Company Rehearsal: Chekhov
Short Courses – 10 Week
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Overview
Our Company Rehearsal course focuses on the study and presentation of a classic naturalistic play as a rehearsed performance, facilitated by an experienced Director and Acting Lecturer. It provides an opportunity for people age 16+ with some previous experience to work towards a sharing in a workshop setting.
Throughout the 10 week course students will explore and workshop The Seagull by Anton Chekhov – a beautifully human story about unrequited love, artistic yearning and the humour and pathos of everyday life, providing the opportunity for participants to develop their rehearsal and performance experience. Students will work collaboratively on all elements central to the creation of a staged reading, with consideration of the specific context of the work.
There are no entry requirements for this open access course but to get the most out of it you should have some experience of performance and a practical understanding of theatre and performance skills.
Regular attendance on this course is particularly important as you will be working towards an ensemble performance.
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The important details
Age:
16+
Cost:
£345
Date:
14 April - 16 June 2025
Time:
Mondays, 6pm - 9pm
Venue:
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB
Course Information
The course is designed so that self-motivated students will benefit from the training. We expect you to undertake a certain amount of self-directed study and preparation out with class times.
Students should be open, honest, generous, respectful, hard-working and willing to work as part of a team.
Regular attendance on this course is particularly important as you will be working towards an ensemble performance.
The course is practical and aims to challenge participants both technically and creatively. The rehearsal process will be similar to what you would experience in a professional rehearsal room. It will involve a supportive and collaborative process and you will be expected to contribute ideas and work as an ensemble.
The presentation will consist of excerpts from the play. You will be expected to rehearse at home between classes to ensure a dynamic and engaging performance.
Through doing this course students will have:
- strengthened their acting technique and textual analysis skills through rehearsals and workshops based on a classic play.
- worked collaboratively as an ensemble.
- performed in an engaging and dynamic workshop presentation to invited guests.
- Plan and prepare to attend all classes
- Communicate any access needs in advance
- Commit lines to memory outside of rehearsals
- Engage with the supporting materials sent out ahead and throughout the course
- Dress comfortably in clothes which are suitable for the activity you are taking part in.
- Bring a notepad and pen/pencil in case you wish to make notes.
- Please bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during your class and snacks to keep energy high
This course will run in-person on Monday evenings for 10-weeks from 14 April – 16 June 2025, 6pm – 9pm.
The course fee is £345 which is the equivalent to £34.50 per session, and can be paid in full or in instalments before the course end date
Further Information
We want to ensure as many children, young people and adult learners as possible can access the performing and production arts education that is offered through Short Courses at RCS. Financial support options available for Short Courses include:
Agnes Allan Bursary
Agnes Allan was a teacher, passionate about inclusion, and this bursary scheme exists to offer support to students to participate in the performing or production arts.
The Agnes Allan Bursary provides some support to students who may require financial assistance to take part in a short course in dance, drama, music, production or screen.
Anyone who wishes to take part in our Short Courses and faces a financial barrier can apply for bursary support to help meet the cost of tuition fees.
James McAvoy Drama Scholarships
BAFTA-winning and Golden Globe nominated actor James McAvoy is committed to nurturing the creative potential of young Scots who experience barriers to access and participate in drama at RCS Short Courses.
James is a graduate of the BA Acting programme at RCS and Patron of the Junior Conservatoire of Drama. The Glasgow-born actor has funded the new James McAvoy Drama Scholarships to enable young people to experience the world-class drama training at RCS as he did.
The scholarship aims to support applicants who would otherwise find meeting the cost of tuition fees at RCS a barrier to accessing pre-Higher Education drama training at the Royal Conservatoire.
You can find more information about these funds on our Financial Support page.
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