L I V E R P O O L T H E AT R E S C H O O L A N D C O L L E G EImage courtesy of Liverpool Theatre School <strong>and</strong> CollegeTelephone 0151 728 7800PrincipalMiss Norah Button & Miss Maxine EllisFax 0151 728 9582E-mail info@liverpooltheatreschool.co.ukCourse DirectorMr Adam Dougl<strong>as</strong>Website www.liverpooltheatreschool.co.ukAdministratorMr Philip FleetAddress Liverpool Theatre School19 Aigburth Rd, Liverpool, L19 4JRPOLICYLTS aims to develop your potential <strong>and</strong> produceconfident independent per<strong>for</strong>mers. DaDa Awardplaces <strong>and</strong> LTS Scholarships are available totalented students. Students are registered with<strong>and</strong> follow the Trinity Level 6 Professional musicaltheatre diploma. Staff, visiting directors <strong>and</strong>choreographers generate a professionalatmosphere; have a real underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong>knowledge of the per<strong>for</strong>ming industry that willhelp to ensure a long <strong>and</strong> successful career;The school’s historically strong ethos of supportingstudents actively encourages all, irrespectiveof cultural background, gender, race, sexuality,disability <strong>and</strong> family finances. Students per<strong>for</strong>mthree times a year culminating in 3 professionalper<strong>for</strong>mances in the third year <strong>and</strong> 2 showc<strong>as</strong>es,one in the North West <strong>and</strong> one in London.LOCATIONLTS is situated in the vibrant city of Liverpool.It can be accessed by frequent bus <strong>and</strong> trainroutes from the city centre. Most of thestudents live within walking distance of thestudios. The studios have wheelchair access.Major theatrical productions can regularly beseen at The Everyman, Playhouse <strong>and</strong> Unity38
Theatres, while major West End touringmusicals are hosted by the Liverpool Empire.VOCATIONAL COURSESOFFERED – PERFORMINGMusical Theatre-National Diploma inProfessional Musical Theatre (Three Year)This Trinity course is designed <strong>for</strong> thecomplete per<strong>for</strong>mer in the triple disciplinesof dance, drama <strong>and</strong> singing. The emph<strong>as</strong>isis on the overlapping of these skills ratherthan their isolation. Ballet <strong>and</strong> a variety ofJazz styles are the daily core dance activities<strong>as</strong> well <strong>as</strong> Tap <strong>and</strong> jazz partnering/Adagioon the weekly timetable.For appropriate body management youare <strong>as</strong>sisted through diagnostics, bodyconditioning, pilates <strong>and</strong> nutrition sessions.<strong>Drama</strong> sessions develop your underst<strong>and</strong>ing,flexibility, technical skills <strong>and</strong> per<strong>for</strong>mancevia a range of acting styles- you will per<strong>for</strong>m indrama pieces <strong>as</strong> well <strong>as</strong> musical theatre shows.Singing tuition includes weekly choralcl<strong>as</strong>ses, two timetabled one to one lessonson technique <strong>and</strong> repertoire, culminating in aPer<strong>for</strong>mance Workshop. There are lessons inmusic theory, history of musical theatre <strong>and</strong>audition technique. The aim is to producea technically competent per<strong>for</strong>mer, whois able to communicate with an audiencethrough characterisation <strong>and</strong> thedevelopment of emotion.Expert Teaching Staff, Guest Lecturers/M<strong>as</strong>ter cl<strong>as</strong>ses <strong>and</strong> visiting Directors/Agents all ensure you continuously striveto meet your personal challenges. To helpyou maintain your high st<strong>and</strong>ards individualprogress is closely monitored, regulartutorials <strong>and</strong> <strong>as</strong>sessments ensure youreceive continual feedback <strong>and</strong> support.LTS provides an intimate <strong>and</strong> friendlyatmosphere at the school <strong>and</strong> small cl<strong>as</strong>seswill encourage your creativity, confidence<strong>and</strong> versatility.OTHER COURSES OFFEREDMusical Theatre – Foundation (One Year)The incre<strong>as</strong>ingly popular one year course <strong>for</strong>students of 16 years <strong>and</strong> over is an excellentpreparation <strong>for</strong> longer term training. Thefocus throughout the year will be on <strong>Dance</strong>,<strong>Drama</strong> <strong>and</strong> Singing, developing technique<strong>and</strong> ability. One to one technical singing<strong>for</strong>ms a vital part of your year, complementing<strong>and</strong> enhancing your development.<strong>Dance</strong> Per<strong>for</strong>mers course (One Year)For students who wish to pursue a career <strong>as</strong>a professional dancer. You will receive experttuition in dance subjects plus tuition in singingto enhance your career possibilities. Theexperienced, professional staff <strong>and</strong> visitingguest per<strong>for</strong>mers will put you through yourpaces. The Per<strong>for</strong>mance workshops, Auditionworkshops <strong>and</strong> career preparation will <strong>for</strong>ma vital part of your course.HOW TO APPLYVia Web-site, Prospectus, Open Day & Audition.Application <strong>for</strong>ms are available via our website,telephone or post request. Entry to all coursesis by audition only. Applicants spend the wholeday at the audition providing extensiveopportunities to display their skills.RECOMMENDATION BY A GRADUATE“The skills, the confidence <strong>and</strong> the drive thatI have were all brought together at LTS <strong>and</strong>have enabled me to successfully enter thiscareer. I am currently appearing <strong>as</strong> Rolf inThe Sound of Music.” Chris Barton39