Under the tutelage of award-winning playwright and director, Chong Tze Chien, this rigorous 6 months acting training programme prepares talents to not only survive the creative industry but to thrive in every audition, role and show.
Musical Theatre Training Programme
By
Joanne Ho
Applications are now closed
About The Programme
STEP 01
Identify Your Qualities
Through monologues and individual scene-work, you will get to work with Tze Chien to discover your “type”, strengths, and weaknesses in a safe and constructive space. You will realise your qualities and work to apply it appropriately and productively in different working contexts.
STEP 02
Define & Refine Your Techniques
Building upon your type, Tze Chien will introduce frameworks to refine and structure your instincts for a more believable performance. You will learn the ability to tap into the emotional landscape of characters effectively and enrich your emotional sensitivity as a multifaceted actor.
Past Programmes
What Our Students Say
I really enjoyed the film and am really impressed. Watching the movie was a great experience and has definitely heightened my understanding of the play.
Secondary School Student
The show was a lively and engaging one, and it brought the text to life. We thoroughly enjoyed it as it spoke to the hearts of teenagers and adults alike. It’s definitely a great way for young minds to be educated of our heritage.
Secondary School Student
Course Outline
This entire training programme is designed to help you elevate your skillsets, plug your gaps and sharpen your acting instincts in the process. The main outcome of the programme is to equip you to become a multifaceted actor who will succeed in every audition, role and show.
MODULE 1
The Actor And The Emotional Core
Understand and Identify Your Qualities.
Activating and deploying emotional memory
Physical embodiment of emotions and characters
Emotional conviction
Physical/vocal expression
Emotional truths of action and speech
Bonus Module
Personal Branding
Bonus Session by Derrick Chew, Artistic Director of Sight Lines
How to package and market yourself as a performer
How to work with your USP to stand out and differentiate yourself as a unique creative individual
How to build a following and create regular content on social media through a systematic and simple content creation grid
How to secure funding and sponsorships through a proven framework for funding and grant applications for your self-produced works
Who This Programme Is For
You should attend this programme if you:
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Would like to refine your craft and enhance your script analysis techniques.
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Are facing difficulties in elevating your skills/knowledge in your professional practice.
3
Would like to have the opportunity to meet like-minded peers and mentors.
Programme Details
Programme Details
8 January – 31 July 2024
(6 months)(No class for certain weeks, dates TBC)
Applications for our 2024 Intake are currently closed. Do look out for our 2025 Intake application.