Musical Theatre Intensive Courses
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Musical Theatre 'Cabaret in 5 days'
Musical Theatre - 'Cabaret in 5 days'
Our 'Cabaret in 5 days' workshop provides an entire week of fun putting on a production of 'Cabaret'.
Over 5 packed days you will be introduced to the fundamental art of Musical Theatre, the integration of singing, dancing and acting. You will go from auditions to performance in just one week, leaving you feeling fitter, sassier and full of the spirit of the West End.
The course will conclude with an informal performance for family and friends, giving you the chance to put your skills to the test.
Musical Theatre Skills Development
You will develop skills in singing, dancing and acting, integrating all three. Depending on your needs the exact course content may differ slight, but the summer school generally goes like this:
Day 1
- Introduction
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Vocal and Dance warm-up
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Introduction to material
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'Note-bash' material vocally
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Initial blocking/shaping
Day 2
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Vocal and Dance warm-up
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Recap of yesterday's work
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Learning dance routines
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Script/Character/Accent work
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Initial blocking of the scenes
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Further vocal sessions
Day 3
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Vocal and dance warm-up
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Recap of the previous day's work
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Further dance routines
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Further Script/Character/Accent work
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Further blocking of the scenes
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Further vocal sessions
Day 4
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Vocal and dance warm-up
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Stagger through
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Notes
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Further rehearsal of any problem scenes/songs/dances
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Full run through (if time allows)
Day 5
- Vocal and dance warm-up
- Run all the material
- Clean the material
- Dress rehearsal
- Performance for family and friends
Casting
You will have the opportunity to audition for a lead role of your choice from the show.
If you would rather be in the ensemble, there is no need to audition, simply sign up and turn up. We will announce on the website when the casting has been completed so that last minute bookings are made on the understanding that you will be in the ensemble.
An audition will take place roughly one week before the course starts, date TBC.
Something to Think About
The summer school is very active, so make sure you wear comfortable clothes and trainers. Don't forget your water battle!
A Dictaphone or other portable recording device is very useful to record harmony lines, so bring one along. (Most mobile phones come with some kind of recording facility - so please check before purchasing anything new.)
Bring a folder to class in which to put any given sheet music and a pencil to make notes on the score.
Suggested reading (optional): Singing and The Actor - Gillianne Kayes.
To see the showcase videos from a previous Musical Theatre Intensive, please see here >>
Musical Theatre Progression
We offer a 10% discount if you book 2 or more different courses at the same time
Alex Sutton
Alex trained at Bristol university, VGIK (Moscow), the Video College, the Young Vic with Irina Brown and Lab Ky Mo. His recent credits include the...
Vikki Scott
Vikki Scott is an experienced singing teacher, vocal coach and musical director. Vikki trained as a singer and singing teacher at the Royal Academy...
