ANNETTE ENGELBRECHT DRAMA ACADEMY I have recently returned from the UK where I have been a Lecturer and Tutor at The Birmingham School of Actin,g which is a Drama Department within the University of Central England. I have been teaching there for 7 years and my subjects where acting for Stage, Radio, Film and Television. I have also been a lecturer and tutor called over there a voice specialist. I have worked with Patsy Rodenberg and Lynn Darnley of the Royal Shakespear Company who are closely related to the Drama Department in the UK. Besides the British way of teaching voice, I have also done two courses in the American Method of Estille voice training under Professor Anne-Marie Speed at the Royal Academy of Music. I have done Voice Workshops with Gillyanne Kayes at the Central School of Acting. I believe that there are many professional Actors working in the industry who did not have the privilege of Drama training in voice, acting etc. I would like to help in this regard. I'm also available for extra training for those Actors who would like to sharpen their techniques, preparing for auditions and help with characterisation. INFORMATION, RULES AND REGULATIONS: Dear Actors, Welcome to the Annette Engelbrecht Drama Academy where we prepare the Actors for Stage, Radio, Film and Television. Whether you have been trained at a Drama School or not, the Academy will give you the opportunity to further your technique, prepare you for auditions and help you to grow as an actor. May you discover and develop your Acting Talent through training and hard work. At the Academy of Drama, the standard of training will be equal to International Drama Standards. Our aim is to create and develop your abilities so that you can compete and act not only nationally but also on the international stage. You will also have the opportunity to do the exams of the London Academy of Music and Drama. We have strict rules in order to prepare and train you for the Theatre, Film and Television Industry. Discipline in the theatre and on set must become second nature to the student who has ambition and the will to succeed. INFORMATION: * In order to become an actor it is necessary for the students to acquire important techniques. The student as an actor has only himself as an instrument to perform. Therefore you will be trained how to move and use your body to express emotions, thoughts and character. The voice is such an important instrument, which needs muscle memory training in order to have resonance, tone and articulation. The actor must learn very important concentration abilities, which requires a lot of practise and focus. Relaxations are another aspect of your training, and therefore always embrace your breathing techniques. Realistic gestures and facial expressions have become most important on screen, stage and television. All students whether 5, 12 or 25 years old will learn the very important technique of Method Acting. Method Acting teaches the student how to act realistically from moment to moment through thought processes, emotional memory and good research. We will explore different theories, texts and key theatre practitioners. * Classes work as follow: Group classes are 3 hours long once a week but individual classes could be arranged privately. The Academy tries to fit in with the student’s schedule and it is our policy to accommodate the students as far as possible. * In addition there is the opportunity to enter for The South African Championships Performing Arts. This could lead to the World Championships in Hollywood, LA(ages 5-30). The judges in this competition are all agents, managers and directors of film companies in America. The exposure of this competition can lead to bursaries at Universities or Conservatories in America. At present I’m based in Pretoria but would be moving to Johannesburg soon. We wish you a very successful year. May you develop not only your talents but also your confidence, personality, character and spiritually. Compassion, love and kindness are the fruit by which a genuine actor is recognised. Kind regards, Annette Engelbrecht Email: anbrecht@hotmail.com