Upskill short course
Upskill Short Course is a six-day residential stay providing focused, creative training in musical theatre for young people aged 16-21. Explore your potential and audition technique in order to step into the industry with confidence.Â
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Improvise
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Move
Improvise
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Sing
Move
Improvise
What is Upskill Short Course?
Experienced and inspirational theatre professionals who direct and teach across the Drama Schools & Conservatoires deliver sessions on audition technique and career planning, as well as the skills needed to become a theatre professional. Develop your skills, confidence and contacts, work on a brand new musical and build your audition repertoire.
Participants receive a Grade 6 Certificate in Musical Theatre, accredited by MX, the prestigious Mountview Exams.
Upskill Short Course does not require an audition – so get booking as it’s first come, first served!
Upcoming Upskill Short Courses
What happens on BYMT's Upskill Short Course?
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Create and perform a brand new musical based around a theme or concept facilitated by a professional theatre director
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Develop skills in drama, acting, singing, movement, lyric writing and instrumental playing
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Work with a professional artistic team – we only employ experienced working theatre professionals to deliver these courses
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Boost your confidence, self-esteem and teamwork – social skills you’ll use everyday and forever
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Gain a Grade 6 certificate in Musical Theatre in Production – Mountview Exams examiners attend every performance to assess the group’s achievements
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Contribute to Arts Award or Duke of Edinburgh Award – build our Upskill Short Course into your other award schemes to build your portfolio
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Make friends with like-minded people from different backgrounds – and stay in touch for years into the future
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Stay away from home in university or boarding school – we provide plenty of food and 24-hour pastoral care!