WHAT TO WEAR
Students need to wear casual clothing suitable for freedom of movement (e.g. exercise pants, shorts, joggers, sand shoes etc). We ask that students wear their NAPA T-shirts/singlets to classes when possible.
PLEASE - NO jewellery, thongs, sandals, dresses or skirts. HAIR must be tied back off the face.
WHAT TO BRING
Please bring a water bottle and display folder for notes and scripts. Please do not bring phones, devices, or any other distracting objects into class.
JUNIOR
(Grades 4-6)
This is a fun class and a great way to introduce the world of theatre and the basic fundamentals of screen acting to these young thespians. Throughout this program students will gain:
Stage and camera confidence
the ability to work cohesively in a group
understanding of the difference in acting for stage and screen
understanding of some film industry terminology
improvisational techniques
basic stage craft
development in articulation
improvement in vocal dynamics
opportunities to express themselves creatively through movement, facial expressions and voice
screen acting skills
characterisation skills
the ability to adapt their performance to different screen shots
awareness of equipment used in filming
the ability to build a narrative
WHAT WE DO
Learning for acting for stage takes place through Drama games and activities. The children will be taken on a magical journey with the use of imagination and role-play. For acting for screen student will be filmed acting in short scenes that will vary according to the camera angle and distance.
PRE-SENIOR
(GRADES 7-9)
Training in this class is centred around refining acting and performance skills in readiness for a performance. Students will develop:
increased confidence
the understanding of various theatre styles
the development of acting techniques appropriate to various styles of theatre
voice production techniques
accents
the ability to express and communicate to an audience through a variety of styles of theatre
improvisational skills
stagecraft
the ability to accept and act upon feedback provided
teamwork
stylised performance skills
audition skills
characterisation skills
commitment and good work ethics
organisational skills
WHAT WE DO
Students in this class will study different styles of theatre and develop the acting skills and techniques associated with the styles being studied. At the end of semester 1 they will audition for a play to be performed towards the end of the year.
NB. There will be extra rehearsals close to production, these will be included in the fees.
SENIOR
(GRADES 10-12)
To meet the demands of the highly competitive entertainment industry, this is an intensive, production-based course that requires a high level of commitment, enthusiasm, a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and self-discipline.
This class develops a high level of skills in:
acting in style
voice production
movement in style
improvisation
interpreting scripts
understanding the subtext
finding the motivation of a character
characterisation
understanding the requirements in pursuing a professional career as an actor
WHAT WE DO
Students develop their performance skills through exposure to various acting methods, principally the techniques devised by Stanislavsky. Students will perform in a play that challenges the students whilst consolidating and enhancing the skills they have learnt.
NB. There will be extra rehearsals close to production at no extra cost, these will be included in their fees