Courses
Zoom with Meryl ~ For Advanced Students 16+ and Adults
Subjects
• Audition Preparation
• Shakespeare
• Acting Master Classes
• Advanced Examinations
• Directing
• Public Speaking and Spoken English
• Verse and Prose Speaking
The Classes are for Everyone!
From – Experienced actors and students who want to polish and progress their skills to a higher level.
To – Beginners with a keen interest and lively enthusiasm.
For students aged 16 + and Adults ~ Solo or Pairs classes
Or Small Group by arrangement
Online with Meryl
Meryl Duff is a Teacher, Director, Examiner and Adjudicator with decades of experience.
Her expertise and experience can now be accessed from wherever you live!
Lessons can be arranged at regular times to suit, but are flexible to accommodate other activities and occasional events.
Online Zoom lessons have proved very popular and highly successful for Advanced and Adult students in auditions and examinations, as well as for students’ enjoyment, interest and furthering knowledge.
Choose from:
Audition Preparation ~ Advanced Acting ~ William Shakespeare Directing ~ Public Speaking ~ Verse and Prose ~ Acting Exams
Full details of each course can be found on the drop down menu.
Brief summaries below.
Online Audition Preparation
These courses are designed to support your application to full time Drama School where you will train to become a professional actor. They are suitable for BA or MA courses.
Help in finding the right Drama Schools for you. Guidance on choosing suitable scenes. Support through the Rehearsal Process with expert tuition.
You may need help for an alternative audition process so please contact Meryl with your enquiry.
Online Shakespeare Masterclasses
Explore and enjoy the plays of William Shakespeare – our greatest writer.
Learn to perform with confidence or study for fun and enlightenment!
In depth teaching of Shakespeare’s language, rhythms, characters and plots.
Course Masterclasses on any of Shakespeare’s plays or sonnets.
Suitable for everyone as it will be adapted for your requirements.
Exam options available.
Online Advanced Acting
Learn Advanced Performance Skills to equip you to start preparing for Acting Roles, Drama School or Advanced Exams.
Key skills and in-depth exploration of methods will vastly improve the way you approach acting which will totally enhance all your performances.
Exam options available.
Online Advanced Examinations Courses
LAMDA and Vanguard Examination Boards offer a range of high quality examination options.
Each Grade has interesting, challenging and varied requirements which focus on developing your skills and opening doors to different playwrights throughout the ages.
If you want to take your time learning step by step to build excellent skills and knowledge, these examinations may be perfect for you.
Online Directing Course
Suitable for aspiring professional directors or novice amateur theatre directors.
You will be able to discuss all aspects of bringing a production successfully to the stage.
Learn key skills so you can bring out the best in your actors and develop your ideas for staging a play.
You will have step by step guidance on how to manage your budget and create your vision.
Online Public Speaking and Spoken English Courses
So many aspects of work and life involve speaking to others with confidence and clarity.
These courses help you to gain excellent speaking skills and include guidance on presentation and topics according to your requirements.
Suitable for preparing for presentations for job interviews, university and work based presentations.
Exam options available.
Online Verse and Prose Courses
Reading aloud or speaking poetry for an audience or for pleasure is a wonderful skill and a joy!
This course will enable you to:
Speak with understanding and clarity.
Look at language and verse forms to help to bring the text to life.
Explore different writers and poets.