Don Rae Academy provides professional drama workshops designed to introduce children to acting, storytelling and performance through practical and engaging activities.
Workshops give participants the opportunity to explore drama in an interactive setting while developing communication, creativity, confidence and teamwork.
Our drama workshops are designed for children with different levels of experience. Sessions can introduce children to acting techniques, characterisation, improvisation and performance through activities that encourage everyone to participate.
Drama workshops can include a variety of practical activities depending on the age and requirements of the group.
Activities can be completed individually, in pairs or as part of a group.
Each child can try techniques for themselves and build their own performance confidence.
Working with a partner encourages children to listen and respond to one another.
Group activities encourage children to work together towards a shared performance.
The practical format gives children an opportunity to learn by doing. Rather than simply discussing acting, participants can try different techniques and develop their skills through performance activities.
A workshop can help children develop:
Drama provides children with opportunities to use their imagination and explore different characters and situations.
Improvisation activities can encourage participants to think creatively and respond to ideas from other performers.
Character exercises can introduce children to the way actors use voice, movement and expression to communicate.
Group activities can also encourage children to listen to one another and work towards a shared performance.
Don Rae Academy provides drama workshops for schools across the UK.
The workshops provide schools with an opportunity to introduce children to professional performing arts activities without requiring a regular weekly programme.
Sessions can be arranged for different groups, ages and requirements. Information about the group, preferred workshop format and available space can be discussed when arranging a session.
The Don Rae Academy team includes professional performers and teachers with performing arts training.
Current team information includes training backgrounds from institutions such as Arts Ed, Doreen Bird and the Central School of Speech and Drama.
Don Rae studied Musical Theatre at The BRIT School and graduated from Roehampton University with a BA Hons degree in Drama and Theatre Studies.
Schools interested in arranging a drama workshop can contact Don Rae Academy to discuss dates, group requirements and available workshop options.
Workshop fees and arrangements are explained separately so that schools can review the relevant information before making an enquiry.
Drama workshops can be adapted according to the age and experience of participants.
Younger children may benefit from imaginative games, storytelling and simple acting activities.
Older pupils can explore characterization, improvisation and performance techniques in greater depth.
A drama workshop can also provide children with an opportunity to perform what they have learnt.
Depending on the workshop format, participants may work towards a short presentation or group activity. This can give children a clear objective and encourage them to apply the skills introduced during the session.
Bring Drama to Your School
Don Rae Academy’s drama workshops provide an engaging introduction to acting, storytelling and performance.
Children can explore characters, develop communication skills and work creatively with others while learning from experienced performing arts professionals.
Contact Don Rae Academy to discuss arranging a drama workshop for your school.
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