Level 2 Acting Course in Cambridge
- For those who have had previous acting experience or training
- For all ages over 18
Typically includes:
- Experiment with various acting techniques to deepen your craft and confidence
- Learn personal warm-up routines for vocal and physical preparedness.
- Introduction to Monologues
- Devise your own scene from an actor’s perspective
- Develop independence in rehearsing, auditioning, and character-building.
- Explore Uta Hagen, Ken Rea, animal studies, monologues, physical theatre, and Shakespeare
Course details:
Duration
- 10 week course (10 sessions + 1 showcase)
- One evening per week
First Week of TermWeek commencing 5th May
Half TermWeek commencing 26th May
End of Term ShowcaseEither 18th, 19th or 20th July
Day/Time
- Any evening, Mon-Thurs
- 7-9.30pm
Summary:
The Level 2 course focuses on building independence in performance. You’ll develop techniques for rehearsals, auditions, and character work, creating a personalized toolkit for practice outside class.
You’ll explore various acting styles and practitioners like Uta Hagen and Ken Rea, working with monologues, physical theatre, and classical texts. The course encourages reflection, feedback, and by the end, you’ll confidently apply your skills in performance.
The course concludes with an informal showcase, where you’ll present short scenes in small groups. This final sharing helps manage nerves and celebrates your progress with the TAL community.
Meet the Core Tutor
Abigail Boyd
Abigail is a professional actress, acting coach and founder of The Actor’s Lounge.
She trained at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama and was taught by world-renowned teachers such as Patsy Rodenburg, Jeanette Nelsen and Ken Rae. She has worked as an actress for over 20 years, on stage touring both the UK and internationally, at the Shakespeare’s Globe and in feature films such as Drift with Cynthia Erivo and My Sister’s Bones with Jenny Seagrove. She has run her own production company which had a TV series commissioned by ITV and she coaches stage, TV and film actors around the world.
She is passionate about creating for her students a supportive, encouraging, and professional rehearsal space in which they can explore, play and learn a multitude of acting techniques for stage and screen. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, Abigail is dedicated to discovering exactly what you need as an individual to discover your full potential in your craft and beyond.
