Monday 29 December 2014

Experience Days in January!


EXPERIENCE DAYS THIS COMING JANUARY 2015










Ardingly (Mini Movers & Prep Musical Theatre) - Tuesday 6th January 2015

Burgess Hill (Main School) - Wednesday 7th January 2015

Burgess Hill (Tiny Toes & Mini Movers) - Thursday 8th January 2015

Burgess Hill (Acting Platform) - Friday 9th January 2015

WHAT TO EXPECT

JK Theatre Arts Experience Days are an invitation to all young people who wish to explore drama, dance and singing at an independant theatre school with a glowing reputation for bringing out the very best in young talent.

The sessions are open to anyone aged 3-18 years and classes are run at both JK schools in Ardingly and Burgess Hill.

There really is nothing like performing arts for building confidence and self-esteem in a child. All you have to do is book your child’s complimentary first session today. So what are you waiting for?

NEXT COMPLIMENTARY EXPERIENCE SESSIONS:

Places on the Experience sessions are limited and are offered on a 'first come - first served' basis. Once you have registered for your complimentary session, we will confirm your attendance, along with other useful information (what to bring / wear) etc via email.

CONTACT US

Contact Kim at info@jktheatrearts.com or 07504059640 to book your child's place today.

Thursday 20 November 2014

JK Experience Days - January 2015










WHAT TO EXPECT

JK Theatre Arts Experience Days are an invitation to all young people who wish to explore drama, dance and singing at an independant theatre school with a glowing reputation for bringing out the very best in young talent.

The sessions are open to anyone aged 3-18 years and classes are run at both JK schools in Ardingly and Burgess Hill.

There really is nothing like performing arts for building confidence and self-esteem in a child. All you have to do is book your child’s complimentary first session today. So what are you waiting for?

NEXT COMPLIMENTARY EXPERIENCE SESSIONS:

Places on the Experience sessions are limited and are offered on a 'first come - first served' basis. Once you have registered for your complimentary session, we will confirm your attendance, along with other useful information (what to bring / wear) etc via email.

Ardingly (Mini Movers & Prep Musical Theatre) - Tuesday 6th January 2015

Burgess Hill (Main School) - Wednesday 7th January 2015

Burgess Hill (Tiny Toes & Mini Movers) - Thursday 8th January 2015

Burgess Hill (Acting Platform) - Friday 9th January 2015

CONTACT US

Contact Kim at info@jktheatrearts.com or 07504059640 to book your child's place today.

Thursday 25 September 2014

Our October Half term workshop is...




Special Effects & Halloween Haunt Workshop

Friday 31st October from 10am-3pm

Ages 6-18yrs
Cost: £30 per child
(Sibling discounts available)




Learn how to create both realistic and fantastical special effects with Halloween makeup.

This workshop is ideal for those who want to go that extra mile this Halloween. Whether you want to create a monster, zombie or one of your favourite characters from a movie for Halloween this is the workshop for you! Ending the day with a fun photo shoot.

Open to non JK and JK students. Limited spaces available.

If you would like to book your child onto this workshop please contact Kim at info@jktheatrearts.com or 07504059640 to reserve their place.

Saturday 30 August 2014

JK Theatre Arts Experience Days- What are you waiting for?











JK Theatre Arts Experience Days


WHAT TO EXPECT

JK Theatre Arts Experience Days are an invitation to all young people who wish to explore drama, dance and singing at a theatre school with a glowing reputation for bringing out the very best in young talent.

The sessions are open to anyone aged 3-18 years and classes are run at both JK schools in Ardingly and Burgess Hill.

There really is nothing like performing arts for building confidence and self-esteem in a child. All you have to do is book your child’s complimentary first session today. So what are you waiting for?

NEXT COMPLIMENTARY EXPERIENCE SESSIONS:









Places on the Experience sessions are limited and are offered on a 'first come - first served' basis. Once you have registered for your complimentary session, we will confirm your attendance, along with other useful information (what to bring / wear) etc via email.

Please find the classes available below;
JK Class Timetable

Complete the application form attached and return via email to register your child's place. Pre booking is required to attend. Feel free to contact us if you wish for further information on the school or feel free to visit www.jktheatrearts.com

We can't wait to meet you!

Monday 28 July 2014

Have your child do it another way this Summer at a JK Theatre workshop!


Have your child do it another way this Summer at a JK Theatre workshop!

Let them discover the powerful art of storytelling exploring imaginative & innovative ideas culminating in staged performance. Something for for all ages..

