What you need to know before applying for drama school, including different types of training, advice for auditioning and the importance of inclusivity.
In the first of this two-part instalment about all things drama school, we talk to Charleen Qwaye (Fourth Monkey), Stewart Nicholls (Guildford School of Acting), Geoff Brumlik (Bristol Old Vic Theatre School), Helen Mackay (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) and Christabel Clark (MetFilm School) about:
- The difference between conservatoire training and studying at university, and the benefits of these different training styles.
- How you can know if drama school is the right path for you.
- What can be done to ensure there's more inclusivity in drama schools.
- Advice for successfully auditioning for and getting into drama school.
- Alternative routes for breaking into the industry if you don't get into drama school.
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