PERFORMING ARTS
backstage expertise, with student crew members trained to manage every aspect of the production, from lighting and sound to building complex sets that don’t just look amazing but tick budget and sustainability boxes as well. With such a smorgasbord of opportunities, schools are reporting that participation in performing arts isn’t just extensive but – in some cases – is bucking the national trend. But is this enough? Being able to stand up in front of an
You’ll find stunning performance spaces that range from fully fledged professional theatres to black box drama studios and numerous productions that span a vast range of styles and eras, from unique takes on the classics – Shakespeare continues to be an enduring favourite – to hit musicals such as Mary Poppins and The Phantom of the Opera . For some students, it’s all about the public performances. For others, the thrill comes from developing technical
audience, gain the confidence to articulate your ideas, collaborate with others and bring a creative dimension to problem solving are relevant to a huge range of industries, insist performance specialists. While they’re realistic about challenges – limited training, job opportunities and low wages among them – they’re also confident that the skills they teach will continue to be in demand. It’s no wonder they remain overwhelmingly positive about the future.
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