Flash Fiction - Summer Workshops













Mini Movers


Open to ages 4-6 years
Date: 6th - 8th August 2014
Time: 9.30am-12.30 noon
Location: Burgess Hill School for Girls

This workshop is designed to channel the incredible energy of this age group into different characters and theatrical creations. The group will begin with an introductory concept or skill of the theatre and acting for the stage. Your child will practice through group acting games, performance activities, and beginning scene study and character development.This class is designed for students with little to no theatre experience who are interested in exploring the art of theatre. It promises to be fast-paced, imaginative to stage and lots of fun!
Cost per child: £40 per student and £35 per sibling.










Main School

Open to ages 6-18 years
Date: 12th - 15th August 2014
Time: 10.00am-3.00pm
Location: Downlands School,Hassocks

This workshop is designed to develop the confidence and creativity of theolder age group . Your child will study healthy singing and vocal warmups, learning to use the voice as an instrument for developing character and then how to execute a song in that same character. Along with stage movement, character development and improvisation. Students will learn to develop specific skills for the stage through acting games, performance activities, and scene study. Students will learn how to appropriately make appropriate musical transitions on stage.
Cost per child: £90 per student and £80 per sibling

Open to non JK and JK students. Parents will be invited to a costumed performance on the last day of each workshop. Book today with Kim on 07504059640 or return this email with 'Count me in'!

"If you are going to get anywhere in life you need to read a lot of books."- Roald Dahl

Wednesday 23 July 2014

Summer theatre workshops: 'FLASH FICTION' - Last few places remaining


Flash Fiction - Summer Workshops 2014














Discover the powerful art of storytelling exploring imaginative & innovative ideas to culminate in staged performance.

"If you are going to get anywhere in life you need to read a lot of books."- Roald Dahl

Mini Movers
Date: 6th - 8th August 2014
Time: 9.30am-12.30 noon
Location: Burgess Hill School for Girls
Open to ages 4-6 years
Cost per child: £40 per student and £35 per sibling.

Main School
Date: 12th - 15th August 2014
Time: 10.00am-3.00pm
Location: Downlands School,Hassocks
Open to ages 6-18 years
Cost per child: £90 per student and £80 per sibling

Open to non JK and JK students.

Following on from the success of our previous JK workshops in 2013, we would like to continue providing creative opportunities for young people to learn new skills and work as a team. Encouraging them to discover their own versatility and giving them the inspiration to develop their theatre skills.

Our workshops are open to everyone with no previous experience neccesary. Parents will be invited to a costumed performance on the last day of the workshop.

If you would like to book your child onto a workshop please contact us via email or on 07504059640 to secure his place.

Tuesday 27 May 2014

Early Bird rate extension until 3rd June for Summer Workshops


Early bird booking rate extended for Summer workshops.

There is now just under a week to book your Summer Workshop place at the Early Bird rate until Saturday 3rd June!

"If you are going to get anywhere in life you need to read a lot of books."-Roald Dahl

Come and join us for the FLASH FICTION theatre workshops in August where the children will learn new skills through dance, drama and singing whilst working together in a team. Encouraging them to discover their own versatility and giving them the inspiration to develop their theatre skills.

Discover the powerful art of storytelling exploring imaginative & innovative ideas to culminate in staged performance.

Mini Movers
6th - 8th August from 9.30am-12.30pm
Venue: Burgess Hill School for Girls
Open to 4-6 years
Cost: Early Bird booking £30 per student/£25 per sibling
Cost after this date £40 per student/£35 per sibling

Main School
12th - 15th August from 10am-3pm
Venue: Downlands Community School,Hassocks
Open to 6-18 years
Cost: Early Bird booking £80 per student/£70 per sibling
Cost after this date £90 per student/£80 per sibling

To book please email Kim at info@jktheatrearts.com or 07504059640

Thursday 22 May 2014

Summer workshops: Early Bird rates until 30th May 2014


There is just over a week to book your Summer Workshop place at the Early Bird rate.

"If you are going to get anywhere in life you need to read a lot of books."-Roald Dahl

Come and join us for the FLASH FICTION theatre workshops in August where the children will learn new skills through dance, drama and singing whilst working together in a team. Encouraging them to discover their own versatility and giving them the inspiration to develop their theatre skills.

Discover the powerful art of storytelling exploring imaginative & innovative ideas to culminate in staged performance.


