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Drama School Update September 2010

Catherine Budworth — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:38:16 +0000

Welcome to your Theatre Cats update!

*100% Pass Rate for Trinity Exam Students*

59 Theatre Cats students from our Burton, Newhall and Derby
classes had their Trinity Drama exams on Saturday
17th and Sunday 18th July. The day was a huge success with a
every single student passing for the second year running.
We look forward to presenting the certificates to the students
when they come back this week. Well done to everyone involved!

*The Wizard of Oz– A Summer School Success!*

60 students from Theatre Cats Stage School have recently
rehearsed and performed a show within a week. Children between 5
and 16 years of age came to the summer school every day to learn
all the songs, dances and acting skills to be able to perform
the stage version of The Wizard of Oz.

The summer schools ran from Monday 2nd to Friday 6th August at
The William Allitt School in Newhall and Monday 23rd – Friday 27th
August at Heatherton Community Centre in Littleover. On the last
day there was a performance to family and friends to showcase the
talents of the youngsters. 'It's amazing what you did in just four
days. The children were obviously really enjoying themselves' said
one parent.

The children were so dedicated and they enjoyed every second.
We were very proud of them.

*Change of Burton Venue*

From September 2010 our Burton class on a Monday evening will be
taking place at The Brewhouse Arts Centre. Other Burton classes
remain unchanged.

*When Does the Winter Term Start?*

All classes start this coming week and we have some great things
planned so we look forward to seeing all students back and raring
to go!

Mon 6th Sep – Burton
Tues 7th Sep – Newhall
Wed 8th Sep – Mickleover and Theatre Kittens Burton
Fri 10th Sep – Theatre Kittens Mickleover
Sat 11th Sep – Burton

Please note there will be no Theatre Cats classes during the week
Monday 13th – Sunday 19th September due to many of our staff
being involved in Footloose at The Brewhouse Arts Centre. If you'd
like to come and see the show and support us, we'd love to see you
there. You can see details of the show at:
http://www.mellow-dramatics.org    and the Box Office telephone
number is 01283 508100.

*Free Drama Workshop*

We at Theatre Cats believe that parents need reassurance when
enrolling their child on a new team or at a new club and this is
why Theatre Cats offers every child the chance to attend their
first class for free! Parents can then meet the teachers and ask
any questions they may have. It also gives the child the
opportunity to try something new without obligation.

If your child is not currently a Theatre Cats student, we do have
a few places available for the new term.  Please reply to this
email or call me on 0845 003 8230  to register your child for one
of the available places or discuss which class would be best for
them.

New invites for this term have already been sent out via email
and post to those who have requested them, however, if you haven't
received yours please contact us by replying to this email and we
will sort out a new invite for you straight away.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Best Regards
Catherine Budworth and the Theatre Cats Team

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Drama School Update September 2010

Drama School Update September 2010

Wizard of Oz Summer School – A Musical Theatre Summer

Catherine Budworth — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:35:45 +0000

60 students from Theatre Cats Stage School have recently
rehearsed and performed a show within a week. Children between 5
and 16 years of age came to the summer school every day to learn
all the songs, dances and acting skills to be able to perform
the stage version of The Wizard of Oz.

The summer schools ran from Monday 2nd to Friday 6th August at
The William Allitt School in Newhall and Monday 23rd – Friday 27th
August at Heatherton Community Centre in Littleover. On the last
day there was a performance to family and friends to showcase the
talents of the youngsters. ‘It’s amazing what you did in just four
days. The children were obviously really enjoying themselves’ said
one parent.

The children were so dedicated and they enjoyed every second.
We were very proud of them.

The Theatre Cats team are already planning next year’s summer school. Classes for children aged 2 – 16 run throughout term time and the stage school also runs theatre trips, examinations, performances and summer schools. New classes to open in September, to qualify for a free taster class simply fill in the Info Request Form or call 0845 003 8230.

