| Perhaps you've always wanted to learn to be an | | | | Mark's approach stems from his study and |
| actor, or perhaps you're a strong performer and | | | | application of an approach to acting training known |
| are looking to develop your skills further. Either | | | | as 'Practical Aesthetics', borne out of the work of |
| way, the smart choice is investing in high quality | | | | Pulitzer prize winning writer/director David Mamet |
| training, and if you're looking for acting classes in | | | | and Oscar-nominated actor William H Macy. Most |
| Glasgow, there are some good options available | | | | notably, it's an approach to actor training which is |
| to you: | | | | taught by the award winning Atlantic Theater |
| The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama | | | | Company based in New York, where Mark also |
| The RSAMD is typically the top choice for drama | | | | studied. |
| training in Scotland. In terms of undergraduate | | | | As the name suggests, Practical Aesthetics is a |
| courses they offer the aspiring actor a three-year | | | | very hands on practical approach to acting |
| training programme with their successful BA | | | | classes, and is grounded in the needs of the text, |
| Acting course, a new BA in Musical Theatre and | | | | the scene and the interaction between the actors |
| postgraduate training in acting and directing. Closing | | | | 'in the moment'. It contrasts from traditional actor |
| dates for applications are the end of March for | | | | training which is heavily focused on the emotive |
| the BA and the end of May for the postgraduate. | | | | psychological creation of 'creating a character'. |
| There is one intake per academic year. You'll need | | | | These acting classes tend to run in 8-week |
| to meet to meet their academic entry | | | | evening blocks at different intervals throughout |
| requirements, as well as getting through a | | | | the year. Group sizes are deliberately kept small. |
| demanding audition process - competition is high | | | | The University of Strathclyde |
| for very few places. | | | | The University of Strathclyde's Drama is run |
| Acting Coach Scotland | | | | through The Ramshorn Theatre. They offer |
| For a completely alternative approach to actor | | | | Certificates in Professional Development in |
| training, you might consider one of a series of | | | | different aspects of film and theatre arts, which |
| acting classes in Glasgow available from Acting | | | | typically run over Easter and Summer Schools. |
| Coach Scotland. | | | | However, their website states '2006 dates to be |
| ACS' acting classes are available for a wide range | | | | confirmed' so it's worth calling them to see if they |
| of students, from the absolute beginner right | | | | are still carried out. |
| through to the experienced professional looking | | | | Also, there are a variety of short courses than |
| for a Masterclass. They are run by Mark | | | | run for a couple of hours a week, from 8 to 10 |
| Westbrook, an Acting Coach who has worked | | | | weeks. Courses have a credit value towards an |
| with many actors in the UK, and is an | | | | 'Open Studies Certificate' and acting topics include |
| experienced director who has written several | | | | 'The Art of Acting', 'Finding Your Voice' and |
| critically acclaimed plays. | | | | 'Shakespeare in Practice'. |