Medusa Theatre Company

Saturday - 2.30pm - 6.45pm | £360.00 per term

Medusa Theatre Company for young adults. All company members have considerable professional or amateur experience, and all are in training for a career in performing. Entry on to this course is by audition/workshop only, the standard is very high.

The company start each week with either a musical theatre singing or dance class (each company member chooses which they prefer for the term) - this ensures they stay a 'triple threat', even if they prefer non musical acting. This class leads to public & charity performances and is shared with members of the Advanced 'triple threat +1' class. This helps students mentor one another, and learn from a greater pool of experiences.

The remaining three hours are spent in acting technique and or rehearsal time. Additional rehearsals may be called before a show, and the cast have access to the Drama Studio for this on Sundays.

Get in touch now if you are aged 14-21 and think you have the talent to join the company! We will also consider talented younger people if places become available. Under 14's may consider our Triple Threat Advanced until they are ready to move up.

In addition to performing in their shows, students write & devise, direct and produce. Unlike other schools with huge casts, the company is kept to a strict 20 cast maximum to allow everyone a voice within the company. Everyone gets a chance at lead roles - we don't have 'favorites' - casting is based on merit!

All company members will work towards Group LAMDA acting exams each autumn term. These are nationally recognized qualifications.

Medusa Theatre Company is taught and directed by an established theatre director, with three guest workshops each term to ensure company members are thoroughly challenged!

Join us on one of our open days for a FREE class trial/audition. A waiting list is now in place.

Agency representation is also available, as well as supporting roles in the Windsor Globe Summer Theatre Festival (late July & August)www.windsorglobe.co.uk for info....

FEES

We are now registered with OFSTED and will accept Childcare Vouchers on classes starting from September 2011! For some parents this will mean the course fees will be fully covered

Split payments - all payments are due to be arranged on or before the first class of term. We can accept split payments by debit or credit card, or postdated cheque, split into three monthly payments. Split payments must be pre-arranged.

Discounts: Two or more siblings who take Medusa together, or a company member who has a younger sibling in Triple Threat, will receive a 10% discount each on their fees.

INCLUDED in the fees: All tuition, rehearsals,guest workshops, costume, tickets and travel for any field trips (to watch professional shows).
NOT INCLUDED: Uniform tee shirt, dance clothes & shoes (if applicable).Exam fees, competition entry fees or travel, tickets for guests to watch school shows.

Shows for Medusa in 2011

March 4th &5th - 'The Beauty Manifesto' - in association with the National Theatre Connections.
Venue: South Hill Park

April 14th: 'The Beauty Manifesto' ,- in association with the National Theatre Connections.
Venue: Oxford Playhouse

July 15th - 17th: 'Henry's Arabian Nights' - a brand new musical written for the cast
Venue: Kenton Theatre Henley

July 23rd: Theatre trip - workshop at the Windsor Globe, followed by a preview of the 'Wind in the Willows'.

December 3rd & 4th - Annual Christmas show.
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Past shows 2010:

*Summer 2010: Theatre Company members appeared at the Marvellous Festival - performing over two days for audiences of up to 6000 people a day!

*Summer 2010: Medusa shot a short film written for them by BBC writer Daren Thomas Curley, and shot and edited by a professional crew on location throughout the region. This gritty teen - led film premierd at South Street Arts Centre on July 11th 2010. Clips are available on You Tube and Facebook!

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