WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM OUR APPLICANTS? While most candidates will offer acting as their skill, those with a particular and specialist talent in other areas are very welcome to apply. Candidates with a performing arts specialism should also have a high level of acting talent as well as singing and/or dance. Successful candidates are expected to study drama at GCSE, involve themselves in College productions and continue to contribute fully to co-curricular drama at the College. WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFER? Key benefits • Four dedicated performance spaces, including a 180-seat auditorium • Free LAMDA or Trinity lessons and roles in whole-school productions from Year 9 • Workshops with visiting industry professionals Drama scholars use four performance spaces: the two-tier College Theatre, the 180-seat Jennifer Winn auditorium, the outdoor Dell Theatre, and the Le Brocq studio for rehearsals and smaller performances. Scholars receive free LAMDA or Trinity lessons and take part in school productions from their first year, on stage or backstage, including the Year 9 drama festival and the Year 9 scholars’ production. Scholars receive complimentary tickets to College productions and trips to local and further-afield theatres, and are supported in auditions for places like the National Youth Theatre, the National Youth Music Theatre and various film and television roles.
HOW ARE PUPILS ASSESSED? Prior to the assessment day, a play writing task will be sent to all candidates. Candidates will be given a list of ingredients from which to create a one-page play. Candidates will also need to send a one-page CV. The assessment day will consist of four parts, and will be specific to the type of drama scholar for which a candidate has chosen to be assessed. 1. Performance a) Speeches (applicable to drama and performing arts candidates). There will be a choice of six speeches, three for girls and three for boys. Candidates should pick one speech to perform on the day. b) Songs (applicable to performing arts candidates) There will be a choice of five songs. Candidates should pick one song to perform on the day. The list of speeches and songs to choose from will be available during the Michaelmas term. Performing arts candidates must prepare a speech as well as a song. It is not possible for performing arts candidates to be assessed solely on singing ability. 2. Interview (all candidates) 3. Collaboration workshop (all candidates) 45-minute workshop that will test team building and cooperation. 4. Improvisation An hour-long workshop placing candidates in imagined scenarios. For those wishing to be considered for a drama technical scholarship, please contact Admissions.
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