The Studio Company is the apex of our musical theatre curriculum, an intensive and passionate performance group centred around our regular full cast productions. We are a vibrant, sociable group who share a love for musical theatre and performance.
Work with a Director, a Musical Director and a Choreographer, all with extensive experience in professional theatre, to produce a show you will be incredibly proud of. Each production features an extensively trained cast and takes place at a central London theatre. Move through rehearsals, dress rehearsals and finally, an invaluable taste of the London stage.
Our Musical Theatre Studio Company is a vibrant, passionate group with a rich history of producing blockbuster shows. Previous productions include Chicago, In the Heights, Lend me a Tenor, Sweeney Todd, Urinetown, Into The Woods, Company, Avenue Q and The Producers, all of which have played to sold-out audiences and rave reviews. When you join the company you become part of a supportive family, who support each other through the process all the way to the stage.
CURRENTLY AUDITIONING FOR: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
Use the link below to book your audition. You must book an audition in order to be considered for the production.
What will I achieve?
- Progress through a full casting process with auditioned lead and ensemble parts
- Work with industry professionals in direction, musical direction and choreography
- Take part in full rehearsals and dress rehearsals to hone your performance
- Perform in an iconic musical theatre production at a top central London theatre
- Experience the bustle of behind the scenes and gain invaluable stage experience
Rehearsals
Thursday, Friday and Sunday evening
Performance Dates
31st October through to 5th November
Level
The Studio Company is strictly by audition only, with new auditions held to form a new company for every production, rather than for an ongoing group.
OUR CURRENT PRODUCTION: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
We are currently working towards our winter production of A Little Night Music. This is a beautiful show based on Ingmar Bergmans' film Smiles of a Summer Night.
The story explores the tangled web of affairs centred around actress Desirée Armfeldt, and the men who love her: a lawyer by the name of Fredrik Egerman and the Count Carl-Magnus Malcom. A Little Night Music is an intimate, fun tale of relationships and truly the most perfect show to return to the original roots of the Studio Company.
Our previous Sondheim shows have included Company, Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd and Assassins but this will be the first time that we tackle the concept of immersive seating at the amazing Bridewell Theatre.
Accompanied by a small band in a more minimalist setting, with a stripped back vision focused on highlighting the individual and ensemble performance, this show is a thrilling challenge for talented performers and our way of celebrating the works of the late Stephen Sondheim and sharing this wonderful piece with our audience.
A Little Night Music is full of hilariously witty and heartbreakingly moving moments of adoration, regret and desire and contains Sondheim's popular song, the haunting "Send in the Clowns."
Our Current Creative Team: A Little Night Music
Director: Victoria Gimby
Musical Director: Ben Levy
Choreographer: Philip Michael Thomas
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR VICTORIA GIMBY
Sondheim was a master of storytelling. He was known as a giant of musical theatre, who always managed to find just the right turn of phrase and combination of notes to express a feeling perfectly. His death last year sent shock waves through the world. At City Academy we all felt his loss greatly, and we knew we wanted to pay our own tribute this year.
I am honoured and delighted to be directing Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music. This is one of my favourite Sondheims, filled with everything you could want from a night at the theatre; romance, comedy, cracking characters and beautiful music. The music is stunning, featuring 'Every Day a Little Death' and the heartbreaking 'Send in the Clowns'. We can't wait for you to come and join in on our 'Weekend in the Country' (another extraordinary song) as we take A Little Night Music to the stage.
How do I join?
The group rehearses and performs in prestigious London theatre spaces. Rehearsals take place on Thursday, Friday and Sunday evenings over two months to produce shows of the highest calibre possible. The Studio Company is strictly by audition only, with new auditions held to form a new company for every production, rather than for an ongoing group.
Step 1: Audition - £5
To audition, book a £5 slot here. Your audition will be a video of you performing a Sondheim piece of your own choice accompanied by a backing track or piano. Information on how to submit this video will be emailed to you after you have booked your slot. Deadline to submit your audition is Wednesday 10th August at midnight.
