About Characters Stage School
We offer Acting, Dance and singing classes led by industry professionals, to 4-18 year olds. Personal coaching also available.
Characters Stage School Description
At Characters Stage School we believe that each individual child has a talent, and we’re here to find it and bring it out. From playing all sorts of characters from stage and screen, to learning songs from the charts, favourite musicals and around the world, to moving to the beat of our expressive movement, street dance, and traditional dance sessions. And we keep our class numbers at levels which allow your child to shine and really let their personality come out.
CHARACTERS was set up in November 2010 by Moira Townsend Williams who is an ex-West End casting director and actors agent, and producer of all Characters productions , as well as being vice chairman of recently launched JUNO theatre for women, based in Salisbury.
She wanted to create a Stage School that offered children and young people from 5-18 an opportunity to experiment with their creativity in a fun environment, with fees at an affordable level to make CHARACTERS accessible to all. Classes are run by Industry Professionals and the focus is on bringing out individual talents, teaching new skills and improving confidence in a safe environment.
CHARACTERS will help your child with life-long skills such as team-building, problem solving and understanding others as we work on how to portray all the different characters we meet in real life and in plays and films. We already run Acting, Singing and Dance Classes after school in Bradford on Avon, Bath, Trowbridge and in September 2014 we launched our new Saturday School at The Arc Theatre, Trowbridge. In 2014 we launched in Bristol and introduced new classes in Hilperton. In addition we now have a new Youth group, The Characters Stage Company where there is an emphasis on creating and devising new work, with an aim to develop new writing. So far In 2016, we have taken part in The National Theatre Connections festival, with James Graham’s play ‘Bassett’ (See reviews on blog page), produced “Over 18” anew play created as a response to “Bassett’ and been invited by St Margaret’s Hall Bradford on Avon to stage their Christmas Pantomime ‘Cinderella & Rockafella’. Plans for 2017 include expansion in Bristol and a Theatrical Agency for Characters.
In our Acting classes we use theatre games, improvisation, character and script work to develop acting techniques used by professional actors on stage and screen.
Our Singing classes focus on correct breathing articulation. tone and style and bringing this work into chart songs, pop favourites, songs from musicals and around the world.
Our Movement /dance classes give children the freedom to express themselves thorough all sorts of dance genres .
We also run workshops and offer one to one tuition.
Reviews
Characters Stage Company is still looking for one female aged 12-18 for a main role in this exciting production, rehearsing Jan-July 2019 with shows at The Arc Theatre, Trowbridge. Also now casting ensemble-message us now for details or call 07932 785807.
Don't forget Auditions for '13 The Musical' Saturday 20th October 10am-1pm,Arc Theatre,Trowbridge Message us before to get on the list or just turn up on the day !
We are still seeking boys aged 13-18 for ‘13 The Musical’ - auditions at The Arc Theatre, Trowbridge, Saturday 20th October 10am-1pm- message us asap for info and to get on the list! (Still a few places for girls too.)
Exciting musical plans for next year! Message us now for info!
Characters Stage School are looking for singers, actors and dancers aged 10-18 for our next Stage Company production: 13 the musical. To find out more information and to register for the audition please contact Moira- moira@charactersstageschool.com / 07932785807
A chance for children aged 8-15 to try out a taster session for our fun, creative Performing Arts Classes that take place every Saturday in term time from 2pm-5pm in your local theatre. Message us now to book your place!
Children aged 4-7 can try this Little Characters free Taster on Thursday September 20th for our regular classes which take place every Thursday in term time. Introduce your rising star to the magic of theatre by bringing them to try this exciting, creative Performance Arts class free - limited places left!
Children aged 8-14 can try out this free Taster session working on pieces from ANNIE, JERSEY BOYS and THE GREATEST SHOWMAN! If they like it they can sign up for every Thursday in term time from 4pm-6pm, working towards an exciting end of term show. Limited Places-message us now.
A fantastic Summer of 'Beauty and the Beast' holiday clubs. One more to go - Tues 28 - Fri 31 August - Arc Theatre, Trowbridge - message us for details!
So thrilled to have this review of last week's Beauty and The Beast holiday club from Elsie and Iris' mum Leanne Cunningham
We're doing it all again next week! (Tues-Fri )Only a few places left -message us now.
Are your kids fed up with the bad weather? Book them into one of our Beauty and The Beast drama workshops at The Arc Theatre, Trowbridge! Mon 20-Fri24 August or Tues28-Fri31 August 10am-4pm with a show on the last day in the theatre. Message us now for details. Or call Moira 07932 785807
Really excited about our four 'Beauty and the Beast' Summer Holiday clubs in Trowbridge, Bristol and Bath! Have a look at our newly updated website with full information - also offering free tasters! https://www.charactersstageschool.com/eve nts/
So excited about our production of FACELESS tomorrow July 14th 4.30 and 7.30 at The Arc Theatre Trowbridge. Plenty of tickets on the door or visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/arctheatre
Beauty And The Beast Summer Schools at the Arc Theatre Trowbridge
Due to high demand now running a second summer holiday club!
Monday 20th to Friday 24th August and Tuesday 28th to Friday 31st August
... 10 am to 4 pm each day for children aged 7-15
Work with a professional director for 5 days to learn extracts from this classic show. £119 including performance on the last day for family and friends!
Message us now to book or find out more
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