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Wizard of Oz Summer School – A Musical Theatre Summer

Wizard of Oz Summer School – A Musical Theatre Summer

Derby Summer School

Catherine Budworth — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:01:45 +0000

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Wizard of Oz Musical Theatre Summer School for 5-16 year olds

Theatre Cats is ready to launch its third summer school and this year we’re travelling down the yellow brick road to see The Wizard of Oz! The summer school for 5-16 year olds will run from 9:30-3:30 everyday and we learn, rehearse and perform a show within a week!

There are a vast amount of characters to challenge your child’s acting, singing and dancing skills, including Dorothy, Glinda, The Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, The Wicked Witch of the West, all the little Munchkins and many more!

It will take place at Heatherton Community Centre in Derby from Monday 23rd – Friday 27th August. As always, there will be a performance on the last day to family and friends which will commence at approximately 2pm.

However, we only have 40 places available!

So, here’s what you need to know to secure a place:
The summer school cost is £99 for the whole week which equates to less than £20 per day. A week of quality tuition from trained teachers in the musical theatre field who are all CRB checked. For Theatre Cats students it is just £79. If you are interested in booking a place for your child on our summer school please email Cat at info@theatrecats.co.uk or call 01283 531635. Places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis so book soon to avoid disappointment.

So come and join us for a week of song, dance and drama with lots of fun along the way!

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Derby Summer School

Derby Summer School

100% Exam Pass Rate for Stage School Students – Results!

Catherine Budworth — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:38:57 +0000

Fifty-nine children from the Swadlincote, Burton and Derby areas are celebrating this week after passing their Speech and Drama exams.

The children aged between five and sixteen from Theatre Cats Stage School which has classes in Burton, Newhall and Derby, took Drama exams run by Trinity College London…and every single student passed for the second year running!

They had to prepare monologues, mimes, recite poetry from memory, discuss their chosen pieces and engage in story-telling to pass the exams.

The exam process was purely optional for every student and forty five students decided to take the plunge. “The two exam days were a huge success with every single student achieving the required pass-mark,” said Catherine Budworth, Principal of Theatre Cats. “We were absolutely thrilled when we heard the news of a 100% pass rate. This is our second year with 100% pass rate and this year 63% of the children gained merits. We look forward to presenting the certificates to the students in September.”

Theatre Cats offers theatre classes for 2-16 year-olds in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. It currently has 13 classes throughout Derby, Burton and Swadlincote. The classes are divided into relevant age categories and each class is limited to a maximum of 15 students to ensure quality tuition. The stage school is also running a Wizard of Oz Summer School for 5-16 year-olds from 23rd-27^th August in Littleover, Derby. Call 0845 003 8230 to book a place. Their Newhall Summer School is already full.

Catherine Budworth continued to say: “We at Theatre Cats pride ourselves on being a friendly and exciting stage school. Our aim is to encourage confidence and self-esteem through the performing arts. Learning through these art forms allows children to explore their creativity and have fun whilst leaving their shyness and worries behind. Our team are dedicated to ensuring that children receive the very best tuition in a fun and safe environment.”

Although several Theatre Cats classes are already full, enrolment is now open for available September classes. More information as well as a coupon for a free taster class, simple complete the Information Request Form.

