Level 3 Acting Course in Colchester
- For those who have worked professionally, had previous substantial training or have progressed through previous courses at The Actor’s Lounge
- For all ages over 18
Typically includes:
- Specialised practitioners bringing a wealth of new techniques
- Revisiting and going deeper into known techniques
- Discovering yourself and your process
- Acquiring a broader range of skills to become a dynamic, multifaceted performer
- Playing diverse and challenging characters
- Learning to collaborate and support each other in group projects
- Developing techniques to enhance your stage presence, commanding attention and engaging audiences with magnetic energy
Course details:
Duration10 week course (10 sessions + 1 showcase)
First Session of Term
- Monday 5th May
Half Term (No Session)
- Monday 26th May
Final Session of Term
- Monday 14th July
End of Term Showcase
- Either Friday 18th, Saturday 19th or Sunday 20th July
Day/TimeMonday evening every week, 7pm – 9.30pm
PriceOnly £425 (incl VAT) - Limited Places* Payment plans available
Summary:
Level 3 focuses on refining your acting skills and on "industry-readiness" with guidance from a supportive Core Tutor and visiting industry professionals. You’ll deepen your craft, build on established methods, and develop new skills in improvisation, voice work, preparing you for professional work. You'll learn effective audition techniques, receive advice about headshots and Spotlight profiles and get the chance to shoot your own showreel.
You’ll also tackle diverse, challenging roles, exploring various ages, genders, and emotions, all while honing advanced techniques in a relaxed, enjoyable environment aimed at achieving the "flow state" in performance.
The course also emphasises stage presence and charisma, helping you command attention and create memorable, engaging performances as well as help you make lasting impressions on casting directors and agents. You’ll also explore devising and writing original work and group projects will teach you collaboration, essential for success in professional environments. Additionally, you’ll continue refining vocal and movement techniques, expanding your ability to express emotions and stories physically and vocally.
The term ends with a showcase performance, where you’ll present scenes to peers, tutors, and family. This informal event celebrates your progress and you'll experience the strong sense of 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!
