Rep Company
A Year-long Weekly Short Course
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Overview
Our new Rep Company, in-person course is for people aged 18+ who are looking for a professional approach to the rehearsal process and want to be challenged creatively and technically.
Entry to this course is by audition only and is for people who want to fully immerse themselves in the experience of rehearsal and performance. Participants must be able to demonstrate commitment and detail their past experience in their application.
The Rep Company will work towards two performances during the course of the year. The first will be a rehearsed reading or workshop style performance, the second will be a play that will be performed to a public audience in a Royal Conservatoire venue.
In true Rep tradition, the second performance will begin to develop in the background as the cast prepares for the first! This will be done through set tasks to be done in the actor’s own time.
Throughout the course, you will be supported by specialist guest lecturers and directors to help enhance the rehearsal process and hone your skills. These may include, voice, movement, fight choreography or any other skill appropriate to the chosen play.
The rehearsal process will mirror the 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.
Students are expected to have a developed knowledge of character and textual analysis and be ready to engage in the rehearsal process from the beginning in a professional and dedicated manner. Ideally you will have done our Acting 2 or Performance Company adult evening course or something similar.
Places are limited to 12 participants for this course, and regular attendance is particularly important as you work towards an ensemble performance.
For details on how to audition please see the How to Apply tab.
Credit-Rated Pathway
We are offering a credit-rated option for this class, giving students the opportunity to gain SCQF credits upon submission. This will not be mandatory, however students can sign up for the credit-rated option by following the steps listed in Credit-Rated tab below. There are two separate booking links – please sign up for the course in the first instance by using the Book Now button, and then sign up for the additional credit-rated option after you have completed your course booking. For courses that require approval, students should wait until they have been offered a place before signing up for credit-rated options.
Courses you may be interested in
We run a variety of different courses throughout the year, and update our programme regularly – you can find all courses by clicking here.
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Contact us
If you have any questions about this course before you book it, please get in touch with us at shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk.
The important details
Age:
18+
Cost:
£1345
Date:
7 October 2024 - 16 June 2025
Time:
Mondays, 6pm - 9pm
Venue:
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB
Course Information
Application deadline: 5pm, Monday 5 August 2024
Entry for this course is by audition only, via video submissions. Deadline for application is 5pm, Monday 5 August 2024, however applications will be approved as they are received – so we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please see Entry Requirements tab for further information about the supporting materials which are required for application.
Payment of the balance of the tuition fee is payable once applicants have been notified that they have been successful in their application to the course and completed their booking.
Entry to this course is by audition only.
This course is aimed at people with significant acting experience who are looking to further develop their training. It is suitable for people who have attended our Acting 2, Performance Company courses, or have equivalent experience.
Applicants should prepare 2 video recordings to upload when applying:
- one monologue around 2 minutes in length*
- a introduction video telling us why you would like to do this course (no more than 1 minute)
Please make sure you fully complete the Reason and Experience sections in the application form to outline why you want to join the course. You may be contacted if we need further information.
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.
- Plan and prepare to attend all classes.
- 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.
Credit-rated short courses are designed in accordance with the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).
This course is credit-rated at SCQF Level 7, 20 credits.*
By studying a credit-rated short course, students can benchmark their learning against national standards, and credits may be used towards further education programmes at many institutions throughout the world.
There is an additional fee of £100 to take part in the credit-rated portion of the course. Please ensure you have already signed up to the course via the Book Now button on the webpage. Once you have completed that, please sign up for the credit-rated option, by completing this booking form:
By studying a credit-rated course, you will need to be matriculated to RCS*, we require some additional information from credit-rated students for this reason. Please read through the section below thoroughly before you submit. If you have any questions about what is required, please email credit-rated@rcs.ac.uk and we can help you.
* Please note although Credit-Rated Short Courses students require matriculation to get their accreditation, you will not be a full time matriculated student of RCS. Credit-Rated Short Courses do not qualify for student visas due to the short term nature of the course. You will also not qualify for a student email address or student card.
Please read the following eligible evidence dependant on your nationality and immigration status:
Scottish/Welsh/English/Northern Irish (Please provide 1 of the following)
– Passport
– UK Driving Licence
– Other Photo ID
Irish (Please provide all of the following)
– Passport
Europeans with Settled or Pre-Settled Status (Please provide all of the following)
– Passport
– Online Immigration Status (via Sharecode)
Europeans (post-Brexit) (Please provide all of the following)
– Passport
– Proof of Entry to the UK
– Online Immigration Status (via Sharecode)
Non-Europeans who can use the e-gates (Nationals of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore and Japan) (Please provide all of the following)
– Passport
– Proof of Entry to the UK
– Vignette
– Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
Online Credit Rated courses:
– if studying an online credit-rated course from your own country (outside of UK) you are only required to submit your passport.
– if studying an online credit-rated course within the UK, but do not hold a UK passport, please follow the guidance from above.
The Credit Rated or Admissions team may require further information or proof from individuals, and may be in contact with you to provide further evidence.
Providing a ShareCode
If you are providing a ShareCode as part of your evidence please visit https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status and follow the instructions to access your code, and provide it in the Experience section of the Booking Form.
*Subject to validation
The course fees for the full year (32 weeks) are £1345 which can be paid in full or instalments throughout the year.
The termly fee breakdown for this course is:
- Term 1 (10 weeks) = £420
- Term 2 (12 weeks) = £505
- Term 3 (10 weeks) = £420
This course will run weekly on Monday evenings. Please find the term dates below:
- Term 1: 7 October – 9 December 2024
- Term 2: 13 January – 31 March 2025
- Term 3: 14 April – 16 June 2025*
There will be a short sharing towards the end of Term 3 for invited friends and family. Dates and times will be confirmed nearer the time.
*Please note in June there will be 2 performance dates and you should be available for the full week. Production schedule TBC.
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.
We run various promotional offers for our Short Courses and Summer Schools. You can view our current offers on our Promotional Offers page.
You should contact us at shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk to request your discount code before booking a course.
Please note, only one promotional offer can be applied per course and should be used at the time of booking as we are unable to apply a discounts retrospectively.
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