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Jo Ann Newson - Drama, Musical Theatre, Public Speaking, LAMDA exams, Speech Coach in Woking

Jo Anne Newson Acting Coaches (Guildford)

Jo Anne Newson Silver Member

  • Woking Surrey (GU22) View on map
  • Last Logged In: 30 Dec 2011
  • Sex: Female
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  • Professional Qualification BA (Hons) Performing Arts Associate Diploma in Performance Arts Teaching Stagecoach Theatre A rts
  • Professional Qualification LAMDA Performance Certificate in Speech and Drama,LAMDA Gold Medal in Speaking of Verse and Prose, LAMDA grade 8 Acting and Reading for performance.
  • Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Check Fully enhanced CRB
  • Professional Membership LAMDA Teachers Association
  • References References are available upon request

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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Drama and Musical Theatre to children aged 3 years to adult. This also includes Acting, LAMDA exam preparation – Acting, devised, mime, reading for performance, spoken English, Speaking in Public and speaking of verse and prose plus Interview techniques. I can help with preparation for entrance examinations and work on Spoken English and Public Speaking examinations for LAMDA. I can also assist with drama school audition preparation in Acting and I can assist with preparation for Drama Scholarships. Also Trinity Guildhall drama examinations.
Tell me about your qualifications.
I have a BA (Hons) in Performing Arts from the University of Hertfordshire, Associate Diploma in Performance Arts Teaching LAMDA Gold Medal in Speaking of Verse and Prose, LAMDA Grade 8 Acting and Reading for Performance. Advanced GNVQ Business and Finance
What kind of experience do you have?
I have taught in schools and privately for 6 years and have worked in infant, junior and secondary schools both in the private and state sectors. I have also run a number of one off based drama workshops. I also prepare students for LAMDA examinations and drama school entry. Also run workshops for local groups - Women's institute, drama groups and charities. I am also a professional actress, role player, medical trainer and qualified NLP practitioner.
In addition I also run my own drama and musical theatre school "Newson Academy" offering weekly classes in drama and musical theatre.
How much do you charge?
I charge £33.00 per hour for all subjects, for an individual lesson. There is a 15% sibling discount on weekly children’s classes for more than 1 child attending from the same family. Fees are charged and invoiced termly. If drama and musical theatre classes are taken, then musical theatre is reduced. I also run classes for children aged 3 to 18 and adults £78 to £81 for a 12 week term, for one hour class a week.
Where do you teach?
I teach in Byfleet, Pyrford, West Byfleet and New Haw and also have a branch in Woking opening January 2012. There is a train station at Woking, West Byfleet and Byfleet and New Haw. There are bus services to all locations.
Weekly classes of the Newson Academy run Woking Mondays - Drama, Thursdays - Musical Theatre and Pyrford Saturdays
When are you available?
I am available to teach any time during the week, both daytime and evenings, days and weekends.
I also teach in the school holidays and half-terms. I also run Easter and Summer schools in Drama and Musical theatre.
Which ages and levels do you teach?
Drama Tots 3 to 4 year olds, Foundation 5 to 8 year olds, Intermediate 9 to 11 year olds, Seniors 12 to 15 years, Advanced 16 to 18 year olds and adults Beginners to Professionals plus coporate work.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
LAMDA Examinations in Acting, Speaking of Verse and Prose, Public Speaking, Spoken English, Devising, Mime and Musical Theatre.
Trinity Guildhall acting and drama.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
I have a full and current enhanced CRB as do the other teachers of Newson Academy.
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
Please do contact me for further information regarding this as I am sure I can assist you via email and even the telephone.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?
LAMDA Teachers Association
Equity
Where and with whom did you train?
I trained at University of Hertfordshire gaining my BA (Hons) in Performance Arts and then continued my training at Stagecoach Theatre gaining A.D.P.A. Teaching. I have attended summer schools at Guildford School of Acting plus LAMDA Teachers Association summer schools. Currently I am undertaking my LAMDA LSDE with Mr. Adam Armstrong having gained my LAMDA Performance certificate in Speech and Drama.
Tell me about some of your current students.
An adult student gained work with the RSC voice department Teenager gained scholarship to study at Arts Educational School London Students work as professionals and are represented by a theatrical agency.

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