Welcome
The purpose of these workshops is to introduce participants to effective singing technique in a Musical Theatre context and also a range of techniques to improve your acting through song.
An Estill Approach to Singing in Musical Theatre (Thursday 2nd January 2020)
Being able to separate proper vocal function from an aesthetic bias as to what constitutes 'good' singing is an essential skill for all singers and singing teachers. Estill Voice Training helps identify key skills and voluntary muscular control that benefit all voices, regardless of current ability, without locking the singer into one style. The workshop explores fundamental techniques for singing in Musical Theatre using the Estill model. Workshop participants will be introduced to fundamental principles to allow them to sing safely and effectively, ensuring good vocal health. They will also be introduced to voice qualities essential for effective singing in Musical Theatre and what qualities are required when auditioning for Drama Schools and professional musical theatre auditions.
Acting through Song (Friday 3rd January 2020)
The workshop is designed to explore essential techniques to present a song dramatically and successfully. You will explore how to combine singing and acting to produce a performance which gets you to the next stage. In particular, auditions for drama schools. While the workshop focuses on acting through song, it will provide the tools needed to act and sing your song truthfully in an audition situation and make sure you make an impact in those all-important minutes in front of an audition panel.
The day will be practical and will include: Essential acting approaches to acting through song; Elements of storytelling/script analyais; Understanding point of view and relationships; Approaches to understanding character; Using inner monologue; Elements of staging
Teachers
The Estill Approach to Singing in Musical Theatre workshop will be taught by Ben Mann, an Estill Master Trainer, regarded as one of the top up and coming Singing teachers in the country. He teaches at some of UK's best Drama Schools for Musical Theatre and has an expanding rostra of celebrity clients. He is also increasingly in demand to look after the vocal health of West End leads during long-running shows. The Acting through Song workshop will be jointly delivered by Ben Mann and Ben Treacher. Ben Treacher has extensive experience over many years in actor training. He brings over 20 years’ experience of teaching Stanisavsky-based acting systems at both Further Education and degree level. He has written degrees in Musical Theatre, Acting and Technical Theatre as well as modules for the HND in Performing Arts for Pearson. He has trained with a diverse range of directors and practitioners including Mike Alfreds, Kristin Linklater, Bella Merlin, Max Stafford-Clark and John Wright.
Administration
The workshops run from 9 – 5 at the Headgate Theatre Studio and can be booked separately or together. The cost of each workshop is £55 or £40 (concession). There is also a 15% discount if both workshops are booked. We will also require proof on the first day if you have paid a concessionary fee.
You must be 16 or over to attend.
Participants should select at least one song they consider appropriate for a Drama School audition. They should be familiar with the complete musical from which the song is chosen. Please bring a properly prepared copy of your song to the workshop(s) as well as a copy of your song written out as a speech if you are attending the Acting through Song Workshop.
At least two days before the workshop, please email a copy of your song choice to: B2singingworkshops@gmail.com. Please also complete prior to attending the workshop, the event registration form by clicking on the button below:
Please book your place by visiting the Headgate Theatre website by following the link below:
The workshops take place at the Headgate Theatre Studio. Directions to the Headgate Theatre can be found by clicking the button below:
Receipts are available on request.