Audition Technique: Acting

Whether you are interested in developing a speech for drama school or university or just generally improving your audition technique, this two-day course will give you an insight and introduction into the tools you need to succeed.

Key information:

Course dates:: Sat 12 – Sun 13 April 2025
Course times:: 10am–5pm
Age:: 17+
Art form:: Drama
Fees:: £275
Deadline:: Bookings will close at 5pm on Monday 31 March 2025 or when the course reaches full capacity
Level of study:: Short Courses & Summer Schools (ages 18+) | Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (under 18)
Mode of study:: In-person
Venue:: Guildhall School of Music & Drama
When:: Easter Courses | Weekend Courses
Contact details:: shortcourses@gsmd.ac.uk; +44 (0)20 7382 2310

Public booking opens at 11am, Thursday 28 November. Join our mailing list before Monday 25 November to receive priority booking.

Ages 17+

Course Dates & Times

Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 April 2025
10am–5pm

About Audition Technique: Acting

Whether you are interested in developing a speech for drama school or university or just generally improving your audition technique, this two-day course will give you an insight and introduction into the tools you need to succeed.

Who is the course for?

Anyone aged 17 and over who has an interest in acting and would be interested in applying for Drama School or equivalent programme
Actors who are interested in improving general audition technique

What can I expect?

During the course we will look at:

How to choose a speech and what to look for
Practical exercises that can be used to unlock the speech and enhance understanding
Discussion on the audition environment and techniques to encourage relaxation and readiness
Tips and techniques to bring the speech to life

You can expect to:

Have a toolbox of exercises and techniques to immediately analyse and prepare a speech
Feel confident in an audition environment
Have a structure and plan of action when under audition pressure

You will be expected to engage in practical tasks on the speeches that you bring to the course to work on. The atmosphere will be informal and welcoming.

Do I need anything for the course?

You will need to choose a Shakespeare speech and a modern speech that you connect with in advance of the course.

‘The course gave me a lot of new insights and techniques that I will take with me for future auditions.’

– Participant on Audition Technique: Acting, 2023

Course Fee

£275

Public booking opens at 11am, Thursday 28 November. Join our mailing list before Monday 25 November to receive priority booking.

Eligibility

We welcome participants from all ages 17 and over.
No formal qualifications necessary. An interest in acting and a desire to train or take acting further would be useful.
Participants must have sufficient English language skills in order to fully engage with the course

About the Course Tutor

The course is taught by Charlotte Bate.

Charlie is an actress and graduate of Guildhall School of Music & Drama working in stage and screen. Most recent theatre work includes productions at Shakespeare’s Globe and Frantic Assembly. Her most recent screen work includes series for Netflix, Paramount Plus and ITV.

Charlie regularly teaches and sits on the audition panel at Guildhall School, as well as facilitating workshops with Intermission Youth, Guildhall School’s Access & Participation department and on Guildhall’s Acting Summer Schools.