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Classes are suitable for anyone aged 16 and over. Each term we focus on a different topic or subject. Depending what subject we focus on usually depends how much experience participants are expected to have. Most terms offer opportunities for anyone who is interested in learning and developing their acting, from complete beginners to more experienced performers.
Sale Waterside Arts Centre, Waterside Plaza, Sale, Manchester, M33 7ZF. For full details of where the venue is and how to get there click here (the link will open in a new tab or window).
Group classes are held on Tuesday evenings between 7pm and 9pm during term time. Each term is made up of 10 weeks, usually running roughly in line with the school terms (Jan - April / April – July / September – December).
£100 for a term of 10 classes. This is payable in advance by cheque, cash or via internet banking (contact me for bank details).
Do you do any showcases or productions?
Occassionally we do show some work at the end of term to family and friends, however, as a rule we don’t do professional showcases or productions (although we did do some in the past). The focus of the classes really is on learning new skills and having a go at things that you might not have experienced before or feel you need more experience of. The classes are taught from the angle of teaching what might be expected of profesional actors, although professional standards are NOT expected of those taking part. For anyone more interested in appearing in productions then it might be better to join an amateur dramatics society (if you are a keen amateur) or to find work (paid or unpaid) in a professional production.
How old are people in the classes?
16 – 116! – although most people are generally between 18 and 65. There is usually a real mix.
Martin Harris runs most classes. He is the artistic director of Rocket Theatre and has run group classes, private lessons, youth theatres and workshops for professional actors for over 15 years. You can find out more about Martin here (the link will open in a new tab or window).
Do I need any experience to join the classes?
Not neccessarily. It depends on what we are covering in that particular term. Have a look at the full details for each term as it comes up and it will clearly say what experience is needed for that set of classes.