights
-Props and sets
-Costumes, Hair and Makeup
-Budgeting for the Production

Fridays, 6.30 - 9.30pm
Fees: $900 for 10 (3 hour )sessions
*fees subjected to prevailing government taxes

Sound from movement

• objects
• animals
• action
• reaction

Images and sound

Voice and diction workout

·         tongue twisters

·         long list

Voice dynamics

• pitch
• volume
• running/volume
• travelling stress

Characterisation

• Understanding your character
• Putting character into your voice

Script reading

Working with screener and technical set up (mic, video material on screen, pop stopper, etc.)

Technical terms/studio language

Delivery based on audio, visual and physical guide

Production/ Recording
1. Beginners-Narration, voice-overs, promotions

2. Beginners- Cartoons excerpts (action, comedy, horror)

3. Intermediate- Japanese anime, TV series excerpts (action, comedy, horror, drama)

4. Advance - Film excerpts (action, comedy, drama, horror)

5. Advance - TV series (focus on drama)