Although the young people's drama group has been running since 2001 and various community projects have also occurred under the SAVVY banner since that time, the 'ADULTS' strand to the company is still brand new.

Since Autumn 2007 SAVVY is delighted to have not only hosted several adult (and young adult) acting & theatre masterclasses, but to have also made links with the London Playwrights Collective in mounting the first Adult Company production in conjunction with Sutton's IMAGINE Festival in May 2008.

What's coming up?

8 WEEK ACTING COURSE
Tuesdays 7-9pm
Secombe Theatre, Cheam Road, Sutton
2nd February - 23rd March 2010

Based on the foundation blocks laid out in Robert Cohen's ACTING ONE and introducing techniques used by Kristin Linklater in FREEING THE NATURAL VOICE this 8 week course will cover the following:

WEEKS 1-3:
Beginning to Act
(Understanding Goals & Obstacles and relating to an 'other'.)

Tactics, Expectatons & Subtext
(Defining a basic 'method'.)

WEEKS 4-6:
The Actors Voice
(Using relaxation & imagery to unlock and better understand your own unique voice.)

The Actors Body
(Discovering the links between the body and the voice - or how to avoid the 'talking heads' syndrome!)

Imagination & Discipline
(Unlocking the actors most important tool.)

WEEKS 7-8:
Preparing A Role
(Using monologues & duologues to look at choices.)

Performance & Evaluation
(Aside from the monologues & duologues, the course will also culminate in a showcase performance play at the IMAGINE Festival in May 2010.)

The cost for the course is £50.00
(Maximum 12 places available.)

If you would like to book your place or find out any further information then please call: 07748 - 040 614
or email: savvytheatre@hotmail.co.uk

About Our Classes

Very often, the only option open to adults (not wishing to pursue their interest in theatre professionally) is Amateur Dramatic groups. Although many of these groups provide rich and exciting environments, there is still often a lack of time to explore and study the craft of acting and various performance techniques.

The aim of SAVVY's Adult Classes are to:

• give local adults the opportunity to study the craft of acting in a non-threatening environment
• to generate interest is in the local community to form a unique adult performance company - in accordance with SAVVY'S COMPANY'S OBJECTIVES and based on the structure and success of the young company

Previous classes have included:
• Acting with a Partner (the art of listening)
• Shakespeare's Monologues
• Character Choices with a Given Script
• Building a Character through Improvisation

All of SAVVY'S Adult Classes are aimed at:

• young professionals (aged 19-29years) wanting to further their performance skills
• non-professionals who are wanting to discover more about the craft of acting or are interested in joining the profession
• anyone (over19years) who enjoys performing and the skills it develops

If you are interested in becoming involved or would like any further information on SAVVY, please send an email to: savvytheatre@hotmail.co.uk