Courses Offered
We offer a number of courses at ThiraiPattarai to suit a variety of levels of experience.
WHAT WE TEACH
SCREEN
This is the craft of screen acting, which will focus on delivering truthful and realistic screen performances. The core of these classes will be practical work on film and television scripts, with constant reference to the technical knowledge needed to work in these fields. Every student will finish the module with an enhanced understanding of how to apply their skills to working on screen. When working online, you will use the webcam to look intensively at close-ups and mid shots, and scenes will be recorded and played back for analysis, with a particular focus on working in a subtle, close-up shot. When in-person, you will use our state of the art camera equipment for live recording and playback.
AUDITION TECHNIQUE
You will prepare audition pieces and perform them live as you would for a casting. With many employers now accepting only online submissions, working online will give you the skills to work in this new environment. Working with the latest scripts and casting sides, you will also record and submit self-tapes in the way that many castings now call for and will receive intensive and rigorous feedback in front of the class on how to improve this essential skill. In-person, you will learn the skills used in a live casting and can expect to carry out rigorous mock castings on both platforms.
TEXT & PERFORMANCE
An actor must be able to understand, break down, and analyse a script, at IDSA you will learn the skills to do this effectively, translating this into dynamic, exciting performances. During these modules, you will work intensively on scenes from contemporary texts. When working online, these classes will use TV and film scripts as a resource. As your IDSA course progresses, you will expand your ability to work on increasingly challenging texts. As with all classes at ThiraiPattarai , these modules are highly practical and you can expect to perform in every lesson, receiving rigorous feedback and detailed notes from your tutors.
RADIO PLAYS & AUDIOBOOKS
In these modules, you will develop the skills needed to work on radio plays, podcasts, and audiobooks. You will also learn how to respond to the unique challenges of working in this field, as well as developing an understanding of the practical and technical requirements of acting using your voice. This subject will primarily be offered to students training on ThiraiPattarai Online.
MONOLOGUES
This will involve intensive study and performance of monologues, and you will finish the module with an enhanced grasp of how to perform an active monologue in such a way that it reaches and affects a listener. You will have at least one working contemporary monologue by the end of the module, which will be very effective to use for future castings and auditions.
SHOWCASE
Theatrical Showcases are performed on a stage in front of an invited audience.
FILMCASE
A Filmcase is a recorded film production, when you will work with a director and a professional camera crew to create a short film, demonstrating your knowledge of screen acting. This will be screened at a cinema for an invited audience.
IMPROVISATION
Improvisation at ThiraiPattarai is designed to train you in spontaneity, following impulses, and finding truth in performance. You will also learn how to use improvisational techniques and active analysis during a rehearsal process, enhancing your performances for both screen and stage. This module may also cover the skills needed to devise and create work.
VOICE
A rich, well-trained voice is one of the most useful tools available to an actor. At ThiraiPattarai , you will learn practical techniques to strengthen and develop your voice, bringing life and texture to your performances. You can expect to learn not just pure voice, but also how to apply it to text and performance of all sorts, learning the skills needed not just to use your voice for stage and screen, but also for audiobooks and radio drama.
CLASSICS
This course delves into the work of Ramayana, Mahabharatham and its contemporaries, and you will learn not only the skills needed to understand and perform these plays, but also how to apply the techniques used in classical text to contemporary text. Ramayana, Mahabharatham plays are constantly reimagined on both stage and screen, and by the end of this module, you will have the ability to work on these classic texts.
We offer a number of courses at ThiraiPattarai to suit a variety of levels of experience.
We currently offer:
a intensive vocational training in acting, teaching core skills in acting, voice and movement and an understanding of the acting industry. It is intended for those looking to enter the profession upon graduation.
Our classes in acting techniques, Improvisation, textual analysis, vocal training, singing, movement and dance, acting for film and TV are all taught by experienced working professionals. We have regular performance projects throughout the year enabling students to put their new skills into practice. In the final term students participate in two different public performance projects, at professional theatre venues in Central London. Our students benefit from regular meetings with working actors, directors, casting directors, agents and other industry professionals who give practical advice on different aspects of the acting world.
This course aims to provide the skills and contacts needed for our graduates to begin life as a working actor.
The ThiraiPattarai admits only a limited number of students each batch to maintain a close-knit learning environment. We believe this sets the right scene for growth and development for an actor.
Requirements for entry for our full-time courses:
– Demonstrate your talent for performance
– Show your commitment to learning
– Describe how you will benefit from the course
@ Adult- Regular class Rs.45,000
4 month class + 2 month drama Play. Morning 9 to 1.00 Pm – mon to fri
@ Adult- 2 Month class (Weekdays Batch) Evening 5to 7 PM- Rs.15,000
Mon, tue, thur, fri. class. (weekly four day class)
Adult- 2 month class (Weekend Batch). – Rs. 15,000
Sat & Sun class.
Morning
9 to 1.30 P.M.
@ Adult- 8 month class (Weekend Batch) – Rs. 45,000
Sat & Sun class
morning -9 to 1.30 p.m.
@ Adult- 8 month class Flexible classes Batch) – Rs. 60,000
Mon, tue, thur, fri, Sat & Sun class
morning or evening any batch can attend the classes.
@ Kids class (1 Year) – Rs. 45.000
Sat & Sunday class
Evening –
-5 to 7.30 P.M.
FOR KIDS ENTROLLED IN 1 YEAR PROGRAM, EXAM HOLDAYS ACTIGN WORKSHOPS ARE FREE,
FOR OTHERS WE CHARGE 10000 PER REGISTRATION USUALLY.
Acting Classes for Kids:
a intensive vocational training in acting, teaching core skills in acting, voice and movement and an understanding of the acting industry. It is intended for those looking to enter the profession upon graduation.
Our classes in acting techniques, Improvisation, textual analysis, vocal training, singing, movement and dance, acting for film and TV are all taught by experienced working professionals. We have regular performance projects throughout the year enabling students to put their new skills into practice. In the final term students participate in two different public performance projects, at professional theatre venues in Central London. Our students benefit from regular meetings with working actors, directors, casting directors, agents and other industry professionals who give practical advice on different aspects of the acting world.
This course aims to provide the skills and contacts needed for our graduates to begin life as a working actor.
The ThiraiPattarai admits only a limited number of students each batch to maintain a close-knit learning environment. We believe this sets the right scene for growth and development for an actor.
@ Kids class (1 Year) – Rs. 45.000
Sat & Sunday class
Evening –
-5 to 7.30 P.M.
FOR KIDS ENTROLLED IN 1 YEAR PROGRAM, EXAM HOLDAYS ACTIGN WORKSHOPS ARE FREE,
FOR OTHERS WE CHARGE 10000 PER REGISTRATION USUALLY.
ACTOR DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
We currently offer:
Do you have a secret ambition to be an actor? Have you been told you are a natural performer? Perhaps you want to improve your confidence and find a creative outlet to balance the stress of your work life. Maybe you have some experience already but would like to refresh your skills. It is also a great opportunity to continue your learning and gain new techniques. Whatever your past experience is, our Sunday classes will enable you to have a weekly creative outlet without breaking the bank.
Students should attend all classes in the level that they are completing. If more than four classes are missed the level would have to be repeated at the cost of the student. Level Plus can be taken as many times as you wish as it is designed around the participants’ ability and individual development needs.
Our students are all from very different walks of life creating a unique and inspiring creative environment.
These classes are run by our team of professional actors and directors who use their experience to develop your talents.