Mini Movers
6th - 8th August from 9.30am-12.30pm
Venue: Burgess Hill School for Girls
Open to 4-6 years
Cost: Early Bird booking £30 per student/£25 per sibling
Cost after this date £40 per student/£35 per sibling


Main School
12th - 15th August from 10am-3pm
Venue: Downlands Community School,Hassocks
Open to 6-18 years
Cost: Early Bird booking £80 per student/£70 per sibling
Cost after this date £90 per student/£80 per sibling


To book please email Kim at info@jktheatrearts.com or 07504059640

What our parents say about the workshops..

"It was a great Workshop - and Georgina enjoyed the sessions so much that she's already asking if she can attend the next one!"
L. Wrigg

"Lydia greatly enjoyed the workshop and it's a tribute to the team that they learned so much in such a short time. It was highly entertaining!"
A .Preston

Sunday 27 April 2014

'Flash Fiction' Summer 2014 Workshops




FLASH FICTION

Discover the powerful art of storytelling exploring imaginative & innovative ideas to culminate in staged performance. "If you are going to get anywhere in life you need to read a lot of books."-Roald Dahl

Mini Movers
6th - 8th August from 9.30am-12.30pm in Burgess Hill
Open to 4-6 years
Cost: Early Bird booking £30 per student/£25 per sibling
Cost after this date £40 per student/£35 per sibling


Main School
12th - 15th August from 10am-3pm at Downlands School,Hassocks
Open to 6-18 years
Cost: Early Bird booking £80 per student/£70 per sibling
Cost after this date £90 per student/£80 per sibling


Following on from the success of our previous JK workshops in 2013, we would like to continue providing creative opportunities for young people to learn new skills and work as a team. Encouraging them to discover their own versatility and giving them the inspiration to develop their theatre skills.

Our workshops are open to everyone with no previous experience neccesary. Parents will be invited to a costumed performance on the last day of each workshop.
Early bird prices available until 30th May 2014. To book a place please contact us at info@jktheatrearts.com or 07504059640

Tuesday 11 March 2014

Summer 2014- Save the Date!


JK Theatre Arts Summer workshops 2014

Mini Movers- 4-6yrs

Wednesday 6th - Friday 8th August 2014
Location: Burgess Hill
Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost: Early Bird £35 per student & £25 per sibling
After 30th April £45 per student & £35 per sibling











Stage School 6-18yrs


Tuesday 12th - Friday 15th August 2014
Location: Downlands School, Hassocks
Time: 10am-3pm (except Friday when the finish time will be 5pm)
Cost: Early Bird £75 per student & £65 per sibling
After 30th April £90 per student & £80 per sibling










Both workshops are a fantastic opportunity for young people to learn new skills and work as a team, discovering their own versatility and giving them the inspiration to develop their theatre skills. Parents will be invited to a costume performance on the last day of each workshop.

Early bird prices available until 30th May 2014. Sibling discounts available on request. To book a place please contact us at info@jktheatrearts.com or 07504059640

Friday 14 February 2014

New session - The Acting Platform for 12-19 years olds


JK Theatre Arts welcomes a new session to the current timetable: The Acting Platform



The class will run on Friday evenings during term time from 6pm-7.30pm in Burgess Hill.

The session led by theatre practitioner Louise Rigglesford is for new & existing students to gain a skills based approach to drama, using techniques that strive on collaboration and imagination. If you are aged 12-19 and have an instinctive approach to training & building your theatre toolkit, you will find the session will help to encourage self expression through exploring texts in devised drama, working with short & long form improvisation,character exploration, puppetry & physical theatre. Prior acting experience is advantageous although not essential but plenty of enthusiasm for the craft will go a long way.

OPEN SESSION
There will be an open session on Friday 4th April for all those interested- its free and gives you a chance to find out more and meet the team! From Friday 25th April the session will be a regular weekly class for those who have an interest in further pursuing their acting opportunities and adding to their skillset.

Louise Rigglesford has previously worked for the Chichester Festival Theatre, Central School of Speech & Drama & Spare Tyre Theatre Company, London.

Fees:
The Acting Platform - 1hr 30mins
Single Student £34.00 per month
Sibling rate £30.00

Discounted fees available for current JK Students.

If you are interested in booking a place for the complimentary session on Friday 4th April, please contact the JK Team at info@jktheatrearts.com to secure your place.

Wednesday 12 February 2014

Easter Workshops with JK Theatre Arts


Book your child's place today to join the JK Theatre Arts team for Easter!















