In January 2020 our Main school students aged 7-18 will have the exciting chance to audition for our production of ‘We Will Rock You’. We’ve put together our top 5 tips of how to do well in an audition whilst still enjoying yourself and having fun!.
Think about doing some research about ‘We will Rock You’ before the audition and familiarise yourself with some key characters within the story-line. Even give some of the songs a listen especially ‘We will Rock you’ and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’.
Have Confidence! During the audition try and stand with a good posture, give us your best smile and make eye contact with our teachers. Be yourself remember all anyone wants you to do is your best. However, if you are feeling a little anxious our teachers are there to support you. Having some nerves is good though it shows that you care!
Come to the audition room with lots of energy and enthusiasm – we are all excited to see you perform. Whatever the part is you are asked to audition for you, you should show you are willing to take and follow direction, showing us your professional attitude.
Listen to each other. Remember we can all learn and help one another.
The most important tip is to have fun! Remember not to put too much pressure on yourself during the audition.
Every student is included in our production. It doesn’t matter if you are 7 or 18 years old everyone will have a speaking part to learn. Everyone can help to make the production as fantastic as we know it will be. If you would like to be a part of our production then book a free trial for January 2020.
Get ready to fist pump! We are excited to announce that our Main school production for April 2020 is ‘We Will Rock You’. The worldwide smash hit musical written by Ben Elton featuring songs from the iconic band ‘Queen’ such as ‘Break free, ‘Somebody to love’, ‘Another one bites the dust and of course ‘We Will Rock You’. ‘
‘We will Rock You’ is set in a post-apocalyptic world where live music has been banned. Everyone wears the same clothes, has the same thoughts and opinions… to be honest everyone’s gone a bit radio gaga! The story follows a group of young rebels who are trying to restore justice whilst up against the Killer Queen. Will they succeed in time or will they be needing to break free?
Our Main School is for children aged 7-18 and every child within the production will be assigned a specific part with their own lines of dialogue. Our students will get the chance to develop their performing arts skills learning a number of different dance routines and musical numbers for the show. We have found from past productions that our students really gain confidence from being part of the production, leaning on each other for support. We create a professional theatre production with authentic costumes, scenery, radio microphones and lighting.
If your child would like to be a part of our production of ‘We Will Rock You’ then why not sign them up for a free trial in January 2020 at one of our venues in Bromley,Beckenham, Orpington or Croydon.
Grab your sledge, coats and scarves and get ready for a magical adventure!
In January 2020 our Little Stars will venture into the unknown with Elsa, Anna and Olaf in our mini production of Disney’s ‘Frozen 2’! Where they’ll meet a host of wonderful characters all the way from Arendelle and even a couple of new ones!
Through our tailored lessons our ‘Little Stars’ can develop their dancing, singing and acting skills, gaining the confidence to perform on stage in front of an audience. Every term each Little Stars class learn two contrasting dance routines together with two songs. During the term they will play games and complete exercises themed to the project, a fun way of introducing the story. Your little one will learn how to project their voice and develop their own character within the story. We provide fantastic costumes for each child at no extra cost, so you won’t have to worry about making a costume for the show. Within our production it’s important to us that every child has a part to play with their own script and lines of dialogue. Every term we choose a production that you and your little one can have easy access too, a musical that is current and relevant. Frozen 2 is released this Friday so what better way to celebrate then to sign up and be a part of our magical show.
Our Spotlights student Lucy Miller stars in the hit new Romantic- Comedy ‘Last Christmas’ alongside Henry Golding, Emilia Clarke and Emma Thompson. The film is based on the hit Wham! song of the name, paying tribute to George Michael. The story follows a young woman Kate (Emilia Clarke) who is a bundle of bad decisions working as an Elf in a Christmas department store. When Tom (Henry Golding) walks into her life it all seems to good to be true. The film is a heart-warming tale of self-discovery and learning that you’ve gotta have faith, faith, faith, faith!
Lucy tells us all about her incredible experience of starring in her first feature film. What the audition process was like, her first day on set and how it felt to be working alongside Dame Emma Thompson.
Lucy Miller- Interview for ‘Last Christmas’
Q. Hi Lucy, it’s great to see you! Congratulations on your role in ‘Last Christmas’ I can’t wait to see it. Can you start us off by talking us through the audition process? A. I had originally been told about the casting through my agent, Monnie. Then a week later I got told that the casting director wanted to invite me in for an audition. A couple of weeks later I travelled up to London with my Mum. Within 10 minutes of being there, I was called in. The casting director first asked about my hobbies and interests, and then I had to do some camera work, recording my eye movement and facial expressions. It was over very quickly and within a month I found out I had been cast as ‘Young Marta’.
Q. How do you think attending Spotlights Theatre School helped you with the audition process? A. I have been coming to Spotlights for over 5 years now, and my confidence has grown a lot! The drama lessons have helped me to develop my social skills, whilst meeting new people. I have also been able to develop my dancing and singing skills through the classes, which I thoroughly enjoy.
Q. Can you tell us about your first day on set? A. It was so exciting, as I had never been on a set before! It was a new experience and there were so many people involved. It gave me a new depth of understanding about what it takes to produce a film. There are so many shots that must be done. You must do 10 seconds of the script about 10 times, so they get all the correct shots, I never realised how long it took!
Q. What was it like working alongside Emma Thompson? A. So much fun, she is lovely and so kind and caring! When I first walked into hair and make- up she immediately came up to me to make sure I was okay. She also spoke to everyone on set, not just the actors.
Q. Favourite memory from being on set? A. Hmm… It has to be getting to meet Emma Thompson and getting to see her acting skills firsthand. She is just amazing!
Q. Are you excited to see the film this Friday? A. I am so excited; I can’t quite believe I was in a film! My mum is hiring out the local cinema so all my friends and family can watch it together for the first time. Then after she has organised my very own after- party to celebrate!
Q. What’s the best thing about coming to Spotlights? A. It’s got to be that the friendships I make, I know are going to be with me for life.
Q. Finally, any tips for other young performers in getting a role in a film? A. Always do your best and understand that you might not always get a yes but don’t let that affect your confidence or stop you from achieving your dream. Eventually something is sure to come along at the right time.
If you would like your child to develop their performing arts skills, then book a free trial today for classes in January 2020.
This week, Spotlights
Theatre School were lucky enough to Step in Time!
Fifteen
years after it premiered in London, Mary Poppins is sweeping its way back into
London. On Tuesday Alan, Monnie and Scarlett were lucky enough to go and see
the brand new 2019 production of Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward
Theatre.
The magical story of Cherry Tree Lane and the Banks children has been brought to life through dazzling choreography, amazing visual effects and stunning costumes. Featuring the well-loved songs ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’, ‘Chim Chim Cheree’, ‘Lets go fly a kite’ and ‘A spoonful of Sugar’ it was a musical production we won’t forget in a hurry.
The dazzling Zizzi Strallen returns to the production as the title role and her performance is nothing short of practically perfect. Charlie Stemp equally shines as the cheeky chappy Bert, Mary Poppins’ mysterious yet charming friend.
We were
blown away by some particularly special moments that leave you wondering if
there really is magic or if it’s all just silly nonsense like most grown-ups
believe. This musical is a wonderful feel good show- brimmed full of magic,
perfect for all the family regardless of age.
The world’s favorite nanny only stays for as long as she is needed so find your way to the Prince Edwards Theatre quickly before she flies off.
Children who attend Spotlights Theatre School classes regularly have opportunities to take part in musical theatre shows. Your child is welcome to attend a free trial class. We are now booking January 2020. Please get in touch to book.
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