Trinity Drama Exam Results July 2010

100% Pass Rate

Initial Speech and Drama

Ania Rakic – Merit

Megan Johnson – Merit

Jack Meer – Merit

Ella Smith – Distinction

Bethan Roberts – Merit

Grade 1 Speech and Drama

Joshua Simpson – Pass

Courtney Wright – Merit

Tara Budworth – Pass

Madeline Cook – Distinction

Megan Crilly – Pass

Ellie Garner – Merit

Isobelle Cook – Merit

Kerry Foster – Merit

Lucy Harrison – Distinction

Natasha Caister – Merit

Lauren Uncles – Merit

Carlie English – Merit

Elizabeth Harrison – Merit

Harry Leedham – Distinction

Louise Cresswell – Merit

Stephanie Cunningham – Distinction

Katie Newbold – Pass

Ethan Laffey – Pass

Charlotte Clarke – Merit

Grade 2 Speech and Drama

Sophie Dolphin – Merit

Olivia Thompson – Distinction

Ben Linehan – Pass

Adam Batkin – Distinction

Victoria Copeman – Merit

Rebecca Harvey – Pass

Jessica Seymour – Merit

Matthew Barker – Distinction

Molly Measey – Merit

Fern Selby-Purgavie – Merit

James Connor – Pass

Anisa Iqbal – Distinction

Thalia Mountney – Merit

Georgia Leedham – Merit

Bethany Macey – Merit

Emily Connor – Merit

Courtney Lees – Merit

Grade 3 Speech and Drama

Hannah Land – Merit

Emma Robinson – Merit

Rebecca Legg – Merit

Charlotte Farthing – Merit

Corel Owen – Merit

Yasmin Scane – Merit

Lauren Starmer – Merit

Grade 4 Speech and Drama

Simon May – Merit

Allan Rafferty – Distinction

Grade 2 Individual Acting Skills

Rochelle Beacham – Merit

Abbie Wilson – Merit

Grade 3 Individual Acting Skills

Ross Harris – Distinction

Hannah Emms – Pass

Jessica Brassington – Pass

Georgina Ranger – Merit

Grade 4 Individual Acting Skills

Kyle Lamley – Distinction

Ellie Thomson – Merit

Holly Dolman – Merit

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100% Exam Pass Rate for Stage School Students – Results!

100% Exam Pass Rate for Stage School Students – Results!

Term Dates – Winter 2010

Catherine Budworth — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:24:46 +0000

Monday Burton Class at Brewhouse Arts Centre in the Drama Studio

Monday 6th September – Monday 13th December

No class on Monday 13th September due to Mellows show week. No class on Monday 25th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays

13 weeks

Spring Term begins Monday 3rd January 2011

Tuesday Newhall Classes at The William Allitt School in the Drama Studio

Tuesday 7th September – Tuesday 14th December

No classes on Tuesday 14th September due to Mellows show week. No classes on Tuesday 26th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays

13 weeks

Spring Term begins Tuesday 4th January 2011

Wednesday Mickleover Classes at The Royal British Legion Community Centre

Wednesday 8th September – Wednesday 15th December

No classes on Wednesday 15th September due to Mellows show week. No classes on Wednesday 27th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays

13 weeks

Spring Term begins Wednesday 5th January 2011

Saturday Burton Classes at Shobnall Leisure Complex in Room 1 and 2

Saturday 11th September – Saturday 18th December

No classes on Saturday 18th September due to Mellows show week. No classes on Saturday 30th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays

13 weeks

Spring Term begins Monday 8th January 2011

Wednesday Theatre Kittens at The Priory Centre in Stretton

Wednesday 8th September – Wednesday 15th December

No class on Wednesday 27th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays

14 weeks

Summer Term begins Wednesday 5th January 2011

Friday Theatre Kittens at Mickleover Community Pavilion

Friday 10th September – Friday 17th December

No class on Friday 29th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays

14 weeks

Summer Term begins Friday 7th January 2011

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Term Dates – Winter 2010

Term Dates – Winter 2010

100% pass rate for second year running!

Catherine Budworth — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:13:46 +0000

Just a quick post to let everyone know that you all passed your drama exams this weekend! Congratulations! We will be giving your results out at your next class. We’re so proud of you all! Cat and Fi Post from: Theatre Cats Stage School100% pass rate for second year running! 100% pass rate for second year running!

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100% pass rate for second year running!

100% pass rate for second year running!

Extra Theatre Kittens Classes over the Summer

Catherine Budworth — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:59:19 +0000

We are running 2 extra classes in both locations over the summer holidays due to great demand.

Wednesday 28th July – 10:00-11:30am – The Priory Centre, Stretton.

Friday 30th July – 10:00-11:30am – Mickleover Community Pavilion.

Wednesday 1st September – 10:00-11:30am – The Priory Centre, Stretton.

Friday 3rd September – 10:00-11:30am – Mickleover Community Pavilion.

Please feel free to come along to all classes as the themes will all be different.
The cost for each class will remain at £4.00 and £2.00 for each additional sibling.

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Extra Theatre Kittens Classes over the Summer

Extra Theatre Kittens Classes over the Summer

Musical Theatre Summer School for 5-16 year olds – Wizard of Oz!

