Drama Foundation - Classical and Contemporary Acting

A three-term Actor training programme, designed for students determined to succeed in the performing arts. Success in the competitive world of Acting requires focus and determination, as well as refined work across the disciplines that challenge body and mind. The Foundation programme at CSVPA offers students the wonderful opportunity to specialise before starting university, to begin the process of undergraduate skill development while preparing their drama school and university auditions.

The Foundation programme is modelled on a 1st year Conservatoire-style training programme. You will enjoy up to 25 hours a week contact time with teaching staff. Every week you will receive one-to-one sessions with acting tutors to develop your audition material and support your development as an actor. Weekly group classes will further challenge you in subjects like Acting, Movement, Dance, Physical Theatre, Text, Voice, and Scene Study. Class groups are small, allowing for intensive work that can be adapted to meet your needs and allow for personalised feedback and guidance. Our teaching staff are highly trained with experience in professional theatre. The teaching team is dedicated to helping you discover your full creative potential as unique performers. We are a community of developing artists who support each other, encouraging all to take risks, push boundaries, and grow as performers.

On our Classical & Contemporary Acting Foundation, our goal is to help you grow and progress in all aspects of an actor's craft. Our programme is strongly focused on the development of the individual as a whole physically, emotionally, and intellectually. The work is geared to help improve confidence, emotional accessibility, physical and mental stamina, willingness to explore and experiment, as well as a strong work ethic.