Level 2 Acting Course in Colchester
- 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:
Duration10 week course (10 sessions + 1 showcase)
First Session of Term
- Wednesday 7th May
- Thursday 8th May
Half Term (No Session)
- Wednesday 28th May
- Thursday 29th May
Final Session of Term
- Wednesday 16th July
- Thursday 17th July
End of Term Showcase
- Either Friday 18th, Saturday 19th or Sunday 20th July
Day/TimeWednesday or Thursday evening every week, 7pm – 9.30pm
VenueSt Mary's Colchester91 Lexden Rd, Colchester, CO3 3RB
PriceOnly £425 (incl VAT) - Limited Places* Payment plans available
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
James Jarrett
Dr James A. Jarrett was educated at De Montfort University, Leicester and Cardiff University, where he received his teaching qualification. At The University of Essex he was awarded a Master’s Degree with distinction. He also holds a PhD for a thesis on Contemporary Theatre, which he completed under the supervision of the celebrated playwright Jonathan Lichtenstein.
James has worked as a professional actor in theatre, on television and on film, before returning to education to lecture in Drama and the Performing Arts. He has taught at the University of Essex and at University Centre Colchester, where he was the first programme director of the innovative Creative Performance honours degree programme in Acting. He has taught Drama in colleges, universities and elite schools for over 25 years.
James is an expert on the playwright Harold Pinter, and has presented numerous papers on theatre and performance at many universities. His publications include essays in George Orwell Studies, The Pinter Review and Performing Ethos. He is currently preparing articles for publication in a range of journals and books, and is directing a number of professional theatre projects. He is currently the tutor for Acting at The City Literary Institute, London. James has a passion for teaching adults acting, and for sharing the great ideas of great people!
