ACT Foundation Present

Our Town

By Thornton Wilder 

Set in the fictional American small town of Grover's Corners, Our Town tells the story of an average town's citizens in the early twentieth century as depicted through their everyday lives. Scenes from the town's history between the years of 1901 and 1913 are performed in three acts - Daily Life, Love and Marriage and Death and Dying.

This poignant, touching and heartfelt jewel of a play tells a timeless tale that everyone can relate to. Imaginatively staged and directed by Julian Kerridge, this is a must-see opportunity to enjoy this classic American tale.

Our Town was first performed at McCarter Theater in Princeton, New Jersey on January 22, 1938. It later went on to success on Broadway and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

  

7th - 10th July 2014

 
ACT Brighton
8-10 Rock Place, Brighton BN2 1PF
8pm
£7.50 £6.00 (cons)

One Year Foundation In Acting

Course Aims: 

 

Foundation aims to bridge the gap between a basic understanding of drama and performance and professional training. Building on people's natural abilities, the course is an ideal forum in which to discover each student's unique creative potential. The course is designed to develop a balance of skills in an atmosphere where the student can work freely, safely and confidently with professionals who care.

Students will have the opportunity to develop skills and techniques in acting, movement, voice and singing. Students will explore the use of dramatic language in a range of contexts to help free their expressive abilities and extend their range. The skills acquired will be applied to rehearsals where students will be working on termly projects and with a professional director towards a final public performance.

Foundation aims to equip those students who wish to pursue actor training at Diploma level but lack the necessary experience with the fundamental tools, techniques and understanding for progression. It will also suit those students who wish to broaden their knowledge and practical skills in acting and drama but who do not necessarily wish to purse a professional career. Foundation has also proved to be beneficial to those wishing to extend their training into a broader context such as Drama Therapy, Teaching or Training. 

Overview:

Foundation is open to students over 18 and there is no upper age limit. The course runs for three terms over one year. Each term consists of 12 continuous weeks. Students are required to attend Sunday 12 noon to 7pm and Monday evening 6.45pm to 10pm. During production weeks students may have to attend outside of these times when required. 

Fore more information or to apply go here: ACT Foundation

 

Julian Kerridge - Julian began his professional career as an actor, performing with the RSC and Royal National Theatre and in numerous television series including CORONATION STREET (Granada), DANGERFIELD (BBC), THE JUMP and FAT FRIENDS (YTV). A 2008 directing graduate of the London Film School, Julian has just co-written and directed his first feature film. SEAMONSTERS was shot in spring 2010 and features a cast of new young talent alongside Rita Tushingham in her 47th film role. The film can be followed on Twitter@seamonstersfilm. Julian has three short films supported by the British council including his graduation film 'ALL DAY BREAKFAST screened at numerous festivals including Raindance and Eat our shorts at the BFI Southbank. He also recently directed the internet drama series CELIA AND CHLOE co-produced by Disney and seen by over three million people in seven countries.juliankerridge.com