The Arts Centre Telford launches new stage school Saturday classes

The Arts Centre Telford (TACT) is thrilled to announce the launch of its  innovative Stage School Saturday programme. These new Junior and Senior classes, running  throughout the year, will offer comprehensive training in Acting, Singing, Dancing, and a variety of  other performance arts. 

As part of an exciting new direction in theatre education, TACT is introducing Stage School  Saturdays, a programme designed to broaden the scope of performing arts training. Moving  beyond the traditional focus on Musical Theatre productions, these classes and workshops will  cover a wide spectrum of stage performance arts. In addition, TACT will host a series of exclusive  workshops throughout the year, featuring TACT alumni currently performing in the West End, as  well as in National and International Tours. 

Commenting on this new initiative, Ben Pierce, Director of Training at TACT, said, “We are  renowned for our high-quality productions and the exceptional training opportunities they have  provided to TACT students over the years. However, we recognise that this is just one element of  our approach, and we are eager to explore new and exciting opportunities to further enhance our  students’ experience.” 

He continued, “Our productions will continue to be a cornerstone of our programme. Students at  the Stage School will have the chance to participate in performances and concerts throughout the  year, including appearances at local festivals and events. We are also in the early stages of  planning our next major production for the summer of 2024, though the details remain top secret  for now!” 

Pierce added, “What we can guarantee is a dynamic and varied programme of classes and  workshops led by our team of expert industry professionals and guest tutors. These sessions will  cover a range of performance styles and genres, ensuring a rich and diverse learning experience  for all our students.” 

In addition to Stage School Saturdays, TACT offers private lessons in Acting, Singing, and Dance.  These lessons not only enhance performance skills and build confidence but also prepare  students for a variety of exams, including those offered by the prestigious LAMDA and LCM for  acting and singing, respectively. 

The Junior Stage School is available for students in school years 3 to 7, while the Senior Stage  School caters to those in Year 8 and above. TACT also extends its offerings to adults with the new  Community Choir, A Choired Taste, which meets on Wednesday evenings. 

To celebrate the launch, TACT is excited to introduce a Free Week, where anyone interested can  experience all the available classes at no cost and with no obligation. For more information, the  full timetable, and to sign up for Free Week, please visit www.theartscentretelford.com/free-week. 

Pic: TACT Students Suzie, Louis, and Ismay at The Arts Centre Telford