Performance

Essential to the all round performer

Performance is essential to the all round performer and is a strong criteria at Expressions.

A minimum of three performances per year will be performed during your course, with sets, costumes, lighting, sound and musical accompaniment of a three-piece live band. A musical theatre performance will be performed in its entirety every year. The college will host an end of year showcase where many agents and directors will be invited from the world of theatre. In addition an in house showcase will be performed at our studio theatre and also taken out as a touring production locally.

Workshops will be a major part of the timetable. Working professionals will be invited to the Academy on a weekly basis to work with the students, giving them a vast knowledge from the world of theatre. This provides performance experience and allows each student to flourish, progress and develop his or her own personal technique.

Performance classes are regularly part of the curriculum where students perform a song/dance/speech to their peers and receive constructive criticism. An accompanist is always on hand for this.

It is essential that a musical theatre performer is able to work as part of a team to produce performances that a Musical Director and Director would require from an ensemble.

As well as the Performing Arts Academy, Expressions have their own agency which offers students the chance to perform short term contracts. This is encouraged to give our students the chance to have the experience of working professionally in the industry. Work during term time will not be discouraged but students will only be released for short periods of time so the student’s education does not suffer. Experience of a live audience is crucial and we aim to give the student as much of this as possible.