We have 2 different Summer opportunities for young people to get involved in with our Swing School or Summer Intensives. To read more, keep scrolling.
Our 2025 Summer Intensives in Doncaster and Swing School in Sheffield will be available to book on our Events page Winter 24.
Join our team along with West End professionals to learn how to be an all important SWING! Every West End/UK Tour has them and yet loads of people still have no idea of the importance of the role of a Swing.
So what is a swing? A swing refers to a member of the cast who understudies several ensemble roles. These ensemble roles are called "tracks." A swing performs if an ensemble member is out of the show or has to cover another role in the show, as many ensemble members also have understudy duties. This means a swing has to know multiple tracks ready to be “swung” in at any given moment.
This is a vital role in any cast and takes a special type of performer. It requires hard work, versatility and a fast brain to jump from track to track and character to character sometimes MID SHOW!
So what is Swing School? At swing school you will work with some fantastic industry pros who have had the tough role of being a swing in a professional contract. We will look at how swings work, the tips and tricks they use to navigate multiple roles and put it all into practise with two performances for Family & Friends at the end of the week. In the first performance you will play your “Role” which we will practise with you predominately throughout the week. The second performance you will SWING! This means that throughout the week you will not only have to concentrate on your role, but a hand full of other too ready for if you get called up to swing!
If you want to test your skills, push yourself out of your comfort zone and have a HUGE amount of FUN … then see you there!
Dates - TBC
£50 Deposit to secure your place
£130 - Management & current Associates Squad
£150 - Non Management & Associates Squad (If booked before 31/05/24)
£170 - Non Management & Associates Squad (If booked after 31/05/24)
Industry pros to be announced in due course over on our social media channels.
Open to ages 8-21yrs - Each Squad member will be give a different amount of tracks to cover dependent on age/ability.
More information and the ability to book with be advertised on our newsletter and social media accounts Winter 24.
SUMMER INTENSIVE
Join us for our infamous Summer Intensives! Just like a week at drama school, you will take part in classes all week designed to push you out of your comfort zone and improve your skill set and knowledge. You will also take home professional headshots and a showreel which are every Actors essentials when looking at auditioning professionally. A lot of our Summer Intensive Squad are auditioning and working professionally through Theatre and TV/Film so if your young performer is seriously considering a future in performance then this week is for you!
Lead by hand picked industry professionals along side our team, we work with each individual so that they leave us feeling inspired, confident in themselves and most of all part of our SQUAD!
Whether you are looking to update your professional Spotlight profiles, work with industry professionals, gain knowledge on the industry or improving your skill set with likeminded SQUAD then our Summer Musical Theatre or Acting courses are for you.
DATES TBC
9:30am-3:30pm
Doncaster Hunger Hill School
£50 Deposit to secure your place
£230 - Management & current Associates Squad
£275 - Non Management & Associates Squad (If booked before 31/05/24)
£285 - Non Management & Associates Squad (If booked after 31/05/24)
"The summer intensive was amazing. Joe gained so much in a short time with experience in his show reel and audition techniques that he is more determined than ever to make this his career. Thank you so much for all you support and guidance."
This Summer intensives are designed to not only hone in on your crafts but also develop understanding of the industry in order to feel more confident and driven to succeed, emulating that of a drama school.
At the end of the week you will work with a performer within your chosen field who has starred in the West End/TV/Film in one of our Private NPS masterclasses. The attendees will also have chance to ask the performer anything they would like in a Q&A session.
A headshot is vital when submitting yourself professionally for jobs along with your CV in order to put a face to your name/character you are up for. There is a huge difference between a headshot and just a picture of your face which we will discuss and explore during our time together. These usually cost an actor up to and exceeding £300.
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This is a professionally shot scene which will show your young performer acting along side other actors. Each scene will be professionally shot and edited and sent to you after the Summer School to use on Spotlight or to apply for jobs. These usually cost an actor up to and exceeding £500.
At Northern Prep Squad we believe feedback is so important in order to grow and ultimately work in this competitive industry. That is why we not only provide on going verbal feedback but also written feedback from our practise auditions on the Friday.
"My girls had a wonderful experience at the recent NP summer squad. It was intense but fun! They literally loved every day and learnt so much! I love the new headshots and can’t wait to receive the showreel. Thank you so much 😊"
All of our Summer opportunities requires a £50 deposit in order to secure your place. We will then send you an invoice for the rest of the balance, it is then up to you when you pay. Pay a little each month/week or settle it all at once. All we ask is that all monies are to be paid 3 weeks before the course starts.
"Fantastic Summer School. Brilliant communication from start to finish. Well planned week not sure how you fitted it all in. Alana has enjoyed every minute and learnt so much. Jourdan and Jess you are stars, pushing the kids out of their comfort zone while still ensuring they have fun is a real skill ❤️❤️"
We believe that the performing arts is for everyone. If we can help you to fully access and be included in our sessions, taking into consideration any additional needs, please let us know. Do not hesitate to get in touch via email/phone to discuss how we can support you or your young performer.
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