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The Power of Expression: How Speech and Drama Courses Shape Performers

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Speech and drama are foundational skills that go beyond memorising lines. These skills are the method for perfecting a character, allowing actors to communicate creatively and confidently, for the most authentic performance possible.

For aspiring actors, singers and performers, a speech and drama course is essential, not only for developing technical skills but also for the self-developing opportunities these courses present.

In this article, we’ll talk through some of the ways speech and drama courses can shape performers.

  1. Building Confidence and Communication

One of the most valuable outcomes of a speech and drama course is improved communication and confidence.

Whether you take those improvements to the stage, in front of a camera, or just into your everyday life, clear and confident communication skills will help you in many ways.

In Italia Conti courses, our students learn how to project their voices confidently, engaging audiences and ensuring authentic experiences. We help students break out of their comfort zones through exercises in improvisation, character exploration and scene study, building resilient and adaptable performers who are confident in their abilities.

  1. Stimulating Creativity

Speech and drama are creative skills, related to the art of storytelling. Our courses encourage students to use their creativity and imagination to create compelling backstories for their characters.

Whether that character is a historical figure, a fictional character or a narrator, in our speech and drama courses students learn how to connect emotionally with their characters, audiences and themselves, helping them deliver the best performance possible.

  1. Self Discovery and Development

Maybe the most transformative benefit of a speech and drama course is how much it can help with your self-discovery and development as a performer.

A course is a safe space to practise, test and perfect. You will be surrounded by like-minded students who have the same passion for the arts and you’ll be guided by an experienced tutor. Throughout the course, you’ll be encouraged to take creative risks, make mistakes and learn from them.

At Italia Conti we create close-knit learning environments, ensuring a nurturing approach that makes every performer feel empowered to push their boundaries.

Transform Your Performances With a Speech and Drama Course

Whether you attend a virtual speech and drama course online or sign up for a BA (Hons) Acting course, speech and drama are an integral part of any performer’s skill set. You’ll cover all aspects of communication and performance, giving you vocal and physical confidence to work in a variety of performing arts roles.anding of acting and performance, empowering them to pass on their skills to their own students.

  • “I have just graduated from Liverpool Theatre School with a Level 6 Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre. I wanted to do the BA Hons (Top Up) in Professional Arts Practice course to further develop my skills for the industry. It is the perfect balance between academic writing and creativity. I already have seen improvements, both in my academic and performing work, and I now really value the ability to critically reflect on past experiences in order to improve my current skills.”

    - Sarah Collinge – Musical Theatre Performer Current Student, Class of July 2024
  • “I have found that my first term at Italia Conti has been better than I could’ve imagined. I am working with driven, passionate, likeminded people within all different realms of the performing arts industry. I find that the course is very tailored to each individual and the content is broad enough to apply to everyone but specific enough to challenge each person within their abilities. I find the course to be a place where I can collaborate and interact with people who I’d never had met otherwise. I only look forward to what the next few months of the course bring and feel more motivated than ever.”

    - Kate Drummond – Actor Current Student, Class of July 2024
  • Current Student, Class of July 2024
    “The course is allowing me to reflect on my past practice, current position, and future endeavours. I really enjoy how flexible the course is, with regards to being able to tailor my studies to my own practice, enabling me to maximise the benefits of this on my future career. I expect my professional development to be impacted exponentially and I am excited to continue!”

    - Amy-Jo Sumner – Musical Theatre Performer
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    - Rachel Ward – Performing Arts Tutor Graduate, BA Top up Class of Sept 2022
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