Step 2: Callbacks - Free
If you are successful after our creative team has reviewed your audition, we will be in touch to give you information about attending our callbacks. There is no cost at this stage. Our recalls will be held on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th August in the evening.
If you have not been selected, we will be in touch to suggest how you can continue your journey. We encourage students to further develop their skills on our Musical Theatre Improvers course, even if this is for the second or third time.*
Step 3: Casting - Lead or Ensemble
After our callback process has ended, you will be notified within a week as to whether you have been selected as a lead role or an ensemble role. The number of leads and ensembles depend on the production we are running, and they are both integral to the success of the show.
Memebership Payments
After being successfully cast you will be either a Lead (£695) or Ensemble (£595) member. In order to secure your role on the production, you must book your spot on the course within a week of being offered a role. We offer two separate payment structures, full price payment or instalment options.
Full Price Lead: £695
Payment Plan Lead: An initial deposit of £250. Then three payments of £150 over the course of three months.
Full Price Ensemble: £595
Payment Plan Ensemble: an initial deposit of £225. Then three payments of £125 over the course of three months.
Rehearsal Schedule
In order to ensure the production is of the highest quality, you are strongly encouraged to attend all rehearsals. Studio rehearsals take place every Thursday, Friday and Sunday evening beginning Thursday 8th September until Friday 28th October.
Sunday 30th October: Get In to the Theatre
Monday 31st October: All day tech/dress/first show (you will need the whole day for this).
Performances will be held at the Bridewell Theatre as follows:
Monday 31st October: Evening Performance
Tuesday 1st November: Evening Performance
Wednesday 2nd November: Evening Performance
Thursday 3rd November: Evening Performance
Friday 4th November: Evening Performance
Saturday 5th November: Matinee & Evening Performance
IN THE HEIGHTS – A STUDIO COMPANY STORY
Register your interest
We will be publishing new class dates soon - please register your interest and we will be in touch with more information.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
STUDIO COMPANY PAYMENT DETAILS
To become a member of The Studio Company you need to have successfully auditioned for a part.
After being successfully cast you will be either a lead or an ensemble member.
The payment options for leads are as follows:
Full Price - full payment of £695 within one week of being offered the role.
Deposit - an initial deposit of £250 within one week of being offered the role. Then we will automatically take three payments of £150 over the course of three months.
The payment options for ensemble are as follows:
Full Price - full payment of £595 within one week of being offered the role.
Deposit - an initial deposit of £225 within one week of being offered the role. Then we will automatically take three payments of £125 over the course of three months.
ONLINE & PHONE BOOKINGS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit if you cancel at least 72 hours before your first Musical Theatre rehearsal.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the your first Musical Theatre rehearsal.
Please see Membership Subscription Details (above) for information on when and how you can cancel your ongoing subscription, once you have already started the Musical Theatre Company.
Register your interest
We will be publishing new class dates soon - please register your interest and we will be in touch with more information.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
STUDIO COMPANY PAYMENT DETAILS
To become a member of The Studio Company you need to have successfully auditioned for a part.
After being successfully cast you will be either a lead or an ensemble member.
The payment options for leads are as follows:
Full Price - full payment of £695 within one week of being offered the role.
Deposit - an initial deposit of £250 within one week of being offered the role. Then we will automatically take three payments of £150 over the course of three months.
The payment options for ensemble are as follows:
Full Price - full payment of £595 within one week of being offered the role.
Deposit - an initial deposit of £225 within one week of being offered the role. Then we will automatically take three payments of £125 over the course of three months.
ONLINE & PHONE BOOKINGS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit if you cancel at least 72 hours before your first Musical Theatre rehearsal.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the your first Musical Theatre rehearsal.
Please see Membership Subscription Details (above) for information on when and how you can cancel your ongoing subscription, once you have already started the Musical Theatre Company.
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All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
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