BA (Hons) Visual & Performing Arts
PGCE
CRB checked
British Equity, Institute for Learning (IfL)
References are available upon request

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Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Acting, Drama, Theatre Studies, Drama School Auditions, Public Speaking.

Tell me about your qualifications.
BA (Hons) Visual and Performing Arts, PGCE

What kind of experience do you have?
I am a teacher and theatre director with over 25 years professional experience. I worked extensively as an actor in theatre, film and television before embarking on a career as a Director and Teacher.

I have taught in various colleges and Drama Schools including City College Brighton and Hove where I was head of Performing Arts and Media. I am currently Head of Acting at The Academy of Creative Training in Brighton, Sussex.

How much do you charge?
My fees are from £25 pr hr to £30pr hr. I offer a free half hour first consultation and will offer a discount for groups or block bookings.

Where do you teach?
Classes normally take place in proffesional drama studios at either ACT Brighton or ACT Hove (this is included in the teaching fees). I am willing to travel to students but this will incur extra costs.

ACT Brighton, 8-10 Rock Place, Brighton BN2 1PF
ACT Hove, 170a Church Road, Hove BN3 2DJ

www.actbrighton.org

When are you available?
Most times/days can be accommodated - please contact me of availability.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach students 14 years and upwards.
I teach from beginners to advanced actors and public speakers.

Do you have a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
I have a fully enhanced CRB.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
British Equity, The Institute for Learning (IfL), Trinity Arts Award Advisor

Where and with whom did you train?
I completed my degree in Performing Arts at the University of Brighton (1987) where some years later I also completed my PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education). I started working professional (for the National Theatre) when I was 15 and I have worked professional in the industry for over 25 years.

I come from a theatrical background, which in hindsight I now realise as an educator, was a marvellous gift, allowing me firsthand experience of a broad range of theatre and acting at the highest levels as well as access to the practitioners and makers of that theatre.

Tell me about some of your current students.
I work with a range of students - 16+ on BTEC National Diploma Performing Arts, Drama School Students, Professional Actors, Private Tuition and Audition coaching. I also work within the corporate sector on presentation skills and public speaking.
I have helped previous students to gain entrance to; RADA, Central School of Speech and Drama, East 15, Mountview and LAMDA amongst others. Previous students of mine can be found working extensively in TV, Film and Theatre.

Do you have a personal message for students?
I draw upon eclectic range of styles and influences in my teaching practice and believe that students should be empowered as creative individuals, have a generosity of spirit, understand and own their process, be professional and courteous and feel able and fully equipped to engage in the rigours of a professional career.

I look forward to hearing from you.

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Why Train to be an actor and which school?
Subject: University Entrance
Topic: recommendations (study materials)
Created: 13/12/2009