Term by term
The foundation course
is split into six terms
Each term offers our students specific and unique development opportunities
Our programme is designed to forge well-rounded, creative and ambitious artists. So, we offer intensive training and full-scale musical productions throughout the year. Both in standard and immersive settings. Because by the time we say goodbye our aim is for our students to be ready to take their next step into the world of theatre at drama school.
Term 1: Intensive training
Duration: 6 weeks
Dates: 19 September – 29 October
The first term will be intensive musical theatre training across a range of disciplines. In order to hone and advance students’ existing skills. So, working with our professional team of tutors and coaches, they will be prepared with a solid technical grounding for the intensive life of drama-school. On top of intensive classes, students will rehearse for a halloween cabaret taking place on the last Friday of term.
What development will you be offered?
- Vocal Coaching; one to one lessons, acting through song and audition technique.
- Acting Training; honing technique to create versatile performers. Focusing on key areas including, such as classical and contemporary script work. As well as improvisation.
- Dance; Technical training in a multitude of styles used in modern musical theatre. Including jazz, ballet, contemporary, ballroom and street.
- Industry sessions; masterclasses hosted by working professionals from all areas of the industry. Including performance, production, professional management and marketing.
Term 2: Immersive musical
Duration: 6 weeks
Dates: 7 November – 18 December
The winter term will be spent casting and rehearsing a fully-staged immersive musical at Vivo HQ. Students will work covering multiple tracks to establish a grounding in the workings of professional musical theatre and prepare them for casting as it will be at drama school and beyond. This will be over multiple performances to give students as much opportunity on stage as is possible.
What development will you be offered?
- A unique performance opportunity and experience in an immersive theatrical environment.
- Personal feedback and mentoring throughout the project with professional tutors on a one-to-one basis.
- The opportunity to hone your craft in the context of a show. Therby bringing all practical skills together.
Term 3: Play and Workshops
Duration: 5 weeks
Dates: 9 January – 10 February
The first spring term will see the company explore acting repertoire to hone their grounding in non-musical theatre material. This will culminate in a fully staged play production at Vivo HQ. Alongside this, students will be taught and guided by visiting lecturers and industry professionals from elite colleges and institutions.
What development will you be offered?
- Experience that can be used on your CV and Spotlight profile.
- Personal feedback and mentoring throughout the project. With professional tutors, on a one-to-one basis.
- The opportunity to hone your craft in the context of a show.
Term 4: Showcase
Duration: 7 weeks
Dates: 20 February – 8 April
The Easter term 2023 will shift focus to an industry-style showcase for all students. Each student will be given the opportunity to perform on their own to demonstrate their strengths and casting, as well as being a part of the wider ensemble.
What development will you be offered?
- The chance to perform individually in front of industry experts, such as casting directors and agents.
- A filmed studio version of the showcase. Thereby creating useful material for showreels.
Term 5: Student-led production
Duration: 5 weeks
Dates: 24 April – 27 May
The first of our two summer terms will see a student led production of a musical, condensed down to an hour. Overseen by our professional tutors, we aim to give our students experience in taking on different production and performance based roles to give them a wide array of experience, enabling them to have a full appreciation of what is required to produce theatre.
What development will you be offered?
- The chance to take on various creative roles aside from performing.
- The opportunity to produce a piece of theatre-in-education and taking this into external venues such as schools.
- Learning about the process of booking venues, theatre hires, responsibilities and mechanisms.
- Workshops with industry professionals that cover multiple areas of performance and production.
Term 6: Full scale musical at an external venue
Duration: 6 weeks
Dates: 5 June – 15 July
The final term will consist of a full scale, immersive musical production in an external, regional venue.
What development will you be offered?
- Experience that can be used on your CV and Spotlight profile.
- Personal feedback and mentoring throughout the project. With professional tutors, on a one-to-one basis.
- The opportunity to hone your craft in the context of a show.
It's time to take a shot
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