Catherine Budworth — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:30:32 +0000

Newsflash! The Newhall Summer School is now full, however, our Derby Summer School still has places available but book your place today as places go quickly!

During last year’s Summer School we went High School Musical crazy. This year we’re travelling down the yellow brick road to see The Wizard of Oz! The summer school for 5-16 year olds will run twice this year in different locations. Both will run from 9:30-3:30 everyday.

The first will take place at The William Allitt School in Newhall from Monday 2nd – Friday 6th August. The second will take place at Heatherton Community Centre in Derby from Monday 23rd – Friday 27th August. As always, there will be a performance on the last day to family and friends.

We have 40 places available in each summer school.

For Theatre Cats students the summer school costs just £79 for the week which equates to about £15 per day. For non-Theatre Cats members the cost is £99 for the week. If you are interested in either summer school
please email Cat at info@theatrecats.co.uk. Places are allocated on a
first-come-first-served basis.

The children have a great week, learn lots and have loads of fun making
new friends too! To see photos from last year’s summer school go here

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Musical Theatre Summer School for 5-16 year olds – Wizard of Oz!

Musical Theatre Summer School for 5-16 year olds – Wizard of Oz!

Creative Teacher Vacancy

Catherine Budworth — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:41:24 +0000

Theatre Cats is a stage school in the Midlands which opened in January 2008 in Burton upon Trent with just 2 classes. It now has 12 classes over 3 locations and we have recently opened our Theatre Kittens classes for 2-4 year olds.
Our main aim in to build confidence and self-esteem in children through the Performing Arts.

We are looking for a dedicated and creative teacher to lead our Theatre Kittens classes. You must be CRB checked and have a passion for working with children. Experience of working with young children is a huge bonus. Candidates will be invited to teach a 10 minute class prepared by the candidate which will then be followed by an interview. The successful candidate will be expected to plan and deliver all classes.

Theatre Cats is expanding – come and join the fun!

We have the following vacancey available at Theatre Cats from September 2010 (please note that our current Theatre Kittens teacher would like to work alongside the successful candidate from June 2010)

Position: Theatre Kittens Teacher.
Location: Mickleover, Derby.
When: Friday mornings during term time from 10:00 – 11:30am.
Start date: Friday 25th June.

We are also in the process of opening Theatre Kittens classes in Burton, Swadlincote and other locations during the daytime as well. These days and times haven’t yet been chosen so please state what your availability is as we will be expecting the same teacher to teach all of our Theatre Kittens classes.

Payment details for Theatre Kittens Teacher: Between £10 – £12 per hour dependent on age and experience.
Please note that you be working on a freelance basis and so will need to registered as self-employed.
(Theatre Cats can point you in the right direction if you are unsure about this.)

Deadline for full applications to be returned: Monday 3rd May.

Please email info@theatrecats.co.uk and we will then email out application forms and also ask to see an up-to-date and relevant CV with two referees and a cover letter explaining why you would like to work for Theatre Cats. We will then contact suitable candidates for interview in May 2010.

If you would like any further information or have any questions then please call 01283 531635.

Good Luck!
Catherine Budworth (BA. GTP. QTS)
Principal

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Creative Teacher Vacancy

Creative Teacher Vacancy

Older Classes Performing to Younger Classes this Week

Catherine Budworth — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:37:11 +0000

A little reminder that our older students (Saturday class 11:40-12:50) are performing their TIE piece at The William Allitt School on Tuesday 30th March at 5:00-6:15pm and they will need all of their costumes and props.

(Tuesday class 7:45-8:45) are performing their TIE piece at The William Allitt School on Tuesday 30th March at 6:15-7:30pm and they will need all of their costumes and props. They will also have their class as normal afterwards.

(Wednesday class 7:45-8:45) are performing their TIE piece at The Royal British Legion on Wednesday 31st March at 6:15-7:30pm and they will need all of their costumes and props. They will also have their class as normal afterwards.

Please call me on 01283 531635 if you have any questions.

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Older Classes Performing to Younger Classes this Week

Older Classes Performing to Younger Classes this Week