New Drama School
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 02:37 pmStephen4 posts in thread
New Drama School
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 02:37 pmDoes Perth need another full time Drama course? I am currently teaching at the Method Studio in London, but will be moving to WA in August. I am currently engaged in negotiations to open an Australian branch of the Studio in Perth. This would offer courses in Basic Acting, Shakespeare, Classical Scene Study, Improvisation, Speech and Movement, just as in London. Students would be able to build an entire programme of classes or merely focus on one or two areas. We could also offer students of the school preferential status if they wished to continue their studies in London.
The Method Studio, originally springing from the teachings of Lee Strasberg, aims to give its students a thorough grounding in all aspects of drama. Although chiefly aimed at the post High School 18 - 22 age group, we are always willing to offer places to older or more experienced students. The great advantage of our scheduling is its flexibility, allowing students to put together an intensive three months "cram" course, or spread the same studies over a year. A large number of our ex students are currently working on stage and screen both in England and America.
And who am I? My name is Stephen Lee. I am London born, and worked for many years as a professional actor on stage and television. Though I still occasionally work in this capacity, for the last fifteen years I have been focussing on teaching, and have worked at Lee Strasberg Studio, Italia Conti, and for nearly ten years at the Method Studio. I have also worked extensively as a classical actor and director in London including recent work in the West End and Fringe. At the Method Studio I have worked closely with teachers who studied under Strasberg and Meisner.
And the point of this posting? When I first mentioned on this board in January the possibility of coming to Perth, I had a number of very friendly and helpful replies. I have read and followed the topics discussed here with great interest. So now I would like to ask the WA acting community whether people feel that there is a need for this kind of school in Perth, whether there is a niche for us to fill, between the full time studies offered at WAAPA or the individual courses I have seen on this very page. Any advice, thoughts or input would be gratefully received.
The Method Studio, originally springing from the teachings of Lee Strasberg, aims to give its students a thorough grounding in all aspects of drama. Although chiefly aimed at the post High School 18 - 22 age group, we are always willing to offer places to older or more experienced students. The great advantage of our scheduling is its flexibility, allowing students to put together an intensive three months "cram" course, or spread the same studies over a year. A large number of our ex students are currently working on stage and screen both in England and America.
And who am I? My name is Stephen Lee. I am London born, and worked for many years as a professional actor on stage and television. Though I still occasionally work in this capacity, for the last fifteen years I have been focussing on teaching, and have worked at Lee Strasberg Studio, Italia Conti, and for nearly ten years at the Method Studio. I have also worked extensively as a classical actor and director in London including recent work in the West End and Fringe. At the Method Studio I have worked closely with teachers who studied under Strasberg and Meisner.
And the point of this posting? When I first mentioned on this board in January the possibility of coming to Perth, I had a number of very friendly and helpful replies. I have read and followed the topics discussed here with great interest. So now I would like to ask the WA acting community whether people feel that there is a need for this kind of school in Perth, whether there is a niche for us to fill, between the full time studies offered at WAAPA or the individual courses I have seen on this very page. Any advice, thoughts or input would be gratefully received.