Musical Theatre
p e r f o r m i n g a r t s c o u r s e
Course Overview
Whether you join this lively department at aged 14 or 16 you will spend your time improving your technique in singing , dancing and acting skills through hard work and discipline . If you are a versatile and open minded performer then you will fit right in to this rigorous and vibrant course .
Student Experience
You will explore a wide range of performing arts work and develop as both an artist and as a person . The course is designed to give equal focus to acting , singing and dance and the development of skills and knowledge in these performance disciplines .
There are a variety of performance opportunities across the course so you can put technique into practise . These include devising , working in the community and public performances of existing and new musical work , all produced to the highest technical standard in the School ’ s theatres and external venues . Recent productions include : Kiss Me Kate , Little Shop of Horrors , Legally Blonde and Seussical the Musical .
What Qualities Do I Need ?
We welcome students with a wide range of skills and backgrounds , and this creates an environment where our students are encouraged to respect and appreciate differences . The course is very hard work and is likely to be very different to what you have experienced so far in your school life . Students will need to commit wholly to a full timetable , long hours and expect a high degree of intensity within the training .
As a department , we are at the forefront of exploring new writing and will expect you to be open minded in your response to challenging material and repertoire which may push boundaries .
We are looking for potential in all three areas of the performing arts and a ‘ can do ’ attitude .
Typical Careers :
Performer Teacher Producer - TV or Theatre Director Writer Composer Choreographer
26 For more details on this course visit www . brit . croydon . sch . uk / MusicalTheatre