Portchester Youth Theatre opened it's doors in March 2014. Classes in Drama, Theatre Arts and Singing technique for 5-18 year olds
Portchester Youth Theatre opened it's doors in March 2014. Classes in Drama, Theatre Arts and Singing technique for 5-18 year olds held at Portchester Community Centre.
The aim of the classes is to have fun, build confidence, self esteem and to build friendships, to learn all aspects in drama, theatre arts and singing in a fun filled, relaxed, no pressure atmosphere.
Please come along and join in the fun and who knows we may even find some budding stars along the way!
Below are all details of our classes
PYT Little Un’s – ages 5-7
An hour of fun and imaginative singing and drama with games, role play and improvisation. This is broken into two 30minute sessions. Children make new friends and foster relationships. Helps to develop confidence and social and communication skills.
PYT Growers – ages 8-10
Two 45 minute sessions of improvisation and drama and singing skills helping young people raise their confidence and self esteem. Each group performs publicly in showcases and events, as well as being invited to audition for major PYT productions.
PYT Young Teens– ages 11 - 18
These classes offer the opportunity to develop both performance and social skills. Through improvisation and script work students learn together as a team, communicate with an audience, use voice and character, and develop their imagination. The atmosphere of the class is always enjoyable and non competitive.
Members of this class work as a close ensemble, developing acting techniques and exploring a variety of performance styles. Both improvisation and scripted work is investigated with regular opportunities for public performances. Though sometimes challenging, classes are relaxed, non competitive and highly enjoyable.
PYT Singing Technique – GROWERS & YOUNG TEENS
This class enbables the students to develop singing techniques that will not only enahance their singing ability, but will also educate them in using their instrument (the voice) correctly. This class works on projection, breathing, vocal exercises, strengthing core muscles and clarity of the voice.
All members are encouraged to join in productions, as and when appropriate.
PYT holds Public Liability Insurance
All teachers hold enhanced CRB’s
A First Aider is on site at all times.