The YATI Foundation Course is in partnership with The Guildhall School of Music and Drama and Mountview Academy.
OUR PRESIDENT
“There’s still a huge gulf betwe
en people who can afford to go to drama school and those who can’t. We help address the need for affordable drama training in London and provide a realistic view of what it’s like to start out and develop a career in the industry.”
Andy Serkis YATI President
(Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP)
If you wish to present a special case for consideration please email info@youngactors.org.uk

15 Contact hours per week | 10.00-13.30pm Monday to Friday | 36 Weeks
Students are taught acting skills such as improvisation, character voice, singing, dance and stage combat. They also work on classical and modern plays and learn a variety of techniques for rehearsal and performance. The approaches and theories of key acting practitioners are core parts of the syllabus as well as audition technique. You will also explore what is involved in being a working actor and how the industry functions. 
Skills Training:
Movement including Laban
Dance including Period, Hip-hop & Jazz
Singing including harmonies & auditions
Audition preparation & technique
Working with agents & casting directors
The life of a working actor
Understanding the industry
Essential personal knowledge including
tax & fundraising
Acting Training:
Scene Study and Text Analysis
Method Work
Sight Reading
Improvisation
Acting for Screen
Shakespeare & Classical Texts
Creating a Character
Theatre History
Clowning
Performance Training:
A full scale public performance
Opportunities to show work in class
Auditioning
Theatre visits
Agency Representation
Students will also be considered for representation by our in house agency but note that this is in no way guaranteed.

Skills Training:
Movement including Laban
Dance including Period, Hip-hop & Jazz
Singing including harmonies & auditions
Audition preparation & technique
Working with agents & casting directors
The life of a working actor
Understanding the industry
Essential personal knowledge including
tax & fundraising
Acting Training:
Scene Study and Text Analysis
Method Work
Sight Reading
Improvisation
Acting for Screen
Shakespeare & Classical Texts
Creating a Character
Theatre History
Clowning
Performance Training:
A full scale public performance
Opportunities to show work in class
Auditioning
Theatre visits
Agency Representation
Students will also be considered for representation by our in house agency but note that this is in no way guaranteed.