Courses

At Cecil Sharp House in Camden, we offer two full-time courses for a career in professional acting: the two-year Professional Acting Course and the one-year Post Graduate/Post Experience Acting Course for those with a degree or significant drama-related experience.

Two Year Professional Acting Course

An intensive training for a career in professional acting. For the two-year Professional Acting Course the minimum age is 18 and there is no upper age limit.

One Year Post Graduate / Post Experience Acting Course

Training for a career in professional acting for those who already have a degree (not necessarily in Drama) or for those who have Drama or related experience. For the one-year Post Graduate/Post Experience course the minimum age is 21 on commencement of the course and there is no upper age limit. Post Graduate students, who must condense their studies into a shorter period, usually begin individual programmes relating to their specific needs in voice, movement and auditioning at an early stage. Career-related studies are also brought forward in this way to prepare them for entry into the profession.

All candidates must be mature enough to follow a highly demanding programme of study.

Both courses include comprehensive career guidance and a graduating season of public productions in London theatres with a West End showcase at the Criterion Theatre in front of agents, directors and casting directors.

Attendance

Classes and rehearsals run 9:00am to 6:00pm from Monday to Friday and rehearsals may extend into the evening. Some weekend work will be necessary, especially when there are forthcoming productions. However, the company will enable students to support themselves by working outside college hours.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. Entry is by audition, and candidates must not only have acting ability but also the level of commitment necessary to become a professional actor.

The Year

Divided into three terms and runs approximately 33 weeks from September to July, with breaks for half-term, Christmas, Easter and the Summer.

Qualifications Awarded

Successful students are awarded the Professional Acting Diploma and the British Academy of Dramatic Combat Fight Performance Certificate.

Progression

Graduating students will be given close support by the Company in launching their professional careers. The Bridge has an excellent record of graduate employment in the industry.

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