FOUNDATION PROGRAM
in Musical Theatre
TRAINING HOURS:
Mon-Wed from 3.30pm-8:00pm
and 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday
Ideal for the intermediate level singer, this is a one-year development course offering foundation training in the three core disciplines of Singing, Acting and Dance. Students are afforded the unique opportunity to participate in a programme that specifically consolidates technique and performance skills.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The material covered in the course draws on the experience and knowledge of qualified tutors and lecturers, various high-profile guest lecturers and other industry professionals in Musical Theatre and the wider entertainment community. Many graduates of the move on to audition for the APO’s Advanced Program, as a means of furthering their training and professional development. Upon completion of the course, students will have:
- Studied, rehearsed and performed a variety of Theatre and Musical repertoire;
- Acquired and developed intermediate skills in the three core disciplines as well as Music Theory and Keyboard; and other allied studies;
- Acquired the skills necessary to further their artistic studies.
AUDITIONS
Information outlining the procedures and requirements for entrance into this course can be found on the AUDITIONS page of this website.
SUBJECTS COVERED IN THE COURSE
VOCAL TRAINING
- Individual Singing Tuition
- Ensemble Vocals
- Vocal Repertoire (Male & Female)
- Practice in Performance
- Performances & Showcases
ACTING
- Acting
- Improvisation
- Voice
- Screen Acting
- Accent & Dialect
DANCE
- Classical Ballet
- Jazz Dance
- Tap Dance
- Song & Dance
- Core Dynamics
- Stretch & Turns
- Hip-hop Dance
- Dance Performance
Individual dance programs are designed to cater for beginner to advanced level.
ALLIED STUDIES
- Music Theory
- Keyboard Skills
- Industry Knowledge/Masterclasses
- Stagecraft
- Work Health & Safety Processes
- Manage A Project
- Promote Own Artistic Work
- Audition Preparations
- Diet & Nutrition