'A Twist of Shakespeare'
Tuesday 8th - Thursday 10th April from 10am-3pm at the Scout HQ, Burgess Hill.
Open to 6-18 years

Students will be introduced to the the world of Shakespeare exploring the famous works of the great writer. During the 3 day workshop students will rework versions of the classics looking at the universal themes in the plays. Students will delve into character discovery through devised drama enhancing & linking scenes with movement and song. At the end of the third day there will be a staged performance for friends and family at a later finishing time of 4pm.
Places are limited on the workshop so please book your place by contacting myself via this email or on 07504059640

Cost: Early Bird booking until 28th February £65 per student and £55 per sibling
Cost after this date £75 per student and £65 per sibling
Open to non JK and JK students.



'Jungle Book'
Tuesday 15th - Wednesday 16th April from 9.30am-12.30noon at the Scout HQ, Burgess Hill
Open to 4-6 years

Children will enjoy looking at the much loved story of The Jungle Book, bringing it to life through song, dance and drama. Inspiring children to create animal characters, becoming interactive in drama and performing a story with confidence. At the end of the second day there will be a performance for friends and family.
Places are limited on the workshop so please book your place by contacting myself via this email or on 07504059640

Cost: Early Bird booking until 28th February £25 per student and £15 per sibling
Cost after 28th February £30 per student and £20 per sibling
Open to non JK and JK students


Both workshops are a fantastic opportunity for young people to learn new skills and work as a team, discovering their own versatility and giving them the inspiration to develop their theatre skills.

Monday 6 January 2014

Stage & Screen Combat Workshop - February Half Term


Stage & Screen Combat Workshop


The workshop will help children gain and develop a professional knowledge and understanding of the methods used in stage combat including fundamental safety techniques. The physical workshop will focus on unarmed combat providing children with strong foundation skills to build upon.Stage combat is not just about learning how to hit someone on stage (without actually hitting them of course), it covers a wide range of performance and social skills. At even a basic level stage combat encourages partnership, co-operation, confidence and trust. It teaches co-ordination, awareness, respect and control. It is not just a physical activity either, it requires a great deal of concentration to create a layers of character, motivation/intention, reaction/consequence and on a theoretical level students are taught to consider the effects of violence, both physical and mental, on the victim and the attacker.

The workshop will cater for two age groups with the younger group on Monday and the older group on Tuesday. There will be a presentation to parents & friends at the end of each workshop.

Date: Monday 17th or Tuesday 18th February 2014
Time: 10am-3pm
Open to ages 6-11yrs (Monday) 12-18yrs (Tuesday)
Cost per child: £30


To book your place please contact Kim at info@jktheatrearts.com or 07504059640

JK Theatre Arts will be welcoming Dan Styles who is a certified teacher with the British Academy of Dramatic Combat as well as a fight co-ordinator and fight performer.

As a co-ordinator Dan has worked on over 100 productions for stage and screen and he will be working with Inglenook Productions on their upcoming feature 'The Redemption of Willoughby Franks'.

Theatre work includes 'Tomorrow I'll be Happy' (National Theatre & Soho Theatre), 'Pastoral' (Soho Theatre), 'Romeo & Juliet' x3, 'Three Musketeers' x2, 'Macbeth', 'A Clockwork Orange', 'Lord of the Flies', 'Of Mice and Men' and many more.

Previous films include 'Gangs of Tooting Broadway' (DVD release), 'The Harsh Light of Day' (DVD release), 'Harrigan' (Cinema release - as assistant co-ordinator), 'Drake' (Winner - Best Foreign Film at the LA Action on Film Festival), 'Santa's Blotto' (official selection London Film Festival), 'Up On The Roof' (Official selection London Film Festival) amongst others. Dan has performed fights on productions such as ‘Thor 2’, ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’, ‘Green Street Hooligans: Underground’, ‘Blue Peter’, and ‘Killzone 4’.

He has worked with the likes of Brian Blessed (‘Flash Gordon’), Ray Stevenson (‘Thor’), Steven Tompkinson (‘Wild at Heart’), Steven Arnold (‘Coronation Street’), Jimmy Mistry (‘East is East’), Mark Kileen (‘Game of Thrones’) and Helen Skelton (‘Blue Peter’).

Training providers and organisations Dan has worked at include Mountview, East 15, Arts Ed, Italia Contis, ALRA, Rose Bruford Drama School, Central School of Ballet, Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition, Pauline Quirk Academy, London Coliseum/ENO, Leicester Curve Theatre, West End Stage, and more.